Preface:
Owners of Galaxy S series devices will likely know me as the developer of the free open-source firmware flashing tool suite, Heimdall. What a lot of you probably wouldn't know is that until very recently I worked as a professional freelance game developer, typically being involved in medium-to-large-scale 3D FPS and action games. It's even less likely that you would know that late last year I tried my hand at creating my first 2D Android casual game, Anti-Squish.
About Anti-Squish:
Anti-Squish is an addictive touch controlled casual game. Your goal is to score points by helping flies starting on the left or right side of the screen safely make their way to the opposite side. Prevent them from colliding with each other and make sure they don’t get SQUISHED!
Use the in-built high score system to compete with friends on the one device, or upload your scores online to compete world-wide.
Anti-Squish comes with three main game modes plus one additional unlockable mode:
Classic (Easy, Medium and Hard):
You have 5 lives. See how high you can make your score before running out of lives. Different difficulties adjust how often flies spawn and how often swatters appear.
Rush (1 Minute, 2 Minutes and 3 Minutes):
You have a time limit and unlimited lives. See how high you can make your score before running out of time. The quicker you save flies the faster they will appear. Your score grows much faster if you save multiple flies in a row without letting any die.
Survival:
You have only one life. See how long you can survive without letting a single fly die. The game gets progressively harder over time as you save more flies. Your score grows faster the longer you survive.
Hidden/Unlockable Game Mode: (???)
A bit of detective work should get you the name of this game mode. However you’ll have to unlock it to find out what it is… or ask someone else, but that spoils the fun!
Lite vs. Full Version:
The Lite version only includes easy and medium difficulties for the Classic gameplay mode. The hard difficulty for Classic mode and the other gameplay modes are only available in the full version.
The Lite version still allows you to upload your scores online for the game modes in which you have access to.
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Background:
The original version of Anti-Squish and Anti-Squish Lite was made available in November 2010. However it was only a week ago that the game received a complete graphical make-over. The make-over replaced all my terrible programmer art with the beautiful graphics you see above. Props go to Amora Leite for producing such wonderful artwork. The graphical update also included a few minor functional improvements and the game mode available in the Lite edition was changed from "Rush" to "Classic".
Anti-Squish is our first ever Android game. We're hoping for at least a small amount of success so that we'll be able to produce larger games and applications in future.
Links:
Market Links (Android Device):
Anti-Squish (~$2.00 AUD)
Anti-Squish Lite (Free)
Market Links (PC):
Anti-Squish (~$2.00 AUD)
Anti-Squish Lite (Free)
Anti-Squish Product Page @ Glass Echidna's Homepage
It looks very funny. I like this game~
Thanks for your sharing.
chiuzw said:
It looks very funny. I like this game~
Thanks for your sharing.
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My new game Banzai Birds has hit the Windows Phone Marketplace, and the best news is that I have decided to make it free!
The first episode consists of 20 challenging levels of dodging, diving and fleeing (from evil owls) each testing your timing and reflexes using the accelerometer .
Two additional episodes updates are to follow, each with 20 levels, gameplay updates and new graphics.
I'm taking suggestions for improvements for the next episodes so if you have any cracking ideas lets have them!
thanks all!
Zune:http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=4085396b-6397-47cf-99e2-4c694b943c9e
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1B2m3cI0uA
I couldn't find it in the marketplace, so I followed your link. Is it not available in the EU (Germany)? I can't download it ("Download" never appears on my phone).
Localhorst86 said:
I couldn't find it in the marketplace, so I followed your link. Is it not available in the EU (Germany)? I can't download it ("Download" never appears on my phone).
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Yes it's really annoying. Microsoft's new publishing system requests a Content Rating for submitted apps for each country you want to publish to. not all countries require a rating, unfortunately Germany is one.
if you can side load go here...
http://www.mobileleaderboards.com/sire-assemblies/BanzaiBirds.rar
If you like it please review.
thanks!
Why, thank you. That is some good information to have. I'll sideload your game later, probably.
By "requests content rating", what exactly do you mean? How do you get your content rating? Will this mean that games will come delayed to those markets? Does MS offer this "service" to its developers, or do you have to get it yourself?
I need to read up on it a little more to see what I need to do / get around it.
Here in the UK we have U rating for kids and 18 rating for adult content but its not a requirement for games hence I could sell my unrated app in the UK.
I guess Germany requires a rating of some sort for games?
Yes, in Germany you need to have a USK Rating on games you sell (0, 6, 12, 16, 18), but I never knew this was needed for "digital distribution" as well.
