Universal Sentinel 4: Dark Star (by Origin8)

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by PeteOzzy, Aug 13, 2014.

  1. bigepede

    bigepede Member

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    Impressed with this game and with update it just got even better. My thoughts on the game are below from an earlier post. Having ability to fix towers (repair) is an awesome addition. Just finished game on Psycho difficulty and it was loads of fun. Bought zero IAP so price of game is very reasonable. Still a must buy TD game and I have played them all.

    Developer please consider adding additional stages to the planet scheme, in fact I would be willing to invest in the purchase of additional add-on stages if they are unique and add to the awesome storyline!!! Thanks for your consideration.


     
  2. Origin8

    Origin8 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Bigepede! We've got another bug fix and improvements update ready to submit soon. We'd love to add some new content but need to get this other stuff done first.

    Would be interesting to know what kind of content people would like us to concentrate on first? As we could add one or more of the following:

    - maps
    - enemies
    - commanders
    - turrets/weapons

    Thanks
     
  3. Phuncz

    Phuncz Active Member

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    Personally I'd like to see more in-game upgrade options for Endless. After about 50-70 waves, you're basically waiting to see if your build holds up. But then come the Scorpions and aren't even bothered by a nuke or 6 fully upgraded Beam towers. But I have 50.000 credits I can't use... Certainly the 2x2 and 3x3 towers could use an end-game upgrade or two. Or maybe a way to invest credits in a general damage and HP boost for all towers at 10.000 credits per level ?
     
  4. Origin8

    Origin8 Well-Known Member

    New update in submission!

    Hi all,

    We have another bigger update awaiting approval from Apple. We're trying to address people's main concerns with the game as quickly as we can. Here are the changes:

    Main changes:

    - iPad Retina graphics added!
    - Turret damage received is now vastly reduced on lower difficulty levels!
    - Lots of UI improvements, including new toggle controls for stronghold and commander!
    - Fixed iCloud bug which would prevent syncing with 64-bit devices


    Other changes:

    - Lots of extra stats for Armoury upgrades
    - Added extra tips and explanation for new players
    - Fixed crashes and lots of little bugs


    We've also got some extra special stuff going in at the moment for the next update ;) As always, feedback is much appreciated!
     
  5. spajdr

    spajdr Well-Known Member

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    iPad Retina graphics added .. ok now you added it i will buy it finally :)
     
  6. Ginger Yellow

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    Definitely maps, obviously. Not too fussed about commanders or enemies, but given the choice, enemies with novel mechanics. New turrets would be fantastic, or improvements to existing weapons. My main complaint about the game is that most of the top tier upgrades are a bit underwhelming. It would be nice if they were more transformative (along the lines of the artillery one or the radar one), rather than just being more of the same but better. I'd also agree with Phuncz that Endless could do with some tweaks (or just another end-game mode) - there's not a lot of strategy to it for most levels, it's just a question of filling out the available space and upgrading as you have the credits, at which point you just wait until you get overpowered, with maybe a bit of micro-managed healing. There's no real incentive to play that mode after you beat the game as it stands. If it had different enemies from the campaign, maybe that would spice it up.

    Not to turn this into a complaint post, but my only other real complaint is the way the wave indicator shows the current wave, not the next one - I know what the current wave is because I can see them getting shot at by my towers!

    Another point, not really a complaint: commander levelling is really slow. I've completed every map on every difficulty, and played a fair amount of endless with XP boosts on, and my commander (the only one I've used all game) is still only level 18. That seems a bit weird.
     
  7. Origin8

    Origin8 Well-Known Member

    Thank you :)

    Thanks for the suggestions. I particularly want to expand on the cloaking mechanic for the next load of new enemies, it was something that we never got the time to explore fully.
     
  8. jn2002dk

    jn2002dk Well-Known Member

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    Fantastic game but i loved it before the repair buttons too;)

    Just pure TD bliss
     
  9. bigepede

    bigepede Member

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    Agree, love game 4 of this series and hope to see expansions map packs or similar to that regard. Would love to see a difficulty level above Psycho...my towers and commanders are so strong that Psycho isn't as challenging now that I completed the game on Psycho.

    Honestly Retina or not I think the graphics are superior to many TD games...also check out the environments in total...some pretty slick effects! Keep up the awesome work!
     
  10. Origin8

    Origin8 Well-Known Member

    Thanks ;)

    The damage that turrets received in the upcoming update is scaled per difficulty. It makes the easier skill settings easier, but on Psycho you take even more damage, so I hope you're ready with upgraded shielders and plenty of orbital repair :)
     
  11. negritox

    negritox Member

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    wow

    nice game
     
  12. tabs

    tabs Well-Known Member

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    Another update. The devs are really amazing.
     
  13. Repair Drone

    Repair Drone Well-Known Member

    Yep, version 1.2.1 is out now :) Paul posted the changes last page when it was in submission, here they are for convenience:

     
  14. Origin8

    Origin8 Well-Known Member

    Next update teaser

    And now we've got something new to show off that's coming in the next update...

    A brand new control interface specifically made to make it easier to play on iPads. It will be optional, and will allow all controls to be on the screen at once for maximum ease of control.

    I've attached a screenshot of the new full layout as well as one of the existing layout for comparison.

    Feedback welcome as always ;)
     

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  15. HLW

    HLW Well-Known Member

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    Sounds good.
     
  16. Pheebers

    Pheebers Well-Known Member

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    Looks awesome.
     
  17. Repair Drone

    Repair Drone Well-Known Member

    #97 Repair Drone, Sep 29, 2014
    Last edited: Sep 30, 2014
    v1.3.3 is now live!

    - New Full Interface option, designed for tablets and large phones. Gives one-touch access to all your weapons and powers. Enable it in the game options.

    - iOS 8 support

    - More iPad retina graphics added

    - Increased Commander XP rewards

    - Misc bug fixes and improvements

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    Let us know what you think :)
     
  18. Repair Drone

    Repair Drone Well-Known Member

    To celebrate our new user interface option (and in anticipation of the upcoming Android release), Sentinel 4 is now on SALE!

    Join the fight for $2.99 and get those Global Nexus bars moving!

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  19. Phuncz

    Phuncz Active Member

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    Nice update ! I really like the new iPad interface and I like the improvements for Retina graphics made thusfar !
     
  20. Origin8

    Origin8 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Phuncz ;)

    If anyone has any more feedback on the new interface, recent balance changes or any other aspect of the game, we would love to hear it!
     

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