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Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:19 pm
by NefariousKoel
I see these guys announced getting a publisher.

Did Matrix jump on it? [8D]

Or did someone else beat you to it?

http://www.forcedmarchgames.com/

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:52 pm
by Wolfe1759
Interesting to see that the demo has been taken down.

Does this mean that they are making significant changes to the game prior to release or maybe it is just a commercial restriction from the new publisher.

Sort of liked the demo when I first downloaded it but thought it lacked somewhat in detail / replayability.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:20 pm
by NefariousKoel
ORIGINAL: Wolfe

Interesting to see that the demo has been taken down.

Does this mean that they are making significant changes to the game prior to release or maybe it is just a commercial restriction from the new publisher.

Sort of liked the demo when I first downloaded it but thought it lacked somewhat in detail / replayability.


I played the revised demo and wanted more, which is unusual for me. It's certainly no mega-sized game but was very reminiscent of a smaller tabletop game.

It seemed very polished for a little indie one. I suspect the new publisher wanted them to pull the demo until they ran everything through their own testing to double check. I'm just real curious as to whom nabbed it. I suspect this company could well be shooting out some very nice stuff in the future barring any odd drama as seems to happen on occasion.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:24 pm
by Wolfe1759
Given this

tm.asp?m=2515122

It might be Matrix

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:22 am
by NefariousKoel
ORIGINAL: Wolfe

Given this

tm.asp?m=2515122

It might be Matrix

Aha!

I could be correct. [8D]

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:54 am
by jomni
Look at the latest news. It's confirmed!

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:43 am
by comte
I really enjoyed the demo for this game and I'm looking forward to the finished product [:)]

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:35 pm
by SteveD64
I like the demo as well.  Looking forward to it.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:45 pm
by Sarge
Guess demos aren’t such a bad idea after all, just look what this one has lead to……………Image


Congrats Forced March looking forward to the release ,had a blast with the demo

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:01 pm
by Greybriar
ORIGINAL: Sarge

Guess demos aren’t such a bad idea after all, just look what this one has lead to....

I just visited Forced March Games' website to download the demo and found this notice instead:

"The demos have been taken down for the time being. They'll be posted again some time after 'Hannibal' is released."

Bummer! [&:]

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:07 pm
by vonRocko
I played the demo, cute little game, but if Matrix charges more than $20 it's not worth it. IMHO[;)]

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:02 pm
by Hertston
ORIGINAL: Greybriar

"The demos have been taken down for the time being. They'll be posted again some time after 'Hannibal' is released."

Bummer! [&:]

A pity. I can understand the position often stated here that demos are sometimes more time and trouble to produce than extra sales would justify, but pulling existing demos until 'some time' after release suggests the game rather sucks, at least to me. If it's any good, stick the demo back so we can find out... the reaction of those who did try it seems fairly enthusiastic, after all.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:10 pm
by Arctic Blast
ORIGINAL: Hertston
ORIGINAL: Greybriar

"The demos have been taken down for the time being. They'll be posted again some time after 'Hannibal' is released."

Bummer! [&:]

A pity. I can understand the position often stated here that demos are sometimes more time and trouble to produce than extra sales would justify, but pulling existing demos until 'some time' after release suggests the game rather sucks, at least to me. If it's any good, stick the demo back so we can find out... the reaction of those who did try it seems fairly enthusiastic, after all.

It could also be an indication that the finished product will be different enough that the demo was no longer representative of it.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:51 pm
by Alan Sharif
I must confess I am not keen on the graphics.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:08 pm
by GoodGuy
ORIGINAL: Alan Sharif

I must confess I am not keen on the graphics.

They're hmmmm... different, indeed.

ORIGINAL: NefariousKoel

I see these guys announced getting a publisher.

http://www.forcedmarchgames.com/

Btw, NK, did you ever click on the link "Hannibal Demo Comments" in the "contact" menu? lol
Check it out. [:D]


RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:20 pm
by PunkReaper
Btw, NK, did you ever click on the link "Hannibal Demo Comments" in the "contact" menu? lol
Check it out.

so cruel....

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:40 pm
by GoodGuy
ORIGINAL: Punk Reaper

so cruel....

lol, why? The developer's got some sense of humor, definitely.

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:53 am
by MajFrankBurns
ORIGINAL: vonRocko

I played the demo, cute little game, but if Matrix charges more than $20 it's not worth it. IMHO[;)]

Cmon you know a fair price will be $79.99 ON SALE! haha

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:19 am
by NefariousKoel
ORIGINAL: MajFrankBurns

Cmon you know a fair price will be $79.99 ON SALE! haha


I'd be surprised to see it over $30. This isn't an established company needing to make up past debts, after all. [:D]

If I had noticed the mystery beta sign-up earlier, and been positive of my "edumacated" guess, I would've volunteered.

I like the graphics. Good to see something new with flavor (not Flava).

RE: Hannibal: Rome & Carthage - Will Matrix Publish?

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:38 am
by vonRocko
ORIGINAL: MajFrankBurns

ORIGINAL: vonRocko

I played the demo, cute little game, but if Matrix charges more than $20 it's not worth it. IMHO[;)]

Cmon you know a fair price will be $79.99 ON SALE! haha
[:D] It wouldn't surprise me!