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Between shadow copies, and time that changes based on movement, it has a LOT of novel ideas. I think everyone should play it, developer and gamer alike if only to spur some creative ideas.<br /><br />The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom is another recently made game (I believe only available on XBLA right now?) that also toys with the concept of "recording" actions and using clones of yourself to complete puzzles.<br /><br />I similar, albeit very different take on this idea can be seen in "The Lost Vikings" an old blizzard game, although in that version, you take control of 3 separate characters with different abilities to solve puzzles.<br /><br />The thing is, that kind of mechanic can't be bolted onto an existing idea... these kinds of ideas absolutely DEPEND on the level existing as a puzzle that requires solving. Replica island seems to play squarely in the field of action/platformer rather than puzzle/platformer and I think the design decision to change to possession ball was a wise one.<br /><br />As it stands though, it still feels tacked on and a little gimmicky. I think it would have been better had there been more possible possession opportunities and more options to perform with a possessed robot.<br /><br />For instance: Rather than the only option of detonating the robots to release, why not have an option that simply releases them without blowing them up? You can then use this mechanic to place multiple buttons that need to be stood upon, and the player would need to strategically place the bots on each button to progress.<br /><br />Additionally, taking command of one of those robot makers only serves to completely confuse. When I fist took one over and started shooting robots out in all directions (graphically at least) I thought the game had completely bugged out and I restarted. It wasn't until I had accidentally taken over several of them that I realized that this was actually intended (though completely useless) behavior.<br /><br />Getting those pesky possessed bots to move where I want is a bit annoying though. For some reason they don't move nearly as gracefully (or easily) as the little android bot. (Possibly intended as well, but still frustrating)Gigaflophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230450368004892982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-25030581360907288512010-04-04T00:24:55.016-07:002010-04-04T00:24:55.016-07:00Thank you for the explanation of the possession or...Thank you for the explanation of the possession orb. Can you answer one question. Why does the orb take over the robot making satellite dish machine and spew out hundreds of robots per second. This happens when you press he jump button anger the orb touches he machine. Does this happen on purpose or is his a bug?<br /><br />Michael. MotoDroidMchlJsphRffrtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210289213497826682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-90312054681438695882010-04-02T14:36:04.543-07:002010-04-02T14:36:04.543-07:00@Chris: I said it on Google Code, but I'll say...@Chris: I said it on Google Code, but I'll say it again here: Replica Island is a very cool game, and having the source code of such a polished game is a gift. Thank you.<br /><br />The post about the possession orb is very interesting, and shows how it can be hard to adjust gameplay.<br /><br />@pearl: oh I can't thank you enough for citing Braid in your comment. Right after I read that, I tried the demo, got hooked and bought the full version on Steam. I wanted to try the first levels - it was about 11PM - then... I looked at the clock... and it was 4AM !!!<br />What a wonderful game, what a glorious display of craftmanship and creativity! It almost moved me (no kidding).<br />So I should not thank you for depriving me of some hours of sleep, after all ;)<br /><br />@Logic: hey, a fellow belgian! I'm with you on the "free" side of Android Apps. What a shame (I have a HTC Hero).Ced-le-pingouinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-78579119257277557932010-03-30T00:19:00.541-07:002010-03-30T00:19:00.541-07:00Yes, hangs on black screen for me after memory int...Yes, hangs on black screen for me after memory interface too (Samsung Galaxy, 1.6). I have to switch to task killer, kill Replica Island, then restart Replica Island.<br /><br />I've gotten two of the possible endgames so far, going for the third :)<br /><br />BTW, any utility to possessing a robot shooter and spewing robots?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799347662137748682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-6423380180412797612010-03-23T22:49:58.276-07:002010-03-23T22:49:58.276-07:00I'm a big fan of the game and was just wonderi...I'm a big fan of the game and was just wondering: is there any specific way users can provide useful feedback? As in bugs etc?<br />Because I have experienced the following on my Nexus (original ROM 2.1.1) after a first session:<br />-Posession orb sound keeps going after I killed myself with a posessed enemy and respawned.<br />-Can't get back to main menu or quit from the memory interface.<br /><br />That's all for now. Hope this helps even a little.<br />Thanks for offering this little gem for free because I've got no acces to paid apps here in Belgium :)<br /><br />Keep it up!Logichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180396561846363815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-15559395354770930842010-03-23T20:33:58.990-07:002010-03-23T20:33:58.990-07:00> Anonymous
Indeed! That's a very cool im...> Anonymous<br /><br />Indeed! That's a very cool implementation of this idea. Much better than what we had in mind. Glad to see that the idea can actually work well. Thanks for the link!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079744366139636224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-89923128520932919002010-03-23T12:57:49.203-07:002010-03-23T12:57:49.203-07:00exactly that is chronotron:
http://www.kongregate...exactly that is chronotron:<br /><br />http://www.kongregate.com/games/Scarybug/chronotronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127023973845776737.post-30393044698566120572010-03-23T07:49:06.010-07:002010-03-23T07:49:06.010-07:00Braid is one of my favourite games that uses that ...Braid is one of my favourite games that uses that sort of timeshift. Very brilliant but definitely needs the right storyline to have it make sense!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190225882648834337noreply@blogger.com