Traps n' Gemstones Donut Games #1 BEST IPHONE GAME OF THE YEAR - Gamezebo, 2014: "The touchscreen controls are as precise as the level design, and the… TouchArcade Rating: $4.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details#1 BEST IPHONE GAME OF THE YEAR - Gamezebo, 2014: "The touchscreen controls are as precise as the level design, and the level design is exemplary. This isn’t just a good example of how to do a platformer on mobile, this is a good example of how to do a platformer period.". * * * * * * * * * * * * - Promoted "Best New Game" by Apple - "Best iPhone Game of 2014" by Gamezebo - #1 Hot Game @ Touch Arcade - PocketGamer GOLD AWARD - Gamezebo (earlier review): "Hands down, this is one of the best games of 2014" - Touch Arcade: Rated 5 / 5 - ArcadeLife: Rated 9.5 / 10 * * * * * * * * * * * * TRAPS N' GEMSTONES is an adventurous platform game, among gamers typically known as the "Metroidvania" genre, from Donut Games, the developer behind chart-toppers Traffic Rush, Sunday Lawn, the "Rat On A" series and many others. THE PLOT Precious relics have suddenly started to disappear from a well-hid pyramid that has been guarded by Bedouins for generations, who claim to have spotted an unknown perpetrator. As a freelance archaeologist and expert on ancient explorations, you've been secretly called in to Egypt to help them solve the mystery. Arriving at the pyramid's entrance empty handed, your journey starts off by searching some well-known chambers for items and weapons to help you on your quest. But as you get deeper into the pyramid, you begin to realize that this mystery will require more than just a whip, a sharp mind and a good amount of explosives to unravel. GAME FEATURES - Easy to use D-PAD controls - Non-linear gameplay: Walk around and explore freely - Non-destructive gameplay: When failing, you don't restart from the beginning, but at the entrance of the current chamber - MAP OVERVIEW: Keep track of visited areas - INVENTORY OVERVIEW: Keep track of found weapons, items and relics - VARIETY IN GAMEPLAY: Run, roll, swim, slide, ride mine carts, etc - NO IN-APP PURCHASES: Buy the game, get everything TECH FEATURES - Game Center support - Widescreen support - MFi Controller support - ION Arcade Controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) - Real-time sound spatialization: Hear the sound dynamically adapt to your surroundings, from large chambers to underwater swims * * * * * * * * * * * * - PocketGamer.co.uk: "Traps n' Gemstones has come out of nowhere and whipped us round the chops with its excellence" Information Seller:Donut Games Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Jul 23, 2014 Updated:Feb 26, 2017 Version:1.04.1 Size:18.6 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (74) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Sash-O Well-Known Member Feb 13, 2015 1,570 0 0 Germany #2 Sash-O, May 25, 2015 Bought it 10 minutes ago. I totally missed it last year. :/ So, it's time now... Anotherkellydown Moderator Staff Member Patreon Bronze Feb 10, 2014 4,581 1,134 113 Male CAD Technician I Upstate NY https://youtube.com/channel/UCcvu9xhE7xT-mZrXUZQJr5g #3 Anotherkellydown, May 25, 2015 Oh yeah, this is a must have for platformer/metroidvania fans. One of the highlights of last year's releases. Sash-O Well-Known Member Feb 13, 2015 1,570 0 0 Germany #4 Sash-O, May 25, 2015 Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. Found out about a lot of games since I have my iPad mini & touch arcade of course. Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #5 Exact-Psience, May 25, 2015 Anyone who doesnt have it yet needs to have it now. SirHanet Well-Known Member Aug 5, 2013 563 0 0 Halifax #6 SirHanet, May 25, 2015 Is this worth gettin? matyou98 Well-Known Member Jun 18, 2012 293 3 18 #7 matyou98, May 26, 2015 Due to the mixed reviews this game is getting, I would be very cautious. If you feel it is a risk to spend .99 on this then don't do it. Losing .99 on anything is never a good feeling. Let us know what you decide SirHanet, decisions like these are never easy. Based Xatu Well-Known Member Aug 27, 2013 1,937 0 0 #8 Based Xatu, May 26, 2015 Sale ended that quick lol. SirHanet Well-Known Member Aug 5, 2013 563 0 0 Halifax #9 SirHanet, May 26, 2015 Not in the Canadian AppStore. Also, I am about to buy the game sooo... I'll post my impressions later on... From the screenshots, it looks like spelunky and that game is still the best game to play on the PS3! Based Xatu Well-Known Member Aug 27, 2013 1,937 0 0 #10 Based Xatu, May 26, 2015 Appshopper just corrected itself. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,972 722 113 England #11 psj3809, May 26, 2015 Ha ha very good ! Love the sarcasm This is one of my favourite games on ios. Stunned if people don't have it already nkarafo Well-Known Member Mar 2, 2011 864 14 18 #12 nkarafo, May 26, 2015 Highly recommended ! Great game ! nightc1 Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2012 4,362 0 0 AL #13 nightc1, May 27, 2015 Bought it at launch, loved every second of it and still have it on my iphone despite a massive game cleanoff where I now just have one folder with 4 pages of games. This game and Goblin Sword were to me the best games of last year on iOS. SheepVsGravity Active Member Jul 20, 2012 35 0 0 #14 SheepVsGravity, May 28, 2015 If you love Metroid style games with tons of exploration and tricky secrets to discover, then this is a game for you. I bought it full price, haven't a penny of regret. CygnetSeven Well-Known Member Feb 6, 2010 7,596 33 48 #15 CygnetSeven, May 28, 2015 TA needs to add a feature where we can like posts. (And I'm on my fifth page.) orangecan Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2011 2,000 150 63 #16 orangecan, May 28, 2015 Absolutely loved this to echo the posts above. It was a very unexpected treat and I played it constantly. Although it's far more basic and short than the metroid or castlevania Games I think it's the closest a game on iOS has come to capturing the spirit of them. orangecan Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2011 2,000 150 63 #17 orangecan, May 28, 2015 Thank you. That made me laugh a lot (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Oh yeah, this is a must have for platformer/metroidvania fans. One of the highlights of last year's releases.
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it. Found out about a lot of games since I have my iPad mini & touch arcade of course.
Due to the mixed reviews this game is getting, I would be very cautious. If you feel it is a risk to spend .99 on this then don't do it. Losing .99 on anything is never a good feeling. Let us know what you decide SirHanet, decisions like these are never easy.
Not in the Canadian AppStore. Also, I am about to buy the game sooo... I'll post my impressions later on... From the screenshots, it looks like spelunky and that game is still the best game to play on the PS3!
Ha ha very good ! Love the sarcasm This is one of my favourite games on ios. Stunned if people don't have it already
Bought it at launch, loved every second of it and still have it on my iphone despite a massive game cleanoff where I now just have one folder with 4 pages of games. This game and Goblin Sword were to me the best games of last year on iOS.
If you love Metroid style games with tons of exploration and tricky secrets to discover, then this is a game for you. I bought it full price, haven't a penny of regret.
Absolutely loved this to echo the posts above. It was a very unexpected treat and I played it constantly. Although it's far more basic and short than the metroid or castlevania Games I think it's the closest a game on iOS has come to capturing the spirit of them.