Symmetrain Black Pants Studio GmbH * Winner of the IGF 2014 Student Showcase * Symmetrain, high score chase in symmetry! Choose your train and spot all … $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details* Winner of the IGF 2014 Student Showcase * Symmetrain, high score chase in symmetry! Choose your train and spot all differences as quickly as you can while driving from train station to train station. But be aware, every mistake delays your train until it disappears out of view. Don't let this happen! Use the emergency brake in tricky passages and bring all passengers safely to the next train station. Challenge your friends and show them who has the best reaction and highest high score while mastering faster trains in different landscapes! ++ Pocketgamer.co.uk quote ++ “It's an ingenious concept, and it works well in practice. The controls are simple and responsive, and the whole thing is lifted by some excellent, picturebook-style hand-drawn artwork.” - Eight trains to unlock and play. each with a different speed, look and travel route. - Dynamic generated game play – every challenge is a new challenge! - A game for everyone – easy trains for beginners and children, faster and more difficult trains as you improve. - A picturesque world full of lovely hand-drawn graphics - A smooth guitar soundtrack that you will not forget - Game Center integration and iCloud synchronization - compete against your friends for the ultimate highscore! Information Seller:Black Pants Studio GmbH Genre:Action, Puzzle Release:Oct 31, 2013 Updated:May 01, 2018 Version:2.3.2 Size:46.9 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (7) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Snotty128 Well-Known Member Jul 26, 2013 654 0 0 #2 Snotty128, Nov 1, 2013 It's worth a crack, Nigel. Will let you know how it goes Snotty128 Well-Known Member Jul 26, 2013 654 0 0 #3 Snotty128, Nov 1, 2013 A pleasant and functional aesthetic, an unusual and enjoyable core game mechanic, and simple yet catchy tunes. There's also a build towards a hectic climax when you start running out if lives. There is a helping hand feature that helps you when you miss a target, but I could see myself gaming the system like I'm playing a twitch game, hitting the hands as soon as they pop up. I also couldn't find any link to game centre in the gorgeous 'main menu', although game centre has registered my scores and achievements so it's all good. Sanuku Well-Known Member Jun 14, 2009 11,954 4 38 Austria http://www.touchgameplay.com #4 Sanuku, Nov 1, 2013 Game Impressions Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Daniel Goffin Member Jul 17, 2013 17 0 0 http://www.danielgoffin.com #5 Daniel Goffin, Nov 1, 2013 Thanks for the quick review. Really appreciate it. ^_^ Here is a hint: There is more to the main menu than meets the quick glance... Andre Well-Known Member Apr 11, 2012 3,643 2 38 #6 Andre, Nov 1, 2013 Thanks for quick review. Will check it! Houdini New Member Nov 1, 2013 2 0 0 #7 Houdini, Nov 1, 2013 Also for Android? Looks nice! Will this game also come on Android devices? ColeDaddy Silver Supporter<br>Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 20, 2010 4,234 131 63 Male Sojourner Washington D.C. #8 ColeDaddy, Nov 1, 2013 Last edited: Nov 1, 2013 The artwork is gorgeous and the game is offered at an approachable price point. However, as intriguing as the merging of the two disparate gaming genres is, I'm not too sure if the core mechanic is engaging enough. However, I may pull the trigger on bases upon the artwork alone...(hemming and hawing...) mr_bez Well-Known Member Dec 20, 2012 2,053 3 38 #9 mr_bez, Nov 1, 2013 Definitely worth 69p/99c for something a bit different like this. It's simple but original and a supreme amount of polish has gone into it. It's surprising how tense it gets as the train speeds up. Still early days, but looking forward to seeing if it maintains its appeal as I unlock later levels. Oh, and how can you not find Game Center? I think I noticed it before the Play button (if you aren't on iOS7 yet, it's perhaps more understandable). [Note to dev: your English is a lot better than my German but a couple of typos have crept in. It's emergency brake, not break, and "Before this train arrives", not "Until this train arrives".] Daniel Goffin Member Jul 17, 2013 17 0 0 http://www.danielgoffin.com #10 Daniel Goffin, Nov 1, 2013 First of all, thank you so much for the kind words. I'm blushing a bit now. Second, thanks for pointing out the typos. When I read your comment I thought: "What? Why didn't I see this!" break and brake, false friends. *facepalm* The other typo seems to be a semantic issue, I think. 'Before' sounds more defined and 'until' is not as clearly defined... However, I am not a native speaker. Thanks again. Sanuku Well-Known Member Jun 14, 2009 11,954 4 38 Austria http://www.touchgameplay.com #11 Sanuku, Nov 1, 2013 Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel slewis7 Well-Known Member Apr 6, 2011 3,768 41 48 Male Retired! Houston, TX #12 slewis7, Nov 2, 2013 It took me several minutes before I found the Game Center touch spot: Spoiler look for balloons Gabrien Well-Known Member Nov 24, 2009 5,148 0 36 #13 Gabrien, Nov 2, 2013 It's been a while since I was reminded of what's best about the app store, so thanks for this. Terrific art style, original idea, a cohesive overall vision, a genuine, earnest effort. oooooomonkey Well-Known Member Jan 15, 2011 6,307 0 0 Forge World #14 oooooomonkey, Nov 2, 2013 We'll I only had enough credit left on the App Store for one game (time to top up again) but