Comments on: A Look at Cave-Flyer 'Retro' from Big Head Games

By: Zak

Zak — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:02:21 +0000

The new version is much more playable! Thanks, Retro guys.

By: Dogtodog

Dogtodog — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:27:01 +0000

I've just been told that a new version has been submitted to the app store with more time/easier gameplay on normal…great stuff as I'm stuck on level 11.

By: Fat Phil

Fat Phil — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:39:59 +0000

This game rocks!

Much better than Dropship for me (I know I know going against the flow – I just couldn't get my hands around it's controls :/ ), and more like Thrust and Oids (yes!), tho be nice to see some of Thrust's crate-lifting.

It gets pretty hard early on, but at least it has some great satisfaction when you beat a level, where Dropship just make my hands hurt. The level designs are pretty cool too.

Good stuff.

By: siegfried

siegfried — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:56:01 +0000

hmmm what's the point buying game you can finish in 4h without putting any effort in it?

By: Zak

Zak — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:35:06 +0000

Update: After practicing 20-30 times, I finally, barely, passed level 3. Level 4 was easy, and Level 5 looks to be just as hard or even harder than 3. At this point it's just not even fun, so I don't think I'll play anymore unless they come up with an easy mode. It's just no fun. A pity, really.

By: WhySoSerious

WhySoSerious — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:19:58 +0000

Boooooooooooooooring……….

By: Orion3G

Orion3G — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:37:06 +0000

yea.. like Lunar Lander.

By: Blake Patterson

Blake Patterson — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:15:23 +0000

@Zak: The 3rd level was the first that I had to try a few times because I ran out of time a few times. But about two hours or so after I started the game I was on level 8. The timer adds to the challenge. On the other hand, the game is more forgiving than many cave-flyers in that you have a shield that replenishes, allowing you to contact the walls without instantly blowing up.

I actually find the shield system a little too helpful. I'd prefer destruction on contact with any surface.

By: Zak

Zak — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:48:43 +0000

Game SUCKS.

Great visuals, great music, great play. Why does it suck? On normal mode (as opposed to hard), I can't get past only the third stage because of the INCREDIBLY SHORT time limit. Basically, the controls are incredibly subtle require a fine touch. Even so, if you screw up even a tiny bit you might as well quit, because you won't make the draconian time limit. First screw-up on very touchy and iffy controls = game over = sucky game.

Developers, have a heart for people who don't actually play this game all day every day like you do and create an Easy mode. Until they do, I won't bother playing again, despite what should be great gameplay. Too bad.

By: Orion3G

Orion3G — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:12:26 +0000

Awesome, Lunar Lander!!!

That was my FAVORITE vector game back when.. I wish someone would port the original, I havent played it in forever and would be a perfect fit for the iPhone.