Junk Jack (by pixbits)

[doodlejumper]

brlrf3Mv0ls

[LOLavi]

Mmmmm pixel goodie!

[Arashi541]

Reminds me of terraria and minecraft....

[dogxsx]

Hi, i'm the graphic artist of this game, you can feel free to ask any questions to me, or to Jack, who has programmed everything in this game.

You can craft things, explore random worlds,collect or sell LOTS of treasures, build your mailbox and start receiving quests, and the game will be expanded upon player requests weekly.

See it as a slick and fun way to play minecraft or terraria, which we love, on a iphone.

out soon!

Suggestions are welcome, and probably integrated in the game.
tell us what you think!

[dogxsx]

A dawn screenshot that shows the dynamic day-night transitions, and the hand crafted stairs
Different things will happen in day - night, in the future

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/junk-jack-mining-ios-dawn.png?w=491&h=336

[LOLavi]

A dawn screenshot that shows the dynamic day-night transitions, and the hand crafted stairs
Different things will happen in day - night, in the future

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/junk-jack-mining-ios-dawn.png?w=491&h=336

I love how day-night transitions become part of a game :)

[nikhsterboi]

Poor chicken! Lol, well spotted DJ!

[dogxsx]

Poor chicken! Lol, well spotted DJ!
oh, that chicken...
mmm..zelda...don't tell nintendo :o
i have to change that sprite :D

oh, the worlds are huge!
and will be saved between each session..

[dogxsx]

i just have to add, keep in mind that this is beta footage.
much quirks - defects will be fixed.

[nikhsterboi]

i just have to add, keep in mind that this is beta footage.
much quirks - defects will be fixed.

Yep.

How far away is this from release? Beta phase, submission phase (probably not based on what you just said), etc.

[dogxsx]

Yep.

How far away is this from release? Beta phase, submission phase (probably not based on what you just said), etc.

We are in beta - content adding stage, targeting september for release date.
Then we will release content updates depending on feedback and requests.. imagine things like fishing, with contests like find the biggest fish, or catch the underground mole, and lots lots of fun things like that.
A bit like pocket god, but in a giant procedural random world, with crafts, and so on.
While i play it.. i have fun! Should be good then, no? :D

[dogxsx]

update: first crafting video coming soon!

[AbsolutePhenom]

This looks awesome. I love minecraft on the PC, and was really looking forward to it. But this IMO looks way better. I just think that Minecraft would be really hard to control on a iPhone, and this looks so much more simple, yet still looks amazing. I also feel underwhelmed while Minecraft because of the lack of structurer. Like theres no quests or anything, you just explore. I like in this how you can do both. I also love the art style in this game. BTW how will you control it with the touch screen? I hope there will be just a left and right buttons on the left side, and a jump button on the right. And then touch what ever you want to cut, dig, mine, etc. Is that how it's going to be? Also if you need a beta tester I would love to do it :)

[AbsolutePhenom]

Also can you build houses? I really hope so. It would be awesome to be able to make house out of wood, gravel, etc. Also, TREE FORTS!

[JoeyLP]

This game looks great. I'll keep my eye out.

[crex]

Added to my anticipated games list! :)

[dogxsx]

Hi guys, we uploaded a crafting video on youtube, you can see it here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm203AkuWBw

Thanks everyone for the compliments :o

[SupercrazY]

guys you can't release it before september is so cool ;) ?

[Dusse]

Looks really nice. In particular the art style is amazing, hoping for gameplay and controls to match. Oh, and an iPad version eventually. :)

[Joshnsuch]

Game looks wonderful. Definitely piqued my interest! I'll be watching this thread until release with my money ready. Hopefully production goes well and without a hitch.

Good luck!

[Dazarath]

Wm203AkuWBw

So far from what you've shown us, it looks great. I'll be looking forward to more gameplay videos.

[Dtale]

wow this looks really good, i'll keep my eyes on this thread.
looking forward to play this, i love minecraft but for mobile play this looks like a much beter fit.

keep it up!

[nicodemus82]

Yeah, definitely got my eyes on this one. it's looking really great and I'm loving the retro pixel style graphics.

[Teh_Ninja]

Will this have 2nd gen support? *crosses fingers*

[Jimbo_00]

Very cool! How far along is this game? Almost done?

[carteyes]

I hope that in final version your character will actually shake his shovel when he goes to break blocks. Otherwise it just doesn't seem right.

[SupercrazY]

and also an effect for breaking the block will be good if you want to have your game in top10

[CHUBBZ:D]

Could this have multiplayer cause my brother and i would have so much fun on this and with multiplayer it would be even better

[CHUBBZ:D]

Will there be animation for digging and will there be liquids and 1 last thing Are you not ment to be getting blocks from dirt

[melvin2898]

You have the rights to use those characters?

[dogxsx]

I hope that in final version your character will actually shake his shovel when he goes to break blocks. Otherwise it just doesn't seem right.

hi, yes all the animations and details aren't done yet, but be sure the character will be fully animated!

[dogxsx]

Could this have multiplayer cause my brother and i would have so much fun on this and with multiplayer it would be even better

No multiplayer is planned yet.
There will be leaderboars for various tasks and the game center, some in the initial release, and some added in regular updates.
The game will evolve depending on requests-reception.

