Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by HSH28 » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:41 pm

Friends leaderboards were working the other day when I played.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by jiggles » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:10 pm

Oh, you're on about the score for the world. I thought you were on about the score for the whole mode.

The friends leaderboard have been fine for me, btw.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Christopher » Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:59 am

IN SHORT: Arkanoid is finally superseded as the best Breakout clone around in this enjoyable retro update.

PROS: Just enough new features to add a new twist, without overwhelming the classic gameplay. Superb presentation.

CONS: Short and with little incentive for repeated play. No multiplayer options of any kind.

SCORE: 8/10 Out: Now (Online)

http://www.teletext.co.uk/GameCentral/Features-Reviews/default.aspx

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Eighthours » Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:10 pm

This could do with a mid-game save option for long runs! Or maybe a high score system like that in Space Giraffe (which I'm amazed hasn't been copied yet...), where after each world you can save your high score and start from that point later.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Christopher » Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:30 pm

In the end, Shatter is an engrossing, smart, beautifully conceived and executed arcade game, but it doesn't quite have the score-racking purity of purpose that makes a Geometry Wars, Pac-Man CE or Out Run Online Arcade so endlessly compelling. Once you've beaten it, which won't take long, you'll move on - but it's a blissful spell while it lasts, an absolute steal at £4.79, and a definite feather in PSN's cap. And you can always boot it up again just to listen to the music.

8/10

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/shatter-review?page=1

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Hero of Canton » Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:31 pm

Cocking hell. Another game I need to play.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Dual » Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:15 pm

Completed this t'other night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. THe soundtrack is mind melting :wub:

Might have a go at the trophies.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Garth » Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:16 pm

Shatter XBLA Likely
The wild brick-breaking game could very well bust out of the PlayStation Network.

We love Shatter, the manic brick-breaking game exclusive to the PlayStation Network. Pretty much the only way we can think of to improve it would be to make it available on other platforms so that all gamers can enjoy. Speaking with Gamasutra, Sidhe's Managing Director, Mario Wynands, revealed that Shatter is already up and running on Xbox 360 and PC and that a port is probable.

"We have always had a very platform agnostic approach, but have moved quickly when opportunity arises. Shatter is not exclusive to PSN, but Sony is offering the combination of good royalties, strong technology, and a well defined process for getting content to market. PSN was an ideal first landing place for Shatter.

"We haven't ruled out any other platforms at this stage.

"Our tools and technology are very cross platform, and we have also ported PhyreEngine to the 360 which we used for GripShift XBLA. We already have working builds of Shatter on PC and XBLA but are reviewing the situation to see whether it makes sense to continue investing in those versions to bring them to completion and release them.

"So far, it is looking likely we will bring the game to other platforms."

Sidhe is currently working on a demo for the PlayStation Network version of Shatter.

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/101/1011870p1.html

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Christopher » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:48 pm

Good. This games deserves all the success it can get.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Knoyleo » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:52 pm

suzzopher wrote:Good. This games deserves all the success it can get.

So restricting the number of people it's available to helps that, how?

I'm still waiting on the demo. Despite the overwhelming love for it, all I have to go on in terms of expectations are the trailers, and they haven't really won me over.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Christopher » Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:55 pm

:? I was saying good that it looks likely for other platforms.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Fargo » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:10 pm

http://sidhe.bandcamp.com/ soundtrack is here for anyone interested and everyone should be

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Knoyleo » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:59 pm

suzzopher wrote::? I was saying good that it looks likely for other platforms.

Sorry mate, completely misread the title of the article. :fp:

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Eighthours » Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:11 pm

Good news! I'd probably buy it again if they improved the scoring system for more score attack fun. Or if they added a multiplayer mode in some way.

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Christopher » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:44 pm

Trying to get 10,000,000 in Bonus mode is killing me :fp:

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by KK » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:45 pm

Is there a demo scheduled?

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by cooldawn » Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:08 am

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by Christopher » Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:58 am

Shatter is coming to Steam:
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – March 3, 2010 – Sidhe, New Zealand's largest game production studio, today announced that award-winning its original title, Shatter® is coming to PC. Shatter PC will feature new PC-exclusive game modes including Endless Mode, Endless Co-op Multiplayer, Time Attack, and Time Attack Co-op Multiplayer.

Shatter PSN won IGN’s Best PlayStation Store Game of 2009, and the Best Downloadable Award at the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA) Game Developers Awards 2009. Now, PC gamers will have the opportunity to play the game, which will be available on Steam in the coming weeks and also feature Steam achievements and leaderboards.

“Bringing Shatter to new audiences has always been our goal,” said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of Sidhe. “Following the warm reception we received for the PlayStation 3 version, taking Shatter to PC on the Steam platform was a natural next step.”

About Shatter® for PC
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Key Features:

* Innovative controls, physics effects, power-ups, special attacks, and boss battles which combine to provide an experience that is always interactive.
* Story Mode, Boss Rush, Bonus Mode, and all new game modes Endless Mode, Endless Co-op Multiplayer, Time Attack Mode and Time Attack Co-op Multiplayer
* A Vibrant 3D Style presented across 10 distinct worlds in high resolution.
* A fully scored soundtrack featuring over 90 minutes of award winning original music
* Steam Leaderboards and Achievements for all modes


For more information on Shatter, visit: http://www.shattergame.com

http://www.shattergame.com/

Great news. Glad more people will get to play this amazing game :mrgreen:

And the new modes will be added to the PSN version too 8-)

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PostRe: Shatter - Breakout meets Geo Wars Out now!!
by jiggles » Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:06 am

suzzopher wrote:Shatter is coming to Steam:
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – March 3, 2010 – Sidhe, New Zealand's largest game production studio, today announced that award-winning its original title, Shatter® is coming to PC. Shatter PC will feature new PC-exclusive game modes including Endless Mode, Endless Co-op Multiplayer, Time Attack, and Time Attack Co-op Multiplayer.

Shatter PSN won IGN’s Best PlayStation Store Game of 2009, and the Best Downloadable Award at the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA) Game Developers Awards 2009. Now, PC gamers will have the opportunity to play the game, which will be available on Steam in the coming weeks and also feature Steam achievements and leaderboards.

“Bringing Shatter to new audiences has always been our goal,” said Mario Wynands, Managing Director of Sidhe. “Following the warm reception we received for the PlayStation 3 version, taking Shatter to PC on the Steam platform was a natural next step.”

About Shatter® for PC
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.

Key Features:

* Innovative controls, physics effects, power-ups, special attacks, and boss battles which combine to provide an experience that is always interactive.
* Story Mode, Boss Rush, Bonus Mode, and all new game modes Endless Mode, Endless Co-op Multiplayer, Time Attack Mode and Time Attack Co-op Multiplayer
* A Vibrant 3D Style presented across 10 distinct worlds in high resolution.
* A fully scored soundtrack featuring over 90 minutes of award winning original music
* Steam Leaderboards and Achievements for all modes


For more information on Shatter, visit: http://www.shattergame.com

http://www.shattergame.com/

Great news. Glad more people will get to play this amazing game :mrgreen:

And the new modes will be added to the PSN version too 8-)

I'll be double-dipping for sure, regardless. :D


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