Just a few things: -The (power?) bar at the top is a bit intrusive, perhaps you could simply have a flat little bar flush to the top of the screen (just a suggestion) -Sometimes the top icicle blends in with the background and it is slightly harder to see, and therefore easier to crash into. Maybe you could make either the background or the ice a bit darker, so it is easier to differentiate. -I find myself crashing when it seems I have not hit the icicle, this might be just me, but the hitbox may be a bit off. -The inclusion of a pause button, preferably (for me at least) in one of the bottom corners. Overall, a good game (update? Not clear about that). I like it. I'll keep posting stuff as it comes clearer.
Hi Arrow! Thank you for your feedback. - About the top bar, I'll ask other testers (I had actually gotten feedback to make it flash and make it more noticeable when you are losing dreamsparks). - Maybe I can add a stronger inner glow to the Icicle to make it more noticeable. I'll try. - I'll check on the hitbox (just in case, if you run out of "dremsparks" you'll crash without hitting any icicles). - Pause button does sound good. I'll work it in! And by the way I just sent a new update: - New surprise obstacle when you reach Icicle 50 (and 100). - Improved the way in which Elemental Dreamsparks are spawned. Taking a break now ... going to watch the Walking Dead then off to bed! Thanks everyone for the feedback today! It was very productive Jorge
I just tested the latest build on my device and the "surprise obstacle" on 50 doesn't work :/ It works on the emulator, but not on my iPad ... oh well. I'll look at it tomorrow ...
You mentioned wanting ideas for power ups, etc... I was thinking, what if there was a hole or cave in random icicles.if you go through it without hitting around you, you end up in an extra mini game, or come out a different color, wearing a hat, etc??
Armoko, Thank you for the screenshot. Yes, I am aware of that bug : / It is a tough one, but I will fix it. The Air power-up also creates this kind of bug sometimes. Lavender, I was going to tell you that doing the cave/mini game would be to tough ... but now that I think about it more, I think I will do it BUT for version 1.5 or so, because it'll be a lot of work. I am thinking that instead of using a hole, I would use one of my magical ice portals (you can see a preview at the end of this trailer for Ice Toss Frenzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fQphne9AUY&list=UUfvzWjr6kwygiuVR0E2PZBw ) and that'll take you an ice cave where you can collect additional Dreamsparks. I DO plan to make outfits and such. I am going to ask one of my team members to start creating outfits. You would be able to "purchase" these outfits with Dreamsparks.
Heya, gave the beta a good go and really like the new additions of power-ups and moving icicles. Even managed to beat my score on the released version with 88 One thing though: the power-up that teleports you ahead does occasionally put me in a position where I can't avoid hitting the icicle.
Something strange is happening with the scores... After scoring 88, I selected 'Invite your friends' facebook button on the game over screen, cancelled out of facebook, and going back to the game, my best score now shows 24. The score for Pers alternated between 56 and 0 as well. Very odd.
Hi Wing Optimus! Glad you are liking the new additions About the Void power up, yes I still have to fix some issues on that one. About the score of 88 disappearing that is weird. I see in the database that you have 24, so that score got lost. That is a very bad bug. If there was no internet connection, it should have still saved to your disk. Did you switch Facebook accounts by any chance? or was this the first time you logged in to Facebook? If you could please send me an email/private message with all the steps, I would appreciate it. Thank you, Jorge
Hi Jorge, I have attached a screenshot of the Ice Flap Penguin game center leaderboard on the sandbox account, which shows the 88 icicles passed. I'll private message you the steps.
Hi dreadnok, you are the second person to encounter that bug : / Don't worry it is next on my list. Tomorrow morning I'll send an update fixing the Void and Air problem that messed up the spacing with the Icicles. Jorge
Hi All, I just sent a new update. I re-coded the way in which Icicles are spawned and this fixed the issues with the Air and Void power-ups. Hopefully, I didn't introduce new bugs. Also, my "surprise" obstacles at level 50 and 100 *should* be working. I am planning a big change after level 50, but I am probably a week away from that. I will concentrate on polishing the power-ups and fixing that Facebook bug that may erase your score : / Jorge
Hi All, I submitted another update which fixes the issue with the previous high score being deleted when you connect to Facebook. I am also tracking how many Dreamsparks you collected in each game (it is an additional Leaderboard now) The Void Power Up is NOT working correctly yet, I should have it ready later today. Jorge
Hi Lucky, It may be because of sandbox (beta) mode that is showing you different values. Once a score or achievement is sent to Game Center it can never be removed (at least not from my side). Jorge
