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Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: zapper on October 14, 2002, 07:12:12 AM
Subject:   The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Hi there!  

I\'m working on a game with Infogrames coming out next month called Zapper.

The game is brought to you by Blitz Games, the same development team that did Frogger- a video game legend.

Below are some screenshots and a game overview- please let me know your thoughts.  If you\'d like to get a copy or demo of Zapper early, please let me know- send me an email at zapper@electricartists.com

I sincerely would like to know what you guys think of this upcoming game!  Feel free to email me at anytime, or you can just post your thoughts on this forum.

Thanks, and happy gaming.

Best,
Zapper

Logos
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/ZapperLogoFINAL.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/Zapperlogowithcricket.jpg


Zapper Game Movie
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/zapper_attractv1.mpg

Screens
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/bigmouthnew.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/eyeballtrain.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/greenmeanies.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/happyzapper.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/lavajumps.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/platformhop.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/slugzap.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/swampygarden.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/zaponatrain.jpg

PS2
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/zap07.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/zap29.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/zap38.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/Zapper_ps2_3D.jpg
http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/zapperps2front.jpg

Who the heck is Zapper?
AVAILABLE.  Rugged individualist, outdoorsy type, cynical. Physically fit with springy reflexes. Into avoiding trouble and self-defense using electrified antennae. Yellow. Looking for adventure with the right person.

This is One Wicked Cricket.

More than a cricket (and a ton cooler than a plumber or some toad that avoids traffic), Zapper is a personality of extraordinary proportions.

On one level, Zapper is a cute small cricket.
Like all crickets he has highly developed senses, and is a great jumper.

But unlike all crickets, Zapper is unique.

What separates Zapper from the pack?  In addition to his quick, cricket reflexes, he’s got the smarts to get out of dangerous situations and, when push comes to jolt, antennae that deliver a mega-watt dose of electrifying stopping power.   He’s got the power and he’s not afraid to use it.  

And along with that jolt of electricity, Zapper’s got an attitude he’s not afraid to use either.  His brother has been kidnapped and it’s not time for talk - it’s time for action, it’s time for payback, it’s time for Zapper.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: mm on October 14, 2002, 07:17:14 AM
pathetic

do us a favor and kick infogrames in the ass so they learn how to implement anti-aliasing, thanks

oh, and 8-13 isnt the target age group for gaming anymore in case you guys didnt know
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on October 14, 2002, 07:24:41 AM
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Love it mm!!
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: MPTheory on October 14, 2002, 07:25:09 AM
um.............yeah.
One wicked cricket??  who in the hell thought this one up?  Honesly man, is that the best name you all could come up with?  Zapper?!?!?  hahaha.  This game will be filed under G.

BTW, is this your way of advertising?  join all the forums and and do a broadcast post?  

Oh yeah.  And crickets are stupid.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Hawke on October 14, 2002, 07:43:41 AM
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Rugged individualist, outdoorsy type, cynical. Physically fit with springy reflexes. Into avoiding trouble and self-defense using electrified antennae. Yellow. Looking for adventure with the right person.


This isn\'t a dating forum.

[psst. drop me a line, I\'m looking for some action too! ;) luvs. - Hawky]
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Kurt Angle on October 14, 2002, 10:43:44 AM
Can\'t say it\'s my type of game in any way, shape, or form.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Azeroth on October 14, 2002, 10:47:17 AM
I was about to say give him a break, that was before i saw the text under the screens :laughing:
Title: Re: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: square_marker on October 14, 2002, 11:16:15 AM
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Originally posted by zapper

This is One Wicked Cricket.

On one level, Zapper is a cute small cricket.

What separates Zapper from the pack?  In addition to his quick, cricket reflexes, he’s got the smarts to get out of dangerous situations and, when push comes to jolt, antennae that deliver a mega-watt dose of electrifying stopping power.   He’s got the power and he’s not afraid to use it.  

 


...wow i cant wait...and maybe ill go ask my mommy or daddy to go to the toy store and get me the game after i get home from preschool.

"One Wicked Cricket"......ok seriously...right there...yea your asking to get made fun of.


EDIT: btw, i think i found a new person to rip on...maybe ill give vapor a break.
Title: Re: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: ooseven on October 14, 2002, 11:35:02 AM
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Originally posted by zapper

And along with that jolt of electricity, Zapper’s got an attitude he’s not afraid to use either.  His brother has been kidnapped and it’s not time for talk - it’s time for action, it’s time for payback, it’s time for Zapper.


