Greedland: A Developer’s Tribute to Classic Arcade Chaos

The moment is here, folks. After a grueling 1,460 days (yup, I actually kept track), my labor of love, Greedland, has finally launched on Xbox Series X|S! It’s me, VaMP He, your solo dev enthusiast, bringing you this game packed with unapologetic, screen-filling chaos. And guess what? You can snag it with a nifty 20% discount right now!

Picture this: “Greedland” ripping through the screen, just shattering every expectation you had for a game. Where was I? Oh right—let’s dive into some tips to amp up your gameplay.

Maximize Alien Destruction

Okay, random thought alert: combine the “Plasma Disc” with “Frost Mutation.” Trust me, it’s like smashing a glass ornament. Loads of deadly combinations are tucked away in there for you to discover.

Oh, movement! Can’t emphasize this enough. Dodging stuff equals living another day—upgrade your movement early! And hey, if you’re playing with a buddy, co-op isn’t just a hoot, it’s smart! You take on big bads together, taking turns distracting and blasting weak spots.

Feeling Nostalgic Yet?

Just thinking back, I was that kid sneaking into the cramped, dim-lit internet cafés with pocket change tucked secretly into my socks. Good times. Whether it was endless sessions of Counter-Strike, or those half-forgotten gems like Alien Shooter—those games shaped me. Forever replaying those first levels, never getting bored. Fun fact (or maybe not)—I bought Alien Shooter 2 under the radar, not knowing it was actually Crimsonland. Fast forward a decade of working on mobile and web games, craving that genuine thrill—it was up to me to recreate it.

The Wild Ride of Creation

Man, Greedland’s creation was a rollercoaster! It all kicked off back in 2021, jotted down between life’s other demands. Funny enough, a little spotlight from streamers had the demo blowing up. Over 50,000 wishlists piling up—like, whoa! An investor noticed, and I thought I hit the jackpot. Quit my job, set up an office… and then the funding slipped through my fingers.

My rock through it all? My amazing wife. Seriously couldn’t have done it without her. Between juggling code and baby duties (diaper changes and milk prep are no joke), I rebuilt everything solo. Trimmed the game down to pure, unadulterated action—a nod to Vampire Survivors, if you will. Over 100,000 demo players, some racking up ungodly hours, became my lifeline. And now, Xbox, here we come!

The Game is More Than Pixels

Ultimately, Greedland is more than just pixels on a screen. It’s a testament to that good ol’ arcade magic. Dust off those controllers, because it’s coming for your Xbox, ready to wrap you in its wonderfully chaotic embrace.

And… well, shoot, hope to see you in the chaotic lands of Greed soon!