Planet Wars ColePowered Games Ltd. Planet Wars is a top-down alien shooter with unique hand-drawn graphics, exciting action & strategy gameplay and complet… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsPlanet Wars is a top-down alien shooter with unique hand-drawn graphics, exciting action & strategy gameplay and completely customisable weapons! Simple customisable controls make the game easy to pick up and play. Play through the 10 mission campaign, with beautifully illustrated graphic novel style story panels. Missions range from offence to defence missions- upon which you can build a base to stop the alien horde. There is also a survival mode with 6 maps, where you destroy wave after wave of incoming aliens. Compete with local and global (gamecenter) high scores. Earn in-game money with every battle you fight, or even achievement you earn. You can spend on upgrading your weapons by buying different components. There are 7 different upgradable parts, this means you can completely customise your gun and armour to suit your style of play. There are over 70 different items and components in the game with which to do this; including 17 core weapons which range from standard rifles to flame-throwers and rocket launchers: Make a fast firing sniper rifle with exploding rounds or a deadly powerful shotgun with a bayonet for close encounters! Features: -Main 10 mission story-driven campaign, narrated by graphic novel style illustrations. -Over 70 items/components with which to customise your armoury. -6 Different survival maps with GameCenter high scores. -27 GameCenter achievements which earn you in-game money. -A mixture of action and tower defence style gameplay. Information Seller:ColePowered Games Ltd. Genre:Action, Strategy Release:Nov 01, 2011 Updated:Jul 05, 2017 Version:1.35 Size:47.6 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Video: http://vimeo.com/31478498 Seems like a wicked combination of tactical team based shooter and tower defense plus equipment upgrades and customization! Any TOFTT? Vovin ð® Spam Police ð Nov 28, 2009 6,514 3 38 Germany #2 Vovin, Nov 7, 2011 Last edited: Nov 7, 2011 http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=53147 Check the first post of the thread. Even if you are a "registered" TOFTTer, the statement still feels strange in the opening post. No offense intended. syntheticvoid Well-Known Member Jun 20, 2010 14,504 124 63 Musician & factory worker. a[V-O-I-D] http://apparentsymmetry.bandcamp.com #3 syntheticvoid, Nov 7, 2011 Video looks great... Gonna have to snag this! syntheticvoid Well-Known Member Jun 20, 2010 14,504 124 63 Musician & factory worker. a[V-O-I-D] http://apparentsymmetry.bandcamp.com #4 syntheticvoid, Nov 7, 2011 Last edited: Nov 7, 2011 K... Big complaint; your character constantly stays under your thumb... Making it hard to see exactly where he is. Other than that, seems fairly decent for a buck... But that one issue is kind of a biggie. Having your character right above your finger would be great... **edit** The second control scheme helps a little... You don't need to have two fingers on the screen to shoot, so your character can be moved by touching the left side of the screen, then leaving him there by letting go... =o/ Sorry for not checking that out first... There are two modes, nice of customization of your gun... Nice spider aliens to kill... Fun fun. KiwiGummy Well-Known Member Nov 18, 2010 116 0 0 #5 KiwiGummy, Nov 7, 2011 This looks pretty cool, really like the video. Any more gameplay impressions? I'm thinking of getting this, but wouldnt mind seeing more reviews. gunxsword Well-Known Member Dec 24, 2010 2,556 0 0 Sydney #6 gunxsword, Nov 7, 2011 Thx Synth! I waz just about to jump in and buy the game! (still going to!) I'll leave my impressions soon. Guess I can put my stylus to good use for this game syntheticvoid Well-Known Member Jun 20, 2010 14,504 124 63 Musician & factory worker. a[V-O-I-D] http://apparentsymmetry.bandcamp.com #7 syntheticvoid, Nov 7, 2011 I really think a virtual joystick would do wonders for the gameplay... but aside from that, earning credits for parts is relatively easy, and you get to keep the credits you earn when you die, so if you get stuck, you can just keep playing until you have enough $$ to get a couple better parts. But another control scheme is (imo) needed. gunxsword Well-Known Member Dec 24, 2010 2,556 0 0 Sydney #8 gunxsword, Nov 7, 2011 Just played the game. Negative first: the control scheme is weird in a bad way. The character moves directly under your finger on 'first touch' (like some poorly made bullet hell/ shmup). This will will cover up the entire character and prevent you from seeing the rather nice animations. Another point, it's sometimes necessary to switch fingers for movement and shooting when your character moves to the other half of the screen. Besides the rather inconvenient control scheme, the game from what little I've played is a mixture of excellent animation + art and tactical shooter (haven't touched on the TD elements yet). The graphics have a very strong comic tone to it, from the color to animations. In a way, everything has a paper look to them. The animations however, are by far