Sweet! I have the original AGWB and spent ages on it. Graphics are definitely different, what about gameplay? Same? I have applied too.
Gameplay is conceptually similar to the original. Our goal is to retain the original's simplicity while also adding a lot more depth. The "infinite" mode is the closest mode to the original, where you play to get the highest time. However, there are a ton of new spawn patterns and after the beta gameplay will be much more refined than the original AGWB (thanks to all of you!). We're also working on a variety of themes with music which correspond to changed gameplay. These will be a part of the level mode (the new main mode) which incorporates shield mechanics and pre-set spawn patterns into the game. We want to emphasize "less is more" and reward people for firing less, playing smartly, etc. What was your longest time in the original?
I survived 2 minutes and 18 secs for the hard mode. I thought it was great but according to esdin, his sis did so much better! I tend to misjudge that enormous huge ball often and if I don't, one of those tiny balls will rebound and that's game over. I shall look forward to the main mode and the pre-set spawn patterns! For now, it is pretty random.
And she's gotten even better! Last time I asked, she showed me a screenshot of a 21 minute 16 second score. On hard. Completely blew my respectable 5:26 out of the water! There's definitely some cool stuff underneath the hood this time around. The challenges in arcade mode should help you survive those swarms of tiny balls - if you fail the first time, you'll know when they're coming the next!
We will be sending out acceptance letters on Monday. We should be ready to go then. I'll post all the TA forum members who got in then!
Got in! By the way, I think the $100 is for the best beta tester...will make sure. EDIT: Yup (via http://agamewithballs.com/beta)