[dogxsx]

Will there be animation for digging and will there be liquids and 1 last thing Are you not ment to be getting blocks from dirt
Liquids are not implemented because Jack, the programmer, wants to make them in a cool way.These are planned in the updates that will come.

[dogxsx]

You have the rights to use those characters?

Not for the chicken! It was a placeholder that slipped in the vid.
Everything else is made by us from scrach

[Teh_Ninja]

2nd gen support?

[dogxsx]

2nd gen support?

iOS4 is the minimum requirement to play this game.
theoretically any device that supports it should play junk jack well

[Teh_Ninja]

iOS4 is the minimum requirement to play this game.
theoretically any device that supports it should play junk jack well

thank you!

[Curleh Mustache]

This look awesome, will there be an iPad Version? Also, in this game will I be able to recreate say, the first level of donkey kong (the arcade version)?

[BravadoWaffle]

Seriously looking forwards to this game. It looks amazing.

I could see adding some kind of simple multiplayer social gaming aspect to this where you have a trophy room and get to collect and display rare junk and artifacts that you discover. You could 'mail' them to friends who needed a specific piece of junk to complete their collection.

Completing specific collections of artifacts (i.e. all the ghost colors from pacman) would unlock items that can be used in the game, or achievements, or something.

Anyway, that could be a clever way to get some social aspect into the game.

[dogxsx]

Seriously looking forwards to this game. It looks amazing.

I could see adding some kind of simple multiplayer social gaming aspect to this where you have a trophy room and get to collect and display rare junk and artifacts that you discover. You could 'mail' them to friends who needed a specific piece of junk to complete their collection.

Completing specific collections of artifacts (i.e. all the ghost colors from pacman) would unlock items that can be used in the game, or achievements, or something.

Anyway, that could be a clever way to get some social aspect into the game.

Hey, this is our idea! :D
You had exactly one of our ideas, and you have added some other nice pieces too. We'll seriously consider that for the updates.
Thanks!

[dsigns]

My little brother is going to love this game. Really hoping its universal though because he has an ipad 2.

[dogxsx]

We updated our blog with the CraftBook!

[dogxsx]

Here is a screnshot:

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/junk-jack-pixbits-craft-book1.png?w=490&h=334

Of course this will need to be crafted too but it will be an useful reference!

[EnShinNoi]

Will there be a zoom-out function? The game is too zoomed-in for my liking.

[dogxsx]

No, you cannot zoom out, because the actual size of the blocks fits the small screen of the iphone. Making the blocks smaller would make it unplayable, we tried many different variations. But there is a map, that shows a zoomed out view of the world near you.

We are working hard on quests now!

[boo7600]

Can you try to release this game on September 4, because that is my birthday, and releasing this game on my birthday would make it the best!

[JoshCM]

Looks awesome, looking forward to this one! :)

[Teh_Ninja]

So theres a craftbook?

That is the one thing Minecraft is missing.

[venasque]

I'm really looking forward to this one.

[powerflower]

This game looks fantastic! :D

dogxsx, I hope you won't get too tired of being constantly compared to Minecraft and Terraria. It's unavoidable, and just try taking it as a compliment because those two really are some of the best games ever.

Still, I really hope you try and find your own way. From what you've shown so far it looks like you are on to something unique, but there will always be lots of people requesting every feature from Minecraft and Terraria so please please just ignore them and do your thing instead! There's are already popping up a lot of clones of them but this has the potential to be so much more.

I especially like the rocks falling down after you've dug the earth out under them, reminds me of the old school digger games I used to play on my Amiga, Boulder Dash and the likes. I really hope you die if the rock falls on you, and that you find new and exciting ways to use this mechanic!

[Jimbo_00]

Any news on a release date?

Will you guys be releasing this yourself or going with a publisher? Looking at how good this game is, they must definitely have contacted you :D

[dogxsx]

Thanks for the feedback guys, we love it :D

We've posted a new video on youtube showing some random critter behaviour.
Here it is:

t1NkgFZy0WA

[mastery51]

Very nice dogxsx, between you and Jack you guys are sure spoiling us with all kinds of Junk Jack goodies between Touch Arcade and your Blog. I also like how the video also gives us a sunset preview of how the day/night cycle will transition. Keep up the good work.;)

[hirschy75]

Thanks for the feedback guys, we love it :D

We've posted a new video on youtube showing some random critter behaviour.
Here it is:

YouTube: video (http://youtube.com/watch?v=t1NkgFZy0WA)

I almost never pop in to say hi but had to for this one. Looks awesome!! I've been wanting one of these game types on my phone.

We've seem you guys destroy stuff or random walking, any chance we can see you guys lying dirt down, building a home, etc...? Or are you guys not that far along yet?

Also any ideas on price for the phone?

[Teh_Ninja]

Release date?

[Teh_Ninja]

I wonder why this isn't a hot topic?

[doodlejumper]

I wonder why this isn't a hot topic?

6 pages already? That screams hot topic to me. Can't imagine how big it'll get by release!

[Teh_Ninja]

Because the same like 7 people are posting? Plus the dev will double and triple post.

[mastery51]

I actually find their official blog to have the most information
about this game. That's where I'm spending most of my time.
http://pixbits.wordpress.com/

[nikhsterboi]

Progress looks great so far. Will be sure to keep an eye on this thread, and thanks for pointing out their blog.

