G. Wong: Your computer can't be going that fast if you're using Windows XP with only 512 MB RAM ;>

P.S. I have 512 mb ram and fast computer with window XP and graphic accelerator.

Game freezes up and black out on second level. Probably memory intensive. Not good. Standard shooting game.

I rate this game 1 out of 10.

I beat the game last night after playing it for 30-60 minutes. I quit after each level to do stuff on the computer.

It doesnt support the mouse, which is rather annoying, especially for the menu.

the menu was very lacking. there should be the ability to change the keyboard controls. My wrist got cramped pretty fast while holding down the ctrl and z key. both of those weapons are unlimited so why not just merge the 2 weapons into one key, or the ability to?

And I agree with posts #13 and #14. Once I learned I could shoot the targets off screen using the mini map, thats how I beat the game, fighting only with the occasional flying object when I got to close.

And I agree with Steve, this game needs a boss at the end of each level to increase the difficulty. I beat a few levels with out even realizing I was firing on the main object off screen.

I suggest removing the ability of being able to fire on off screen objects, that would greatly increase the difficulty of this game. And the ability to change difficulty levels would be great to.

And there should be ship upgrades as well. And perhaps more levels, or at least a level editor so people can create thier own and share them.

I didnt find the music/sound effects annoying.

Downloaded and installed faultlessly, but I'm unable to activate the game, despite repeated attempts. Apparently the GGAotD server is overwhelmed (unable to activate the software giveaway, too).

As previously mentioned (sometimes in very loud type...what's up with that?), the keyboard-only controls can be frustrating. For those that learned to play video games in the '80's or '90's, keyboard controls would be second nature by now, and they likely would not experience the same level of frustration. I'm relatively new to video games though, and tend to prefer simpler controls (trackball, joystick).

Gameplay brings back memories of Asteroids, with more color and flair.
Bright colors and good contrast make the game easy on the eyes, even if the graphics are primitive.

Too bad I cannot get it activated in time; the neighborhood kids may have enjoyed this one.

*update* - game hardcrashed on level 2 for me. I'd have found it a lot more compelling if there was some sort of points and rewards system for taking out thee enemies, like maybe a store to cash in on stuff.

It was a diverting little game. Shame it crashed on me three times. I was actually enjoying blasting things without having to think about it.

The game installed and played alright. But it was rather poor, about the standard of a w.i.p freeware game, I certainly can't imagine anyone paying for it.
Incidentally, you can wipe out the flying enemies by flying in circles firing your gun.

WhiteRabbit aka Stephen, I am still waiting patiently for your response on the CSI game, please :)

Pamela, regarding my offer from yesterday: Go check comment #52 from yesterday’s game giveaway.


This is an okay shooter, although it looks several years out of date. I personally prefer the space shooters that have lots of pyrotechnic explosions and loads of power ups as well as other bonuses. This game has limited power up’s in the form of three missiles and a health package, with no apparent upgrades for the hovercraft. It doesn’t mention any thing about bosses, which tend to be a feature of this type of game. (For those less familiar with this genre of game; a boss is a much harder and usually larger craft with far superior fire power, which you must destroy before going onto a different level set. The next stage usually has a different set of weapons to collect, and/or different enemies and backgrounds)

I cannot say what later levels are like with this game because I only played the first level (several times while reviewing the game). The developers description leads me to believe that there isn't much variation between levels, especially with respect to enemy craft variability, although I may be wrong. I’ll probably keep it on my son’s computer for the time being because he’s already played out all the others of this genre that have been given away. (I am including this game with the side and upwards scrolling shooters, although the link is rather tenuous). The ability to see your enemies via the map enables you to plan your attack. The health packs should be used sparingly because there is a limited supply of these. Your starting health is 1000 : this seems to be reduced by 25 health points for every hit you receive by the smaller craft and more by the gun emplacements. The health pack will take you back to full health no matter what your damaged state is, so it is advisable to use these when your health is relatively low, say for example 100. Using the map you can steer clear of the red enemy crafts or the gun emplacements as these are not activated till you are within a certain distance from them (usually just out of sight). So make sure you remember where to go for your health pack when you need it.

Initially it's rather difficult to control the ship, especially if you are like me and never use game console pads or the keyboard much with arcade games. I much prefer mouse control, which this game doesn't have. However control of your hovercraft doesn’t take too long to get used to. Shooting enemies can be a problem initially; however you do have guided missiles by pressing X, which should take care of the first few waves until you’re more familiar with maneuverability and the use of the keys. Unfortunately there’s no function for being able to change your key configuration to one that may suit you better. And for those with disabilities, this will definitely pose a problem.

The main menu has a link to Alive Games more popular games, so it may be worth checking these out. Most are reasonably recent such as Magic Ball 3, and even has the rarely seen but award winning Gish, a very unusual arcade game (both of which I’ve already got) that I highly recommend to those who like the unusual. (check out the demo first of course). The game (Gish) has a fan site linked to the developers site Chronic Logic

www.Chroniclogic.com

where you can get lots of extra level sets for the game as well as useful hints from fans of this game on how to make your own levels using the editor that comes packaged with the game. It probably won’t be offered here though because it’s 32Mb in size. You can’t access the fan site till you have the full version of the game (I think)

Installed fine. I got torn away doing something else and when I came back, the game was frozen. I hadn't even done anything yet! Later in the day, I clicked just to make sure it was activated. Booted up fine. No mouse controls. BOOOOO! Keyboard controls are FAR too confusing. Uninstalled.

