When comparing FOTONICA vs ALONE..., the Slant community recommends FOTONICA for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” FOTONICA is ranked 86th while ALONE... is ranked 114th. The most important reason people chose FOTONICA is:
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.
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Pros
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.
Pro Graphics are very beautiful in motion
ALONE has one of the best designs around for an endless runner.
Pro Procedurally generated
Each replay is procedurally generated, making for a different experience every time the game is played.
Pro No in app purchases
There are zero in app purchases to this title.
Pro Controls are on point and very exact
While being very sensitive the controls work extremely well once the player gets used to them.
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Cons
Con No cloud saves
There is no built in cloud save, meaning users cannot pick up where they left off on a different device.
Con Controls can be challenging
The controls can be hard to get used to and as such can be extremely challenging to master.