[mastery51]

Release date?

Pixbits is targeting a September release. However, this is not entirely set in stone.

[nikhsterboi]

Sweet, maybe it'll line up with the iPhone 5 release and then I can get both. :D

[Guywithahat]

This looks amazing :)
I can't wait untill its released :)
Keep up the great work :)
Ps I would be fine with whatever price you sold it for and I think alot of other people would pay alot of money for it to :)

[powerflower]

I'm curious as to whether there will be any combat in the game? I haven't seen any in the trailers so far, and I would really prefer a game without the standard generic swords.

What I think would be really cool is if there were more dangers (like falling rocks, lava, quicksand, poison gas, mudslides, earthquakes) and maybe just one or a few types of monsters, but that you could only run away or trap them and not fight like in every other game out there. What are your thoughts on this?

I would like bosses though. Bosses are awesome! If you could find new ways to beat them without using normal combat (like digging loose rocks to drop at them, maybe tunnel water to drown them) that would be so cool!

[undergroundH]

Wow cant wait.. i could see this being a top seller.

[knighthalo123]

You coud have a pet :d

[Guywithahat]

I have a question for jack :)
I was just wondering about the sound in the videos
Have you not added sound yet? (effects and background music would be cool)
And if not will sound be in the game ?

Thankyou for your time :)

[Pixbits]

I have a question for jack :)
I was just wondering about the sound in the videos
Have you not added sound yet? (effects and background music would be cool)
And if not will sound be in the game ?

Hey, of course there will be sounds and music, sound are already programmed, we just need to enumerate the samples and add them to the game, but it is just a matter of recording. We're still thinking about if just rely on ambient sounds without having too heavy music or not. The fact is that we didn't plan to receive so much feedback in so short time, so you must consider everything you see just as work in progress :)

-Jack

[Pixbits]

I'm curious as to whether there will be any combat in the game? I haven't seen any in the trailers so far, and I would really prefer a game without the standard generic swords.

What I think would be really cool is if there were more dangers (like falling rocks, lava, quicksand, poison gas, mudslides, earthquakes) and maybe just one or a few types of monsters, but that you could only run away or trap them and not fight like in every other game out there. What are your thoughts on this?

I would like bosses though. Bosses are awesome! If you could find new ways to beat them without using normal combat (like digging loose rocks to drop at them, maybe tunnel water to drown them) that would be so cool!

We are thinking about the same thing too, actually we don't like normal combat just because it is not suitable for a touch device, we would like something much more "touch-oriented". In any case the game will need much testing as soon as released, so that we can put your feedback back inside the development to enhance the whole game experience.

We do like environment dangers too, and some are already planned!

[brady3superbwl]

I would be interested in beta testing if you need it.

[RyanGibbard]

I would be interested in beta testing if you need it.

Who wouldn't be interested? :D

[powerflower]

I would also love to beta test this game. It looks so great and I really like some of the creative paths you're taking.

Also, gotta say I really like the latest video on your blog. The sand and rocks behaviour looks really cool and if you get it to work smoothly it will make for some very interesting gameplay! :D

Keep up the good work!

[Guywithahat]

I would defiantly be interested!!!!!!!!!!
:)

[Pixbits]

We're sorry guys, but beta testing is not to be considered yet :D
But stay tuned, we'll let you know as soon as something moves!

[sofaking]

I hear |Beta Testers|
...

jspiegelman6@aol.com

Ready to test homies :D

andthenigetacopyforfree

[Arashi541]

Wait beta applications are being accepted?

[RyanGibbard]

Wait beta applications are being accepted?

No. Just people showing interest. :D

[brady3superbwl]

Showing very very much interest in testing. :D

[Guywithahat]

Aaaaaaaargh!!!!!!!

[mastery51]

Aaaaaaaargh!!!!!!!

You said it. The anticipation is killer.:D

[Guywithahat]

Any more news ?

[Pixbits]

Hey :)

In this week Xsx wasn't available for work so I managed everything by myself. I concentrated mainly on code fixing and various enhancements to the engine to make our progress more agile so I haven't been able to show you many cool things on the blog :(

So sad for that! But shortly we'll keep back with spoilers instead that just code fixing :)
Mantaining an engine like this is really complex and it is making me crazy, so from time to time I have to refactor the source code to be able to handle everything better.

[Guywithahat]

Thanks for the update pixbits :)

[wilflare]

code fixing is a great thing :D
i started reading the thread from the back.. saw the beta build up
and immediately went to the first page

saw the graphics, the style, please lemme know if you are looking for beta testers (especially if you need iPad 2) i'm keen :D

[brady3superbwl]

Mwahahah I thInk I was the first to ask lol :)

[powerflower]

Hey :)

In this week Xsx wasn't available for work so I managed everything by myself. I concentrated mainly on code fixing and various enhancements to the engine to make our progress more agile so I haven't been able to show you many cool things on the blog :(

So sad for that! But shortly we'll keep back with spoilers instead that just code fixing :)
Mantaining an engine like this is really complex and it is making me crazy, so from time to time I have to refactor the source code to be able to handle everything better.

