Collect or Die Super Smith Bros LTD Welcome test subject and thank you for volunteering to the 'Collect or Die' science program. As a volunteer we would li… TouchArcade Rating: $1.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsWelcome test subject and thank you for volunteering to the 'Collect or Die' science program. As a volunteer we would like to invite you to our technology & learning centre where you can enjoy tea and cake before taking on some light physical and mental testing. Please note that although fun and learning are the primary goals of the test program, serious injury may occur. To ensure the safety of test subjects all progress will be monitored via our state of the art CCTV and VHS recording equipment. Good luck volunteer! GAMEPLAY: Collect or Die is a fast paced retro platformer set in a run down science facility. The goal is simple, help stickman collect every coin in each test chamber or watch him die trying! Of course its not as easy as it sounds, with tons of obstacles ranging from saws and thwomps to lasers and sentries, things can get tricky fast! KEY FEATURES: - Dynamic ragdoll physics & dismemberment. - 50 levels across 5 stages (more coming soon). - Leaderboards & Achievements. - Variety of traps & hazards. - Awesome stickman action. - Tilt Controls with adjustable sensitivity. - Lots & lots of coins. RAGDOLL PHYSICS: Dynamic ragdoll physics and dismemberment mean that every death is unique with some unexpected and hilarious results. Death is no longer a bore, watch your stickman die in brutal and violent ways. Information Seller:Super Smith Bros LTD Genre:Action, Arcade Release:Jan 25, 2017 Updated:May 20, 2018 Version:1.1.0 Size:77.7 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Lite Version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/collect-or-die-lite/id1191378055?mt=8 Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel This is a very good game that sadly I feel will be overshadowed by the fact that it's tilt only. Please do try the lite version even if you don't normally like tilt games, at least to see what it's like. BazookaTime Well-Known Member Sep 30, 2009 5,340 1 36 Kansas http://www.paulmcraelind.com #2 BazookaTime, Jan 26, 2017 Tried the lite version, excellent game. I understand why they went with tilt and it works but it isn't as precise as being able to control my movement, maybe that is part of the challenge? I don't like how the character starts in a slow walk, with tilt it makes it seem uncertain as to when he will start running. Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,581 1,134 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #3 Anotherkellydown, Jan 26, 2017 Last edited: Jan 26, 2017 I grabbed the lite version. Glad you/they included that. Be back later. And wow with all the game threads, thanks! Seems well-made and I got used to the controls pretty quickly. Still need practice. It's kinda strange how your guy starts moving slowly for a second before you can take control of him. Finished stage one with 1 star and a time of 3min 30sec. Died 20-ish times, half of which were on the same section. Lots of achievements and several leaderboards is nice. I see at least one familiar name up there with a pretty good time, so the controls I'm sure just take practice to perfect. I may grab the premium version after I play this one some more. SuperSmithBros Well-Known Member Sep 13, 2013 46 2 8 Male Indie Game Developer Cornwall, UK #4 SuperSmithBros, Jan 26, 2017 Last edited: Jan 26, 2017 Hey guys, Just to let you know we'll hopefully be making a tvOS version and will likely add controller support around the same time. We've spent a lot of time balancing the tilt controls and designed the levels specifically around them, leaving enough space on ledges to allow for mistakes etc. If there is enough call for on-screen buttons we'll consider adding them... currently I feel like it'll detract from the challenge and it'll lose some of the 'fun' element from not being precisely in control, getting the random stickman deaths and whatnot but I understand the reasons people want buttons. Always happy to hear feedback and suggestions, positive or negative WhovianWithALightsaber Active Member Jun 7, 2013 40 0 0 #5 WhovianWithALightsaber, Jan 26, 2017 The cake is a lie. Qwertz555 Well-Known Member May 22, 2010 2,318 29 48 #6 Qwertz555, Jan 26, 2017 While i always prefer buttons for a precision game like this, tilting works almost as good as it gets, imho. Coming from playing an amazing tilt-only oldie (Velocispider) the last few days, i adapted very quickly. Since it's only 2-ways tilting (left/right), you can play it laying on your couch. My favorite setting is #2 out of 5 sensitivity options. The game's presentation is charming great with a pretty quick (touch anywhere, thanks!) replay. While the first two stages are relatively easy, to only survive and finish stage 3 might give you some grey hairs. It's a game for highscore chasers in the end. Memorize and optimize each ten levels in a stage and go for your best time. Without this intention, well, the game is very short in content, 4 stages = 40 levels. Short. I tried out the free version and decided to buy the full after the first stage. See for yourself. onyx77 Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2010 225 0 0 #7 onyx77, Jan 26, 2017 Tried the light version. Love the concept and art work. Very N, N+, N++ ish. However, feel like button controls would certainly improve gameplay experience for me. Will purchase full version second they are implemented. SuperSmithBros Well-Known Member Sep 13, 2013 46 2 8 Male Indie Game Developer Cornwall, UK #8 SuperSmithBros, Jan 26, 2017 Last edited: Jan 26, 2017 Don't worry, new content is coming, we'll be aiming for a new stage every 4-6 weeks and they'll each feature new obstacles and challenges to keep things fresh... the name of the stages give a little hint to what those obstacles might be Owners of the paid version or the premium pack IAP (from the lite version) will get the new content first. We're gonna hold fast on the tilt controls for a little while at least, get a feel for what people think and how hard they're finding it. If we do add them in future we'll likely make a separate leaderboard for each control scheme to keep things fair. Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,581 1,134 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #9 Anotherkellydown, Jan 26, 2017 It's great to have you here, SuperSmithBros! Just grabbed the full version to support you. Probably won't have time to dig in until later tonight or tomorrow though. Hopefully I see some of my pro Game Center friends on the leaderboards franchehehe Member Jan 20, 2017 20 0 0 #10 franchehehe, Jan 27, 2017 Played this today, great game! retrogamOR Well-Known Member Aug 4, 2013 167 0 0 #11 retrogamOR, Jan 27, 2017 Last edited: Jan 27, 2017 This is very nice.I have zero problems with controls,personally.In fact,i feel touch controls would make the game far too easy.....Maybe you could have separate leaderboards for those that want touch controls? But like i said,i have zero issue with the controls on my Ipad. Purchased the premium version & their other game,which is also very good,to support the dev. Recommended for those that enjoy speed running. EDIT - Just noticed the devs post about possible seperate leaderboards. Bumpygames Well-Known Member Jul 9, 2016 336 3 18 croatia #12 Bumpygames, Jan 27, 2017 played it today cool game but you need some time to pratice on some levels in the game soundtrack are pretty good onyx77 Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2010 225 0 0 #13 onyx77, Jan 27, 2017 Last edited: Jan 27, 2017 Decided to purchase the full version instead of waiting based on others reviews and the devs attention to integration with its players here on the forums. Still would love to see an option to use button controls in near future but supporting you who are supporting us here at the forums is more than warranted. Perhaps you could simply disable leader boards if player used button controls for any part of the level. May be easier than having to create a secondary leaderboard. I can easily predict huge success with the implementation of buttons and a level creation aspect. SuperSmithBros Well-Known Member Sep 13, 2013 46 2 8 Male Indie Game Developer Cornwall, UK #14 SuperSmithBros, Jan 28, 2017 Last edited: Jan 28, 2017 Thanks man, appreciate that. Its really important to us to be part of the community and listen to feedback... we dont take anything to heart its all in the aim of improvement and making the game better. I can say however that a level editor is highly unlikely, we didnt really design with a player editor in mind, without going into to much detail it would require rebuilding several things from the ground up to make it work seamlessly. Most other suggestions and comments so far are all worth looking at though. EDIT: Just realised the IAP is actually missing from the free version at the mo, we forgot to link it :/ An update to fix that is awaiting review now and should be out next week. zigazi Member Jun 24, 2016 17 0 0 #15 zigazi, Jan 28, 2017 Really a good game,but the tilt control is very difficult to me. onyx77 Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2010 225 0 0 #16 onyx77, Feb 23, 2017 Just checking to see if devs made a decision on a control update or not? Intendro Well-Known Member Aug 6, 2013 1,207 0 0 #17 Intendro, Mar 10, 2017 Last edited: Mar 10, 2017 That would completely remove competing on the leaderboards for people who don't want to use the tilt controls. No access to a part of the game just for using different controls. That would not be a good idea. SuperSmithBros Well-Known Member Sep 13, 2013 46 2 8 Male Indie Game Developer Cornwall, UK #18 SuperSmithBros, Mar 10, 2017 Hi all, just to let you know the game is free for this weekend only... its a quick flash sale before the first level packs land in a few weeks. Get it whilst its hot! SuperSmithBros Well-Known Member Sep 13, 2013 46 2 8 Male Indie Game Developer Cornwall, UK #19 SuperSmithBros, Apr 8, 2017 Last edited: May 18, 2017 Hey guys, So the tilt controls in Collect or Die have been a hot topic of discussion since launch, they seem to have a 'love it or hate it' kinda reaction, its the only negative feedback we've received. Well, we've listened to your feedback and optional on-screen button controls are coming soon! The update should be available around the end of April, we delayed the first level pack to include the new control scheme so this update will also include 10 new levels, 2 new hazards (hunter killer drone & retractable spikes) plus new leaderboards & achievements. Test with both control schemes result in pretty similar times (personally I'm better with tilt) so the times for both control scheme will be sent to the same leaderboards. onyx77 Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2010 225 0 0 #20 onyx77, Apr 8, 2017 Awesome!!!! I hope anyone who was skeptical of tilt controls will get it and try for themselves. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Tried the lite version, excellent game. I understand why they went with tilt and it works but it isn't as precise as being able to control my movement, maybe that is part of the challenge? I don't like how the character starts in a slow walk, with tilt it makes it seem uncertain as to when he will start running.
