When comparing Gentlemen! (multiplayer!) vs FOTONICA, the Slant community recommends Gentlemen! (multiplayer!) for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Gentlemen! (multiplayer!) is ranked 78th while FOTONICA is ranked 86th. The most important reason people chose Gentlemen! (multiplayer!) is:
Users can choose from three different modes of play, Diamond Duel, Chase Mode and Regular Duel. Diamond Duel works by having the match concentrate on who collects the most diamonds in a match. Chase Mode is where there is only a single weapon and only one player has it. Regular Duel is just that, a regular duel mode where each player tries to kill the other.
Specs
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Pros
Pro Three modes of duels keeps the gameplay fresh, as you can just switch it up when one of the others gets old
Users can choose from three different modes of play, Diamond Duel, Chase Mode and Regular Duel. Diamond Duel works by having the match concentrate on who collects the most diamonds in a match. Chase Mode is where there is only a single weapon and only one player has it. Regular Duel is just that, a regular duel mode where each player tries to kill the other.
Pro Stylistic 2D graphics gives the game quite a bit of charm
While simplistic at heart, the 2D graphics of Gentlemen! (multiplayer!) have a very quaint victorian charm to them. Giving the game a stylistic look, not to be confused with many other games.
Pro Intuitive gravity control in each map allows the actual on-screen controls to be paired down to the most basic form of left and right movement
There is normal left and right movement in the game for each player on each end of the screen, but how they move to the other side is controlled by gravity wherein each player can flip the gravity on their character in order to get them to the other side of the platforms above them.
Pro You can easily play on a single device due to the game being designed for this function specifically
Gentlemen! (multiplayer!) is a 2 player game where 2 users pay on the same device battling each other in platform based combat. Each player on their own side of the screen will use the stage to their advantage by getting close to the other player in order to kill them.
Pro Unique vector graphics style give an original look while still staying easily readable
The levels as well as the player is all made up of wireframe vector graphics, which not only give a pretty original look to the game itself but allows for a graphical view that is non distracting to the task at hand.
Pro Endless gameplay mode allows for a classic endless runner feel
There are three additional endless stages (on top of the regular stages that are not randomly generated), for classic endless runner gameplay. The three stages are randomly generated making for a new experience each playthrough.
Pro Conveniently switches orientation, making for a game easily played in portrait or landscape
Users can play the game in portrait or landscape, depending on which suits their needs and device better.
Pro Earning achievements exceedingly extends the traditional staged gameplay
Players can earn Google Play Achievements while playing the game, which gives incentive to complete tasks, stretching out the gameplay of the traditional staged levels further than a normal playthrough.
Pro 2 players can easily play on a single devices screen
Two players can play on a single device with each playing on one end of the screen. Each player competes to finish the stage first.
Pro Immersive mode allows for fullscreen gameplay on stock Android devices
FOTONICA uses immersive mode to hide the navigation and notification bar on Android 4.4+ while playing the game, which allows it to take up the whole screen.
Cons
Con Interface can be too small on higher resolution devices
The buttons for control may be too small for some users on newer high resolution screens.
Con No cloud saves
There is no built in cloud save, meaning users cannot pick up where they left off on a different device.