Please don't worry about us being restless and nagging you about updates and beta-testing. Just take your time and finish the game in your own pace. Of course we're really anxious to try it out cause it looks so awesome (I check this thread AND your blog at least twice a day), but I'd rather see you spend another few months to make an awesome game than rush and release something half-finished due to feeling pressured.

"A late game is only late until it ships. A bad game is bad until the end of time." - Shigeru Miyamoto

[jollymark]

You can craft things, explore random worlds,collect or sell LOTS of treasures, build your mailbox and start receiving quests, and the game will be expanded upon player requests weekly. A dawn screenshot that shows the dynamic day-night transitions, and the hand crafted stairs Different things will happen in day - night, in the future

[dogxsx]

Hi guys, thanks for support :D that keeps us motivated.

We have updated the blog with a post that shows some underground details.

Soon other updates!

[TakenXXDeadly]

Not going to be universal... Is it? Meh.

[dogxsx]

Hi, no iPad version for now, we're sorry.

I'ts not our priority at the moment, but it will be considered later if the game is well received by the community.

[dogxsx]

New style for this friday!
The underground jungle is almost finished..
Here is a screen!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-underground-jungle-skulls-mobs2.png?w=575&h=321

What do you think guys?

[mastery51]

Ooooh! Very Nice! Are those skulls mobs of some kind?

[nikhsterboi]

Nice, like it. Maybe you should have different types of skulls that can be collected - some rare, others very common. Just a thought, unless those are just there for means of decoration.

[dogxsx]

Hey, thanks. The skulls are mobs, although they are not hostile yet.

[doodlejumper]

I need this now.

[venasque]

New style for this friday!
The underground jungle is almost finished..
Here is a screen!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-underground-jungle-skulls-mobs2.png?w=575&h=321

What do you think guys?

I like it. Really excited by this.

[nicodemus82]

looks fantastic!

[THE_BOSS]

Compatible with second gen iPod touch?

[curtain_moth]

when do you think this game will be available on the app store sorry if you've posted this already but i cant be bothered searching the pages :P

[Pixbits]

awesome ..how did you make the explition of any object such as the stone .you explode by clicking ..do you use particle designer or similar soft..of just use the physics eng: bcz ur destryoing any object is very smoth and nice .@dogxsx

Everything is just written by scratch and finely tuned. It's a physics engine optimized to work with blocks, it manages debris, loots and mobs. I'm quite proud of it because so far it's really performant :D

-Jack

[dogxsx]

Little update in our blog: the first hellstones! More to follow..

[mastery51]

Yeah! :D Junk Jack nether world. Awesome art work dogxsx.

[Guywithahat]

GOOD WORK PIXBITS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you guys are awesome
An it's so awesome that you stay in touch and constantly update on this forum and your website !
PLEEEEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hirschy75]

when do you think this game will be available on the app store sorry if you've posted this already but i cant be bothered searching the pages :P

I know the answer! But sorry I can be bothered typing the answer :P

[knighthalo123]

I know the answer! But sorry I can be bothered typing the answer :P

LOLLL :DDD HI-5 DUDE I LIKE UR STYLE :D hehe

[Xupmatoih]

I know the answer! But sorry I can be bothered typing the answer :P
Lmao, i think he said sometime on September, right?

Can't wait! ^^

[knighthalo123]

whaoh september's so close :D, maybe its a beta?

[Guywithahat]

Hi pixbits :)
When you guys say September for the release date,
Do you think it will be early September or late september ?
Or were you just estimating that it would be ready for some time in September?
Thanks :D

[mastery51]

Hi Guywithahat based on their twitter page it sounds like late september but you never know right

http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AvcXu_DmzZSeNubKSdc0Hk2bvZx4?p=pixbits twitter&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-414

Check Aug 11 Post

[dogxsx]

Hi guys!
new update today:

the maya ruins!
http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-pixbits-maya-ruins-mockup.png?w=577&h=380

Very Indy, we like how these came out.

[spockgold007]

Hi guys!
new update today:

the maya ruins!
http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-pixbits-maya-ruins-mockup.png?w=577&h=380

Very Indy, we like how these came out.

i can't wait, these look amazing

[powerflower]

Yeah, the new screenshot is looking really good! Maya ruins are a great idea! :D

You could fill it with lots of traps, and maybe even do a puzzle where you have to exchange a treasure placed on a pressure plate for a rock, just like in the Indy film! :)

[hirschy75]

Is thus gonna be similar to minecraft where mobs attack you in the night time but not during the day? Or will you have to defend yourself at all times? Will you be able to make the sword, shovel, etc?

Also have you guys decided yet on how he's going to be moved? Will there be a virtual d pad or to you poke where you want him to go? Like in this screen shot to the left of jack there's a small hole. How would the player get jack out of that hole? Is there an autojump type set up?

Lovin the new Mayan bit

[Guywithahat]

The graphics and detail looks great :)

[dogxsx]

Hi guys, a new update that kept us busy for a while.
Building blocks!

Here a screenshot in overview view that shows you what can be done in the game with gathered materials, and this is just the beginning!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-building-wood-house-crafting1.png

Stay tuned for other updates.

[Joshnsuch]

Looks awesome. I hope this is gonna be out soon!

[mastery51]

Nice work dogxsx! The house building part of Junk Jack looks like it's going to be a great addition to the game. Keep up the good work!:D

[Johnnyboy14]

This is my first post but I have been watching this thread for a while. I cannot wait to get this from the app store.

