Power Grounds Diego Cathalifaud "an easy recommendation for anyone who wants a challenge" - TUAW.com "good luck putting that down once you unlock [the … TouchArcade Rating: $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details"an easy recommendation for anyone who wants a challenge" - TUAW.com "good luck putting that down once you unlock [the Arena mode]" - AppAdvice.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You are trapped inside a very special temple, surrounded by dangerous monsters. You have no weapons of your own, but the ground is filled with great powers. In Power Grounds, thinking strategically is very important when it comes to choosing your abilities. Would you be swift? Would you be strong? Would you be... wise? It much depends upon the situation. Features: - randomly generated levels - original mechanics that you will have to discover - arena mode! survive for as long as you can - challenging achievements * Originally made for the 7 Day Roguelike Challenge. * Information Seller:Diego Cathalifaud Genre:Adventure, Strategy Release:Apr 10, 2014 Updated:Sep 24, 2021 Version:1.8 Size:5.9 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (6) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal TheFrost Well-Known Member Nov 18, 2010 5,772 0 0 #2 TheFrost, Apr 9, 2014 The first had potential but was really frustrating, I hope this is more accessible JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #3 JCho133, Apr 9, 2014 Yes! Can't wait for this, 17 more hours! YellowHat Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2013 220 0 0 http://axaxaxas.com #4 YellowHat, Apr 9, 2014 Last edited: Apr 10, 2014 [Edit: This post answered a couple of concerns about the game, but those posts have been deleted] Hi everyone. I want to clarify a few things: - I made Power Grounds immediately after Amber Halls. - PG is very different from Amber. The art might be similar, but the mechanics are very different. Also, PG is a lot less frustrating than Amber. It is a lot easier to beat it once you understand all the spells. This is why I added some very challenging achievements and a second game mode. - The game is very simple to implement, even more so having done Amber Halls right before. This is why I could finish it in just a few weeks. Bronxsta Well-Known Member Oct 10, 2012 4,698 6 38 http://indiegameenthusiast.blogspot.com/ #5 Bronxsta, Apr 9, 2014 Last edited: Apr 9, 2014 Okay, I guess it's best to get back on topic. I've only played the PC version, so I can't say anything about any improvements or additions to the IOS version If you enjoyed Amber Halls or strategic roguelikes with depth, I think you'll enjoy Power Grounds. Normally you are defenseless. All you can do flee the various enemies within the levels. But by activating various tiles on each floor, you open up a wealth of abilities to use. This freeform system allows for a ton of different strategies and tactics. Is it better to remain evasive, using movement abilies to keep space between you and your enemies? Or maybe activate a shield to allow you to muscle your way through a gauntlet? Perhaps you want to freeze enemies, then use teleport to reach a better position and then smash through them with a dash attack? The tile system lets you customize your skills on the go. This doesn't make the game any less challenging or strategic. You will still die fast without planning ahead. In fact the gameplay makes planning even more critical since you can't attack. Asssessing the board, enemy positions, what abilities are available, which you want to use and in what order, if you can reach them without getting cornered...all this makes Power Grounds a fun challenging strategic roguelike. Edit: well, at least you guys have the PC version in the meantime. You can download it here: 7DRL original 7DRL updated JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #6 JCho133, Apr 9, 2014 Last edited: Apr 9, 2014 Oh, **** sorry, I thought you made it before, I'm not sure why I thought that Bronxsta Well-Known Member Oct 10, 2012 4,698 6 38 http://indiegameenthusiast.blogspot.com/ #7 Bronxsta, Apr 9, 2014 Any idea when it will be on the Store? Maybe by the weekend or is next week more likely? JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #8 JCho133, Apr 9, 2014 Is it not in NZ? YellowHat Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2013 220 0 0 http://axaxaxas.com #9 YellowHat, Apr 9, 2014 My expedited review request has just been accepted, so the game might still be released as early as tonight. But you never know. I've my fingers crossed. slothwerks Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Feb 8, 2014 267 19 18 http://www.twitter.com/slothwerks #10 slothwerks, Apr 9, 2014 Last edited: Apr 9, 2014 Game