Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1308999352 Death Hall Tom Janson Be brave and enter the Death Hall, where a monstrous blob will be hot on your heels as you escape its abysmal lair. PUR… $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsBe brave and enter the Death Hall, where a monstrous blob will be hot on your heels as you escape its abysmal lair. PURE PLATFORMING ACTION Running and jumping is a joy when the controls are great, and Death Hall has great controls! Enjoy super-carefully tuned gameplay that makes every step, every collision and every decision responsive and fun. ** Touch Arcade Game of the Week ** ** Pocket Gamer Gold Rating ** SPECIAL ITEMS FOR YOUR JOURNEY Collect the souls of dead critters to buy useful items from a cloaked merchant... REACH THE END, DISCOVER THE TRUTH Will you escape the Death Hall in one piece? If you make it past 3 stages of treachery, you will be rewarded with an intense boss battle and a satisfying, mysterious conclusion. HASTE SCORE Interesting score system where you can multiply your final score by running with skill, taking minimal damage, and never slowing down. INCREDIBLE ANIMATION Enter the mind of an animator who has gone slightly mad, with beastly creatures and death-traps all lovingly crafted to spell your doom. PLAY YOUR WAY * Portrait and Landscape mode. * Left hand / right hand controls option. * Gesture controls option. * MFi controller support. Music by Gareth Wiecko. Information Seller:Tom Janson Genre:Action, Adventure Release:May 28, 2019 Updated:Oct 22, 2019 Version:1.1.17 Size:42.7 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Anotherkellydown likes this. Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,574 1,131 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #2 Anotherkellydown, May 28, 2019 Last edited: May 28, 2019 Nice find Boardumb! Downloaded. I’ll be back with impressions soon. Edit: First off, this is a tough-as-nails platformer that plays in portrait mode with left and right movement controls in the bottom left and a jump button on the right. I wouldn’t mind a landscape mode but it works quite well and the controls are very tight and responsive. The intro is really cool - I thought the game was even more brutal than it is because of the way it starts out the first time you play, but that was just the intro. After that, you find yourself in a cage with others that have been locked away by the evil red monster that starts chasing you midway through the levels. In this “home area”, you’ll have access to leaderboards and a guy that will help you at the beginning. There’s more to the area that seems to be locked for the time being. From there, you jump down a pit where the actual game takes place. Your score is based on a few different things including collecting enemy souls represented by purple blobs that appear after you jump on them, as well as how fast you complete the level. Killing enemies sometimes refills one of your four hearts. These are a precious commodity as your life is not refilled at the start of a new stage. You’re going to need to choose quickly if you want to risk killing them or moving forward because the big red enemy I mentioned earlier will kill you in one hit and then it’s back to square one. From the short time I’ve put into it I can tell there was much care put into creating a full-blown, intense platformer experience. Easily worth the cost of a coffee, cheeseburger, or box of donuts. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #3 metalcasket, May 28, 2019 I wanted to post requesting no one leave any impressions and just go and buy this immediately, but there you go. Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,574 1,131 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #4 Anotherkellydown, May 28, 2019 In retrospect, that may have been better I feel like I might have spoiled the intro for some. Just listen to metalcasket everyone! Legion180 Well-Known Member Jul 23, 2015 204 57 28 #5 Legion180, May 28, 2019 Is it level based? Or does it have an endless mode? metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #6 metalcasket, May 28, 2019 I think the way you said it is vague enough that it doesn't ruin it for anyone. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #7 metalcasket, May 28, 2019 Per my time with the game and AKD's post above (regarding the leaderboard part of the main hub), I think we're both too early in to tell if it's endless or not. PBSNellie Well-Known Member Jul 7, 2013 1,381 168 63 Southern CA #8 PBSNellie, May 28, 2019 My problem is that I suck at platformers, even the easy ones, so a tough as nails one would be a waste of money for me. adin likes this. 