@Judgeme7 Team composition: 2 artists, 1 programmer, 1 SFX guy, 1 musician, 1 QA lead (check the credits :D), so 6 really. Sprites were created in Flash.
@TheExtremSaft Thanks, glad you like it! We haven't decided how much Square Off 2 will be. How much would you be willing to pay for SO1 with online multiplayer?
@XxS3CR3CY The full game isn't online multiplayer - it has up to 4 player local coop and deathmatch. If you've already downloaded the demo, you have the full game, you just need to drop 80msp on it :D
Haha, you really are a beast.. good work. Do you use any special tactics, or exploits?! Also, if you leave the game running in the menu system you get high score updates from other players, so there's no guarantee you're actually number 1 in the world ;)
PS Stay tuned for a free title update coming soon to your Square Off version :)
@handbanano Hehe no sorry 'bout that... We debated it and decided since all the other levels never end, the last level should be the same. Next installment will have a definite end. Round 24 though - that's impressive!
@gnomicstudios This game is awsome. I love the weapons, the enemies and the characters (their faces reflect my mood at the time well). I wish you could make DLC but what would you charge, 50 cents?
@endplanets Thanks, glad you like it :) Sadly for XBL Indie Games we can't charge for DLC, but we can release free updates... Just have to wait for Square Off 2 for the new content.
I really like the bombs you can throw out. You guys really designed these superbly. The way you can easily aim the throw and how the bombs will sometimes bounce off of an alien and come back at you. I love how the lower IQ aliens will swarm towards the bomb to investigate it and then, SLAM! The resulting detonation is hilarious! "Over-Kill!!!" Isn't that what it says? Just awesome, really.
Excellent game! Will definitely recommend it to friends and highly anticipate the next one!
Also the concept of the game is just great. I love the way the alien horde is bent on getting to you and comes pouring out of different passages, forcing you to take advantage of bottlenecks and keep them at bay with an endless stream of blaster shots.
We had so much fun trying to see how many kills we could get and how long we could survive. Love the KPM (kills per minute) stat! Looking for health and letting whoever needed it the most get it was really fun, too. So many close calls.
Very good control. The movement of your character is very precise and the thruster that comes on when you move up looks, sounds and feels very cool. The aiming is also very precise and smooth. A+++
The audio is just fantastic. First you have great sound effects for the weapons and for the deaths of the aliens. My favorite part of the audio is the voice that booms things like: "Mega-Kill!!!!" The music tracks are really, really good as well.
@rovingrepairbot Thankyou! We probably won't put any more content into this game itself as Xbox Live Indie games can have free updates but not purchased content. Instead we'll probably concentrate on Square Off 2 with different levels, online play, melee weapons, and much more :)
@gnomicstudios You're welcome. I forgot about the Indie game content policy. I will excitedly await the sequel.
I showed this game to my brother who is into some computer programming and has started tinkering with creating a game for XBLA (Indie games) and he was very impressed and we played co-op for quite a while. The humor and gameplay is right up our alley. Addictive game!
This game looks like fun. It's one of the few DBP 2009 entries from all years that concentrated on the fun factor. The art style is great, and reminds me of Castle Crashers, which is a good thing, but could be bad since some of their faces look almost identical to some CC enemies. Your artist definitely can draw though. I love this style. I'll be picking this up for sure. 4-player multiplayer rocks as well. Good luck in the contest!!
Probably answered some where, but what did you make the game in? C++? Unity? AS3?
BBQTeach 3 months ago
If you made it longer and so you could play co-op over the internet, i would have bought it for 2000 MSP!
Zoipas 5 months ago
how many levels are there??? plz respond
graystone23 7 months ago
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TheRockinPotato 7 months ago
GREAT game , well done, but 2 questions, how many u were in this project, and the sprites were made in photoshop? thanks you
Judgeme7 8 months ago
@Judgeme7 Team composition: 2 artists, 1 programmer, 1 SFX guy, 1 musician, 1 QA lead (check the credits :D), so 6 really. Sprites were created in Flash.
gnomicstudios 8 months ago
zombie estate is my favorite indie game, look it up, 80 pts, 4 player, highly addictive
SalievusGTS 1 year ago
this is truely one of the best indie games on the market. i guess you guys are sick of questions about the sequal, but how much will it cost?
TheExtremSaft 1 year ago
@TheExtremSaft Thanks, glad you like it! We haven't decided how much Square Off 2 will be. How much would you be willing to pay for SO1 with online multiplayer?
gnomicstudios 1 year ago
@gnomicstudios if you add a few more game modes, everything from 1 to 10$. i've never played a game with smoother gameplay =)
TheExtremSaft 1 year ago
@TheExtremSaft Thank you. That gives us further inspiration to get the sequel on XBLA!
gnomicstudios 1 year ago
@gnomicstudios
Just Bought This Game! IT'S THE BEST!
But Why 80?
I Would've Bought it For 800!
Well Not Really Because I Had 110 Microsoft points. But Still CAN'T WAIT FOR SO2!!!
HarryIsntColourful 1 year ago
Oh And BTW. You Should Make it Online :D
HarryIsntColourful 1 year ago
@TheExtremSaft i no i love this game
23flavaofdp 1 year ago
i downloaded the indie game and thought it was the full game but its nothing like this and isnt online multiplayer. where do i get the full game?