Anyways, afaiu, the USK rating board has to review your game and, at least that's how it seems to me, this takes several months... But I am not too familiar with the whole process, so I can't tell for sure. Surely, MS must provide you with information about this... I just hope this is not the end of games for my WP7 because they'd make it hard for developers to get the rating..?
EDIT: I now checked the USK Site. Currently, games can only obtain a USK rating if they are provided on physical media (DVD, CD etc.), not digitaly distributed games (allthough, they can get the rating as well, if they are additionally provided on physical media). They are *planning* to extend this to "non-physical" games, but haven't yet done so... So, not sure what I should make of that.
http://forums.create.msdn.com/forums/t/87527.aspx
Looks like it could be a while. Ridiculous really Germany is a good source for downloads
Thanks all for your suggestions.
I have upgraded Banzai Birds now at V1.1, changing the initial level designs, new graphics and better parachute control.
Get your update now!
Zune : http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=4085396b-6397-47cf-99e2-4c694b943c9e
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UPDATED Version for sideloading
Hi all, for those that require side loading to play Banzai Birds here is the link for the upgrade>>
http://www.mobileleaderboards.com/sire-assemblies/banzaiBirds.rar
Version 1.1
After a WP7 marketplace bug fix, Banzai Birds is now available in Germany!
http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=4085396b-6397-47cf-99e2-4c694b943c9e
This is a realy nice Game. I love it.
Thank you, that is the game for free.
Have you reviewed it on the marketplace?
us developers need all the help we can get
yes, it's true.
very nice game!
Hello XDA!
I'm a longtime reader and I would like your opinions my new game Monster's Pinball for Windows Phone 7.
It has two tables and is based on one of my favorite handheld pinball games from back when I was a kid and its just as challenging (can anyone guess what game?)
If you like the game please leave a comment and rating in the marketplace!
Someone left a comment saying the flippers had no power. Is this true for everyone? If so, what device are you using?
Thanks!
Here is the description from the Marketplace:
Monster's Pinball pays tribute to some challenging cult classic portable pinball games.
Can you confront and defeat over 50 monsters in and around a creepy old mansion? There are over 100 items to unlock!
Run the right loop 3 times to enable a confrontation with a monster, then run the left loop 3 times to enable battle mode. Defeat the monster to fully unlock it.
Different monsters are in different locations! Hit one of 2 travel buttons 3 times to travel within the games 18 locations.
While this may be an homage to classic games, Monster's Pinball is full of modern gaming conventions such as:
xp / leveling system
special challenges
powerups / perks
online scoreboards
Supports fast app switching and you can save and resume games! See you on the scoreboards!
Any and all suggestions are welcome, just email me at [email protected]!
Free Version (US)
http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=0a8a6207-7b84-494f-904e-b05e9a0ff7dc
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Pro ($1.29/Free Trial)
http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=ffbb2d89-bec0-4bbd-a147-4ff8b6b4000c
Tried it out. Great game. I think the review the other poster gave (i'm the 2nd review on their now) was because he is used to those fast paced electronic pinball games. Not ones based on the classic real pinballs with metal heavy balls. I would however suggest adding maybe tilt to it and penalty for tilting to much
Keep up the good work.
Oh btw i was playing it on an HTC Titan.
UK?
Hi
Why is the free version not available in the UK?
Thanks
andrew-in-woking
ROCOAFZ said:
Tried it out. Great game. I think the review the other poster gave (i'm the 2nd review on their now) was because he is used to those fast paced electronic pinball games. Not ones based on the classic real pinballs with metal heavy balls. I would however suggest adding maybe tilt to it and penalty for tilting to much
Keep up the good work.
Oh btw i was playing it on an HTC Titan.
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There is tilt and it can only be used every 5 seconds. Just tilt the phone in the direction you want the ball to go and give the phone a hard jolt. There is a visual effect so you know it worked. Thanks for trying the game!
andrew-in-woking said:
Hi
Why is the free version not available in the UK?
Thanks
andrew-in-woking
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That's because the microsoft ad control doesn't really work anywhere besides the US. I've waited a long time for them to expand but now I'm thinking about using admob and adduplex in the future. Try the trial of the paid version and buy if you like it; I kept the price very low compared to the xbox live games.
Thanks for the question though, it really reinforces the fact that I need to make my games free for everyone.
Want to win $100 simply by playing a game? Then download Cruise Control right now and try to get the highest score!
To Celebrate the release of Cruise Control I'm holding a contest starting NOW, and ending on Sunday, 2/12/2012, 11:59 PM EST. The person with the highest score at the end time wins $100 straight to their PayPal account. The best part? The game is FREE, so you don’t even have to pay to play!