I grabbed the lite version. Glad you/they included that. Be back later. And wow with all the game threads, thanks! Seems well-made and I got used to the controls pretty quickly. Still need practice. It's kinda strange how your guy starts moving slowly for a second before you can take control of him. Finished stage one with 1 star and a time of 3min 30sec. Died 20-ish times, half of which were on the same section. Lots of achievements and several leaderboards is nice. I see at least one familiar name up there with a pretty good time, so the controls I'm sure just take practice to perfect. I may grab the premium version after I play this one some more.
Hey guys, Just to let you know we'll hopefully be making a tvOS version and will likely add controller support around the same time. We've spent a lot of time balancing the tilt controls and designed the levels specifically around them, leaving enough space on ledges to allow for mistakes etc. If there is enough call for on-screen buttons we'll consider adding them... currently I feel like it'll detract from the challenge and it'll lose some of the 'fun' element from not being precisely in control, getting the random stickman deaths and whatnot but I understand the reasons people want buttons. Always happy to hear feedback and suggestions, positive or negative
While i always prefer buttons for a precision game like this, tilting works almost as good as it gets, imho. Coming from playing an amazing tilt-only oldie (Velocispider) the last few days, i adapted very quickly. Since it's only 2-ways tilting (left/right), you can play it laying on your couch. My favorite setting is #2 out of 5 sensitivity options. The game's presentation is charming great with a pretty quick (touch anywhere, thanks!) replay. While the first two stages are relatively easy, to only survive and finish stage 3 might give you some grey hairs. It's a game for highscore chasers in the end. Memorize and optimize each ten levels in a stage and go for your best time. Without this intention, well, the game is very short in content, 4 stages = 40 levels. Short. I tried out the free version and decided to buy the full after the first stage. See for yourself.
Tried the light version. Love the concept and art work. Very N, N+, N++ ish. However, feel like button controls would certainly improve gameplay experience for me. Will purchase full version second they are implemented.
Don't worry, new content is coming, we'll be aiming for a new stage every 4-6 weeks and they'll each feature new obstacles and challenges to keep things fresh... the name of the stages give a little hint to what those obstacles might be Owners of the paid version or the premium pack IAP (from the lite version) will get the new content first. We're gonna hold fast on the tilt controls for a little while at least, get a feel for what people think and how hard they're finding it. If we do add them in future we'll likely make a separate leaderboard for each control scheme to keep things fair.
It's great to have you here, SuperSmithBros! Just grabbed the full version to support you. Probably won't have time to dig in until later tonight or tomorrow though. Hopefully I see some of my pro Game Center friends on the leaderboards
This is very nice.I have zero problems with controls,personally.In fact,i feel touch controls would make the game far too easy.....Maybe you could have separate leaderboards for those that want touch controls? But like i said,i have zero issue with the controls on my Ipad. Purchased the premium version & their other game,which is also very good,to support the dev. Recommended for those that enjoy speed running. EDIT - Just noticed the devs post about possible seperate leaderboards.
played it today cool game but you need some time to pratice on some levels in the game soundtrack are pretty good
Decided to purchase the full version instead of waiting based on others reviews and the devs attention to integration with its players here on the forums. Still would love to see an option to use button controls in near future but supporting you who are supporting us here at the forums is more than warranted. Perhaps you could simply disable leader boards if player used button controls for any part of the level. May be easier than having to create a secondary leaderboard. I can easily predict huge success with the implementation of buttons and a level creation aspect.
Thanks man, appreciate that. Its really important to us to be part of the community and listen to feedback... we dont take anything to heart its all in the aim of improvement and making the game better. I can say however that a level editor is highly unlikely, we didnt really design with a player editor in mind, without going into to much detail it would require rebuilding several things from the ground up to make it work seamlessly. Most other suggestions and comments so far are all worth looking at though. EDIT: Just realised the IAP is actually missing from the free version at the mo, we forgot to link it :/ An update to fix that is awaiting review now and should be out next week.
That would completely remove competing on the leaderboards for people who don't want to use the tilt controls. No access to a part of the game just for using different controls. That would not be a good idea.
Hi all, just to let you know the game is free for this weekend only... its a quick flash sale before the first level packs land in a few weeks. Get it whilst its hot!
Hey guys, So the tilt controls in Collect or Die have been a hot topic of discussion since launch, they seem to have a 'love it or hate it' kinda reaction, its the only negative feedback we've received. Well, we've listened to your feedback and optional on-screen button controls are coming soon! The update should be available around the end of April, we delayed the first level pack to include the new control scheme so this update will also include 10 new levels, 2 new hazards (hunter killer drone & retractable spikes) plus new leaderboards & achievements. Test with both control schemes result in pretty similar times (personally I'm better with tilt) so the times for both control scheme will be sent to the same leaderboards.