the highlight of the graphics. It's detailed, and varied. Enemies die in different ways, sometimes snapping a leg but still alive or splitting apart with a satisfying 'crunch' sound. Also, need I mention fluids flowing out of dead enemies? The gameplay with better controls can be very interesting. The game is not a run 'n' gun shooter in that your character moves in a limited pace and needs to consider out moving enemies and other elements of combat. The upgrade system is also pretty fun, and really does incentivize replay. Killing things give you points that can be used to obtain upgrades or special abilities (with cooldowns), which there are many. Anyhow, I'll be spending more time on the game and see what I can do to contact the devs! (if you need to know, I asked for Chaos Rings style virtual dpad) nikhsterboi Well-Known Member Jan 6, 2010 1,549 0 0 In an Apple store near you #9 nikhsterboi, Nov 7, 2011 I'll be bookmarking this thread because it seems like mixed opinions. So many retro games coming out today omg. ojtitus Well-Known Member Jul 7, 2010 3,228 5 38 Male Canton, Ohio #10 ojtitus, Nov 8, 2011 I've been having fun playing this game but like everyone else has said the controls could use some work. I personally would love to see dual stick shooter controls. Overall this game is still a lot of fun with different weapons, weapon add-ons, and extra team members to purchase which really keeps bringing me back. This game is well worth the $0.99. colej_uk Member Aug 5, 2011 21 0 0 Cardiff, Wales http://colepowered.com #11 colej_uk, Nov 8, 2011 Last edited: Nov 8, 2011 Hello Hello folks, it's the developer here. Thanks for trying my game, I'll definitely try to take your suggestions on-board. The controls seem to be an issue, so I'll look into making a virtual joystick system for the next update. I'm also aware of some minor bugs here and there which I'm working on. There's already a small update coming in the next few days which should sort out the gamecenter connectivity issues, and also syncs the achievements with gamecenter. In the meantime, here are some promo codes: PWK3M9FTY6J7 WRAHLKWF4HP3 ELA7A7PRLMAR MJHY6467ENKL AEN76JYXWJNE HYYYREMPYPR9 9FE3YM6NFNW4 CygnetSeven Well-Known Member Feb 6, 2010 7,596 33 48 #12 CygnetSeven, Nov 8, 2011 Used 9FE3YM6NFNW4 and left a review in the US store. Thanks! syntheticvoid Well-Known Member Jun 20, 2010 14,504 124 63 Musician & factory worker. a[V-O-I-D] http://apparentsymmetry.bandcamp.com #13 syntheticvoid, Nov 8, 2011 Awesome, always great seeing a dev here on the forums listening to what the players are saying. =oD Really looking forward to playing with a joystick! sugimulm Well-Known Member Aug 28, 2010 2,457 46 48 The last time zone for iOS game releases :( #14 sugimulm, Nov 8, 2011 Last edited: Nov 8, 2011 Picked it up thanks to the feedback from gunxsword and syntheticvoid. Fully agree, controls do need some work, but the game is fun and has some potential. Please add a D-pad or maybe even a dual stick option. CygnetSeven Well-Known Member Feb 6, 2010 7,596 33 48 #15 CygnetSeven, Nov 8, 2011 Agreed, great beginning though. Can't wait! MunkieSuthorn Well-Known Member Jun 11, 2009 364 3 18 IT Manager Connecticut, USA #16 MunkieSuthorn, Nov 8, 2011 Used ELA7A7PRLMAR ... Thank you. Brimah Well-Known Member Jun 16, 2009 195 0 16 #17 Brimah, Nov 8, 2011 WRAHLKWF4HP3 claimed and thank you. Will play and leave my thoughts. gunxsword Well-Known Member Dec 24, 2010 2,556 0 0 Sydney #18 gunxsword, Nov 8, 2011 Level 4 The Client... GREAT LEVEL!!! ------------------------------- Btw, a very out of character request: IAP for credits! Yeah I know that the player earns them at a generous rate, but I can't help but wish there was some form of IAP that would allow me to amass quick credits and support ya devs at the same time I do stress that there are currently no IAPs in the game and the credits are earned at a constant and generous rate. ------------------------------- Oh and devs, thanks for the email reply! Love to see devs in the forums However, I've encountered some crashes and bugs. Would you like the crash logs? About the bugs, I encountered them a few times the medium sized four legged arthropods would just stop moving or taking damage from attacks, but would still attack when I get near them. Had to force restarts. colej_uk Member Aug 5, 2011 21 0 0 Cardiff, Wales http://colepowered.com #19 colej_uk, Nov 8, 2011 Ok, cool. I thought about maybe doing some weapon pack addons too, but I think I'm going to work on making it bug free before I start doing that. Noted about the bugs. gunxsword Well-Known Member Dec 24, 2010 2,556 0 0 Sydney #20 gunxsword, Nov 8, 2011 Last edited: Nov 8, 2011 Please change the sound effect for the classic rifle! It sounds like a rusty stapler and just gives me creeps! Also, I find that returning to menu straight from a level or armory loses all credits earned. Is this a bug or intentional feature? I just discovered a shotgun + splinter ammo = HORDE KILL! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=53147 Check the first post of the thread. Even if you are a "registered" TOFTTer, the statement still feels strange in the opening post. No offense intended.
