Gremlins vs. Automatons

[Red Dragon]

Boy I haven't played this game in years at this point. First two games against AI felt weird but fun.

I found a separate game entry that is called Gremlins vs. Automatons. A brief look at the regular Gremlins Inc. shows that it now has a single player option which seems to include all the challenges that Gremlins vs. Automatons also has. Is Gremlins vs. Automatons as a standalone steam entry still relevant in any way (i.e. does it have any features the regular game hasn't) or should I just completely remove it from steam?

[Qfasa]

Hi there.

Gremlins vs. Automatons is a stand-alone game that we developed for the purpose of having a completely autonomous version of Gremlins, Inc. (meaning, GvA can be played with no connection to the internet and it doesn't require Steam). Every owner of Gremlins, Inc. owns GvA as well.

At this point, it is very outdated as we have troubles updating it but it still can be used for the purpose it was created. In terms of advantages – you can create multiple saves during the same session but that's about it. Everything else and much more is available in Gremlins, Inc.

[The Professor]

Originally posted by Qfasa:

Hi there.

Gremlins vs. Automatons is a stand-alone game that we developed for the purpose of having a completely autonomous version of Gremlins, Inc. (meaning, GvA can be played with no connection to the internet and it doesn't require Steam). Every owner of Gremlins, Inc. owns GvA as well.

At this point, it is very outdated as we have troubles updating it but it still can be used for the purpose it was created. In terms of advantages – you can create multiple saves during the same session but that's about it. Everything else and much more is available in Gremlins, Inc.

Helpful.

[MycroftCanadaNS]

What I do find helpful with that version is that you can take it anywhere without an internet connection and play it but with Gremlins Inc if you don't internet there is no way to play it.

They did mention that they were going to add an offline mode for Gremlins Inc but that was two years ago, and so far nothing so I don't have too much trust in what the dev has to say. If people can't keep their word than what's the point.

[alexandermagnoh]

Originally posted by MycroftCanadaNS:

What I do find helpful with that version is that you can take it anywhere without an internet connection and play it but with Gremlins Inc if you don't internet there is no way to play it.

They did mention that they were going to add an offline mode for Gremlins Inc but that was two years ago, and so far nothing so I don't have too much trust in what the dev has to say. If people can't keep their word than what's the point.

What you said makes me wonder one thing. Since developers said the offline version of the game is not updated after two years it worries me the possible case when developers decide for any reason end the support of the online game and close the servers.
In that case we will only have an outdated game. That's why I have my reservations about online games.

[Dr. John Snow]

Originally posted by alexandermagnoh:

Originally posted by MycroftCanadaNS:

What I do find helpful with that version is that you can take it anywhere without an internet connection and play it but with Gremlins Inc if you don't internet there is no way to play it.

They did mention that they were going to add an offline mode for Gremlins Inc but that was two years ago, and so far nothing so I don't have too much trust in what the dev has to say. If people can't keep their word than what's the point.

What you said makes me wonder one thing. Since developers said the offline version of the game is not updated after two years it worries me the possible case when developers decide for any reason end the support of the online game and close the servers.
In that case we will only have an outdated game. That's why I have my reservations about online games.

Such is the life, that theater plays are not films, and online games are not offline games =).

We have to enjoy the moment.

As to GvA, well, at least we have a product that will survive the destruction of Internet (if ever), and it's included into the main game's package, as a bonus.