Impressions I liked Power Grounds (the 7DRL version) much better than Amber Halls. I liked Amber Halls, but overall found it frustrating. The dev made a comment to me that Amber Halls was more like a true puzzler -- trying to figure out THE move to make, whereas Power Grounds is a lot more tactical. You'll see comparisons to 868-Hack, and I think that's accurate, in a good, non-clone way. It's actually nothing like 868-Hack at the same time, but it exercises your brain in the same way, if that make sense. One of the innovations in Power Grounds is that the abilities you acquire in each level can only be used when standing on certain tiles. For instance, you might have a freeze ability that freezes all the enemies to use it. After acquiring the freeze ability, several random tiles will transform into freeze ability tiles. To use the ability, you have to make your way to one of those tiles. My description sounds a little confusing probably but the result is really neat. Each level has several abilities that you can acquire (and which abilities are present is random). Coming up with clever combinations of abilities is essential to doing well. I haven't actually played Power Grounds THAT much because I was waiting for the more polished iOS version, but I can say that the 7DRL version is the real deal and worth checking out tonight. Must buy for me. bcredonk Well-Known Member Apr 8, 2014 74 0 0 #11 bcredonk, Apr 9, 2014 I just wanted to throw 868-hack into the improved 7 day concept argument. You can still download the original version free and it's great. I'm looking forward to this one tonight. Bronxsta Well-Known Member Oct 10, 2012 4,698 6 38 http://indiegameenthusiast.blogspot.com/ #12 Bronxsta, Apr 9, 2014 I have to agree with slothwerks. It's less about finding the right way, and more planning out the best way based on how you want to approach a situation. Depending on what tiles you get, you can be as defensive or offensive as you want, use powers to evade everyone and just reach the exit or fight your way through using clever combinations of powers. YellowHat Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2013 220 0 0 http://axaxaxas.com #13 YellowHat, Apr 9, 2014 The PC version had some very OP spells, and some others were not very useful at all. So, in the iOS version some spells have been re-balanced and others have even been re-worked. I hope you like the changes Rogue Calypso Active Member Feb 17, 2014 28 0 0 Web Design & Development Nashville, grew up in Iowa #14 Rogue Calypso, Apr 9, 2014 I can't wait to try this out! I just love Amber Halls, and I'm fairly certain I am going to love this as well. YellowHat Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2013 220 0 0 http://axaxaxas.com #15 YellowHat, Apr 9, 2014 The update is "In Review" which means it will (hopefully) be out in a couple of hours! This is great, this morning I was very sad thinking the game was going to be released next week. JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #16 JCho133, Apr 9, 2014 Well, late is better than never! Haha Damn Apple takin so long... superhonma Member Jul 3, 2012 12 0 0 #17 superhonma, Apr 9, 2014 My favorite games of all time on iOS are Dungeon Raid, 10000000, hoplite....and I play Amber Halls obsessively every day (I'm cougarman8). So frustrating and hard but I love it. Cannot wait to try this out, instabuy for me!! YellowHat Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2013 220 0 0 http://axaxaxas.com #18 YellowHat, Apr 10, 2014 cougarman! I see you pretty often in the DQ leaderboard superhonma Member Jul 3, 2012 12 0 0 #19 superhonma, Apr 10, 2014 My favorite games of all time on iOS are Dungeon Raid, 10000000, hoplite....and I play Amber Halls obsessively every day (I'm cougarman8). So frustrating and hard but I love it. Cannot wait to try this out, instabuy for me!! YellowHat Well-Known Member Feb 7, 2013 220 0 0 http://axaxaxas.com #20 YellowHat, Apr 10, 2014 Yesssss, the update is out! The game will be released worldwide any minute now. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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
[Edit: This post answered a couple of concerns about the game, but those posts have been deleted] Hi everyone. I want to clarify a few things: - I made Power Grounds immediately after Amber Halls. - PG is very different from Amber. The art might be similar, but the mechanics are very different. Also, PG is a lot less frustrating than Amber. It is a lot easier to beat it once you understand all the spells. This is why I added some very challenging achievements and a second game mode. - The game is very simple to implement, even more so having done Amber Halls right before. This is why I could finish it in just a few weeks.
