Gene Effect - (by Lightstorm3D) [now Universal]

[Echoseven]

Is it just me or are the time medals a bit tough?

I've had about 7 tries at the second training mission and can't get it.

[Keeper_LS3D]

Thanks a lot for the nomination!!! Would be great if you could post a customer review or stars on iTunes

@syntheticvoid
When it´s done :P
Joking...we will hopefully be ready tomorrow evening.

@Echoseven
Which time did you get already?

Greets,
Marco
Lightstorm3D
www.GeneEffect.com

[syntheticvoid]

Originally Posted by Echoseven

Is it just me or are the time medals a bit tough?

I've had about 7 tries at the second training mission and can't get it.

Nah, not too tough. I've got all the training mission time medals, as well as 3 or 4 regular mission time medals... Just gotta be ready for what's up ahead, don't stop at the drop off things, fly right by them to activate them, and then go fill up on koronite, and come back to it. That way right when you fly back to it, it'll start transferring the materials right away, helping you get through the mission quicker. Also, don't plan on going back to the drop off after you have enough koronite to complete the mission, just drop everything and haul ass to the warp.

[Echoseven]

I'm getting the time medals, but I still think they're a bit too tough, especially for the tutorials. I mean, at best, I've beaten the required times by a second.

By no means am I saying that they should be easy -
I love a challenge - but having a perfect run down to a second seems a little crazy to me.

I won't lie and say I'm not enjoying earning the medals though - and I loved the same thing in League of Evil, but yeah. Just sayin'.


Edit: Just realised there's an upgrade system. I'm guessing that upgrading my ship improves movement speed among other things? In that case - my approach has been completely wrong... What do the upgrades add?

Edit2: Yes, I've spent this whole time trying to get the time medals on the training missions instead of progressing to mission 1. I'm crazy like that. It's why I don't like games like Angry Birds.

[syntheticvoid]

The upgrades ate listed below the ? Marks in the artifacts section...

[Echoseven]

I knew that. >.>

[metalcasket]

Originally Posted by Keeper_LS3D

"Deleting Exit Button"
No. We are sorry but this would split our project in two pieces right now. 1 Android and 1 iOS version. That is to much to handle right now.

You can't win 'em all, right? Anyways, it's no biggie. I've gotten used to it, and in a way, it's nice having one game that takes it easy on the Home button.

Thanks for the details on the latest update. Sounds fantastic.

[VirtualBoyFreak]

Originally Posted by Keeper_LS3D

Thanks a lot for the nomination!!! Would be great if you could post a customer review or stars on iTunes

www.GeneEffect.com

Sure, done! I've just left a lengthy 5* review in the Spanish app store. The game really deserves it. Congrats & wating for the update

[Pony]

I've been playing Waking Mars on Sunday and yesterday for the first time, so it's nice to hear people say that this game is apparently even easier to play and even more immersive.
It's even nicer to read that huge changelog for the next update. Especially regarding the graphics and instant Retina support for the iPad.
Seriously... I am fully convinced without a single doubt left. The moment this hits the iPad I am buying it hands down first thing!

[Pitta]

Originally Posted by Pony

I've been playing Waking Mars on Sunday and yesterday for the first time, so it's nice to hear people say that this game is apparently even easier to play and even more immersive.
It's even nicer to read that huge changelog for the next update. Especially regarding the graphics and instant Retina support for the iPad.
Seriously... I am fully convinced without a single doubt left. The moment this hits the iPad I am buying it hands down first thing!

DISCLAIMER: I loved every bit of Waking Mars up to the fantastic endings and I liked a lot the peculiar 'realistic Nasa' approach.

Said that...I'm enojoying Gene Effect even more (I'm on mission 15 and if quality continues to be on par of the first mission it's simply a masterpiece imho) but I wouldn't say it's easier to play (it's certainly super immersive).
Controls in Gene Effect are better (your thumb is not in the way of the action as in Waking Mars) but the game is much more 'gamey'...some sections require precise controls and fast movements...at least in the first 'recognition' of the level...then gameplay become more reflexive like in Waking Mars...trying to solve puzzles and find all the secrets (In Waking Mars there is much less action): if you want to aim for the time score award things are much more frantic (personally, I do not care...I can spend a solid hour in a level).
They are both great games though...I wouldn't miss one if you love scifi exploration games.

BTW I'm on mission 15 now and things are getting really tricky...when you think you have already seen everything...the game surprise you with new elements.
Everytime I boot up the game I'm now VERY torn if continuing the story or replaying past levels to find the artifacts (not relics)...I wish I could have a list of the levels WHERE they are located...so I could replay only those.
Since mission 10-11 I'm now playing searching for everything.
So far the best mission was mission 13 where I did found the artifact and all the secrets while playing normally...fantastic level design and variety.

If any nice guy (or devs ) have a list of the missions where there are the artifacts I would gladily be spoilered (just the mission number and which artifact is...not the exact location obviously).
I found one artifact buried in a completely new uncharted section, with doors and elements on they own...fantastic!