Game refused to keep running, maybe I'm lucky,

This looks like an attempt to re-do Zone 66 (similar radar colors, similar keys, similar concepts and appearance).
A poor, shabby, failed attempt.

But here are some suggestions for the developer:
- Do some research. A ricochet sound for impacts is not only unrealistic (just how likely is it, do you think, that a vulcan cannon's shots will ricochet?!) and unsatisfying. A map/radar hardly ever (if ever) shows everything in a good game - I felt like I was running a test build.
- Missiles should do at least some basic "heat"-seeking. You do not see enough (and you go way too fast) to aim all that well with them otherwise.
- Enemies should always be moving or at least when you have the possibility of seeing/detecting them. Come on. That one was a given.
- Variety doesn't just help, it sells. This applies to enemies, weapons, ammo, player's ships (Well, what, you only have one option? The classic one-ship-fits-all idea's a tad overdone.), etc.. This especially applies to goals: While going around just shooting stuff can be fun at times, it's nice to also have some kind of plot and something specific to do. Compare, for example, UT's Deathmatch mode versus it's Assault mode: DM is nice if you just want to get out there and fight, whereas AS is nice when you want to do the same, but with more strategy involved (at least).
- The ammo and health was just floating around. What? Come on. Make me land on a loading bay or something!

I could go on, but I don't think the developer has honestly really tried.

this is an empty game, it's awful, boring and the sound is disturbing!...

Not a terrible game per se, but very monotonous, and I can't imagine a planet where anyone would pay $15 for it.

What can I saw a poor poor ripoff of the classic Desert Strike...dont waste your time...shame as I had high hopes for this one

Game installed, launched no problem, get as far as level 2, error: "Burnedsky have a problem, program needs to close", did it both times when level 2 starts, problem solved.............uninstall game.

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huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmm u r flying.
Watch out its funny

Hey thanks for the action game those are my favorite....THANKS GGAOTD

I install the game and gave a try at it. It didn't give me any options and you have to use the keyboard instead of the mouse ... which is something I don't care for. I have a large size screen, and the graphics were not clear either. I didn't like it and have already un-installed it.

Good morning everyone!

Thanks but no thanks today GOTD.

There's no music or options of any other kind at all. I only downloaded it because I thought there was a possibility that I could configure the game play to use my new game pad instead of the arrow keys - but no such luck.

#8 Britney was spot on when she said:

"The controls are not the best,the graphics are low quality,and the gameplay itself is boring,and because of the controls Its hard to for me to maneuver which makes the game harder to play."

and:

#12 Retro, when he said:

"I’d place it at about the same level as an ok flash shooter."

#14 Foobar said:

"oh well, i’ll get that 30 min back someday"

I only lost about 15 min. :) before my hand started to ache.

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ALIVE GAMES: PLEASE READ: Message #29 @ http://tinyurl.com/27pte7

The post very much applies to you too.

I'm hoping we'll have the opportunity to try your other games - but not those that have the same lack of controls choice.
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Thanks again GOTD - Please, please, please don't give us the TETRIS clone!

~ Swan

SOFTWARE HUNG UP ON FIRST BOOT. NO CURSER LOADED UP TO SELECT AN OPTION., ESC. DIDNT WORK. HAD TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER TO EXIT THE SCREEN, LIFES TOO SHORT FOR STRESS, MAYBE NEXT TIME, THANX

"trying to change the quiet life of all peaceful Humanity on the Earth."

Now THAT'S funny! :)

that advanced gomoku sounds interesting..

oh. this game.. its ok.

try advanced gomoku!

graphics = atari 2600
gameplay = sub-intelivision
sound = worse than a casio watch

overall = solved the game in 30 min by shooting
all the bad guys off the screen before they activated
and started chasing/shooting me.

oh well, i'll get that 30 min back someday

I didn't have any problems downloading, activating, installing or launching the game.

After playing for a bit, I got the hang of it. I mostly played using the mini map shooting things off screen.

My biggest problem with the game is the lack of targeting control.

My strategy, go slow and watch for things hiding below the bonus' (yellow hides white and red)

~~Chris

Evaluating this game, I'd place it at about the same level as an ok flash shooter. Unless my audio is somehow set up wrong, there is no music, and there are only about five sound effects in the game on the first level. The gameplay is extremely fast and requires a lot of luck to take down the flying units. A difficulty slider would have been appropriate for this style of game. I'd give it a 5 out of 10, less if I'd have paid for it because it's lacking a lot of polish.

Thanks, GGOTD, for mixing 'em up a bit.

funny game :)

Doesn't work in Vista - not even with compatability wizard.
Appalling.

Oh and I actually like some of the Doulbegames,I think theirs are better than these games.My favorite was fishing trip,I have played it 100 times since I downloaded it,lol.Well you know what I mean =)

Ehh,I dont like it.The controls are not the best,the graphics are low quality,and the gameplay itself is boring,and because of the controls Its hard to for me to maneuver which makes the game harder to play.I keep getting killed on level one,lol.Maybe one of you will be better than me at this,because I suck!I rate this a 2 out of 10.

All i got was the "blue screen of death", But as this was the first time this has happened out of all games from here, I want rag GGAOTD.
So this is a Negy vote from me on this one. :(

Challenging game. Thanks GOTD!

Wow Great.
Thank you.

Well, it's better than those other "DoubleGames" that GAOTD has been offering the past couple of days. But this game seemed a little difficult to control. I've only tried the first level, and I wasn't too impressed. Still, it's free, so I'm grateful for that.

I do not usually play these type games,but what the heck I will give it a try.. Thanks GGOTD!

Great.

Yay thanks... :D