Quantz

Andrwe · 2009-11-14 20:18:20

Hi, I've just read about Quantz here:
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=n … &px=NzcwNw

Because it sounds intresting I've written a PKGBUILD http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=32001 and played the game.
IMO it is great.
Unfortunately there is only a 32-bit version.

wonder · 2009-11-14 20:43:15

is working fine with lib32 stuff on x86_64

Last edited by wonder (2009-11-14 20:44:04)

Andrwe · 2009-11-14 21:04:19

wonder wrote:

is working fine with lib32 stuff on x86_64

Can you tell me which are needed, so I can change the PKGBUILD to support x86_64?

wonder · 2009-11-14 21:18:44

basically only lib32-mesa and lib32-libxdamage. then nvidia users should install lib32-nvidia-utils

Andrwe · 2009-11-15 09:52:01

Unfortunately the link I'm using for the PKGBUILD is broken but I've already requested the permission of the publisher to provide the package on an other server.
After getting an answer I'll write about it here.

combuster · 2009-11-15 10:45:31

Well I've downloaded it and it's working beautyfully, on x3100 [GM965] I had never seen such fancy effects without hitching and stuttering. Game itself is pretty ql (somewhat like zuma etc)...

hBd · 2009-11-15 11:12:24

Andrwe wrote:

Unfortunately the link I'm using for the PKGBUILD is broken but I've already requested the permission of the publisher to provide the package on an other server.
After getting an answer I'll write about it here.

great!!

Andrwe · 2009-11-16 16:00:40

PKGBUILD is updated now and supports x86_64 using lib32-mesa and lib32-libxdamage like wonder wrote.
The archive was found by RandyPenguin using an other link.
Gamerizon didn't answer my questions yet so I just can use the links on dropbox.

Last edited by Andrwe (2009-11-16 16:02:24)

Andrwe · 2009-11-16 17:25:04

I've found some good news about QuantZ:

http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/a2kux/quantz_ported_to_linux_please_help_us_test_the/ wrote:

edit3 (Nov 16th)
Sorry, links broken (due to too many people downloading, which is awesome). Will be repaired tomorrow morning.
Also, we'll be looking into the sound support issues and a 64 bit version. Thanks everyone for the interest!

That was written by one of the programmer of gamerizon so I think it trustful.

Andrwe · 2009-11-16 18:38:58

A new version is there and now the game is hosted at s3.amazonaws.com maybe the link don't get broken this time.

Andrwe · 2009-11-17 08:38:45

I got an answer from gamerizon:

Mail Kael Lazla | Associate Producer wrote:

Hi, Sure you can host them
Here are some new links to download the new version of QuantZ
We made a new update for the current beta version. You will find the files here:
http://gamerizon.s3.amazonaws.com/Quant … 1_i386.rpm
http://gamerizon.s3.amazonaws.com/Quant … 1_i386.deb
http://gamerizon.s3.amazonaws.com/Quant … 386.tar.gz
Again, thanks so much for your help and your support. We are working hard to
make the Linux version the best

Means if there is again a time the links are broken I'll host the files myself.

combuster · 2009-11-17 08:59:05

What's up with the sound. They've also told me that sound fixes and 64bit versions are comming. I had no problem with sound what so ever... Intel HDA with realtek chip...

Andrwe · 2009-11-17 10:44:38

At the moment they are using OSS and I don't know how to change it although I've already ask them.
But this means no other application should use sound at the same time you're starting the game.

Do you get any error message if you start it in a terminal?

Kael · 2009-11-19 17:29:14

Hi,

Thanks guys for all your support.

Here is some info for you:
- the sound problems will be fully fixed on the next Update
- The 64Bits version is ready. We are currently testing it before releasing the beta.

Links will be posted on reddit first: http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/co … _test_the/

Cheers guys

Kael

Gen2ly · 2009-11-20 00:01:56

I like this game, lots of fun, good graphics, and great news about a 64bit version too. Like to see these programs being built for Linux.

Andrwe · 2009-12-01 20:18:33

A new version is out http://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/co … audio_now/.
And now there is also a native version for x86_64.

PKGBUILD is already updated.

wuischke · 2009-12-01 20:53:15

A nice game, running flawlessly on my old notebook with 1.6GHz C2D and GMA950. Sound with Alsa + hda worked fine, too.

I found the "white light" effect on the beginning of each level annoying (this switching from dark background during the game to bright white could make people sick) and I wished I could disable it.

Apart from that I'll probably buy it, joining my collection of World of Goo, Machinarium, Penumbra, Prey, UT 2004 and (I trust them to release the native version soon™) Osmos. There's no other way to convice developers to make games for Linux than by buying. ;-)

Edit: One thing I forgot:

$ ./QuantZ 
/usr/bin/xdg-open: line 306: xprop: command not found

I seem not to have xprop installed, but everything was working fine nonetheless.

Last edited by wuischke (2009-12-01 21:44:08)

Andrwe · 2009-12-02 07:57:00

Added new dependency to fix the xprop error.
Just update or install xorg-utils.

tinhtruong · 2009-12-05 10:47:06

This game is awesome!

Ashren · 2009-12-05 11:32:20

Wow! Runs perfectly smooth on a T400 with intel graphics hardware using a 24" screen.

combuster · 2009-12-05 11:43:55

Yeah, it puzzled me too, never saw such optimized game, I've never seen more beautyfull yet fast 3d animation on my laptop...

Andrwe · 2010-01-15 19:27:19

QuantZ is ready.

Kael Lazla wrote:

Dear all,
QuantZ is now ready and on sale on our website!!!
www.gamerizon.com/games/QuantZ
QuantZ for Linux is on sale and we decided to sell it for $6.50 till
the end of January.
We really would like to thank you for all your help, your support,
your comments regarding the Linux Version of QuantZ. This helped us to
develop the (almost?) perfect game for Linux.
We fixed most of the bugs, added a tutorial mode, developed some cool
stuff like Christmas QuantZ (you will see that next december .
Developing games for Linux is really important to us. Most of our team
members are Linux users, lovers and defenders.
Another important point is WE TRUST THE LINUX COMMUNITY! That is why
QuantZ for Linux is totally DRM free. This will allow you to install
QuantZ on all your computers. Thank for not distributing.
Gamerizon is a small Indie game studio. Our only way to promote our
game is to talk directly with the gamers (via the forums or reddit)
and hope for some website to see us and talk about our games. We
really need you to help us increasing QuantZ's notoriety.
So please, Talk about QuantZ everywhere you can, post on forums, talk
with reviewers that can write an article about QuantZ. If you know (or
you are) a reviewer who wants to test QuantZ, ask him to write me
(klazla@gamerizon.com ) and i'll be glad to give him all the art asset,
screenshot, video he might need.
Thanks for everything guys
With Love
The gamerizon team

Kael Lazla | Associate Producer

anrxc · 2010-01-15 20:22:54

I used to waste time with a game called Bloobs. When I tried Quantz it reminded me of it, it's a good puzzle game.
I installed the beta when it was announced, now when I start it it displays "Demo" and refuses to open all the stages I unlocked before. The beta was not free after all?

KimTjik · 2010-01-22 23:38:04

$ 6,50 is a bargain and well spent money. I haven't played it enough to give a final verdict but my first impression is very good.

Andrwe · 2010-01-23 08:50:00

I'll write a PKGBUILD for the final version which will use a local stored tar.gz until monday and upload as quantz.

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