Universal Storm in a Teacup (by Cobra Mobile Limited)

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by ImNoSuperMan, May 18, 2011.

  1. aggiedeals

    aggiedeals Well-Known Member

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    Chillingo and Gameloft...they are seriously cranking out some games these days. I agree abou the icon....????
     
  2. gkaour

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    What do you mean?
     
  3. ProperChopper

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    Okay, I think I'm going mad. I am supposed to get the lightning bolt above the double tap sign on the first level, right? Cos I cannot get high enough!
     
  4. MidianGTX

    MidianGTX Well-Known Member

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    Check the boost bar in the top left. Let go of your first jump when it's just under halfway, then a split second later press it again.

    You can actually do triple jumps if you time it right, make the first jump really short and the bar will refill instantly, then do as I just described.
     
  5. Osmiral

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    I actually found to get really good height is to just tap the button fairly quickly (not to quick) as you keep going up and it keeps partially refilling.
     
  6. STYJ

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    Tap ? As in tap and hold or just tap ?

    edit :

    at the post above me , that's how I do mine as well .
     
  7. badmanj

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    Nice game but how hard can it be to make this game auto rotate with your device? It's upside down when you have a smart cover folded under your iPad...

    C'mon devs... This is basic UX!

    Jamie
     
  8. ChuckMe

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    Just keep repeatedly tapping the boost button quickly until u reach it. Worked first time for me.
     
  9. Doffie

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    I'm stuck there too and equally embarrassed. Would be grateful for a bit of help.
     
  10. sampdx

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    I'm having fun with it. I'm glad the time limits aren't mandatory because I'm not even bothering with that (yet) and plus it's less stressful. Just having fun trying to find and get the stickers and sugar cubes. :)

    Graphics are VERY nice and controls work well too.
     
  11. Georgina

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    Game Impressions

    When I saw the trailer, I thought it was a mouse in the teacup, his ears streaming out behind him. That's about the only way this could be more charming.

    Lovely game, fun and forgiving. I really like the emphasis on exploration rather than on twitch reactions and dying. (Though I'm still doing some of that!)

    As for the jump in level three, I found it easiest to wait until one chompy head was near the platform I was on, boost, and then boost again to avoid the second chompy head as it swung around.

    Cheers.
     
  12. dodolook

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    oh, they inserted so wonderful a world just into a teapot:eek:
    how would that be?
    ummm, collect into my wishlist
     
  13. Ruby Murray

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    Thanks for the help on Level 3!

    Loving this game. Got a Kirby/Little Big Planet vibe rolled into one. And at such a price it's a steal.
     
  14. squarezero

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    This is my now my favorite platformer on iOS and one of the most memorable and entertaining I've played on any platform. The controls and jumping mechanic are spot on and fun to use, and the level design is simply lovely -- both in term of graphics and playability. For me it plays like a less sadistic (and hence more fun) version of Super Meat Boy. Kudos to Cobra Mobile for putting out such a quality title. I hope that they make more levels available in the future -- I'd gladly pay for them.
     
  15. ak47killa

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    #75 ak47killa, May 21, 2011
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    Great game but I cant get passed level 25. Its seems impossible I tried everything those damn round things(cookies maybe) keep on coming. Ill keep trying YEA I finally beat it. Im on level 31 now. level 30 is so frickin awesome. Its my favoritest level of all time out of any game ive ever played.
     
  16. LordGek

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    Color me confused but does the game have some randomized survival level in addition to the scripted levels? If so can these Survival levels be accessed right off or do you need to complete the game first?
     
  17. pluto6

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    They are not randomized -they have a set of survival levels. I got a notice that survival was unlocked after completing level 5 of the regular levels. I continued playing up to level 25 on the regular game and then turned to survival - and so far I have 5 survival levels showing although I can only access the first 3, so I guess maybe every 10 levels a new survival level opens up.
     
  18. pluto6

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    @Cobra Mobile - another hit!

    One of the best platformers of all time, and all consoles for the casual crowd! I completey agree with squarezero's opinions.


    My only teeny request... I am noticing my left wrist is getting sore, and I think it is the arrow placement on the iPad - could those be configurable placement? I had to put the game down today, because of the soreness - this has never happened to me before. I think it is off for me, just a little - not so much that it is a pain right off, but I played for a couple of hours, and it was sore afterwards... Anyways, just food for thought, I still love it, and am recommending it to people as a must have platformer. Your level designs are so clever, and varied. Great job, and I hope this takes over top spot from Angry Birds!
     
  19. Prozak

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    #79 Prozak, May 22, 2011
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    I cannot believe what I am reading here..

    best platformer of all time? Are you ****ing kidding me??

    The levels take an average 30 seconds to complete. There are 40 levels. 40 x 30 = 1200 seconds / 60 = 20 minutes of gameplay (+10 minutes for the harder levels)

    a louzy 30 minutes of gameplay, that's it. (the survival mode sucks so I'm not even counting that one)

    Then the story.. what am I playing?? what kind of world is this?? Why is the framerate so slow??

    You guys are way.. and I mean.. WAY too fast satisfied

    *edit* it looks like some friends of the dev shit their comments here. Best levels ever.. pff my ass
     
  20. sampdx

    sampdx Well-Known Member

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    Difference of opinion is an awesome thing.

    Also it definitely takes me longer than 30 seconds to beat some of the levels. If you're not trying to get all the sugar cubes or stickers then it will be much quicker of course. Or maybe I'm just not very good at these types of games. :D
     

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