Blockolicious - (by Chillingo)

[andsoitgoes]

Originally Posted by Hibernum

Hi NZer,

It has Facebook connect and Crystal leaderboards.

Facebook scores reset each week to keep it competitive. =)

Thanks.

Are there plans for universal? Separate HD? I'm tempted, but...

Oh, and IAP? I'm wary these days.

[abstractgamefreak]

Originally Posted by andsoitgoes

Are there plans for universal? Separate HD? I'm tempted, but...

Oh, and IAP? I'm wary these days.

No IAPs. Just In-Game-Currency you win by simply playing the game.

Nevertheless after playing the HD version for about fifteen minutes, I feel there is not much staying power here- a pretty but very basic highscore chase as an exercise in quick tapping, where you can find much better similar stuff easily, e.g. many facebook games and, really worlds apart, the diamond mine mode in Bejeweled or Push Panic, to name just a few. This feels like half an app. Not really worth the download as it is.

[awp69]

Originally Posted by abstractgamefreak

No IAPs. Just In-Game-Currency you win by simply playing the game.

Nevertheless after playing the HD version for about fifteen minutes, I feel there is not much staying power here- a pretty but very basic highscore chase as an exercise in quick tapping, where you can find much better similar stuff easily, e.g. many facebook games and, really worlds apart, the diamond mine mode in Bejeweled or Push Panic, to name just a few. This feels like half an app. Not really worth the download as it is.

Thanks for the impressions. Was considering this, but feared it wouldn't have a lot to differentiate itself from other bubble popper/match-3 style games.

[LordGek]

Originally Posted by abstractgamefreak

No IAPs. Just In-Game-Currency you win by simply playing the game.

Nevertheless after playing the HD version for about fifteen minutes, I feel there is not much staying power here- a pretty but very basic highscore chase as an exercise in quick tapping, where you can find much better similar stuff easily, e.g. many facebook games and, really worlds apart, the diamond mine mode in Bejeweled or Push Panic, to name just a few. This feels like half an app. Not really worth the download as it is.

Err, actually, it is all about the IAPs with power-ups you'd be unlikely to access other than buying come credits. Once the power-up is unlocked it isn't like you need to repurchase it, but the remaining 3 locked power-ups would cost a total of 180,000 (40k, 60k, and 80k) and I doubt one is likely to make more than a few hundred credits per game.

I want to support this game and at its core it seems like a decent match 3/clicker, but it just feels like a game designed from the get go as a money sink.

[abstractgamefreak]

Originally Posted by LordGek

Err, actually, it is all about the IAPs with power-ups you'd be unlikely to access other than buying come credits. Once the power-up is unlocked it isn't like you need to repurchase it, but the remaining 3 locked power-ups would cost a total of 180,000 (40k, 60k, and 80k) and I doubt one is likely to make more than a few hundred credits per game.

I want to support this game and at its core it seems like a decent match 3/clicker, but it just feels like a game designed from the get go as a money sink.

Ooops, stupid me. There is really an in-game store for coins. You access it when you tap on the little plus sign on the right of your coins display. Embarrassing that I could fall for something redundant as this app... Deleted.

[awp69]

Originally Posted by LordGek

I want to support this game and at its core it seems like a decent match 3/clicker, but it just feels like a game designed from the get go as a money sink.

Well that pretty much seals my decision to shy away from this for now.

[Hibernum]

Originally Posted by abstractgamefreak

Ooops, stupid me. There is really an in-game store for coins. You access it when you tap on the little plus sign on the right of your coins display. Embarrassing that I could fall for something redundant as this app... Deleted.

Hi abstractgamefreak,

Locked powerups are what drive the progression in this game.

The better you get, the faster you earn coins. IAP is meant to be a shortcut for those who don't want to grind. You can play the game and be competitive without spending real money.

The amount of coins you get per game is based on your score.

Hope this helps.

[LordGek]

Originally Posted by Hibernum

Hi abstractgamefreak,

Locked powerups are what drive the progression in this game.

The better you get, the faster you earn coins. IAP is meant to be a shortcut for those who don't want to grind. You can play the game and be competitive without spending real money.

The amount of coins you get per game is based on your score.

Hope this helps.

Okay, having played a bit more I guess these power-ups are reasonably earnable. After less than an hour's play I've earned enough for the first one (well, sure, you get 30k to begin with so you initially only need to save 10k more) and am over a 1/4th of the way toward unlocking the next one.

[Tyra]

Hey there,

it really feels like a half game ... I am really disappointed! Just one single mode, nothing more.

Does anyone know a similar game like puzzle quest 1 - this is still the best.

[trionic]

I disagree with most of the opinions of the post. Its a 3 match game, but it increases fun with these fast decisions. It reminds me to Triple Town, because you have to think in the few next movements before doing the first. And i i'he played for an hour and i have the first character unlocked and 20.000 credits... it's not necessary to spend money IAP.

Some things I dont like... Why Crystal instead of Game Center? FAcebook is not a good option, not everyone likes to share that info.

And a doubt for the developer. How does the combo system work? some times i have a 5X and i dont really know hoy I got it.

Thanks! and for the rest of people, give it a try! its really fun and a new mode is supossed to appear soon!

PD: sorry for my english! spanish guy!