How to Join the Contest
Simply download Cruise Control in the Marketplace, and then play Stage 1 of the game, Gems 4 Me! Your high score will automatically be uploaded each time you complete a level, or whenever you lose your perfect streak (miss a gem or hit an obstacle). When choosing your username, DON’T use any foreign characters! By playing, you are automatically entered in the contest.
How is the Winner Notified?
The winner’s name will be posted on WMPoweruser a day after the contest is over (Monday, 2/13/2012). Check WMPoweruser on Monday to see if you are the winner! If so, you’ll email the developer with the first 5 digits of your Device ID (to confirm it is you), and he will send you $100 via PayPal!
More contest details are available on the developer’s website. So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Marketplace and download this free game now!
To Download Free Version of Game
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/a1c87648-5390-459a-8f36-3f257adf1359
Details about Contest -
http://wmpoweruser.com/win-100-playing-cruise-control-ends-sunday/
My Website
http://phantomlightgames.com
Game Details -
This Contest is only for Stage 1 – Gems 4 Me!
Collect as much Gems as possible!
There are 3 ways for your score to be Uploaded to the Leader Boards
1. If you miss a single Gem
2. Each Round has 60 seconds. After a round if you haven’t missed a Single Gem your score is automatically submitted!
3. An Object slams into your car. If score is high enough and you have not missed a Single Gem your score will be submitted
The game is Designed so that if you miss a single Gem the, The Gem’s color will change to Purple!
What this also mean is No Gem after the first Miss is counted.
You have unlimited tries!
The Level Select Screen will Display the Top Score with Name from the Leader Boards.
Here’s a tip – You will have to dodge objects or destroy them.
Destroy them by swiping finger in a Upward Position. Here’s the catch -
Each time you Destroy an Object you will lose 5 Gems. So you don't want to destroy every Object you see. Use Eye Coordination determine when to steer and when to destroy the object!
Use your N20 to get in the middle lane to destroy and Collect everything from either lane! Cool Huh! So what are you waiting for ?
The game is free - Ad version so what are you waiting for?
To Download Free Version of Game
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/a1c87648-5390-459a-8f36-3f257adf1359
Details about Contest -
http://wmpoweruser.com/win-100-playing-cruise-control-ends-sunday/
My Website
http://phantomlightgames.com
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Contest Update Best Player So Far!
With 1200 Registered Players in 1 Day
So far the Highest Score – 635 Congrats to Jawesome!
So far you have the Highest Score! Just maintain that score for 2 more days and the Cash is yours!
Everyone Else you still have untill Sunday 11:59 PM to beat that Score!
Thank you all for playing !
http://phantomlightgames.com/2012/0...r-with-over-1200-registered-players-in-1-day/
Hey guys. I just saw the new Bond movie (totally amazing) and once again loved the software. I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to create a theme that looks like this or some sort of cool wallpaper or really anything similar. The creator of the operating system for the film really got it right. There is a quote from him below that should help.
"Ben Radatz: We also designed all of the GUI's (graphic user interfaces) in the film, along with a custom operating system for MI6, the agency Bond works for. We extended that design out to Bond's hi-tech gadgets, including a mobile phone that snaps high-resolution photos using infrared, thermal, sonar and visible light sources to create a composite image. This was featured in a key scene in which Bond attends an opera and exposes a crime syndicate by using the composite photos to identify the players in the dark.
We worked a lot of theory into the OS, reading up on new-age mind mapping and radial thinking techniques, which basically prioritize color, shape, and visual arrangement over hierarchical lists as a way to organize and process new information. We also integrated Boolean logic and free association into the design, giving the OS a very organic, intuitive foundation. None of that was really meant to be seen, though; it was just the behind-the-scenes thinking for a deceptively simple shell, but it was simple for a reason: MI6 is a spy agency, so its agents need an intelligence system that could not only parse mountains of data in real time, but would also be dead-simple to use in the field.
Because the human brain responds to color faster than any other visual stimuli, we coded data sets with annoyingly-bright colors and arranged them into primitive 'nodes', designed to catch attention and direct the eye. This all folded into a nonlinear data web – a self-constructing pool of information that constantly morphs and adapts to new information from any number of sources: intelligence reports, government databases, the news, the web, wiretaps, fieldwork etc. This information is contextualized in real-time, and the computer then makes intelligent decisions about what pieces of data are most relevant to the task at hand, presenting them as a consolidated 'book report'. So for example, when M speaks with Bond on the phone in her office, her wall-sized transparent display tracks his movements, analyzes his voice, calls up leads he's following, and so on, all without her involvement. That data is also tailored to her rank and needs (she wouldn't need the same information as a forensic analyst) and arranged on the fly for quick consumption." (Source: artofthetitle.com)
Here is the link from the quote with more photos. If you scroll about 1/3 of the way down the page you'll be around the right spot.
http://old.artofthetitle.com/2011/01/24/quantum-of-solace/
If anyone actually takes this on, I will be eternally grateful. I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong area. I just figured themes would be best.
