Looks like alongside the recent Switch release, Fallen Tree has re-released this to mobile. The original 2014 version was published by Noodlecake, which sadly means even if you owned that one this is a separate new purchase. Not really a bad price to pay to have such an awesome word game back alive though. I don't have the original installed to compare the two to see if there's any new content or any differences, but at the very least it looks like this new release has iPhone X screen support. Here's the thread for the original if anyone wants to do some reading: https://toucharcade.com/community/threads/highrise-heroes-the-towering-word-game-by-noodlecake-studios-inc.250229/ Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highrise-heroes-word-challenge/id875809629 Highrise Heroes Word Challenge Fallen Tree Games Ltd A towering word-game and mystery-story adventure! Following a sudden earthquake, Seb must escape a crumbling skyscraper… $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsA towering word-game and mystery-story adventure! Following a sudden earthquake, Seb must escape a crumbling skyscraper. Along the way he will make some intriguing new friends, and together they might just unravel the sinister origins of the 'quake, assuming they can evade the mysterious stalker in close pursuit... Starting at the top and working down, the game's 90+ levels take place inside the skyscraper. The player creates words on a grid of letters and obstacles, clearing a path for Seb and friends to descend. Give your brain a workout with this charming word puzzle game. Note: Supports English (US and UK) words only. * From the creators of Quell and Swapperoo * Epic soundtrack by Gavin Harrison * Riveting story by acclaimed novelist Rosanne Rivers * 90+ levels and 60+ additional challenges * 12 special chimp-themed levels Information Seller:Fallen Tree Games Ltd Genre:Adventure, Word Release:May 01, 2020 Updated:May 01, 2020 Version:1.0 Size:44.1 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal new_ipodtouch5G_owner likes this. anthony78 Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2015 3,128 703 113 #2 anthony78, May 18, 2020 Just as an FYI. Original version is still available to redownload from purchase history. No X support of course. macplash Well-Known Member Apr 17, 2014 2,645 1,103 113 Male 3D artist Munich, Germany #3 macplash, May 18, 2020 This is instabuy for me. Original version is bar none my favorite word game. Single IAP to get rid of ads and that was it. Loved the story and characters. Power-ups and plethora of achievements. Unfortunately, original version doesn’t work for me anymore. It crashes after completing 4 floors (I think it’s 4). Anyway, if this is the same game only premium right from the start, I have no problem to pay again. Hopefully this one works and whatever bug was causing the crash in previous version is gone. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,000 113 #4 ste86uk, May 18, 2020 Never heard of it, how does it work with the characters being on the board? Is it just to get them to the bottom by making words? new_ipodtouch5G_owner Well-Known Member Mar 16, 2015 386 46 28 Canada #5 new_ipodtouch5G_owner, May 18, 2020 Thanks for the heads up on this great word game... instant rebuy for me. macplash likes this. macplash Well-Known Member Apr 17, 2014 2,645 1,103 113 Male 3D artist Munich, Germany #6 macplash, May 18, 2020 @ste86uk that's right. you're just making words and destroying tiles so the characters can fall down. You're in the skyscraper's top floor and making it all the way down. With each chapter there are new mechanics added and it's getting more difficult like you need to provide oxygen (to link the correct tiles and whatnot). Just check the previous thread for the information - I'm sure it has plenty. enough with browsing forums.. back to Levelhead. ste86uk likes this. ShinHadoukin Well-Known Member Feb 20, 2015 970 141 43 #7 ShinHadoukin, May 18, 2020 I love this game but the old version still works. Anything new to warrant buying again? Fullscreen I guess... metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #8 metalcasket, May 19, 2020 Full screen, of course and continued support. With the Switch release, there's no telling what Fallen Tree Games have in mind for Highrise Heroes in the future. ste86uk likes this. ShinHadoukin Well-Known Member Feb 20, 2015 970 141 43 #9 ShinHadoukin, May 19, 2020 Insightful, as always. Thank you. ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,774 1,000 113 #10 ste86uk, May 20, 2020 I’m enjoying this so far as for the gameplay itself. Although the story I’m not really quite sold on it something I don’t like about it. I had multiple guesses within the first few levels at what might happen so I guess that’s a mystery at least to see if I’m right or not, I am usually pretty great at guessing things like that in movies. But even if the story doesn’t catch my affection as I progress further it’s still just a bonus to the gameplay anyway which is enough on its own. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #11 metalcasket, May 21, 2020 Yeah...while I personally have always enjoyed the story, I think even if you end up not caring for it, there's no denying that the game gets its flair (and unique gameplay mechanics) by way of said story. Gotta say, even though 6 years isn't that long ago, I wasn't expecting this to hold up as well as it does! I've been playing for a few days now and nothing feels outdated or out of place. Much like Bombcats, it feels way ahead of its time and is packed to the brim with features left and right. Word games tend to fizzle out for me almost instantly, but with Highrise Heroes there's something to get you invested in, rather than focusing solely on highscores, leaderboards and whatnot. Recommended it back in the day, and wholeheartedly still do. ste86uk likes this. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Just as an FYI. Original version is still available to redownload from purchase history. No X support of course.
This is instabuy for me. Original version is bar none my favorite word game. Single IAP to get rid of ads and that was it. Loved the story and characters. Power-ups and plethora of achievements. Unfortunately, original version doesn’t work for me anymore. It crashes after completing 4 floors (I think it’s 4). Anyway, if this is the same game only premium right from the start, I have no problem to pay again. Hopefully this one works and whatever bug was causing the crash in previous version is gone.
Never heard of it, how does it work with the characters being on the board? Is it just to get them to the bottom by making words?
@ste86uk that's right. you're just making words and destroying tiles so the characters can fall down. You're in the skyscraper's top floor and making it all the way down. With each chapter there are new mechanics added and it's getting more difficult like you need to provide oxygen (to link the correct tiles and whatnot). Just check the previous thread for the information - I'm sure it has plenty. enough with browsing forums.. back to Levelhead.
I love this game but the old version still works. Anything new to warrant buying again? Fullscreen I guess...
Full screen, of course and continued support. With the Switch release, there's no telling what Fallen Tree Games have in mind for Highrise Heroes in the future.
I’m enjoying this so far as for the gameplay itself. Although the story I’m not really quite sold on it something I don’t like about it. I had multiple guesses within the first few levels at what might happen so I guess that’s a mystery at least to see if I’m right or not, I am usually pretty great at guessing things like that in movies. But even if the story doesn’t catch my affection as I progress further it’s still just a bonus to the gameplay anyway which is enough on its own.
Yeah...while I personally have always enjoyed the story, I think even if you end up not caring for it, there's no denying that the game gets its flair (and unique gameplay mechanics) by way of said story. Gotta say, even though 6 years isn't that long ago, I wasn't expecting this to hold up as well as it does! I've been playing for a few days now and nothing feels outdated or out of place. Much like Bombcats, it feels way ahead of its time and is packed to the brim with features left and right. Word games tend to fizzle out for me almost instantly, but with Highrise Heroes there's something to get you invested in, rather than focusing solely on highscores, leaderboards and whatnot. Recommended it back in the day, and wholeheartedly still do.
