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Gameloft Ripoff

Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012

Tags: android, android market, dishonest, gameboy color, gameloft, gameloft ripoff, ripoff, scam, tintin, tintin 2d, tintin 3d

Update: Gameloft Removes 2D Version + Offers Refund

I purchased The Adventures of Tintin HD but ended up very disappointed. The screenshots of the game show a high definition 3D game. What I got was a gameboy color 2D pixelated game. That was such a cheesy move by Gameloft. I don’t recommend purchasing any of their games anymore. Some people got the 3D HD game, and others like me ended up with the 2D version.

Update: Took some comments directly from the game’s page from the Android Market. Seems most of the people suffering from this issue own a Galaxy Nexus device.

Update II: Some clearer images of the 2D gameplay:

Comments (44)

Ali Sleeq on Jan 3, 2012
I might be mistaken, but aren’t the 3D screenshots from the console version of the game?

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- Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
  Nop, from the Android version. I think it’s something to do with the device model, because some managed to download the 3D version with no problems.
  
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- Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
  Console versions don’t have a pause button on the top left lol
  
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- Matt on Jan 4, 2012
  No, those are screenshot of the Android App. I own it, I can tell.
  
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Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
lol this would never happen on the appstore. Just playing I had to make that dig :P

That said, gameloft are not there to cheat people they are a big company and I’m sure this was a mistake somehow. If some got the real game and others got the 2D game that alone proves there is some sort of malfunction.

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- Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
  I’m not responsible for their malfunctions, especially when I’ve already paid money to play the game. There shouldn’t be a 2D version gameboy-like version to begin with.
  
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  - Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
    I know I know, but you said that was such a cheesy move by them. Like they did it on purpose. Do you really think that they would? That would harm their image so much and not benefit them at all in the least.
    
    I was just saying that it was probably not an intentional move by them. I didn’t day you are responsible for their malfunctions.
    
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    - Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
      when stuff like that happens usually later they offer the app for free to those who paid and got something else.
  - Jon H on Jan 3, 2012
    Yeah, screw those people who don’t have the money to buy a new phone that can run the latest games. They should get nothing!
    
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    - Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
      Actually it’s the other way around. The latest phone is getting an outdated game.
  - Matt on Jan 4, 2012
    The version is for low-end Android Device that cannot run full HD 3D games.
    Pretty sure that error has to do with your device fingerprint, Galaxy Nexus have this problem which is kind of funny since it’s a google phone. But fragmentation is a bitch.
    
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    - Kuwaitiful on Jan 4, 2012
      Hope they fix it or offer a refund.
- Matt on Jan 4, 2012
  “lol this would never happen on the appstore. ” xD U read my mind xD xD
  
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Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
Jumping the gun and saying you don’t recommend any of their games anymore isn’t the smartest move. If they end up fixing this problem what next? Write a post about how they fixed it and how you recommend their games again? It would just seem rather unprofessional more than it already is. You know, how one game didn’t turn out right and you condemn every other game (for different reasons I know) but still not professional.

And I do get how disappointed you feel because just a few days ago you were full of praise for them. They let you down, don’t make it personal though… I may be wrong on the last part though.

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- Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
  Could you mind your own business on how to run things please.
  
  If they fix it, I would as always, update this post.
  
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  - Eric on Jan 3, 2012
    Excellent. I can mark this blog off my list of things to read.
    
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  - Jay on Jan 3, 2012
    You don’t take criticism very well do you?
    
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Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
Well, I was mostly speaking in defense of gameloft but I can see that point was missed. Not once did I ask you to run things a certain way. Although you clearly didn’t take my last advice which was not to take things personal. And to that I say I will most certainly not keep my opinion to myself which is what you’re basically saying.

For the record, that 2D tintin game looks more legit than the 3D one advertised. Doesn’t make it right what they did which is bad. Hope they fix it.

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- Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
  To be clear. My opinion on posts you make and not running this site. That I won’t keep to myself.
  
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- Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
  This entire post is so Gameloft can see and fix things. You’ve misunderstood most of my intentions and dropped bombs on quick conclusions.
  
  Thanks for getting the message.
  
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  - HappyWulf on Jan 3, 2012
    > misunderstood most of my intentions and dropped bombs
    
    Story title is Gameloft Ripoff. Pot, meet kettle.
    
    Plus they fixed it from what I’ve seen. Revise your post.
    
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    - Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
      Yea I’ve noticed they’ve removed the app from the Galaxy Nexus market. You do realize they likely wouldn’t have done that if no one wrote about it. Already updated the post.
Jabman on Jan 3, 2012
I’ll be honest and fair here. You may be right Kuwaitiful.

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berysax on Jan 3, 2012
Its only on the galaxy people. This is obviously a bug that will be fixed, especially with money being involved. Gameloft games aren’t really that bad. They are 3D and sweet. This just sent the complete wrong game to the Nexus on accident. Nobody is perfect, if there is a perfect developer and game company please let me know.

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- Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
  Actually if you read the comments pictures above some other devices like the XOOM have this issue. I hope they fix it too.
  
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DVLz on Jan 3, 2012
I’ve purchased Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and all I can say is the game is so great with brilliant graphics except you need to practice with the controls. As for Tintin I’m not sure about the 2D issue but from the videos on youtube played on android devices they seem to be 3D not 2D. You had 15 mins to try the game, no like easy click on refund button.

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- Kuwaitiful on Jan 3, 2012
  It’s kinda hard getting a refund when you have to download more than 800MB to play the game first. Which will likely be completed after the refund time limit is hit.
  
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Marzouq on Jan 8, 2012
Complete rip off! You would expect to have the full version!

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Omar_S on May 16, 2012
To be fair, who buys a TinTin game? Buy a bit more fun.

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