Cheers,
Ben
Find me on Google+: http://gplus.to/benbaranovsky
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I found an awesome Bond theme! It needs to be updated to the new UI, but besides that it's fantastic.
http://mycolorscreen.com/2012/11/01/skyfolly/
My theme isn't technically from the Bond movie (if you're feeling super picky), but instead based off vimeo . com/m/50861176 (apparently I'm not allowed to post links here...), a Sony commercial tied to 007.
More info and links for that specific GUI can be found at hudsandguis . com/2012/10/17/007-skyfall-ui-sony-mouse-cat-spot/ . I'm sure someone with more PS and UCCW experience than I can make a much more fluid theme!
Can't wait to see what others create!
-M
Here are some of the Wallpapers and other Images that can be used for wallpapers taken from the Skyfall Theme for the Xperia T.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1S0LCuXCnnmQmRJeGNZV1pWaWs
Sit on the edge of your bus, train, subway, office or toilet seat as you evade enemies, trigger bombs, and collect multipliers in pursuit of your high scores. Hazard Rush is the lovechild of the classic games snake and asteroids.
This game is a culmination of a year and four months of work (in between full time work & study). I've focused on polish and simple, incredibly addictive gameplay. Let me know what you think.
Hazard Rush website
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★ Three fun game modes
★ Thumping soundtrack
★ Online leaderboards
★ Detailed stat collection to track progress
★ Highly customisable controls
★ Replays of your most recent and best scores
★ No pay-to-win nonsense, all skill
Hazard Rush comes with unlimited access to the Rush game mode and the Stats page. A one time in app purchase will unlock Endless, Pacifism, and Theatre mode.
Quotes from devoted fans:
★ “Better than the calc app, I guess” – Mark
★ “It’s lovely, sweetheart, but how do you play?” – Mum
★ “Fun as hell whilst driving alone #yolo” – Sunny
★ “The most fun you can have on your phone without an internet connection” – Justin
★ “I might play this if I played video games” – Eva
★ “Hazard Rush is my favourite game of all time” – President of the United States, unnamed for legal reasons*
*Unconfirmed quote
It looks great. I'm going to give it a try.
EDIT: It's a fun game, but it gets very repetitive. There's nothing to make it very exciting or separate it from the pack. There just needs to be something to make it more addictive.
I think you need more power-ups with exciting animations. And I can't help but feel there needs to be a gun or some other action button. I realize the gun would make it a completely different game though. I also think this is a $0.99 game not $1.87. The simple graphics are cool, but more pizzazz wouldn't hurt. When your game looks like Spirit or Hyperlight it could be worth $1.87.
The good thing is you have a great base. Give this game better graphics and a little more excitement and it will be a total win. I was already getting excited when I pulled my longest string together.
Not trying to be harsh or offensive AT ALL. I'm just giving my honest critique. I want this game to succeed because it's fun and I see it's potential! For that, you need to make it a game that people can't put down.
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Not trying to be harsh or offensive AT ALL. I'm just giving my honest critique. I want this game to succeed because it's fun and I see it's potential! For that, you need to make it a game that people can't put down.
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No need to tiptoe honest criticism is what all devs want. Yeah, I really wanted to keep the gameplay down to one set of controls. As for spicing up the graphics, to be honest, I have no design skills. This is my first game and I wanted to put something out that didn't scream 'amateur' (maybe only softly whispered it instead ). So I went with simple, straightforward graphics. I'll see about trying to tastefully expand the visual style.
RE price - the market has spoken. Downloads have been great, but iAP conversions not so great. I've lowered the price to 99c. But check your PMs, I've sent you access to the full game for free.
Thanks again for the detailed feedback! Anyone else with thoughts/comments, please let me know. Likewise, if you would like access to the full game for free, please PM me!
If you're an amateur and this is your first game, then it is completely awesome! I didn't get the amateur impression at all.
I enjoy the game. I think it only needs one more dimension, of what I am not sure, to push it over the top.
I did see that the ratings are great in Play. Congrats on that!
And thank you very much for the code!!! That was completely, unnecessary, but very much appreciated!
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This is an amazing game that I didn't think would work on my Xperia X10 Mini, but it does.
Amazing work on this.
Very good to use
Very interesting idea
Very good to use, thank you.