I'm not sure where this is at on the whole iPhone port, but it is up on Steam Greenlight now, for PC. Not sure if that helps anyone, but I've known of this game for a while and never thought I was going to be play it since I don't have an iPad and it was originally on Windows 8. However, now I can (or if it comes to iPhone).
I love it. Was going through looking for games to cull from my pad a few days ago and finally launched this one, which I loaded when it launched. It has been my most played game in the past 2 days. The premise is cool and it is definitely not just connect the dots. There becomes a lot of timing pieces as you progress and they add in moving parts, segmentation, and the ability to ignite the powder only 1 time. These are not brain bending puzzles like the Test Chamber, even on the 3rd chapter each one takes a few minutes of thought, but the execution is so satisfying. There are also hidden items that you can find which for the most part don't appear to come out as part of the regular solution. I have only found 1 or 2 as I play though. You can destroy a lot of ancillary items in each puzzle so there is some additional replay there along with the scoring system that is based on time. As noted production value is supurb including the soundtrack which is top notch. If you are a fan of this genre I wouldn't pass it up.
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Universal beta followers - there is a new version being prepared with a neat picture-in-picture view for phones that I want to get your opinions on. It pretty handily solves the "finger is in my way" problem on smaller devices I think. If it gets a positive reaction we will probably push for it to be universal within a month with Apple's support. Note that it will be toggle-able in the menu later, but right now it just decides to have it on depending on the size of your device. If you were already on the Universal beta you'll get another email when it's ready. If not but you'd like to be, let me know. thanks!
hey all. new beta is available. Please give it a try if you're willing and send us some feedback! I really like the new PiP!
Got the TestFlight notification and I'm just waiting for the clock to strike 12 AM over here in 15 mins when my bloody internet will decide to be decent again. >_>
Mr. Rocket, I believe I can safely say that you are ready to take this universal version out of beta, release it publicly and then if something extra is needed (based on general player feedback, of course), it can be handled on your on watch. The new PiP functionality is absolutely, absolutely bonkers. At first I was like "Oh hey, it's following my gunpowder trail!" and found it to be slightly distracting...but that was only because I was trying out the first few tutorial levels again. As soon as I started re-trying levels that had 5-6 barrels that needed to be placed, that's when it hit me. "This thing is brilliant" I thought as soon as I laid out my first barrel EXACTLY where I intended it to be and then ignored the PiP and went about drawing my path of gunpowder just like I always did. Oh, and of course things are running super smooth with the 64-bit support and Metal. Dude, trust me...just get into talks with Apple about featuring the game (because a universal update for this game that goes unnoticed is a crime), try and secure a Best New Games spot or a "Now on iPhone" banner (I know, I know...that's probably ridiculously hard to get) and you shall be bathing in the filthy millions and millions of us all. Love. This. Game.
HAHAHA. so many things I love about this post, thank you for that. I think I will rename the company to "Mr. Rocket" now. I'm trying to talk to Apple, but as is the case for everybody they are aloof and without promises... Will wait for a few more beta-ers to chime in if possible.
It's gettin' close guys. Just put a new version into beta approval process. Hoping this is one will be ready for launchin' universal.
Universal version is ready to rock. The release candidate version is up on Testflight, if those of you still interested are still willing to grind it up. Just waiting for some launch advice from Apple and it should be live soon. With E3 going on, gotta wait for the smoke to clear a bit.
Oh boy, I can't wait for the universal version! As someone who doesn't have an iPad, this may be the number one game I've been waiting for for my iPhone!
I'm glad somebody is excited. =) I'm going to GUESS it will be about 3w to 1m from now, but it's a total black box w/ apple, and I'm waiting for the go ahead to submit it from our Apple contact. With E3 I can't get a response from anybody about anything. =) Also, sneak attack! Will be available on Amazon App store soon for Fire devices.
Universal version is finally submitted to the Apple app store. Took a while to hear back from Apple on the go ahead, sorry if you've been waiting. but it will be worth it! Best guess is it will be available in about 2 weeks.
Hey all. At long last, universal release has a date. After finally hearing back from Apple, it should be available sometime during the day next WEDNESDAY, July 22.