[Guywithahat]

I am going to buy the s**t out of this game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jumpman475]

Nice screenshots! This game looks pretty awesome. Reminds me of Dig Dug and the Original Super Mario Bros for some reason

[dogxsx]

Directly from our blog, a status update:

Sounds!

I’m working hard on the game sounds, searching, recording and preparing them for the game.

BugFixes

Jack, while is in his vacantion time, has done a lot of under the hood work to make sure the game works well in every way, he added also a lot of nice tweaks.. and there is still a lot of work to do!

Gameplay

We are doing our best to ensure the underground world is always various and different to look at, while being fun to play.

Game content

Lots of tweaks are being made, and we are adding new content and ideas constantly in the game.

So, no screenshots to see for now, but most of things that are being done will be reflected in the final quality of the game.

Other updates coming soon! ( and a video )

[spockgold007]

i can't wait for the video

[dogxsx]

Updated overview map!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/screen-shot-2011-08-28-at-11-15-21-pm.png

Here you can see it full size, it's quite big.

https://pixbits.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/updated-overview-map/

[spockgold007]

are there enemy mobs?

[jumpman475]

Updated overview map!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/screen-shot-2011-08-28-at-11-15-21-pm.png

Here you can see it full size, it's quite big.

https://pixbits.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/updated-overview-map/

Woah! Mind blown

[nicodemus82]

Updated overview map!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/screen-shot-2011-08-28-at-11-15-21-pm.png

Here you can see it full size, it's quite big.

https://pixbits.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/updated-overview-map/

holy crap! that's huge :eek:

[nikhsterboi]

holy crap! that's huge :eek:

twss. :p

[jumpman475]

twss. :p

lol there's always someone waiting to catch stuff like that.

[Guywithahat]

Wow I'm really glad that you can travel really far down :)
Because now people will beable to build huge underground houses :D

Thanks for the update pixbits :D

[nicodemus82]

twss. :p

Lol! I just knew someone would come out with that.

[dogxsx]

are there enemy mobs?

we are working on that :p

[dogxsx]

New work in progress video: Quests

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udq1bovoJms&feature=player_embedded

Good night guys!

[dogxsx]

We have a new update!

An ingame building, with backlayer and frontlayer (and pavements!) fully working thanks to Jack:

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-mining-game-iphone-building-castle.png?w=489&h=330

And some materials we've created for the buildings!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/junk-jack-iphone-mining-game-building-materials.png?w=491&h=328

Next.. some other materials, and lots of testing!

[jumpman475]

WOW nice work! This looks freakin' sweet. I hope this is close to release:D

[spockgold007]

WWOOAAAHHH that looks amazing!!!

[Xoria]

NVM delete this post.

[Joshnsuch]

Puh. The more screens I see for this, the more I want to play it. Perhaps I shouldn't keep looking at this thread, hah.

[boo7600]

I need this game right away!

[JoeyLP]

Woah, this game is looking terrific! Instant buy.

[jumpman475]

When did you guys pick testers? I really want to try this game out.

[dogxsx]

Hi, we are testing the game in house at the moment.
And Jack today added a wonderful lighting engine!
You can check in our website an applet that shows how it works.

https://pixbits.wordpress.com/

it's the first post.

Soon other updates :D

[dogxsx]

New update, the lighting engine is now implemented in the game!

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/junk-jack-mining-game-lighting-caves-iphone2.png?w=632&h=420

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/junk-jack-ios-total-darkness-lighting-engine-dynamic.png?w=632&h=455

Darkness and lights really add a lot more to the gameplay experience in our opinion.

Do you like the result?

[doodlejumper]

I love everything about this.

[Turkeydipking]

This game makes me want to jump to the future, just to play it!
What you guys are doing here is amazing!
*big clap*

[spockgold007]

somethings happening in my pants :)

[nicodemus82]

Wow! this game keeps impressing me more and more.

[Teh_Ninja]

Still looking for a Sept. release?

[dogxsx]

Yes, we are doing our best to finish the game in september

[JoeyLP]

Do you like the result?

I do indeed like the result.

[Guywithahat]

LIIIIIGGGGHHHHTTTIIINNNG. EEEEEENNNNNGGGGGIIINNNNEEEE gargle gargle gargle SSSOOOOO TTAAAAASSSTTTYYYY


Anyway ....
GREAT WORK PIXBITS
It all looks perfect :)
I think this game looks amazing !!!!!
Keep up the hard work you guys are AWESOME !!!!!!!

[wolfgames3d]

wow cool

[Raphie123]

Yeah really, pretty nice job!! Thank you dev to inform us about your progress its really appreciated :) I hope it will be out (or at least submitted) by the end of september ^^

[nikhsterboi]

Definitely liking JJ's progress. Keep it up guys - seems like you've got a potential gem on your hands. :D

[sizle95]

you guys are doing such a great job creating this game. i cant wait until it comes out im buying it the first minute it hits the app store. CANT WAIT!!!!!

[sizle95]

have you decided how high you can build aove ground? or are you going to decide that after the release? i think that about 30 blocks would be good

[sizle95]

somethings happening in my pants :)

realy?

[sizle95]

i cant believe the game is being aimed at being released this month.
have you finished the testing phase yet?