K... Big complaint; your character constantly stays under your thumb... Making it hard to see exactly where he is. Other than that, seems fairly decent for a buck... But that one issue is kind of a biggie. Having your character right above your finger would be great... **edit** The second control scheme helps a little... You don't need to have two fingers on the screen to shoot, so your character can be moved by touching the left side of the screen, then leaving him there by letting go... =o/ Sorry for not checking that out first... There are two modes, nice of customization of your gun... Nice spider aliens to kill... Fun fun.
This looks pretty cool, really like the video. Any more gameplay impressions? I'm thinking of getting this, but wouldnt mind seeing more reviews.
Thx Synth! I waz just about to jump in and buy the game! (still going to!) I'll leave my impressions soon. Guess I can put my stylus to good use for this game
I really think a virtual joystick would do wonders for the gameplay... but aside from that, earning credits for parts is relatively easy, and you get to keep the credits you earn when you die, so if you get stuck, you can just keep playing until you have enough $$ to get a couple better parts. But another control scheme is (imo) needed.
Just played the game. Negative first: the control scheme is weird in a bad way. The character moves directly under your finger on 'first touch' (like some poorly made bullet hell/ shmup). This will will cover up the entire character and prevent you from seeing the rather nice animations. Another point, it's sometimes necessary to switch fingers for movement and shooting when your character moves to the other half of the screen. Besides the rather inconvenient control scheme, the game from what little I've played is a mixture of excellent animation + art and tactical shooter (haven't touched on the TD elements yet). The graphics have a very strong comic tone to it, from the color to animations. In a way, everything has a paper look to them. The animations however, are by far the highlight of the graphics. It's detailed, and varied. Enemies die in different ways, sometimes snapping a leg but still alive or splitting apart with a satisfying 'crunch' sound. Also, need I mention fluids flowing out of dead enemies? The gameplay with better controls can be very interesting. The game is not a run 'n' gun shooter in that your character moves in a limited pace and needs to consider out moving enemies and other elements of combat. The upgrade system is also pretty fun, and really does incentivize replay. Killing things give you points that can be used to obtain upgrades or special abilities (with cooldowns), which there are many. Anyhow, I'll be spending more time on the game and see what I can do to contact the devs! (if you need to know, I asked for Chaos Rings style virtual dpad)
I'll be bookmarking this thread because it seems like mixed opinions. So many retro games coming out today omg.
I've been having fun playing this game but like everyone else has said the controls could use some work. I personally would love to see dual stick shooter controls. Overall this game is still a lot of fun with different weapons, weapon add-ons, and extra team members to purchase which really keeps bringing me back. This game is well worth the $0.99.
Hello Hello folks, it's the developer here. Thanks for trying my game, I'll definitely try to take your suggestions on-board. The controls seem to be an issue, so I'll look into making a virtual joystick system for the next update. I'm also aware of some minor bugs here and there which I'm working on. There's already a small update coming in the next few days which should sort out the gamecenter connectivity issues, and also syncs the achievements with gamecenter. In the meantime, here are some promo codes: PWK3M9FTY6J7 WRAHLKWF4HP3 ELA7A7PRLMAR MJHY6467ENKL AEN76JYXWJNE HYYYREMPYPR9 9FE3YM6NFNW4
Awesome, always great seeing a dev here on the forums listening to what the players are saying. =oD Really looking forward to playing with a joystick!
Picked it up thanks to the feedback from gunxsword and syntheticvoid. Fully agree, controls do need some work, but the game is fun and has some potential. Please add a D-pad or maybe even a dual stick option.
Level 4 The Client... GREAT LEVEL!!! ------------------------------- Btw, a very out of character request: IAP for credits! Yeah I know that the player earns them at a generous rate, but I can't help but wish there was some form of IAP that would allow me to amass quick credits and support ya devs at the same time I do stress that there are currently no IAPs in the game and the credits are earned at a constant and generous rate. ------------------------------- Oh and devs, thanks for the email reply! Love to see devs in the forums However, I've encountered some crashes and bugs. Would you like the crash logs? About the bugs, I encountered them a few times the medium sized four legged arthropods would just stop moving or taking damage from attacks, but would still attack when I get near them. Had to force restarts.
Ok, cool. I thought about maybe doing some weapon pack addons too, but I think I'm going to work on making it bug free before I start doing that. Noted about the bugs.
Please change the sound effect for the classic rifle! It sounds like a rusty stapler and just gives me creeps! Also, I find that returning to menu straight from a level or armory loses all credits earned. Is this a bug or intentional feature? I just discovered a shotgun + splinter ammo = HORDE KILL!