anyway this was my last purchase. Just played one game and it looks cool, very nice art style and a cool take on the spot the difference game. Well worth the price. Daniel Goffin Member Jul 17, 2013 17 0 0 http://www.danielgoffin.com #15 Daniel Goffin, Nov 2, 2013 Thank you everyone for the good words. I really appreciate them. And yes, the Game Center link is not so easy to spot if you are not familiar with the iOS 7 icon. ^_^ I just caught this. Sorry for the late reply. We are considering an Android port. However, I can not say how fast this will happen. Filing Cabinet Well-Known Member Aug 20, 2011 997 0 16 #16 Filing Cabinet, Nov 2, 2013 Great looking game nice to see some good non-pixel art. Sadly have to pass on it as I guess I am too old for/hate "find the difference" games oooooomonkey Well-Known Member Jan 15, 2011 6,307 0 0 Forge World #17 oooooomonkey, Nov 2, 2013 After playing some more of this I'm really loving the art style, it's a nice change on the spot the difference fomula. Being randomly done makes for some good replay too. Daniel Goffin Member Jul 17, 2013 17 0 0 http://www.danielgoffin.com #18 Daniel Goffin, Nov 2, 2013 I can't quite pass up on this chance... You know, maybe Symmetrain is the one "find the difference" game you should try. I actually made the game because, just like you, I was extremely bored and frustrated with the genre. Houdini New Member Nov 1, 2013 2 0 0 #19 Houdini, Nov 5, 2013 Yesterday my daughter (5) played your game on a friends iPad. It was hard to separate her from that device when we're gone home. So please make an Android port until my daughter is grown up Guise Well-Known Member Jul 10, 2009 2,027 14 38 #20 Guise, Nov 5, 2013 I'm enjoying this one as well. One suggestion/request: audio options, specifically the ability to mute the music but keep sound effects. That'd be much appreciated. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) 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A pleasant and functional aesthetic, an unusual and enjoyable core game mechanic, and simple yet catchy tunes. There's also a build towards a hectic climax when you start running out if lives. There is a helping hand feature that helps you when you miss a target, but I could see myself gaming the system like I'm playing a twitch game, hitting the hands as soon as they pop up. I also couldn't find any link to game centre in the gorgeous 'main menu', although game centre has registered my scores and achievements so it's all good.
Thanks for the quick review. Really appreciate it. ^_^ Here is a hint: There is more to the main menu than meets the quick glance...
The artwork is gorgeous and the game is offered at an approachable price point. However, as intriguing as the merging of the two disparate gaming genres is, I'm not too sure if the core mechanic is engaging enough. However, I may pull the trigger on bases upon the artwork alone...(hemming and hawing...)
Definitely worth 69p/99c for something a bit different like this. It's simple but original and a supreme amount of polish has gone into it. It's surprising how tense it gets as the train speeds up. Still early days, but looking forward to seeing if it maintains its appeal as I unlock later levels. Oh, and how can you not find Game Center? I think I noticed it before the Play button (if you aren't on iOS7 yet, it's perhaps more understandable). [Note to dev: your English is a lot better than my German but a couple of typos have crept in. It's emergency brake, not break, and "Before this train arrives", not "Until this train arrives".]
First of all, thank you so much for the kind words. I'm blushing a bit now. Second, thanks for pointing out the typos. When I read your comment I thought: "What? Why didn't I see this!" break and brake, false friends. *facepalm* The other typo seems to be a semantic issue, I think. 'Before' sounds more defined and 'until' is not as clearly defined... However, I am not a native speaker. Thanks again.
It's been a while since I was reminded of what's best about the app store, so thanks for this. Terrific art style, original idea, a cohesive overall vision, a genuine, earnest effort.
We'll I only had enough credit left on the App Store for one game (time to top up again) but anyway this was my last purchase. Just played one game and it looks cool, very nice art style and a cool take on the spot the difference game. Well worth the price.
Thank you everyone for the good words. I really appreciate them. And yes, the Game Center link is not so easy to spot if you are not familiar with the iOS 7 icon. ^_^ I just caught this. Sorry for the late reply. We are considering an Android port. However, I can not say how fast this will happen.
Great looking game nice to see some good non-pixel art. Sadly have to pass on it as I guess I am too old for/hate "find the difference" games
After playing some more of this I'm really loving the art style, it's a nice change on the spot the difference fomula. Being randomly done makes for some good replay too.
I can't quite pass up on this chance... You know, maybe Symmetrain is the one "find the difference" game you should try. I actually made the game because, just like you, I was extremely bored and frustrated with the genre.
Yesterday my daughter (5) played your game on a friends iPad. It was hard to separate her from that device when we're gone home. So please make an Android port until my daughter is grown up
I'm enjoying this one as well. One suggestion/request: audio options, specifically the ability to mute the music but keep sound effects. That'd be much appreciated.
