My iOS game that I have been working on is finally on the App Store! Please download it and give me some suggestions. Gameplay footage: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Thanks Armed Combat - Fast-paced Military Shooter Blayze Games, L.L.C. Please note: Armed Combat might run slower on older devices, such as the iPod Touch 5. ARMED COMBAT INTENSE ACTION SIN… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsPlease note: Armed Combat might run slower on older devices, such as the iPod Touch 5. ARMED COMBAT INTENSE ACTION SINGLEPLAYER CAMPAIGN Fight enemies with your allies in a fun, fast-paced singleplayer campaign. With many guns to choose from, many different environments, a variety of vehicles, and different ways to take out enemies, the fun will never end. Smart enemy AI, including vision, hearing, and taking cover, allows you to choose different ways to eliminate them. Drive a tank. Fire a machine gun. Hop on an ATV. Fight among allies. All out war. 4 PLAYER MULTIPLAYER Play with your friends in multiplayer mode, with all the same guns and fun as singleplayer. No internet connection is required to play single player. Information Seller:Blayze Games, L.L.C. Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Apr 02, 2015 Updated:Jun 15, 2016 Version:1.4.4 Size:73.7 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (16) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,966 718 113 England #2 psj3809, Apr 2, 2015 Bold going with a higher price tag with your first game. Looks good. Wouldn't mind seeing a video of it first though nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #3 nxtboyIII, Apr 2, 2015 Thanks! I added a video a player made which should hopefully boost the game. Does anybody else have anything to say about the game? Buying it and/or telling others would be much appreciated. Thanks nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #4 nxtboyIII, Apr 3, 2015 We now have a better video of the game made by one of the players! Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Please support us by buying and rating the game. Thanks LordShad0wz Well-Known Member Nov 19, 2014 4,280 1 38 #5 LordShad0wz, Apr 3, 2015 Last edited: Apr 3, 2015 I purchased it yesterday and was reviewing it. I see you dropped the price. Do you plan to give the people who paid 3 times that some special unlock or something? There are issues that need to be addressed before I would recommend it. 1) sometimes the character will turn backwards and it's impossible to turn back. 2) the auto aiming is way way way off. Why is it targeting the boxes? Why not let me click the target if it is obstructed and then it doesn't change targets unless I click another target or the target dies. 3) unbelievably I had a run where the terrain went all the way up to the top of the screen, I can't even see my soldier. I died because all I could see was dirt. There were enemy soldiers shooting me but I couldn't see them. 4) please please please move the knife button to the right side. It's right where your fingers are I have to stop moving and firing to use my right thumb to knife attack. 5)please move the grenade button to the right side it's right where your fingers are I have to stop moving and firing to use my right thumb to knife attack. I will say if you fix the targeting as I suggest, the combat and sounds and explosions are very satisfying. I'm running an IPhone 5s running IOS 8.2 I have plenty of storage and I make sure to shut down any other apps running in the background before playing. Billy nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #6 nxtboyIII, Apr 4, 2015 Thank you for the review Billy! Let me address some of your concerns: 1. If you turn backwards, it is probably because you did not press the button but pressed the screen, so the player aimed backwards. If you just do the same thing but tap behind the player, it will make him aim forward again. The aiming angle of the player is based on where you tap. So if you tap above the player position, he will aim up, and if you tap behind him, he will turn around 2. The aiming works like this: the code searches through all the enemies, and selects the one that is closest to the player. It then adjusts your aim to aim at the location of the enemy's head, but only for that instance. So if you press the aim button and keep walking, your aim angle will not change. If you wanted to keep your aim always focused on the closest enemy, you would need to press the aim button consecutively. 3. What do you mean "all I could see was dirt"? Do you mean you were aiming a certain direction so the player was on the edge of the screen? Or what? 4 and 5. Hmm, I'm not sure how I would move the knife and grenade button to the right of the screen because there are already 3 buttons there (fire, aim to enemy, jump) and mostly the player is running to the right, so it might be harder to aim. And it seems like the buttons might be too far away from the fire button... Thank you again for the review. Please respond and tell me any suggestions that could solve what you said while also working with the comments I had. Thank you nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #7 nxtboyIII, Apr 4, 2015 Any other reviews would be much appreciated, as I am trying to get this game out there for people to enjoy. The game is only $0.99 with no IAP's. Thanks, and have a nice day. nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #8 nxtboyIII, Apr 6, 2015 I updated Armed Combat! The