[sizle95]

Do you like the result?

i love the result!!

[sizle95]

i have been posting on your blog for the past few weeks and just today it says it requires a username and password to enter the sight. is there something i dont know about the blog?

[Guywithahat]

i have been posting on your blog for the past few weeks and just today it says it requires a username and password to enter the sight. is there something i dont know about the blog?

Yeah that happened to me to ..
I had to exit out of it and try again .

[AbsolutePhenom]

This is my first post in this thread, but I have been following this game since Touch Arcade posted it's first article on "Junk Jack". I get Email's every time something new is posted on the official website, and I'm extremely hyped for this game. I love how the developers are so hands on, and give us updates all the time. I also like how they have told us already that if this game gets popular, and there is demand for it, they're going to update it a lot. They already have idea's for future updates which is great. One thing that I think would make this game even better is enemy's. Also the ability to craft different swords, shields, etc. I don't know what your plans are for that yet, but I think it would be a great addition. And just wanted to tell you, as if you didn't already know, this game is going to be a big hit. You should get it featured by Apple, so more people hear about it. Also I recommend asking any where from 99 cents, to 3.99 for it at first. 5 dollars max, but that's pushing it a little. After a lot of people buy it and give it good ratings, is when you should push the price up, if you want. Although, obviously this is all up to you, this is just my two cents. Well I'm really looking forward to the release, sooner the better, but don't release the game until it is perfect! Keep up the good work.

[sizle95]

Yeah that happened to me to ..
I had to exit out of it and try again .

it still wont work for me:(

[sizle95]

cant wait!!

[sizle95]

are you going to pick beta testers?

[Sanuku]

Looking forward to play it...whenever "it is done" ;)

[sizle95]

same here. cant wait!!

[Realtgg]

I was looking at their website, twitter and youtune all day, and whem i found out that they had a touch arcade blog i knew this game is awesome!!!!! Love it. You are working hard On this one

[dogxsx]

Hi guys, we added mobs in the game!
Here you can see a quick screenshot of the work in progress mobs:

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/junk-jack-mobs-monsters-darkness-mining-game.jpg?w=472&h=500

Soon other news!

[JoeyLP]

Hi guys, we added mobs in the game!
Here you can see a quick screenshot of the work in progress mobs:

http://pixbits.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/junk-jack-mobs-monsters-darkness-mining-game.jpg?w=472&h=500

Soon other news!

It's only getting better.
They look great. Keep it up.

[dogxsx]

Do you guys like the mobs design? I should add some borsers and tweak the highlights a bit, but well, that's the idea

[sizle95]

i love the designs!! also is there any type of explosives in the game?
CANT WAIT FOR RELEASE!!!

[AbsolutePhenom]

Do you guys like the mobs design? I should add some borsers and tweak the highlights a bit, but well, that's the idea

You should have full skeletons. Not just the skulls. Also more variety of enemy's.

[sizle95]

I noticed mushrooms in the picture. are you able to collect these and use them as food?

[Realtgg]

Great design!!!

[Joshnsuch]

Just got into minecraft recently.. Making it all the more exciting knowing that this will be coming out. This game looks like a brilliant 2D take on the genre.

Looking forward to it. Also dev, thanks for keeping us posted with updates and stuff. Hopefully you can have a full and finished product soon.

[Raphie123]

Me want now :(

[sizle95]

Who thinks we need a creeper like mob added to this game?

[AbsolutePhenom]

It seems like they're avoiding the question, of when the game is going to release. In here and on their blog. I honestly don't care if the game isn't coming out in September, but I would like a time frame of when I could expect it.

[doodlejumper]

Well let's just accept that they're either unsure of a release date, or they're trying to keep it a secret, mkay?

[Joshnsuch]

I'm okay with them keeping a date a secret. A projected month would be cool, though.

[Teh_Ninja]

I'm okay with them keeping a date a secret. A projected month would be cool, though.

Same, what month they plan on releasing would be great.

[dogxsx]

Hi guys, we are not keeping the date secret!
We answered the question in the blog, you should go to see the comments on the older posts.

We want to release the game at the end of September, that could mean that we will submit it in the last day of the month.

Those days are precious because we are making sure the product is well polished and fun to play.. and almost every day we are adding a feature or improving something in the game.

[sizle95]

They are doing a great job developing this game, every day you are not playing it the game is getting better. Dont rush them.

[Teh_Ninja]

They are doing a great job developing this game, every day you are not playing it the game is getting better. Dont rush them.

I don't think anyone want's this rushed, it looks amazing and I don't think anyone minds it taking longer to make it more awesome.

[Joshnsuch]

I don't think anyone want's this rushed, it looks amazing and I don't think anyone minds it taking longer to make it more awesome.

Hah, exactly. We didn't demand a release immediately. Just curious about a timeframe. No one here wants a rushed, unpolished game.

You guys say you're shooting to release by the end of September, and then you say submit it on the last day.. I may have misunderstood what you meant, or are you using release and submit synonomously? I think of release as available to download while submitting the wait for Apple to approve it. So if submitted on the last day, I would imagine an early October release (hopefully). I'm estatic to hear all that you guys continue to add so many features and loads of depth to the game. It sounds like it's really gonna be a hit with the people around here.

