this looks good, has anyone tried it yet? Whirl the Squirrel "PICK. THIS. GAME. UP. NOW. You won’t regret it." - The App Shack, 4.5/5Help Whirl save his Treasure… TouchArcade Rating: $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details"PICK. THIS. GAME. UP. NOW. You won’t regret it." - The App Shack, 4.5/5Help Whirl save his Treasures!Whirl's evil 'Nenemies have stolen his Collection of Treasures! Now he'll have to race at high-speed through huge levels, shoot through wild loops, jump dangerous hazards, and avoid a full cast of evil 'Nenemies to save his Treasures. Whirl needs your help!High-Speed Racing and Platforming:* Full control over your character. This is NOT an endless runner.* Save all of Whirl's Treasures by beating every level.* Avoid getting frozen, mummified, or electrified.* Jump huge gaps with Cliff Crystal power-ups.* Get new Wood, Apple, and Jewel Rockets to go even faster.* Game Center enabled with Leaderboards and Achievements.* Whirl is Universal and works on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.* Beautiful 2D cartoon graphics with Retina support.Website and trailer: http://www.WhirlTheSquirrel.comProblems with the game? Or maybe you love Whirl with all your heart? Contact us at [email protected]Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DioxisMiningFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dioxis-Mining/500167290052715 Information Seller: Genre:Adventure, Racing Release:Jun 20, 2013 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (6) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel DioxisMining Active Member Jun 21, 2013 25 0 0 http://www.whirlthesquirrel.com #2 DioxisMining, Jun 21, 2013 Whirl the Squirrel is fantastic Hi sink_or_swim, thanks for posting the info about Whirl the Squirrel. I'm the developer of the title and would, without bias, say that it's absolutely fantastic. Hopefully more people check out your post and download it. Getting discovered is always a hard part of selling on the App Store. Also, I'll be putting game updates, and unseen artwork and sketches up on Twitter and Facebook over the next few weeks, so everyone is welcome to follow me on those. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DioxisMining Facebook: http://facebook.com/pages/Dioxis-Mining/500167290052715 Whirl's Website: www.whirlthesquirrel.com Enjoy the game everyone. Post any questions or comments or desired features. I'll make sure to check in and answer. sink_or_swim Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2012 3,504 5 38 Germany #3 sink_or_swim, Jun 21, 2013 Last edited: Jun 21, 2013 Welcome to the Forum It would be nice if you could answer some questions 1. is this endless or level based? If so, how many levels? 2. how do I control the squirrel? 3. what does the "1st Place" 2nd Place" on the Screenshots mean? 4. Is there a Shop to buy and/or upgrade power-ups? 5. any IAP? 6. how many gc-achievements? 7. does it support the iPhone 5 Screen? The Video may answer a few questions but at the moment I'm at work and can't watch it. Gabrien Well-Known Member Nov 24, 2009 5,148 0 36 #4 Gabrien, Jun 21, 2013 Game Impressions This really needs to have freely adjustable on-screen controls. Particularly on the iPad, but even on the iPhone the "right" button is too far in to use comfortably. Amazing this still needs to be requested these days. Other than that though, this is a really fab little game. Neither a runner nor platformer though borrowing from both, and in the end amounting to something other entirely as well as more than the sum of its parts. Highly polished, with gameplay that manages to feel both familiar and fresh at the same time. No IAP. DioxisMining Active Member Jun 21, 2013 25 0 0 http://www.whirlthesquirrel.com #5 DioxisMining, Jun 21, 2013 Thanks for the welcome. I'm happy to be chatting about my game. So, for the answers: 1) It's a level based game. They are very large levels. Currently there are 3 worlds and 18 levels (again, they're big, not tiny, quick ones). I'm producing an update right now with more levels and brand new features that are proving to be extremely entertaining. So even more are on the way. 2) The default style is on-screen left, right, and jump buttons. The control is very easy and smooth. The screenshots show accelerometer control, where touching the screen jumps the character. 3) It's a racing game. You're always racing one main 'Nenemy, while others run in with many different patterns trying to stop you. So 1st and 2nd is your position against the main 'Nenemy. 4) No, I haven't put a shop in yet. Any powerups you get, you get in the game. 5) Same for other IAP. There may be some in the future, or other versions, but I figured that if people are paying for the game, I should give them everything all at once and not hold anything back for later purchase. That way if people buy it they get the full experience. 