update should be live in about a week. Here is what I changed: Enemies can now shoot you even if you are not on the screen. Added gamer tags in Multiplayer, and you get points for killing each other and getting headshots. Moved grenade and knife button to the right of the screen. Player has less health now. Also added an automatic sniper rifle and shotgun grenade launcher for purchase. coolpepper43 ð® Spam Police ð Aug 31, 2012 4,615 7 38 On the toilet #9 coolpepper43, Apr 7, 2015 Last edited: Apr 7, 2015 It's probably the production values. The game looks fun but the presentation is not the best. nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #10 nxtboyIII, Apr 7, 2015 Ah, Ok. I think a trailer would be better probably. Also, here is a gameplay video I just uploaded: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel pkMinhas Well-Known Member Dec 6, 2011 141 0 0 Software development India http://marchingbytes.com #11 pkMinhas, Apr 7, 2015 The sounds and screenshake are top notch. But, The sprites need more contrast. The color of the player's uniform mixes into the environment. I encountered the same bug where the character keeps facing backwards. Figuring out how to face forwards is really irritating. Perhaps a small control tutorial is needed. pkMinhas Well-Known Member Dec 6, 2011 141 0 0 Software development India http://marchingbytes.com #12 pkMinhas, Apr 7, 2015 The movement animations should be improved. This game has the potential but the graphics dampen the feel of the game. Grimstone82 Well-Known Member Jan 3, 2011 594 0 0 Northbrook, IL #13 Grimstone82, Apr 7, 2015 That's exactly what it is. I downloaded it and played it for about 5 minutes, and honestly the overall lack of polish is killing it. The whole thing feels, for lack of a better word, amateur. There is potential here to be a great game, but it's being held back by poor graphics and animation. I'll put some more time into it later tonight and give some more feedback. nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #14 nxtboyIII, Apr 7, 2015 So it's basically the graphics/animation that needs to be better? I'm just not sure what about the graphics needs to change... Yeah, I made all the animations in code, so I basically didn't do very good xD Thank you. Yeah, a lot of people say the sounds are good and they like the screenshake, like what you said. Also, for the contrast, how should I make the player not blend in with the environment? Would it be a good idea to change how the environment looks, or the people? Thanks again LordShad0wz Well-Known Member Nov 19, 2014 4,280 1 38 #15 LordShad0wz, Apr 8, 2015 See I have to disagree. I actually like the graphics and animations. I think the ragdoll physics need to be adjusted as its a tad much. The sounds of the different weapons are great and when you take down the enemy it's very satisfying visually and with sound. I actually can't wait to get to the tank sections lol. I look forward to the update. Thanks for moving the buttons. Billy nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #16 nxtboyIII, Apr 8, 2015 Thank you! A lot of people say the weapon sounds are good haha. So you like the graphics, but others don't? It seems almost like a 50/50 split because other people have said they like the graphics. Thanks again for the comment. Did you already rate it on the App Store? Also, what do you mean the ragdoll physics are a tad much? Thanks, and have a nice day, nxtboyIII nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #17 nxtboyIII, Apr 8, 2015 Ok, so I made the enemies have "speech bubbles" above their head as if they were talking. Should I keep this or remove it? Here's a video: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #18 nxtboyIII, Apr 9, 2015 I changed the way ground looks, and also changed the idle animation. Does this look any better than before? nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #19 nxtboyIII, Apr 10, 2015 Here is the Reddit post for the game if you have reddit: http://redd.it/32110u And another video of the game: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel nxtboyIII Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2014 448 1 18 Game Developer #20 nxtboyIII, Apr 11, 2015 Official subreddit of Armed Combat: http://www.reddit.com/r/armedcombat/ (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 9 1 ← 2 3 4 5 6 → 9 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Bold going with a higher price tag with your first game. Looks good. Wouldn't mind seeing a video of it first though
Thanks! I added a video a player made which should hopefully boost the game. Does anybody else have anything to say about the game? Buying it and/or telling others would be much appreciated. Thanks
We now have a better video of the game made by one of the players! Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Please support us by buying and rating the game. Thanks