After reading that .......Why can\'t i stop thinking of the Ad for POGO the monkey from GTA3 ?

:rolleyes:
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Unicron! on October 14, 2002, 11:53:18 AM
Nothing to get us excited.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: MPTheory on October 14, 2002, 12:12:52 PM
I\'m sorry, but the more I read this, the more I laugh. I dont know what they were thinking.  I\'m trying not to laugh out loud (cause Im at work).  He\'s looking for action?  Shouldn\'t he be looking for his brother?  The only thing that I ever liked about crickets, was that I could feed them to my sugar glider.  which is kind of ironic because my sugar glider electrocuted himself... (Long story, but a true one).

Damn you zapper!  you killed my sugar glider... Im ready for action!
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: MPTheory on October 14, 2002, 12:20:06 PM
Just as I suspected... One post...... Zapper probably wont be back.  I hope he does though.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: MAKAVELIUK on October 14, 2002, 12:50:47 PM
Zapper has been roasted :laughing:
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: kopking on October 14, 2002, 12:52:12 PM
rofl... as soon as i saw the screen zapper, one wicked cricket.... i burts out laughing, man this game look sooooo bad...... rofl.... why release screens of it........ ha ha ha ha ha ha
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Unicron! on October 14, 2002, 01:29:14 PM
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Originally posted by MPTheory
I\'m sorry, but the more I read this, the more I laugh. I dont know what they were thinking.  I\'m trying not to laugh out loud (cause Im at work).  He\'s looking for action?  Shouldn\'t he be looking for his brother?  The only thing that I ever liked about crickets, was that I could feed them to my sugar glider.  which is kind of ironic because my sugar glider electrocuted himself... (Long story, but a true one).

Damn you zapper!  you killed my sugar glider... Im ready for action!


Whats a sugar glider?
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: nataku on October 14, 2002, 02:50:27 PM
WTF

I just saw a commercial for this game and some contest giving it away, lol.  Giving away an Xbox too, plus a VW Bug with that dame cricket all over it.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: nO-One on October 14, 2002, 04:07:55 PM
Jebus people, you are......let\'s just say brutally honest
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: fastson on October 14, 2002, 06:35:12 PM
Now, now.. Lets calm down.

Frogger was a very fun game.. I have it (somewhere) on my PC.

This could be fun. Looks pretty cool. Though I dont think Ill be spending 500SEK on it. :)
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: THE EYE on October 14, 2002, 10:34:34 PM
First of all I HAVE to say calm down...
A Game Developing Company has reached our Board ! This is a very cool thing...
I think we should stop complaining about what type of game it is, but give our input !
Well, the game looks like fun to me... it´s a very goodlooking jump/puzzle game ! And sorry mm, to say something about the gfx just by looking at some poor screenshoots isn´t realy your style - is it ? Watch the movie...
It would be great if more folks of some other companys would drop in aswell... think about the opportunitys we might have !!!
:)
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on October 15, 2002, 12:01:41 AM
It\'s called advertising :)
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Unicron! on October 15, 2002, 05:30:48 AM
Instead of coming here to advertise or show us a game that people wouldnt care they should better come in here to take notes from us gamers about what we expect in a game or to answer some questions about a game that interests us or want to know about.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on October 15, 2002, 08:21:22 AM
Nice review at IGN (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/373/373268p1.html)

:)
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Echo on October 15, 2002, 09:33:46 AM
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Originally posted by Bobs_Hardware
Nice review at IGN (http://ps2.ign.com/articles/373/373268p1.html)

:)


I was just about to say that.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: MPTheory on October 15, 2002, 10:19:31 AM
He said he wanted to really know what we thought about the game.  Well, if he ever looks, he will know what we think.  This is what we honestly think.  And if you cant take it, go cry somewhere..

BTW Unicorn,  a sugar glider is a small marsupial that  could fit in your hand... It kind of looks like a chipunk mixed with a skunk with huge eyes. And they can glide up to, something like, 200 ft.  Theyre really cool pets.  As long as you get one from a baby.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: square_marker on October 15, 2002, 11:16:02 AM
dont u hate users who come on a board only to post about their piece of crap game they made.  i bet he wont come back...and if he does...he;ll probably leave lol
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: kopking on October 15, 2002, 11:23:12 AM
yeah tell me about it, its been happening more now than b4
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Unicron! on October 15, 2002, 12:11:23 PM
Quote
Originally posted by MPTheory

BTW Unicorn,  a sugar glider is a small marsupial that  could fit in your hand... It kind of looks like a chipunk mixed with a skunk with huge eyes. And they can glide up to, something like, 200 ft.  Theyre really cool pets.  As long as you get one from a baby.


