Comments on: 'Archon Classic' Screenshots and Status Update

By: Chad

Chad — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:50:57 +0000

The Dpad was left in there for consistency sake. We felt like if we removed it during strategy, but had it for Combat would be a bit confusing (thumb placement)...also, you can use the accelerometer for combat mode, which (I think) is the best way to play it.

...and Replicant...quit posting links to Evolution. It's not yours to share.

By: Kith

Kith — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:54:06 +0000

In a german interview, Chad talks about some more details about the game. For example, there are 3 modes in the game. The Classic, a 3D-optimized and a Retro-Version (with the originial 8-Bit-Sprites and Sounds from the good old one). Also, there will bei LevelUps for Chars, Combat-Combos, new skills for each figure, and an up to 4 player gameplay mode!

Whooaah!
Sources:
http://pressakey.com/game,357,106,Neue-Screenshots-Infos-zum-aktuellen-Stand-iPhone-Release-,.html
http://onipepper.de/2009/05/08/das-onipepper-skype-interview-chad-lee-und-alle-facts-zum-remake-von-archon/

bye
Kith

By: TKO

TKO — Sat, 09 May 2009 08:58:12 +0000

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. The d-Pad does kinda dominate the UI a bit. Would be nice to be able to remove it if you don't want to use it. (I'd rather click on the board, and use accellerometer in battle.)

By: richmlow

richmlow — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:06:12 +0000

I never thought that I would see the day when Archon would be ported over to a modern computing platform! This is great news and I hope to see more companies porting over some of the classics to the iphone.

Now, all we need is Tempest!

By: Billy

Billy — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:07:43 +0000

StarCON....it's StarCON.....noobs calls it star control........
and please bring Starcon II, don't even waste time on the first one or the strategy part of it. Just the space melee mode, that's all we want.

By: donnyk

donnyk — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:37:09 +0000

OMG I LOVED THIS GAME!!!! AWESOME

By: Adams Immersive

Adams Immersive — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:51:37 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Chad Can't wait to play Archon again!

To avoid buyer confusion and mistaken bad comments, you might want to didtch the D-pad from the map screen, even if its use is optional.

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:34:54 +0000

To clarify, you can also use the touch screen to select and move characters on the Strategy Board as well as use the D-pad. Log onto the forums and let your voice be heard...that's why we've made the forums, to let the fans help shape the game. http://forums.reactgames.com/

By: Pug

Pug — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:51:54 +0000

Awaiting this eagerly as well.

But i have to add my 1+ for Starcontrol :worship:

By: Peej

Peej — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:10:11 +0000

Great stuff! All these Apple II / C64 games making a comeback gets a serious thumbs up from me. Can't wait! Do H.E.R.O next

By: Beezle

Beezle — Fri, 08 May 2009 07:04:58 +0000

I also think that the chess map should NOT use a D-pad. Just point and click.

I'm also curious: Will the (future) multiplayer be Wifi or internet? The most interesting part of Archon was to play it with and against friends.

Interested fans should also check out the upcoming 'Good vs Evil' game. I hope this is not canceled due to licensing reasons...

By: sticktron

sticktron — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:51:54 +0000

I used to play the Apple II version as well. Classic.

By: Aaron Sullivan

Aaron Sullivan — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:29:25 +0000

I am wondering why you'd use the dpad to select pieces and movement.
Squares too small?

By: Domch

Domch — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:24:55 +0000

I'm really looking forward to this, but a tad disappointed by the screenshots. The colours look kind of faded...and...a blue manticore just seems a little wrong somehow...

By: Outstanding

Outstanding — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:14:10 +0000

I loved the C64 version, spent many hours playing multiplayer.....