Joan Mad Run – Bloody indie scroll shooter for pixel lovers.

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  1. MikeNintendo

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    Wow, looks incredibly awesome :O
    Wishlist added.
     
  2. Bankai44

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    I found a bug/glitch on the latest build (1.0 #19):

    Launch the game; once the title screen comes up, don't tap the screen to start. Close the app by pressing the Home button on your device, then double tap the Home button to bring up the multitasking view, select the Joan screen/app and as the screen is being pulled up, constantly tap on the screen until the game starts and Joan starts the game. You can catch her in the middle of doing her pull-up bar sit-ups or jump roping and she'll go thru the game like that, taking hits and everything (collecting coins too). I'm able to replicate it every time; if you need a video of the bug, I'd be happy to record one and upload it.
     
  3. Bronxsta

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    Same here, took a screenshot:
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  4. Happybyte

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    Thanks guys for the bug!
     
  5. Happybyte

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    So, as you might notice already we rolled out the new beta tonight.

    Meet the first boss on the third level, the Jonny Boy, power-ups, limited ammo with option to pick up more on the level, the new guns like reducer and resizer, new music, sounds and more.

    I'm trying to record the video of my boss fight now.

    It's a bit blurry with HD DSLR cam, so, I'll probably use some other way.

    Can anyone here record good quality iOS gameplay videos?
     
  6. Mysticpete

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    when are you guys thinking abt releasing game?
     
  7. Bankai44

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    I use to be able to; but not since I've upgraded my OS.
     
  8. Happybyte

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    It's done when it's done by now. We wanted to complete the game already - yet it takes more time. Hopefully in Jan'14.
     
  9. Happybyte

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    Same to me. Did try to use AirPlay for recording. Not that smooth, but good sound and image quality - uploading it now.
     
  10. Happybyte

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    I was able to reproduce the bug. Obviously a quite funny one :) Will fix it.
     
  11. Bankai44

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    lol, yea...it was funny to see her jumping rope and doing pull ups while the bad guys were killing her.

    :p
     
  12. Happybyte

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    So, here is the video of the new beta - watch the all of it.

    Has nice music which plays when different power-ups are in effect.

    And the first boss fight.

    Watch it to know how to beat the boss.

    I'm starting playing by slicing a few enemies with the katana. Then I'm using the new reducer/resizer gun with quite nice sounds. After it, as I need to quickly make to the third level to fight the boss, I'm switching to the mass-kill satanic gun. On the second level I'm lucky to feel the bloodlust power-up. Then, I'm entering the boss level and egaging him to fight. Dealing with him quite tricky. You need to evade attacks.

    Took me like about a minute and half to kill him.

    And... enjoy the beta :)

    More like a game now. Has power-ups and limited ammo. Last makes you think a bit strategically if you are up to make further through the levels.

    And... let me and out team know what you think.

     
  13. SonixManix

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    This game seems amazing! I will gladly test it. Where should i give you my testflight email? :)
     
  14. JCho133

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    This games coming along nicely!

    I play a lot of Angry Birds and would love to test this :)

    Where's the Testflight thingy so I can apply?
     
  15. MikeNintendo

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    Thanks for the gameplay video, looks even better than i expected :)
     
  16. Happybyte

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    Thanks :)

    PM me with your TF emails and I'll send you invites.
     
  17. PengFictionJules

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    This looks awesome.

    I love the simplicity of the 3 lanes and how it allows the player to focus on using the weapons properly / in interesting ways.

    I love the homages to other games and pop culture while keeping things consistent and fresh.

    The protagonist is compelling, the gore is comical, and even after seeing pixel art everywhere, the art is fantastic.

    Great work, can't wait to play!
     
  18. Happybyte

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    Thanks, man, for such an extended review :)

    A question to all who played the latest beta:

    Does the current game seems a way too hard?
    Did you make your way to the first boss?
    Did you deal with him accordingly by killing him?
     
  19. JCho133

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    Still getting the hang of it, will come back soon
     
  20. JCho133

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    I think the difficulty is almost perfect. What I do think it needs is more Hearts, as I think that would balance it out. I made it to boss 1 time, but I died haha. I love the boss's design, along with all the rest of the art in the game. I'm gonna keep trying till I kill him, that's for sure! If If my opinion on difficulty changes I'll definitely post here.

    One minor issue is that I often find myself shooting primary as well as alt fire when I try to swipe for alt fire.

    So far I'm really enjoying it, and I can't wait try out the Acidgun :D
     

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