Hey, Thought I would create a thread about the big update I am going to be making to my app Bounty Hunter. As I progress, I will update the thread with how its going and any new features. The impression I have received from feedback is that the game would benefit greatly from online leader boards and extra incentives to play. Currently the game is created in Gamesalad which doesn't support online leaderboards etc, so the game is being rewritten in Corona. If Gamesalad implements gamecenter then I may reuse it. Theres no gamecenter in Corona, but I can use openfeint, which will provide the required leaderboard feature. I currently have the basics of gameplay done, just need to add in all the different obstacles and timings of when they occur. Im hoping to have it completed within 1.5 - 2 months. Currently the planned extras are: - 2 online leaderboards ( 1 for the best score for reaching the boss area, and another for best complete game) - New score system, your distance and time will be used to calculate a score - Bonus cash for reaching landmarks, for example, every 2.5 miles you may get $100 extra. Thats all for the moment, i'll update when the game is further along, but for now here is a link to the existing version. Bounty Hunter Can you catch the criminal and claim the bounty, to become the ultimate Bounty Hunter?Blending old school gami… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsCan you catch the criminal and claim the bounty, to become the ultimate Bounty Hunter?Blending old school gaming with hi-def but retro graphics, Bounty Hunter is an addictive, frantic, pick up and play game. With a stunning 8 bit weapon soundtrack to really kick home the nostalgia feeling. Whether you are a seasoned vet or a young gamer, Bounty Hunter will have something for you.***** Review on Arcadelife.co.uk *****10 word review: Very retro 80′s driving. Simple gameplay, fairly tough. Cool music.***** Review on iviewapps *****Bounty hunter is an 8bit graphic racing game that will drive you mad!! Don't expect to cash in on the bounty that easy. The job is no simple task!***** Review on Tofttapps.com *****To put it simply, this game is [insert teenage 80's colloquialism for enjoyable]! The visuals are spot on, and the frame rate is almost too smooth. I found myself on the edge of a headache, watching everything zoom by so fluidly. I'd like to spotlight the music in this game. 8 Bit Weapon did a wonderful job on the soundtrack, and my only complaint is that I wish there was more of it.*************************************************** Featured in Whats Hot Arcade and Action!!!***************************************************Bounty Hunter is a retro inspired arcade style racer / shooter survival game. Collect cash pickups and bounty's for destroying criminal cars to allow you to unlock upgrades and purchase the faster vehicles! Use the unlocked vehicles to set higher chase and capture highscores. Two online leaderboards allow you to compete with players across the globe!Are you the best there is?Featuring:- GameCenter- OpenFeint- Facebook- Universal app for iPhone / iPod Touch /iPad- Two online leaderboards- Achievements- High-Res graphics for Retina equipped devices- Pumping 8 Bit inspired soundtrack from 8 Bit Weapon!- 80's inspired graphics- 80's inspired audio- 80's inspired gameplay- Twitch gaming at its best!***** How to play *****The aim is to catch the criminal and claim the reward.Before you are able to battle the criminal you need to avoid the traffic and catch up to him.Collect cash along the way to help you upgrade your car and features.Your highscore for the chase section is calculated from the distance you have travelled and how quick you did it.Your highscore for the capture section is calculated from how quick you managed to defeat the boss cars.*** Please rate and review! The more feedback, the more updates will be made! ***Please contact us with suggestions for improvements! We will try to incorporate these into future updates! The recent updates were all due to customer feedback. Information Seller: Genre:Action, Arcade, Kids, Racing Release:Nov 18, 2010 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal gazjm Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2010 187 0 0 Network Consultant Warrington, England #2 gazjm, Feb 9, 2011 Latest update on upgrade. Just a quick update to keep anyone who is interested up to speed with the port of Bounty Hunter to corona. Done Player car Measurements Options / titlescreen / stats Gamescreen Still in progress Traffic and enemy cars ( Done but waiting for a corona update to fix a bug ) Turbo use To Do Implement new score system implement OpenFeint and Facebook Complete object timings for each mileage section Its coming along nicely, especially as I am learning corona at the same time as doing this, the loading speed between scenes is 