FIST OF AWESOME - from the developer of Hard Lines

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  1. NicollHunt

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    Hello lovely Touch Arcade forum peeps,

    You may remember me as the developer of Hard Lines, the smash hit iOS and Android game from last year. It was a bit good, 86 metacritic score, etc. Anyway, now I have a new game, and I think it's a bit special. It's called....

    FIST OF AWESOME

    FIST OF AWESOME (always displayed IN CAPS) is an iOS title which updates the mechanics of scrolling beat em ups such as Double Dragon, Streets of Rage and Final Fight for a modern audience, along with a healthy dose of humour, retro sensibilities and grandiose ambition.

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    Note: Grandiose ambition does not just mean kicking deer in the nuts.

    It stars Jack Lumber as a forest dwelling tree feller who gets caught up in an needlessly complex interstellar plot to take over Earth by altering history with remote controlled animals. The game takes place over a number of time periods, features completely original 2D art and animation throughout, and is to my knowledge, the only game that boasts a full grown grizzly bear that punches you in the face.

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    BEHOLD THE UNLEASHED POWER of DISGRUNTLED BEAR

    I can't fully express in words how excited I am about this game. It's the game I've been wanting to make for 17 years, but I've only now finally acquired all the skills required to bring the vision to life.

    I put up a teaser trailer today officially announcing the game:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R0SVh2xq_c&feature=g-like

    I'm aiming to finish FIST OF AWESOME around Winter time, but it's a bit ambitious so I'm making no promises. Anyhow, I really hope you like it.

    Cheers,

    Nicoll Hunt

    Twitter: @nicollhunt
     
  2. NicollHunt

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    Hi everybody, I've released some new super-shiny ANIMATED screenshots from upcoming iOS game FIST OF AWESOME.

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    They're from the Prehistoric Era section of the game. Hence the dinosaurs and manic-looking cavemen.

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    If you're a fan of lumberjack-themed beat-em-ups I'm doing everything I can to make this the game for you :)
     
  3. squarezero

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    Looking like a must buy!
     
  4. iSky

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    OMG, this game looks awesome! I'm a huge fan of Hard Lines and I'll be watching this thread for more news related to the game. Do you plan to have a beta?

    The graphics, although 8(?) bit like minecraft(?), look amazing and HD.

    Sorry if I'm wrong about the 8 bit thing and minecraft not sure if it's 8 bit, 16 bit or something that isn't even a bit :p.
     
  5. NicollHunt

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    Thanks!

    I'll definitely be having a beta. As with most things about FIST OF AWESOME I'm aiming to do something a little bit special. Can't reveal any details just now but hopefully you'll be hearing about it sooner rather than later.

    As for the bit-tiness of the graphics, it's hard to say. Probably somewhere between 8 and 16-bit but with more colours. Let's call them 12-bit HD for now :)
     
  6. iSky

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    Haha 12 bit sounds nice :D.
     
  7. oooooomonkey

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    Love the screen shots. Deffinatly a one to watch. Hardlines is a cool game aswell.
     
  8. charlie8bit

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    Hahah YES! This looks amazing. Stoked to see more!
     
  9. 3parkbenchhydra

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    I am on board. I'm so on board the deck of my boat has a boat on it, and I'm on board THAT.
     
  10. Eoghann

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    PIXELS! HELL YEAHHHH! I want that pixel bear on a t shirt! xD

    This game is looking awesome!
    Hard Lines has not left my device since the first time I bought it. And this one is a must coming from funny Spilt Milk Studios. :D

    I'm on board my cameljet on board 3parks boat boat.

    If you're looking for beta testers, please count me in as well. I've tested for Killoo,Netmarble and Big Z Labs. :)
     
  11. Filing Cabinet

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    wow this game looks crazy.

    i love Hard Lines, this from the same dev = instabuy
     
  12. popjam5

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    THIS GAME LOOKS AWESOME!

    I have been looking for an app like this for ages...
    Can't wait to eat it up! (that's what I do to great apps )
     
  13. NicollHunt

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    #13 NicollHunt, Jul 23, 2012
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    This thread is fast becoming my favourite thing on the Internet ever. Thanks so much for the nice words, all that left is to make the game live up to expectations!

    Hard Lines was a collaboration between myself and Spilt Milk Studios but FIST OF AWESOME is all me. Well, me and Echolevel aka Brendan Ratliff who is doing amazing things with the soundtrack. It'll be released through I Fight Bears, my own appropriately-named company.

    As a little treat for making me smile with all the excited comments here's an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at the latest iteration of the I Fight Bears logo that will grace the startup screen for FIST OF AWESOME.

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    Thanks again for all the support! There's still lots of things to announce and tease you with, and I'm already ludicrously excited about sharing them with you :)
     
  14. wilflare

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    this is looking really good nic :D
    the gifs are already looking amazing :D

    definitely looking forward to what you have in store for us in the future!
     
  15. LOLavi

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    Man this looks good! Loved hard lines, my favorite snake type game
     
  16. bigrand1

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    When's the beta? Any idea? Like to help test this!
     
  17. iSky

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    FIST OF AWESOME is looking awesome. Keep up the good work :D.
     
  18. ToySoldier

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    I've always wanted a game with 100% more AWESOME FISTS. Love the Animated screenshots. Color me excited for this game!
     
  19. iSky

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    Color me?
     
  20. Eoghann

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    I don't tend to follow blogs or The Twitters. xD But a Google search and an IndieGames article put me up to speed. Sorry bout that situation Nicoll, hope it's getting resolved.

    Loving the cool new logo! WYP, nabbing the higher res version from your blog and making it a wallpaper! :p

    All the best!
     

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