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. #9 ColeDaddy, May 29, 2019 Last edited: May 29, 2019 Is the main character being chased in almost every level because, based on the vid, it sure looks like it. Or, is he being chased on Boss levels? Skall Well-Known Member Oct 25, 2009 500 60 28 #10 Skall, May 29, 2019 Just asking if someone tried the mfi support? When seeing it i have the same « downwell » feeling Masstertron Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Dec 18, 2013 117 60 28 Game Developer Sydney, Australia #11 Masstertron, May 29, 2019 Hello everyone Dev here. Thank you for the thread post! I'm thrilled that Death Hall is out in the wild now. Thank you for checking the game out, it means a lot to me. Can't wait to see your highscores popping up, and to read your tales of triumph and crushing defeat lol. If you have any questions or bugs, I'll be listening Bi88les, adin and Anotherkellydown like this. Masstertron Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Dec 18, 2013 117 60 28 Game Developer Sydney, Australia #12 Masstertron, May 29, 2019 Is it a spoiler if I answer this? Bi88les and metalcasket like this. anthony78 Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2015 3,126 703 113 #13 anthony78, May 29, 2019 Game is crashing on me when I talk to the monster. Otherwise loving it so far. Though I would like a landscape option to have more room for the controls. And, yes, it’s level based. Just cleared 1-1! Masstertron Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Dec 18, 2013 117 60 28 Game Developer Sydney, Australia #14 Masstertron, May 29, 2019 Indeed, thank you I've fixed the bug for the next update. Thanks for playing! Bi88les and Anotherkellydown like this. Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,574 1,131 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #15 Anotherkellydown, May 29, 2019 Great to have you here, @Masstertron Now that I’ve spent more time with Death Hall I’m guessing it’s level based. Unless.... an endless mode is unlocked later in the game? Feel free to use spoiler tags Man, I’m having so much fun and getting better every time. At first I thought the big guy would constantly creep up on you if you slowed down but I was pleased to discover he lags back a bit and only pops up every few seconds. Makes for a more fun / less stressful experience. But don’t get me wrong, it’s still intense - in a good way! I’d be interested to know exactly how the scoring works. i.e. specific point values for haste percentage, level reached, enemies killed and souls collected. I made it to the second set of levels. Spoiler You've really added variety by going vertical here. Having a shop keeper that you can buy upgrades from is awesome. And that whole “in-between” section is so neat. The new enemies all have their own tricks to figure out so it’s rewarding to learn and overcome the new challenges they bring! The Monster’s Chamber is full of surprises! Spoiler I’ve discovered a key and set my first prisoner free. It’s very cool to be able to select any level you’ve previously visited. And the way the NPCs have their own section and little stories in the Monster’s Chamber is great. Other than the small bug with Bouldy that you’re already aware of, everything else seems fine so far. It’s not a big deal since you can still play the game without having to talk to him. So far I’m #1 on the leaderboard but I’m sure that won’t last long. Speaking of killing the leaderboards, I can’t help but think of @wondroushippo and @Andy C83 while playing this Hoping to see hundreds of people on the leaderboard spilling blood all over Death Hall soon! Heading to the App Store to leave a five star review. Andy C83 and Bi88les like this. Skall Well-Known Member Oct 25, 2009 500 60 28 #16 Skall, May 29, 2019 Hello Any mfi support? Masstertron Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Dec 18, 2013 117 60 28 Game Developer Sydney, Australia #17 Masstertron, May 29, 2019 Yes, mfi controllers are supported Skall likes this. Skall Well-Known Member Oct 25, 2009 500 60 28 #18 Skall, May 29, 2019 Buying in Buying in the next few minutes metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,065 1,342 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #19 metalcasket, May 29, 2019 Haha, I think AKD already handled that. Dude, can we talk about how sweet that frickin’ app icon is?!? Great job! 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. #20 ColeDaddy, May 29, 2019 ii So, the Big Guy or Guys chase you down every level? 