Thanks for informing me:)

Anyways that developer wanted to know what we thought about it after being released?Whats the point?There is the review,there would be the sales to answer his question...Also it doesnt need much thought to understand that the game aint anything remarkable.Even if it was still in development thats no game that could have gotten peoples attention.I dont think he isnt smart enought to notice it.
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Kurt Angle on October 15, 2002, 01:26:31 PM
IGN gave it a 5.5!
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Bobs_Hardware on October 16, 2002, 06:02:24 AM
Good to know Kurt Angle read the thread before posting...

(psst... go look on page 1)
Title: Zapper Demo
Post by: zapper on October 16, 2002, 01:23:53 PM
Hey guys-

You are a TOUGH crowd- but discriminating.  I can dig that.  Can I ask that you at least check out the demo and let me know your thoughts?  In fact, I\'ll make you a deal:

Out of everyone who downloads the demo and gives it a fair shot at discussion, I\'ll choose one of you at random to get a copy of the final release.

Here\'s the link- try it and let me know your thoughts- at the end of the day, it\'s got the feel of frogger- with a weapon.


Cheers.

http://www.electricartists.com/zapper/demo.html
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: kopking on October 16, 2002, 01:27:19 PM
but if its a ps2 game, how can we download it on pc. wouldnt that make it a pc game. someone download it and tell me how it is.....


damn u 56k


cant believe he came back....... no other advertisers have.... congrats
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: THE EYE on October 16, 2002, 01:36:42 PM
WOW !!! That would be cool ! If this is a downloadable PS2 Demo, than you guys are the first who know how to handle the fact, that there are many "modded" PS2s outside !  
I d/l it right now... Stay tuned for my two cents...
Title: Demo is PC only...
Post by: zapper on October 16, 2002, 02:10:37 PM
It\'s a PC demo, but plays pretty close to the console version.  Sorry- can\'t get you one for your console.  If you\'re really strapped, I\'ll burn you a copy of the demo, but I def can\'t do many on my 0.00006x CD-R
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: THE EYE on October 16, 2002, 02:17:48 PM
Please tell us the next time first if it´s the PC or PS2 Vers. now I´ve d/l 100+ MB for nothing...
I just think, that it would be a nice idea to d/l a Demo for PS2, but maybe that´s to much wishful thinking. :)
Thanks for your offer of a Demo-Copy, but as I´m from Germany, it would take some time to get it here... :laughing: ...nevermind !
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Titan on October 16, 2002, 02:41:27 PM
zapper, you posted the same thing at PS2world. Like I said there, this game looks too kiddy for me. Its definitely not worth my time and money. I looked through IGN and saw your screen shots. I think it is crap. It looks boring and something I would use as a 50 dollar coaster. Also, don\'t we forbid advertising here?
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: Halberto on October 16, 2002, 06:47:07 PM
I would feel bad for you zapper for get bashed by everyone... but DAM/\\/  was that the cheesiest thing I had ever heard.

"Zapper has a attitude... and isn\'t afraid to use it.   ;) "


:laughing:
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: THE EYE on October 16, 2002, 11:44:45 PM
:laughing:
Title: Re: Zapper Demo
Post by: ooseven on October 17, 2002, 12:51:14 AM
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Originally posted by zapper
Hey guys-

You are a TOUGH crowd- but discriminating.  


no problem Zapper we are just joke\'n ..... i hope

its kind of nice to see that PSX2central is not just an online hang out for losers, drunkards and down-and-out’s  (and thats just the Admins and mod\'s ;) )

Please don’t take offence at the banter, its part in parcel of the whole PSX2C Experience


after all i don\'t wan\'t to see the next Blitz Games..game to have a Character that’s a useless @$%^ called ooseven ;)  

:p

/me starts to d/l it on my 56k connection now there is someone thats giving you a fair shot
Title: The Upcoming Zapper Game!
Post by: kopking on October 17, 2002, 11:41:26 AM
so whats its like ooseven??? did you really download it