Custom font or arial/built in

jb15

I'm working on creating a physics game (the graphics don't matter quite as much--the gameplay I think is what will make it sell) and wondered:

Can I just use the built-in "Display Text" or is it very important to create custom text for apps (this'll be 99c, not free).

Doodle Destroy seems like a great game, and it's text isn't too fancy. (A little background--I started putting in custom images/actors for buttons/text, and it's getting me really frustrated--I'm wondering if it's worth it, or necessary to a good game).

StormyStudio

yes its necessary to a good game... (or at least its necessary to look like a good well made game)

it will show through in any screen shots... it does take a bit of extra effort and can be the last bit of polish you add to a game.

Definitely do custom fonts where possible.

design219

jb15 said:
...the graphics don't matter quite as much--the gameplay I think is what will make it sell...

Well, I would disagree with this right off. Graphics ARE what sell a game. You see them before you experience game play.

As for the fonts, there are mixed opinions, but I think the built in fonts are okay if you play with the settings. I think they work fine if kept small, and you test different colors on different backgrounds. This might have changed in more recent version of GS, but I kept noticing slight black artifacts in the anti-aliasing of color type that was white on certain color fields.

Just IMO.

jb15

And can I use the built-in fonts on my mac? Or do I need to find a free-for-commercial-use font someplace?

creativeapps

you can get any quality fonts with in $25-$30 and yes build-int fonts are also going to work. set your background where font is appear and adjust font color.

Rob2

as Design219 said it is all about size and colour with the built in fonts..they can look great, you need to preview on device to get a real idea of what they will look like as the desktop rendering is terrible.