6) There are 21 achievements, currently. I should mention that there are secret areas to find in most levels that give you Time Freeze's or extra flowers for more speed or a new rocket, or a shortcut. Getting all of those in each world, for example, are a few of the achievements. 7) Yes, it supports iPhone 5. It's Universal, with full Retina resolution graphics for all devices. Thanks for the questions. Enjoy the game. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,784 574 113 England #6 psj3809, Jun 21, 2013 Last edited: Jun 21, 2013 This looks great but i'm always surprised when devs dont mention the controls in the app description. I was dreading that this was just an auto-runner but watching the video the character stops and moves left a fraction before going right again. Does this have on screen buttons ? Is there a 'left' ? Edit - Looks like the dev posted a second before me ! On screen controls ! Bought ! Downloading shortly sink_or_swim Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2012 3,504 5 38 Germany #7 sink_or_swim, Jun 21, 2013 Thanks, I'll buy it when I'm home metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #8 metalcasket, Jun 21, 2013 This'll be the last dollar I spend this week. IT HAD BETTER BE! Andre Well-Known Member Apr 11, 2012 3,643 2 38 #9 Andre, Jun 21, 2013 So funny. Let's paid for it. psj3809 Moderator Jan 13, 2011 12,784 574 113 England #10 psj3809, Jun 21, 2013 Just bought it and had a quick go. Really nice graphics, nice tune, controls seem fine. Looking forward to playing this more later _Max_ Well-Known Member Apr 19, 2012 1,500 0 0 #11 _Max_, Jun 21, 2013 Really fun game, worth 0.99$ metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #12 metalcasket, Jun 21, 2013 I'm just a regular, old fashioned gamer myself, and with or without bias p)...this is TRULY fantastic. No, I'm dead serious...this is INCREDIBLE. undeadcow Well-Known Member Dec 4, 2010 9,493 2 36 Houston, TX #13 undeadcow, Jun 21, 2013 Is it fair to descript this as an endless runner with Sonic the Hedgehog style platformer elements (based on the trailer)? killercow Well-Known Member Apr 8, 2009 3,783 1 38 https://twitter.com/killercow #14 killercow, Jun 21, 2013 Last edited: Jun 21, 2013 Another game bought! This week is insane It's level based so it's not an endless runner. You also have full control over your character. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #15 metalcasket, Jun 21, 2013 I really hate this week. Nothing I bought has been deleted and pretty much everything is just bloody fantastic. This is...easily...the greatest week in iOS history. Bar none. Lorena Well-Known Member Sep 22, 2009 652 0 16 #16 Lorena, Jun 21, 2013 Of what games are you talking also this one? metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #17 metalcasket, Jun 21, 2013 Cover Orange 2, Forever Lost: Episode 2, Home, Icebreaker, Lucen: The Afterlife, Roundhouse, Spiral Episode 1, Where's My Mickey?, Whirl the Squirrel and of course...XCOM. sink_or_swim Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2012 3,504 5 38 Germany #18 sink_or_swim, Jun 21, 2013 I'm not even getting past the first level xD syntheticvoid Well-Known Member Jun 20, 2010 14,504 124 63 Musician & factory worker. a[V-O-I-D] http://apparentsymmetry.bandcamp.com #19 syntheticvoid, Jun 21, 2013 Last edited: Jun 21, 2013 Son of a... I'm going broke! **edit** sorry for that casket... didn' know we couldn't say the cleared 'radio approved' words here on the forum... =oP Anyway - this game - OMG - this game - anyway - OMG! Great, GREAT stuff! It's like Sonic's little brother finally hit the scene! Andy C83 Well-Known Member Oct 20, 2010 3,627 20 38 Over the Rainbow #20 Andy C83, Jun 21, 2013 Last edited: Jun 21, 2013 Damn this game is good. And very fast. Completed the jaunty levels all with gold times. Edit: Jaunty = Twisty Jaunt. Been a long day. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 8 1 ← 2 3 4 5 6 → 8 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Whirl the Squirrel is fantastic Hi sink_or_swim, thanks for posting the info about Whirl the Squirrel. I'm the developer of the title and would, without bias, say that it's absolutely fantastic. Hopefully more people check out your post and download it. Getting discovered is always a hard part of selling on the App Store. Also, I'll be putting game updates, and unseen artwork and sketches up on Twitter and Facebook over the next few weeks, so everyone is welcome to follow me on those. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DioxisMining Facebook: http://facebook.com/pages/Dioxis-Mining/500167290052715 Whirl's Website: www.whirlthesquirrel.com Enjoy the game everyone. Post any questions or comments or desired features. I'll make sure to check in and answer.
