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Discussion in 'Game Design' started by jlorenzi, Aug 23, 2022.

  1. jlorenzi

    jlorenzi

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    My game is close to being done, at least I think, to be honest I'm probably wrong about that but nonetheless I haven't come up with a name that I like. It's an arcade style wave-based sci-fi sword fighting VR game, where you use your two swords to cut robot drones in half in extreme slow mo.
    I also have some gameplay footage, a bit outdated but the core gameplay hasn't changed too much.
     
  2. Kreshi

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    VR Wave-Breaker
    Wave-Breaker VR
    Wave-Breaker
     
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  3. BIGTIMEMASTER

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    what was the names you did come up with that you dont like?
     
  4. jlorenzi

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    Cybernetic
    Cyber
    Robo-Risings
    Blade
    Cyber Destruction
    Cyber Apocalypse
    Cybernetic Glory
     
  5. BIGTIMEMASTER

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    here's a few for the pile:

    Cyberslicer

    Roboslicer

    Cyberkatana

    Cyberblade

    Robot Ninja

    Death To Robots

    Ultimate Robot Ninja

    Slicetron 3000
     
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  6. jlorenzi

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    Cyberblade has a nice ring to it.
     
  7. Not_Sure

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    When it comes to naming small games I recommend avoiding proper nouns and instead use something that describes the gameplay and has a easy to remember title. You can’t go wrong with two words with similar sounds.

    So:

    Cyber Sword VR is a good example.

    Already thy know it’s VR, is about using a sword, and has a cyber feel to it.

    And it’s very easy to remember.

    Not necessarily that exact name, but you get what I mean.

    Conversely, an HORRIBLE name would be “Gladicus Rising: The First Republic”.

    What is a Gladicus? What does “Rising” even mean? What is this about? What is this boring nonsense about a first republic? Do I call it “Gladicus Rising”, “The First Republic”, or “GR:TFR”? What was the name again???

    See the difference?
     
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  8. Marrt

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    VRazorblade Defense
    Wave Slicer VR
    Slicewave VR
    Robochop 3 VR
    ...just Spitballin here to add some wordings to the permutation pool