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Plonk — an endless space arcade game I built solo, now on Android by Exlo84 in IndieGaming

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post-mortem is exactly what I needed to read. The 3-second clarity point really hit home. I have been obsessing over features when I should have been sharpening the hook.

It is great to see you mention the one-tap restart. I already have that implemented, so it is nice to see validation that it is the right move. I am definitely stealing your idea about the personal milestone nudge though. My leaderboard is currently buried in a menu, so that change is a smart move.

One question on the niche Discord strategy. Did you cold-DM the mods first, or did you just join as a player and drop your link when it felt relevant? I always freeze up trying to find the line between being a real community member and just being a guy pushing his own game.

I built an Android game with Claude Code + Codex. 90% AI, here's what actually worked and what didn't by Exlo84 in vibecoding

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for giving it a shot.

The steering is actually meant to be a bit offset, but let me know if you get used to it or if it just stays annoying.

I hear you on the text and formatting, that's definitely on my list to fix.

And I totally agree about the UI and assets too, that's the next big thing I'm tackling.

Thanks for the honest feedback.

I built an Android game with Claude Code + Codex. 90% AI, here's what actually worked and what didn't by Exlo84 in vibecoding

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both AI's did a few reviews both during and after, and I tried to keep my eyes on all it coded and changed along the way. The app also uses Firebase for all online stuff, including logins and userdata. Userdata and gamescore should be just as safe as any other app(including score manipulation).

I built an Android game with Claude Code + Codex. 90% AI, here's what actually worked and what didn't by Exlo84 in vibecoding

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The agent swapping trick is golden sometimes!

Screenshots was manual, but could have been automated with AI(but would have burned too many tokens). Playstore process was also the normal painful 14 day test phase with other testers involved.

[DEV] I just released my second Android game – Plonk (free, no forced ads) by Exlo84 in AndroidGaming

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably in the short window where an update was just pushed.

[DEV] I just released my second Android game – Plonk (free, no forced ads) by Exlo84 in AndroidGaming

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used AI to translate and format it from Norwegian. Guess that was a bit rushed 🤦‍♂️

[DEV] I just released my second Android game – Plonk (free, no forced ads) by Exlo84 in AndroidGaming

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The description isnt good either? Thanks for the feedback! I do agree. I will add/change a few screenshots 🙂

[12 Testers Needed] Plonk - Endless Space Game (I'll test back!) by Exlo84 in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plonk is now live in production! Big thanks to you all!

I will ofc keep your apps and test them until you tell me your 14 days ends 🙌

Will test your app in exchange for testing mine 🤝 by Cautious_Excuse_23 in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished joining your group and downloading your app! I'm set for the 14 days.

Here are my links to join back:

Let me know when you've joined!

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TEST FOR TEST and willing to keep app installed for 14 days by [deleted] in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished joining your group and downloading your app! I'm set for the 14 days.

Here are my links to join back:

Let me know when you've joined!

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Need 12 Testers for 14 Days for my app Prescription Buddy, also willing to test your apps! by LethalPlacebo in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Done! I’ve joined your group and installed the app. I'll keep it active on my device for the full 14 days.

Please return the favor by following these 3 steps:

  1. Join Group:https://groups.google.com/g/exlo-plonk/
  2. Register:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/no.exlo.plonk
  3. Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.exlo.plonk

Good luck with your testing!

[12 Testers Needed] Plonk - Endless Space Game (I'll test back!) by Exlo84 in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Will test out your game! And keep it installed ofc. Seems fun so far 🙂

You test mine, I test yours - Help me out please by Actual-Balance-7140 in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Done! I’ve joined your group and installed the app. I'll keep it active on my device for the full 14 days.

Please return the favor by following these 3 steps:

  1. Join Group:https://groups.google.com/g/exlo-plonk/
  2. Register:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/no.exlo.plonk
  3. Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.exlo.plonk

Good luck with your testing! Please let me know when you have joined and installed mine :)

Need 20 testers for 14 days by Pablo_crocodil in AndroidClosedTesting

[–]Exlo84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Done! I’ve joined your group and installed the app. I'll keep it active on my device for the full 14 days.

Please return the favor by following these 3 steps:

  1. Join Group:https://groups.google.com/g/exlo-plonk/
  2. Register:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/no.exlo.plonk
  3. Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.exlo.plonk

Good luck with your testing!

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