Universal Polara - (by Hope This Works)

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  1. Exact-Psience

    Exact-Psience Well-Known Member

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    Actually, i think it's the checkpoints that made the game very accessible despite being brutal.

    Having said that, I hate the checkpoints when im trying to get all POLARA letters and the special items.
     
  2. HTWGames

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    We've made the G4 Knuckle Up Games of the week!

    http://bit.ly/OtUL8c

    Awesome stuff!
     
  3. Filing Cabinet

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    just had to buy this one, after reading all the postive posts in this thread. [no iap and only a buck helped :)]

    i'm not the best at runner/platformer games, hope this one isn't too punishing.
     
  4. operaguy2112

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    Completed the campaign. I think it's safe to say thaf this is one that won't leave my device, but I'll probably never 100% either. Some of rhe later levels will be particularly brutal to get a flawless run.
     
  5. HTWGames

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    Don't give up man, I can almost do it all straight through. Some levels can get tricky but can do most 2-flawless. It just takes time to coordinate haha
     
  6. defred34

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    I'm at L46, and then decided to go back. Yeah, now that I've played at the brutal-end of the game, the front levels seem much easier.

    For an AppStore rating, I'll give this a 5...but in a professional rating, I'd give it a 4.5/5 (4.5 is exceptional for me...no game I've rated has ever gotten a perfect score).
     
  7. HTWGames

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    Appreciate the nod sir. And we're glad you've enjoyed the game. And it's awesome to know you think so highly of it. Couldn't ask for a bigger compliment man.

    Next time you have a drink in hand, cheers!
     
  8. Rakulei

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    Inspirational Graphics

    Really, really impressive. Gonna pick this up soon.
     
  9. TheFrost

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    Well, I'm at level 22 and this game is sure impressive, loving it... don't like the environments much but its the color matching gameplay what stands out of the package, and the level design, never two levels are the same (although some patters repeats). No IAP, 6 modes more to play after completion (and before) and much more... Get it before the price goes up
     
  10. defred34

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    Is there any chance we could get the soundtrack from somewhere? I'm really digging the Tron-esque cyberpunk sounds!!
     
  11. HTWGames

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    Sadly we can't offer the soundtrack as its licensed music. We were working with a composer to get an original soundtrack but these are the problems when you have no budget or income to shoot for the stars haha same with the environments. This was more or less a two man project on a shoestring budget, we really had to be inventive with the process haha

    I'm happy you like the tunes though. After the composer issue I had to go searching for a soundtrack that made sense. Spent a lot of time choosing tracks that would work together and complement the game. :)
     
  12. laszlo_kovacs

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    Game Impressions

    Holy crap. I just finished level 34 and had to take a breather to post how awesome this game is, especially the last few levels. Love the difficulty.
     
  13. HTWGames

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    Good stuff :))

    Glad you're enjoying it! Was a long road, feels great to see so many enjoying the game!
     
  14. Exact-Psience

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    Updated my mini review/impressions in page 2 of this thread and made it a review in itunes, with 5-stars pinned on.

    One of the best games of 2012 for me.
     
  15. metalcasket

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    Agreed. Hell, I'd go as far as saying this is a must on everyone's iDevice.
     
  16. Exact-Psience

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    Decided to rest for now. Level 19 is HARD to get a Flawless on. I already have the POLARA letters and the special item, so im sure im not too far from getting a flawless run. So far my best is 2 deaths.
     
  17. HTWGames

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    Wow thanks a lot guys! That's some serious complements!! Awesome :)
     
  18. metalcasket

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    My pleasure. :)

    I've been meaning to say this for the last few days and I don't know if anyone's already complimented you on the app icon, but seriously...frickin' badass! *raises metal horns*
     
  19. HTWGames

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    Sweet! We actually took a tiny bit of flak about the icon...I thought it was striking. We were gunna go with all blue but thought it was too one sided haha

    On another note I got Alex Webster to take a look or said he was goin too. Cannibal Corpse playing my game would make me a happy dude

    \m/
     
  20. TheFrost

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    Cannibal Corpse playing on the background of the endless level could be the sweetest thing ever.
     

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