Hi all, I'm an independent developer about to release his first iPhone game. It's a unique colour-blending puzzle game called Chromixa. Apologies for the rough nature of the videos. I'll work on a decent looking trailer once the game's been submitted. In the meantime I'd love to hear any feedback or comments whilst there's still time to tweak things! Have a great weekend, Simon. Description Arrange shapes of light to complete beautifully-designed puzzles. Like a jigsaw of light, the shapes' colours combine, allowing them to fill an outline with a single colour. As you complete puzzles, the points you earn can be used to unlock fun arcade-style mini games. Like all good puzzle games, Chromixa has a simple concept which can create complex challenges. Features: * 48 puzzles * Puzzles progress from being simple to pick up, to challenging enough for the most experienced * 3 arcade-style mini colour games to unlock and play * Animated introduction tutorial * Original music soundtrack by Stian Stark
Glad you like the concept. I wanted the menu system to have a simple, geometric, slightly retro look that incorporated the red/green/blue mixing concept of the game. The YouTube video quality is pretty poor (my fault I'm sure), so that probably isn't doing the visuals any favours.
Yes but details like the difficulty tabs in the menu not extending all the way look kinda broken to me. But anyway enough nitpicking, are you planning on releasing it before christmas?
You've definitely got a good eye for detail The gap to the right of the tabs is actually a placeholder for a 4th tab that opens the in-built puzzle editor I've been using during development. But you're absolutely right that this gap shouldn't normally be there so I've now fixed it. Thanks for pointing it out and if you've got any similar comments/suggestions, then do please let me know as they're appreciated.
I plan to submit to the AppStore in the next week so, with a bit of luck, it should be available before Christmas.
This looks really good fun, ive been after a new puzzle game for a while and this looks like it will fit the bill. the style of the graphics is ace!
It's a good question. Basically, yellow & blue inks will mix to produce green, because you're seeing reflected light. For emitted light (like an LCD screen), red and green light create yellow. Technically, it's subtractive vs additive color blending. You can read more on Wikipedia: Color Theory If this all sounds complicated, don't worry! You don't need to know any of it to play Chromixa. Just understanding the basic combination of red, green, and blue will help though.
thanks for the link. you learn something new every day! looking forward to trying your game. when do you think it will be on sale?
The game was submitted yesterday so, with a bit of luck and a following wind, it should be on the store early December.
New trailer Here's a new trailer: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel The game was submitted on Nov 20th and has been 'in review' since the 25th, so hopefully not too much longer until it's in the store
Out now! It's finally in the store Chromixa Solve a jigsaw of light by blending colors and combining geometric shapes, in a cerebral challenge that's as relaxing as… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsSolve a jigsaw of light by blending colors and combining geometric shapes, in a cerebral challenge that's as relaxing as it is addictive. Chromixa is a unique and highly stylized puzzle title, guaranteed to satisfy, challenge and beguile in equal measure.ABOUTBeginning life as a digital art project, Chromixa is the enchanting result of designer Simon Watson’s fascination with light. Inspired by noted artists such as James Clar and James Turrell, Chromixa’s first incarnation was a real life installation built from 100s of red, green and blue LEDs, a micro-controller, plexiglass, and one very creative brain. With the concept of physically interactive light mixing at its core, Chromixa has gone through many evolutions, reaching its zenith as an exciting new puzzle genre on the App Store. The simplicity of blending primary colours and fitting tangram-style geometric shapes together offers a uniquely stimulating and addictive interactive experience. GAMEPLAYArrange colored shapes of light to complete beautifully designed puzzles. Primary colors of red, green and blue are rotated, positioned and overlaid to create new tones as shapes overlap. Like a jigsaw of light, your goal is to arrange the shapes to fill an outline with a single color.Completing puzzles unlocks fun arcade-style mini games, each with its own unique take on color mixing. Like all good puzzle titles, Chromixa is built upon a simple yet endlessly expandable concept, that unfurls to create progressively discerning challenges that are fun, beautiful and offer pleasing mental agility exercises for all ages.PRESS QUOTES"So ingeniously simple it's hard to understand why it wasn't thought of until now." - PocketGamer.co.uk (http://tiny.cc/Chromixa1)"One of the most exciting puzzle games I’ve played this year." - TouchReviews.net (http://tiny.cc/Chromixa2)"The game is so simple it’s hard to convey its gameplay with much excitement, but rest assured it’s tantamount to digital heroin. Chromixa is undoubtedly the best iPhone game you’re not currently playing." - MobileChoiceUK.com (http://tiny.cc/Chromixa3)"A unique and very nice puzzle game." - TouchArcade.com (http://tiny.cc/Chromixa4)"The gameplay is really smooth and it’s a pleasure with the ease of controls. All the factors combined make it an excellent game, and I would highly recommended it to anyone who is looking for a refreshing puzzle game." - iPhoneFootprint.com (http://tiny.cc/Chromixa5)"Chromixa is a great brainteaser yet quite simple and even relaxing, especially if you turn up the volume and listen to the soothing soundtrack. Puzzle game enthusiasts will rejoice." - MacWorld.com (http://tiny.cc/Chromixa6)FEATURES★ 70 classic puzzles★ 4 arcade-style mini games to unlock and play★ Online leaderboards and achievements★ Compete for high scores and fastest times★ Animated introduction tutorial★ Simple one finger controls★ Original music soundtrack by Stian Stark★ Solve puzzles in any order, with no time limit★ Play your own music★ Chromixa is OpenFeint EnabledEXTERNALWebsite: http://www.chromixa.com/Trailer: http://tiny.cc/ChromixaTrailerChromixa offers fathomless depths of intelligent gameplay that will challenge and surprise even the most experienced puzzle gamer, while still delivering a relaxing, artistic and escapist experience that anyone can enjoy. Information Seller: Genre:Education, Puzzle, Strategy Release:Dec 02, 2009 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (1) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content 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