Cool stuff.

[sizle95]

Exactly!! We dont want a rushed unpolished game. Take all the time you need.

[AbsolutePhenom]

Exactly!! We dont want a rushed unpolished game. Take all the time you need.

Are you thick? If you read my post, and everyone else you would see that we didn't say something like "Release it already!" All we were asking for is a time frame of when they thought the game was going to be released. And now they told us that. No one wants a unfinished game.

[Realtgg]

Great, this game will be awesome, im super excited!!!!!!

[Guywithahat]

Are you thick? If you read my post, and everyone else you would see that we didn't say something like "Release it already!" All we were asking for is a time frame of when they thought the game was going to be released. And now they told us that. No one wants a unfinished game.

Hey ..... Hey......hey.....
I know your annoyed but don't be mean :D

[sizle95]

they said they will submit the game on the last day of september.

[Nullroar]

Not soon enough, gogo.

[sizle95]

That release day is fine. Just be patient!

[Appbolt]

Can we talk about something else besides the release date guys.

@Dogxsx
What new things are you planning to add in the future?

[sawyer4325]

I am SO pumped about this game! This is a game i will get no matter what the price is! It looks AWESOME! Keep up the good work guys!

[dogxsx]

Can we talk about something else besides the release date guys.

@Dogxsx
What new things are you planning to add in the future?

Almost everything that will come to our minds, keeping an eye on what people likes too.
We have a lot of ideas and things waiting to be implemented..so updates will be a good thing!

[seanunited97]

Almost everything that will come to our minds, keeping an eye on what people likes too.
We have a lot of ideas and things waiting to be implemented..so updates will be a good thing!

Could you add heaven/hell?!

[AbsolutePhenom]

Could you add heaven/hell?!


Um, no.

[seanunited97]

Um, no.

no i mean like portal to some where :P
bit like nether in minecraft

[AbsolutePhenom]

no i mean like portal to some where :P
bit like nether in minecraft

Still no.

[Teh_Ninja]

This will be ready when it's ready so be patient.

[Xoria]

Can you add weather?

Deserts, forests, etc?

Flowing water, lava?

Rain?

Moon cycles?

Savable via dropbox?

Online map upload/download?

[sizle95]

Can you add weather?

Deserts, forests, etc?

Flowing water, lava?

Rain?

Moon cycles?

Savable via dropbox?

Online map upload/download?

That is a lot of stuff to add. I dont think they should add all those. remember it is Junk Jack not Minecraft ios. whick is comming later this year. All i would ask for is a glowing block that is only obtainable in a second heaven or hell like demention.

[TakenXXDeadly]

That is a lot of stuff to add. I dont think they should add all those. remember it is Junk Jack not Minecraft ios. whick is comming later this year. All i would ask for is a glowing block that is only obtainable in a second heaven or hell like demention.

Just because it has mine craft aspects doesn't mean it is mine craft. Minecraft was a copy of infiriminer, remember that. So everything is a copy of infiriminer instead.

The only way it would be like minecraft is if they add creepers, the nether, ghasts and zombiepigmen. And believe it or not, minecraft had glowing blocks in hell called 'glowstone'.

[Joshnsuch]

It does not "had". It HAS them.

>_>

Great looking game. Looking forward to more screens. This and Mage Gauntlet will make these next few weeks worth waiting for. Nothing else really seemd to pique my interest (I may just be oblivious to some releases).

[sizle95]

I know minecraft has glowstone. I play minecraft a lot. But i just would think that if you add a glowing block it would create a new style of Junk Jack architecture. This block could be either found in a second demention or a Nether like cave.

[TakenXXDeadly]

True. It would be pretty cool. It would also be cool if you could add tables. I like the way the dev made the house. I took a picture of it, and I am going to make it when I get this game (hopefully when it becomes universal later on)!

[sizle95]

If a glowstone like block is not possible i was thinking you should add just another block to emit light other than torches:D

also will there be smelting?

[Jdragoon19]

Can anyone explain to me why this game is so awesome?

I just am too lazy to read through all 21 pages of this thread... Sorry! :D

[Appbolt]

Can anyone explain to me why this game is so awesome?

I just am too lazy to read through all 21 pages of this thread... Sorry! :D

Haha... I do that all the time.:)
Junk jack is basically minecraft in 2d. Well it's hard to explain. Maybe someone could answer this better. lol

But it looks pretty awesome if I don't say!

[JoeyLP]

Can anyone explain to me why this game is so awesome?

I just am too lazy to read through all 21 pages of this thread... Sorry! :D

Terraria + Minecraft = Junk Jack.

[Guywithahat]

Terraria + Minecraft = Junk Jack.

No, no, no ......... You did it wrong ...
It's Terraria+Minecraft+AWESOME+so good that it will kill you = Junk Jack :D

[sizle95]

No, no, no ......... You did it wrong ...
It's Terraria+Minecraft+AWESOME+so good that it will kill you = Junk Jack :D


lol!!!:)

[JoeyLP]

No, no, no ......... You did it wrong ...
It's Terraria+Minecraft+AWESOME+so good that it will kill you = Junk Jack :D

Wait, I got better.
Terraria + Minecraft + Uber Awesomeness + Bacon + Double Rainbow = Junk Jack.
Eh?

[Jdragoon19]

Wait, I got better.
Terraria + Minecraft + Uber Awesomeness + Bacon + Double Rainbow = Junk Jack.
Eh?

Haha. What is the estimated release date for this game?

[mastery51]

Haha. What is the estimated release date for this game?
Based on pixbits blog they are planning on submitting Junk Jack on the last day of September. So if all goes as plan it might be in the app store on the first or second week of October.;)

[Jdragoon19]

Based on pixbits blog they are planning on submitting Junk Jack on the last day of September. So if all goes as plan it might be in the app store on the first or second week of October.;)

Okay, thanks! :)

[sizle95]

Wait, I got better.
Terraria + Minecraft + Uber Awesomeness + Bacon + Double Rainbow = Junk Jack.
Eh?


Terraria + Minecraft +Uber Osumnis + Bacon + TRIPPLE Rainbow + The Best Game Ever = Junk Jack

Ha Ha, I Beat You!!


lol!!!:)

[JoeyLP]

Terraria + Minecraft +Uber Osumnis + Bacon + TRIPPLE Rainbow + The Best Game Ever = Junk Jack

Ha Ha, I Beat You!!

lol!!!:)

Terraria + Minecraft + Uber Ossimness + Triple Bacon Bacon Burger made of Bacon + Quadruple Rainbow + The Best Game Ever + Me = Junk Jack

[seanunited97]

please stop that :P

[IloveGame]

Can't wait for this to be relesed ;)

[dogxsx]

Hi all, we are proud to say that we have a beta form active on our website!
Feel free to apply here:

https://pixbits.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/junk-jack-beta-test/

Soon other updates, including a video that shows all the progress made.
Thank you all guys!

[Arashi541]

Applied!

[DrNub]

Applied! But I couldn't enter some of the field properly, i've been tracking this topic since mid July!

[Appbolt]

Applied!:D

[Joshnsuch]

Awesome to hear this is coming up for beta. I won't be applying for the beta, but that lets me know that this is on track for the release schedule I was given around a week or so ago.

I'll be looking forward to hear what the beta-testers say.

[nicodemus82]

Applied! hopefully I get in. I've been super excited about this one since it was announced.

[Xupmatoih]

Applied!, can't wait till it releases! :O

[Jdragoon19]

Application sent! :)

[jumpman475]

Applied. Game's lookin awesome

[triggywiggy]

Ummm site's not loading.... Any other way to apply? :(

[seanunited97]

applied :D

[brady3superbwl]

Applied!

[JoeyLP]

Applied. I am excited.

[mattll]

another "Applied" spam

[LOLavi]

App frickin lied :D I mean applied.

[smes3817]

Applied too. Looks great! :D

[Appbolt]

Is the game more based on surviving or just free building?

[Fireball926]

just applied! Can't wait! hopefully I get selected. It'll be my first beta if I do :) :) :)

[TakenXXDeadly]

People with iPads can't apply, can they? :(

[Raphie123]

I, you see, so much applied :O

[Pixbits]

People with iPads can't apply, can they? :(

Theoretically they can but just iPhone mode 2x is available for now on the iPad :)

[Appbolt]

Theoretically they can but just iPhone mode 2x is available for now on the iPad :)

Have you guys selected the beta testers yet?

[TakenXXDeadly]

Theoretically they can but just iPhone mode 2x is available for now on the iPad :)

I know, but it doesn't have the option for iPad. Which one do I choose?

[evol]

Hey pixbits when will we know if we were chosen for the beta

[sawyer4325]

just applied! Can't wait! hopefully I get selected. It'll be my first beta if I do :) :) :)

Same her, this is theonly game I would apply for beta!

[Pixbits]

I know, but it doesn't have the option for iPad. Which one do I choose?

Just stick with iphone4 and your actual FW version.. Actually we tried it on iPad2, still a little bit pixellated but very playable :)

We haven't decided beta testers yet, as we wrote on the blog we're polishing things to be ready to actually start beta testing so we're busy with that at the moment. But don't worry, as soon as we extracted them, winners will be warned by mail.. we would like to be faster than this but we're just two, so you have to be patient with us! :)

[Dinocastle]

Just stick with iphone4 and your actual FW version.. Actually we tried it on iPad2, still a little bit pixellated but very playable :)

We haven't decided beta testers yet, as we wrote on the blog we're polishing things to be ready to actually start beta testing so we're busy with that at the moment. But don't worry, as soon as we extracted them, winners will be warned by mail.. we would like to be faster than this but we're just two, so you have to be patient with us! :)
I wanna testtttt lol jk. Actually I wanna wait for it to come out before I actually get to play it :). Hahah I'm awesome

[jumpman475]

Just stick with iphone4 and your actual FW version.. Actually we tried it on iPad2, still a little bit pixellated but very playable :)

We haven't decided beta testers yet, as we wrote on the blog we're polishing things to be ready to actually start beta testing so we're busy with that at the moment. But don't worry, as soon as we extracted them, winners will be warned by mail.. we would like to be faster than this but we're just two, so you have to be patient with us! :)

Take your time. Awesomesauce must be cooked slowly:D

[Guywithahat]

Take your time. Awesomesauce must be cooked slowly:D

Hehehe I agree :)

[sawyer4325]

Are you still planning on submitting on the last day of this month?