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Nice find Boardumb! Downloaded. I’ll be back with impressions soon. Edit: First off, this is a tough-as-nails platformer that plays in portrait mode with left and right movement controls in the bottom left and a jump button on the right. I wouldn’t mind a landscape mode but it works quite well and the controls are very tight and responsive. The intro is really cool - I thought the game was even more brutal than it is because of the way it starts out the first time you play, but that was just the intro. After that, you find yourself in a cage with others that have been locked away by the evil red monster that starts chasing you midway through the levels. In this “home area”, you’ll have access to leaderboards and a guy that will help you at the beginning. There’s more to the area that seems to be locked for the time being. From there, you jump down a pit where the actual game takes place. Your score is based on a few different things including collecting enemy souls represented by purple blobs that appear after you jump on them, as well as how fast you complete the level. Killing enemies sometimes refills one of your four hearts. These are a precious commodity as your life is not refilled at the start of a new stage. You’re going to need to choose quickly if you want to risk killing them or moving forward because the big red enemy I mentioned earlier will kill you in one hit and then it’s back to square one. From the short time I’ve put into it I can tell there was much care put into creating a full-blown, intense platformer experience. Easily worth the cost of a coffee, cheeseburger, or box of donuts.
I wanted to post requesting no one leave any impressions and just go and buy this immediately, but there you go.
In retrospect, that may have been better I feel like I might have spoiled the intro for some. Just listen to metalcasket everyone!
Per my time with the game and AKD's post above (regarding the leaderboard part of the main hub), I think we're both too early in to tell if it's endless or not.
My problem is that I suck at platformers, even the easy ones, so a tough as nails one would be a waste of money for me.
Is the main character being chased in almost every level because, based on the vid, it sure looks like it. Or, is he being chased on Boss levels?
Hello everyone Dev here. Thank you for the thread post! I'm thrilled that Death Hall is out in the wild now. Thank you for checking the game out, it means a lot to me. Can't wait to see your highscores popping up, and to read your tales of triumph and crushing defeat lol. If you have any questions or bugs, I'll be listening
Game is crashing on me when I talk to the monster. Otherwise loving it so far. Though I would like a landscape option to have more room for the controls. And, yes, it’s level based. Just cleared 1-1!
Great to have you here, @Masstertron Now that I’ve spent more time with Death Hall I’m guessing it’s level based. Unless.... an endless mode is unlocked later in the game? Feel free to use spoiler tags Man, I’m having so much fun and getting better every time. At first I thought the big guy would constantly creep up on you if you slowed down but I was pleased to discover he lags back a bit and only pops up every few seconds. Makes for a more fun / less stressful experience. But don’t get me wrong, it’s still intense - in a good way! I’d be interested to know exactly how the scoring works. i.e. specific point values for haste percentage, level reached, enemies killed and souls collected. I made it to the second set of levels. Spoiler You've really added variety by going vertical here. Having a shop keeper that you can buy upgrades from is awesome. And that whole “in-between” section is so neat. The new enemies all have their own tricks to figure out so it’s rewarding to learn and overcome the new challenges they bring! The Monster’s Chamber is full of surprises! Spoiler I’ve discovered a key and set my first prisoner free. It’s very cool to be able to select any level you’ve previously visited. And the way the NPCs have their own section and little stories in the Monster’s Chamber is great. Other than the small bug with Bouldy that you’re already aware of, everything else seems fine so far. It’s not a big deal since you can still play the game without having to talk to him. So far I’m #1 on the leaderboard but I’m sure that won’t last long. Speaking of killing the leaderboards, I can’t help but think of @wondroushippo and @Andy C83 while playing this Hoping to see hundreds of people on the leaderboard spilling blood all over Death Hall soon! Heading to the App Store to leave a five star review.
Haha, I think AKD already handled that. Dude, can we talk about how sweet that frickin’ app icon is?!? Great job!