1000% quicker than the current version! still hope to be complete by 1.5 - 2 months. The price may go up to $1.99 / £1.19 after the update is established, the current version is $0.99 / £0.59. Thanks gazjm Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2010 187 0 0 Network Consultant Warrington, England #3 gazjm, Feb 14, 2011 Latest update info! Just a quick update to let you know how development is going. The new score system is now in place as is openfeint, which I have working on a test account. All going well so far! The framerate is holding up well enough on my 3GS, but I need to test it on a 3G or lower. Hopefully I won't have to make it armV7 only. gazjm Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2010 187 0 0 Network Consultant Warrington, England #4 gazjm, Feb 16, 2011 update I have now implemented the ability to post scores to facebook. the traffic avoidance section is pretty much done. Next up is the shooter / boss section. The separate leaderboard for completing the game will be interesting as it gets difficult, I'm assuming someone will be able to beat it though! also considering adding a few openfeint achievements. gazjm Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2010 187 0 0 Network Consultant Warrington, England #5 gazjm, Mar 23, 2011 Latest Update Information! The big update to Bounty Hunter is now complete! I will be sending to apple at the weekend for review, hopefully should be released the start of April. New features include: Openfeint leaderboard for best chase section Openfeint leaderboard for best capture section Facebook integration for posting scores on Facebook Improved framerate New game engine (Corona rather than Gamesalad) Car change Bonus cash ($100) every section (1.5miles) completed Faster loading times between screens Retry button added to game over screen The plan is still to raise the price of Bounty Hunter to tier 2 ($1.99/£0.99) 2 weeks after the new version has been released. Future plans include achievements (OF), Gamecenter ( when corona support), new upgrades. Thanks gazjm Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2010 187 0 0 Network Consultant Warrington, England #6 gazjm, Mar 25, 2011 Forgot to add it will be a universal binary! one app for all iOS devices. gazjm Well-Known Member Apr 24, 2010 187 0 0 Network Consultant Warrington, England #7 gazjm, Mar 26, 2011 Version 1.3 has now been submitted! Version 1.4 will follow soon after with gamecenter enabled through openfeint! 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Latest update on upgrade. Just a quick update to keep anyone who is interested up to speed with the port of Bounty Hunter to corona. Done Player car Measurements Options / titlescreen / stats Gamescreen Still in progress Traffic and enemy cars ( Done but waiting for a corona update to fix a bug ) Turbo use To Do Implement new score system implement OpenFeint and Facebook Complete object timings for each mileage section Its coming along nicely, especially as I am learning corona at the same time as doing this, the loading speed between scenes is 1000% quicker than the current version! still hope to be complete by 1.5 - 2 months. The price may go up to $1.99 / £1.19 after the update is established, the current version is $0.99 / £0.59. Thanks
Latest update info! Just a quick update to let you know how development is going. The new score system is now in place as is openfeint, which I have working on a test account. All going well so far! The framerate is holding up well enough on my 3GS, but I need to test it on a 3G or lower. Hopefully I won't have to make it armV7 only.
update I have now implemented the ability to post scores to facebook. the traffic avoidance section is pretty much done. Next up is the shooter / boss section. The separate leaderboard for completing the game will be interesting as it gets difficult, I'm assuming someone will be able to beat it though! also considering adding a few openfeint achievements.
Latest Update Information! The big update to Bounty Hunter is now complete! I will be sending to apple at the weekend for review, hopefully should be released the start of April. New features include: Openfeint leaderboard for best chase section Openfeint leaderboard for best capture section Facebook integration for posting scores on Facebook Improved framerate New game engine (Corona rather than Gamesalad) Car change Bonus cash ($100) every section (1.5miles) completed Faster loading times between screens Retry button added to game over screen The plan is still to raise the price of Bounty Hunter to tier 2 ($1.99/£0.99) 2 weeks after the new version has been released. Future plans include achievements (OF), Gamecenter ( when corona support), new upgrades. Thanks
Version 1.3 has now been submitted! Version 1.4 will follow soon after with gamecenter enabled through openfeint!