Huge fan of indie games, but I don't like the whole "use your Avatar in a game" buisness, so I'm not getting that game. I usually don't pay 400 MSP for an Indie game, unless it's exceptional -- but most 3D (not drawn) Indie, and even some Arcade, games don't look very good -- like the Arkanoid series, that Carneyvale and that Treasure Hunter game (and the only 400 MSP one was Carneyvale).
Good luck with it, though. I've thought of making some indie games with my brother a while ago, but we didn't bother going through the hassle.
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I know what you mean with "use your Avatar in games." The problem is though, most Avatar games do SUCK. (Then again so do most Indie games.) Avatar Golf did very well at 400 msp, and we believe it was a fair price based on the work and quality of the game. (Full 3D golf game, course editor, 8 players online, etc.)
I believe price should be based around the quality of the game and not based on the attitude. ("I won't pay over 80 msp points for an Indie game.") For example I'll spend $20 for a PC indie game if it's good, I'll spend $60 for a AAA game when it's new, and price is just based on quality. I find a good quality Indie game is like finding a bargain, because some are fantastic value. I personally love the old school NESlooking RPG "Breath of Death VII" That game was $1 and may have been one of the best RPG's I ever played. (I have no connection to this company just for the record.) The problem with the pricing of Indie games is most 400 msp is too high formost games. (At least in my opinion.) Of course the same could be said for most 80 msp games are too high based on the quality. ;)
Yes this was a plug, and I'm not ashamed to say it. We don't really have an advertising budget so I thought I'd just make a random post on game spot. (Other games get talked about, so why not.)
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