XxS3CR3CY 1 year ago
@XxS3CR3CY The full game isn't online multiplayer - it has up to 4 player local coop and deathmatch. If you've already downloaded the demo, you have the full game, you just need to drop 80msp on it :D
gnomicstudios 1 year ago
Yes, we promise there will absolutely be a sequel... It might be a while yet, but it's going to be epic!
gnomicstudios 1 year ago
will there be a sequeal?
rekki111 1 year ago
how goes the Square Off 2 game?
jdparden 1 year ago
ima goon i jus lik tha game me an my home boy be kickn this games ass smokin high as a kite lol sory 4 tha weed but yo tha game fun
docfreshout 1 year ago
yo man lol im ranked 1st n tha world on most of tha boards i got 2 level 25 threw 30 an above lol gamertag is docfreshout
docfreshout 2 years ago
Haha, you really are a beast.. good work. Do you use any special tactics, or exploits?! Also, if you leave the game running in the menu system you get high score updates from other players, so there's no guarantee you're actually number 1 in the world ;)
PS Stay tuned for a free title update coming soon to your Square Off version :)
gnomicstudios 1 year ago
Quick question, does the last level have an end? we got to wave 24 and did't win xD
handbanano 2 years ago
@handbanano Hehe no sorry 'bout that... We debated it and decided since all the other levels never end, the last level should be the same. Next installment will have a definite end. Round 24 though - that's impressive!
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
@gnomicstudios This game is awsome. I love the weapons, the enemies and the characters (their faces reflect my mood at the time well). I wish you could make DLC but what would you charge, 50 cents?
endplanets 2 years ago
@endplanets Thanks, glad you like it :) Sadly for XBL Indie Games we can't charge for DLC, but we can release free updates... Just have to wait for Square Off 2 for the new content.
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
Hey Matt, thanks for mentioning us in your video review section :)
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
I really like the bombs you can throw out. You guys really designed these superbly. The way you can easily aim the throw and how the bombs will sometimes bounce off of an alien and come back at you. I love how the lower IQ aliens will swarm towards the bomb to investigate it and then, SLAM! The resulting detonation is hilarious! "Over-Kill!!!" Isn't that what it says? Just awesome, really.
Excellent game! Will definitely recommend it to friends and highly anticipate the next one!
rovingrepairbot 2 years ago
@rovingrepairbot Thanks for the nice comments - always great to get feedback, especially like this :)
For the record, the kill messages are Multi-Kill, Mega-Kill and DEVASTATION!!!!
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
You're welcome! And that's right! It's Multi-kill! Love the sound of that deep, mechanized, evil voice. DEVASTATION!!!!!
rovingrepairbot 2 years ago
Also the concept of the game is just great. I love the way the alien horde is bent on getting to you and comes pouring out of different passages, forcing you to take advantage of bottlenecks and keep them at bay with an endless stream of blaster shots.
We had so much fun trying to see how many kills we could get and how long we could survive. Love the KPM (kills per minute) stat! Looking for health and letting whoever needed it the most get it was really fun, too. So many close calls.
rovingrepairbot 2 years ago
Things that make this game stand out:
Very good control. The movement of your character is very precise and the thruster that comes on when you move up looks, sounds and feels very cool. The aiming is also very precise and smooth. A+++
The audio is just fantastic. First you have great sound effects for the weapons and for the deaths of the aliens. My favorite part of the audio is the voice that booms things like: "Mega-Kill!!!!" The music tracks are really, really good as well.
rovingrepairbot 2 years ago
can you search for people to play with on live?
WimpyKid457 2 years ago
@WimpyKid457 Not, it's multiplayer is for local play only. The only LIVE component is the highscores
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
Very, very good game! Love the control and concept, design and style. Will we see more levels? I'd pay for more content!
rovingrepairbot 2 years ago
@rovingrepairbot Thankyou! We probably won't put any more content into this game itself as Xbox Live Indie games can have free updates but not purchased content. Instead we'll probably concentrate on Square Off 2 with different levels, online play, melee weapons, and much more :)
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
@gnomicstudios You're welcome. I forgot about the Indie game content policy. I will excitedly await the sequel.
I showed this game to my brother who is into some computer programming and has started tinkering with creating a game for XBLA (Indie games) and he was very impressed and we played co-op for quite a while. The humor and gameplay is right up our alley. Addictive game!
rovingrepairbot 2 years ago
definitely one of the best indie games avalible
gazbloodbath 2 years ago
Awesome
SudoJim 2 years ago
I look fwd to playing it! The 3d background effect and presentation looks awesome!
411alan 2 years ago
This has a nice style. Can't wait to give it a try!
Krazykaveman 2 years ago
This game looks like fun. It's one of the few DBP 2009 entries from all years that concentrated on the fun factor. The art style is great, and reminds me of Castle Crashers, which is a good thing, but could be bad since some of their faces look almost identical to some CC enemies. Your artist definitely can draw though. I love this style. I'll be picking this up for sure. 4-player multiplayer rocks as well. Good luck in the contest!!
JDoucette 2 years ago
Awesome style! :O)
winterkewl 2 years ago
looks great
matthewdoucette 2 years ago
This looks like crazy fun!... I'd definitely buy it, good luck in the competition. :D
PolyVector 2 years ago
Thankyou for your kind words. If you're a CC premium member you can try it now - it's in playtest :)
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
I've been playing it for the last 40min solid... I keep dying on level 3... great stuff. :D
PolyVector 2 years ago
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. We did increase level 3 difficulty right before DBP submission, and I agree, it's too hard. Tip: go for the pickup guys!
gnomicstudios 2 years ago
I eventually figured out how important the powerups are. :)
I liked the challenge, but maybe a difficulty setting would help in the final game. :)
PolyVector 2 years ago