I purchased it yesterday and was reviewing it. I see you dropped the price. Do you plan to give the people who paid 3 times that some special unlock or something? There are issues that need to be addressed before I would recommend it. 1) sometimes the character will turn backwards and it's impossible to turn back. 2) the auto aiming is way way way off. Why is it targeting the boxes? Why not let me click the target if it is obstructed and then it doesn't change targets unless I click another target or the target dies. 3) unbelievably I had a run where the terrain went all the way up to the top of the screen, I can't even see my soldier. I died because all I could see was dirt. There were enemy soldiers shooting me but I couldn't see them. 4) please please please move the knife button to the right side. It's right where your fingers are I have to stop moving and firing to use my right thumb to knife attack. 5)please move the grenade button to the right side it's right where your fingers are I have to stop moving and firing to use my right thumb to knife attack. I will say if you fix the targeting as I suggest, the combat and sounds and explosions are very satisfying. I'm running an IPhone 5s running IOS 8.2 I have plenty of storage and I make sure to shut down any other apps running in the background before playing. Billy
Thank you for the review Billy! Let me address some of your concerns: 1. If you turn backwards, it is probably because you did not press the button but pressed the screen, so the player aimed backwards. If you just do the same thing but tap behind the player, it will make him aim forward again. The aiming angle of the player is based on where you tap. So if you tap above the player position, he will aim up, and if you tap behind him, he will turn around 2. The aiming works like this: the code searches through all the enemies, and selects the one that is closest to the player. It then adjusts your aim to aim at the location of the enemy's head, but only for that instance. So if you press the aim button and keep walking, your aim angle will not change. If you wanted to keep your aim always focused on the closest enemy, you would need to press the aim button consecutively. 3. What do you mean "all I could see was dirt"? Do you mean you were aiming a certain direction so the player was on the edge of the screen? Or what? 4 and 5. Hmm, I'm not sure how I would move the knife and grenade button to the right of the screen because there are already 3 buttons there (fire, aim to enemy, jump) and mostly the player is running to the right, so it might be harder to aim. And it seems like the buttons might be too far away from the fire button... Thank you again for the review. Please respond and tell me any suggestions that could solve what you said while also working with the comments I had. Thank you
Any other reviews would be much appreciated, as I am trying to get this game out there for people to enjoy. The game is only $0.99 with no IAP's. Thanks, and have a nice day.
I updated Armed Combat! The update should be live in about a week. Here is what I changed: Enemies can now shoot you even if you are not on the screen. Added gamer tags in Multiplayer, and you get points for killing each other and getting headshots. Moved grenade and knife button to the right of the screen. Player has less health now. Also added an automatic sniper rifle and shotgun grenade launcher for purchase.
Ah, Ok. I think a trailer would be better probably. Also, here is a gameplay video I just uploaded: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel
The sounds and screenshake are top notch. But, The sprites need more contrast. The color of the player's uniform mixes into the environment. I encountered the same bug where the character keeps facing backwards. Figuring out how to face forwards is really irritating. Perhaps a small control tutorial is needed.
The movement animations should be improved. This game has the potential but the graphics dampen the feel of the game.
That's exactly what it is. I downloaded it and played it for about 5 minutes, and honestly the overall lack of polish is killing it. The whole thing feels, for lack of a better word, amateur. There is potential here to be a great game, but it's being held back by poor graphics and animation. I'll put some more time into it later tonight and give some more feedback.
So it's basically the graphics/animation that needs to be better? I'm just not sure what about the graphics needs to change... Yeah, I made all the animations in code, so I basically didn't do very good xD Thank you. Yeah, a lot of people say the sounds are good and they like the screenshake, like what you said. Also, for the contrast, how should I make the player not blend in with the environment? Would it be a good idea to change how the environment looks, or the people? Thanks again
See I have to disagree. I actually like the graphics and animations. I think the ragdoll physics need to be adjusted as its a tad much. The sounds of the different weapons are great and when you take down the enemy it's very satisfying visually and with sound. I actually can't wait to get to the tank sections lol. I look forward to the update. Thanks for moving the buttons. Billy
Thank you! A lot of people say the weapon sounds are good haha. So you like the graphics, but others don't? It seems almost like a 50/50 split because other people have said they like the graphics. Thanks again for the comment. Did you already rate it on the App Store? Also, what do you mean the ragdoll physics are a tad much? Thanks, and have a nice day, nxtboyIII
Ok, so I made the enemies have "speech bubbles" above their head as if they were talking. Should I keep this or remove it? Here's a video: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel
I changed the way ground looks, and also changed the idle animation. Does this look any better than before?
Here is the Reddit post for the game if you have reddit: http://redd.it/32110u And another video of the game: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel
