Need help naming a game

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  1. 6ap

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    #1 6ap, Dec 13, 2013
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    Hey guys,

    I need some help. My friends and I are struggling finding a proper name for our game. We nailed it down to the following: "Make Way!" and "Puzzle Runner" (Or "Buzzle Runner" as a spin off). Here is a WIP screenshot of the game:

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    The player has to move/destroy obstacles out of the Bee's way in order to enable it to escape from danger. The bee has a mind of its own, and will find the best available path to run away.

    Please let me know what you think.

    Andrei

    Twitter: @SoFyGoFly
     
  2. GPS

    GPS Well-Known Member

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    How about "Bumble Bees".
     
  3. ikariofil

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    Bee's escape
     
  4. djstout

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    Bee there
    2 Bee free
    To Bee or not to Bee
    Free Bee
    Don't Bee Shy
    Bee Bee Q (BBQ)
    I'll Bee there
    I want to Bee free
    Let it Bee
    Bee home (bee for 5)
    Ok I think I wrote enough very stupid titles, sorry for that, but you can make a fun title that will actually catch people attention. Should be short and easy to remember.
     
  5. EvilArev

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    #5 EvilArev, Dec 14, 2013
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    Why not just "Buzzle"? It's short, catchy, easy to remember, tied well to game's content. Adding "Runner" to it gains nothing, distracts from "Buzzle" itself and sounds very generic. I belive "Buzzle" is not only the best choice here but also a really good idea.

    Best regards,
    Peter.

    p.s. On a side note - I think your icons (the blue glossy circles) resolution is too large, which causes the jagged edges when scaled down.
     
  6. JCho133

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    Or Buzz Run
     
  7. 6ap

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    Hey guys,

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I really appreciate it. That's pretty much the problem we had over the past few months. Every time we try to vote between last week's favorites we end up coming up with new names. LOL.

    I like the play on the word Bee. I tried to stay away from it because I wasn't sure if I want to stick with the Bee. Also, it doesn't really explain anything about the game...

    @djstout and @JCho133: about names that make fun of themselves... I suggested Buzz Run a few weeks ago and my friends replied that it should be Buzz Kill. lol

    @EvilArev: "Buzzle" sounds pretty interesting. Let's see if anyone else likes it. At this point I'm pretty convinced no one likes Puzzle Runner... This may be a good contestant to Make Way! (p.s. about the blue circles... you are right. The UI is a placeholder. Final art is in works).
     
  8. JCho133

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    Haha Buzz Kill.

    Maybe some more info on gameplay will help? Is it a slow paced methodical game, or a fast paced game where you need to move through those puzzles quick? Info like that should help

    Personally I like buzzle as well because when you put "run" or "puzzle" or generally the genre of the game it sounds mostly unoriginal.
     
  9. NOEN

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    "Buzzle" for sure. Simple, catchy, and easy to remember. Done and done. There you go. Your new game's name is Buzzle.
     
  10. background

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    Save the bee.
     
  11. Snozberry

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    I also like buzzle, but not buzzle runner, because that would look like an endless runner at first glance.

    I don't like "make way" or any other generic titles with "bees" in them because it'd be a pain to find in search results.. Now apple organises search list results with the most popular games first, even if the title is very different. It's bizarre. Exact matches should surpass them, but nope.

    So yeah, stick to something unique, Buzzle is great, or atleast a slight variation like buzzle'd or puzzled buzzle.. You get the picture.

    Gameplay sounds interesting, I like puzzlers so ill probably pick this up, depending on the final art style choice, as art style and polish is very important for me, ah I feel so superficial, but it's true. >.<
     
  12. 6ap

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    Thank you guys! You are very helpful. I kind of wish I knew and got involved in this forum earlier. It looks like Buzzle is the favorite. So that will probably be it. But before I settle, what do you guys think of: "Buzzle: Make Way!"
    My brother suggested this and I though it may have some merits. First the Buzzle part is obvious as it's a more unique nice name that will be easier to google. And then the "Make Way!" part will help explain to people what the game is about. What are your guys thoughts on that?


    @JCho133: I'm going to try and prepare a video over the course of next week and share it here. Overall the gameplay is more on the fast pace side. The whole map moves to the left at a steady rate adding a sense of urgency to your actions. As a player, you spend most of the time swiping tiles (bejeweled style) clearing a path for Charlie (the bee you are trying to help). Additionally, there are many powerups and special tiles that add some spice to the game. (i.e. Fire Tiles are obstacles that can be used to clear other obstacles; Lava Tiles have to be confined before they spread to the entire map; Abilities like Flatten allow you to level out entire sections of tiles/obstacles etc. )

    @NOEN: Sounds like you are right. Everybody loves Buzzle. Let me know your thoughts on "Buzzle: Make Way!"

    @Sonzberry: The game is a few months a way. Art is the main thing holding it back. Our colleague just discovered his father has cancer, and than really screwed up everyone. Once we get back on track, the focus will be on polish.
     
  13. JCho133

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    Woah so is it a match 3? Or are you just moving the objects out of the way? Either way it sounds pretty darn cool. I look forward to the vid
     
  14. cloudpuff

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    I like buzzle too.
    Just buzzle.
     
  15. MikeNintendo

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    Just Buzzle is good.
     
  16. 6ap

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    Hey guys,

    I made a video of the game and I shared it here:
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=3078281#post3078281

    @JCho133 - The idea started with Match 3 originally... but as we kept working we stirred more and more away from it. Just based on feedback and what people where having fun with. Maybe for Buzzle 2, we'll revisit the topic. :D

    Thanks for choosing the name guys!

    Andrei
     
  17. 6ap

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    Buzzle is now available on iTunes

    Hey guys,

    Just wanted to let everyone know that the game you helped name is now out on iTunes, and it's awesome:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buzzle/id786666618?ls=1&mt=8

    Buzzle is an newly released iOS game, developed by the indie studio Glowbug Labs from Toronto. Buzzle's unique gameplay combines the thrill of infinite runners with the challenge of puzzle games.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-gV4daQVo4

    The game features Charlie Ironfly, a bug in need of your help in order to escape its relentless adversaries, the Naysayers. As a player, you create a path for Charlie by swapping obstacles out of his way. Charlie follows your lead through levels in its attempt to escape the ever hungry Naysayers.

    Featuring beautiful graphics and a great soundtrack, you follow Charlie on his adventures through 4 magical Worlds. Each World has its own unique visuals, gameplay mechanics and features. At your disposal you have an arsenal of 7 different Abilities that you can combine to overcome even the most challenging puzzles.

    Buzzle is available now for free on the App Store for both the iPhone and iPad platforms.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buzzle/id786666618?ls=1&mt=8

    Information
    More information, screenshots and video can be found at:
    http://glowbuglabs.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/BuzzleGame
    https://twitter.com/BuzzleGame
     

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