Okay, I guess it's best to get back on topic. I've only played the PC version, so I can't say anything about any improvements or additions to the IOS version If you enjoyed Amber Halls or strategic roguelikes with depth, I think you'll enjoy Power Grounds. Normally you are defenseless. All you can do flee the various enemies within the levels. But by activating various tiles on each floor, you open up a wealth of abilities to use. This freeform system allows for a ton of different strategies and tactics. Is it better to remain evasive, using movement abilies to keep space between you and your enemies? Or maybe activate a shield to allow you to muscle your way through a gauntlet? Perhaps you want to freeze enemies, then use teleport to reach a better position and then smash through them with a dash attack? The tile system lets you customize your skills on the go. This doesn't make the game any less challenging or strategic. You will still die fast without planning ahead. In fact the gameplay makes planning even more critical since you can't attack. Asssessing the board, enemy positions, what abilities are available, which you want to use and in what order, if you can reach them without getting cornered...all this makes Power Grounds a fun challenging strategic roguelike. Edit: well, at least you guys have the PC version in the meantime. You can download it here: 7DRL original 7DRL updated
My expedited review request has just been accepted, so the game might still be released as early as tonight. But you never know. I've my fingers crossed.
Game Impressions I liked Power Grounds (the 7DRL version) much better than Amber Halls. I liked Amber Halls, but overall found it frustrating. The dev made a comment to me that Amber Halls was more like a true puzzler -- trying to figure out THE move to make, whereas Power Grounds is a lot more tactical. You'll see comparisons to 868-Hack, and I think that's accurate, in a good, non-clone way. It's actually nothing like 868-Hack at the same time, but it exercises your brain in the same way, if that make sense. One of the innovations in Power Grounds is that the abilities you acquire in each level can only be used when standing on certain tiles. For instance, you might have a freeze ability that freezes all the enemies to use it. After acquiring the freeze ability, several random tiles will transform into freeze ability tiles. To use the ability, you have to make your way to one of those tiles. My description sounds a little confusing probably but the result is really neat. Each level has several abilities that you can acquire (and which abilities are present is random). Coming up with clever combinations of abilities is essential to doing well. I haven't actually played Power Grounds THAT much because I was waiting for the more polished iOS version, but I can say that the 7DRL version is the real deal and worth checking out tonight. Must buy for me.
I just wanted to throw 868-hack into the improved 7 day concept argument. You can still download the original version free and it's great. I'm looking forward to this one tonight.
I have to agree with slothwerks. It's less about finding the right way, and more planning out the best way based on how you want to approach a situation. Depending on what tiles you get, you can be as defensive or offensive as you want, use powers to evade everyone and just reach the exit or fight your way through using clever combinations of powers.
The PC version had some very OP spells, and some others were not very useful at all. So, in the iOS version some spells have been re-balanced and others have even been re-worked. I hope you like the changes
I can't wait to try this out! I just love Amber Halls, and I'm fairly certain I am going to love this as well.
The update is "In Review" which means it will (hopefully) be out in a couple of hours! This is great, this morning I was very sad thinking the game was going to be released next week.
My favorite games of all time on iOS are Dungeon Raid, 10000000, hoplite....and I play Amber Halls obsessively every day (I'm cougarman8). So frustrating and hard but I love it. Cannot wait to try this out, instabuy for me!!
My favorite games of all time on iOS are Dungeon Raid, 10000000, hoplite....and I play Amber Halls obsessively every day (I'm cougarman8). So frustrating and hard but I love it. Cannot wait to try this out, instabuy for me!!