Welcome to the Forum It would be nice if you could answer some questions 1. is this endless or level based? If so, how many levels? 2. how do I control the squirrel? 3. what does the "1st Place" 2nd Place" on the Screenshots mean? 4. Is there a Shop to buy and/or upgrade power-ups? 5. any IAP? 6. how many gc-achievements? 7. does it support the iPhone 5 Screen? The Video may answer a few questions but at the moment I'm at work and can't watch it.
Game Impressions This really needs to have freely adjustable on-screen controls. Particularly on the iPad, but even on the iPhone the "right" button is too far in to use comfortably. Amazing this still needs to be requested these days. Other than that though, this is a really fab little game. Neither a runner nor platformer though borrowing from both, and in the end amounting to something other entirely as well as more than the sum of its parts. Highly polished, with gameplay that manages to feel both familiar and fresh at the same time. No IAP.
Thanks for the welcome. I'm happy to be chatting about my game. So, for the answers: 1) It's a level based game. They are very large levels. Currently there are 3 worlds and 18 levels (again, they're big, not tiny, quick ones). I'm producing an update right now with more levels and brand new features that are proving to be extremely entertaining. So even more are on the way. 2) The default style is on-screen left, right, and jump buttons. The control is very easy and smooth. The screenshots show accelerometer control, where touching the screen jumps the character. 3) It's a racing game. You're always racing one main 'Nenemy, while others run in with many different patterns trying to stop you. So 1st and 2nd is your position against the main 'Nenemy. 4) No, I haven't put a shop in yet. Any powerups you get, you get in the game. 5) Same for other IAP. There may be some in the future, or other versions, but I figured that if people are paying for the game, I should give them everything all at once and not hold anything back for later purchase. That way if people buy it they get the full experience. 6) There are 21 achievements, currently. I should mention that there are secret areas to find in most levels that give you Time Freeze's or extra flowers for more speed or a new rocket, or a shortcut. Getting all of those in each world, for example, are a few of the achievements. 7) Yes, it supports iPhone 5. It's Universal, with full Retina resolution graphics for all devices. Thanks for the questions. Enjoy the game.
This looks great but i'm always surprised when devs dont mention the controls in the app description. I was dreading that this was just an auto-runner but watching the video the character stops and moves left a fraction before going right again. Does this have on screen buttons ? Is there a 'left' ? Edit - Looks like the dev posted a second before me ! On screen controls ! Bought ! Downloading shortly
Just bought it and had a quick go. Really nice graphics, nice tune, controls seem fine. Looking forward to playing this more later
I'm just a regular, old fashioned gamer myself, and with or without bias p)...this is TRULY fantastic. No, I'm dead serious...this is INCREDIBLE.
Is it fair to descript this as an endless runner with Sonic the Hedgehog style platformer elements (based on the trailer)?
Another game bought! This week is insane It's level based so it's not an endless runner. You also have full control over your character.
I really hate this week. Nothing I bought has been deleted and pretty much everything is just bloody fantastic. This is...easily...the greatest week in iOS history. Bar none.
Cover Orange 2, Forever Lost: Episode 2, Home, Icebreaker, Lucen: The Afterlife, Roundhouse, Spiral Episode 1, Where's My Mickey?, Whirl the Squirrel and of course...XCOM.
Son of a... I'm going broke! **edit** sorry for that casket... didn' know we couldn't say the cleared 'radio approved' words here on the forum... =oP Anyway - this game - OMG - this game - anyway - OMG! Great, GREAT stuff! It's like Sonic's little brother finally hit the scene!
Damn this game is good. And very fast. Completed the jaunty levels all with gold times. Edit: Jaunty = Twisty Jaunt. Been a long day.