Update 4 We just released the official gameplay trailer! The game has been submitted for review… our target release date is March 20th. Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Update 3 We are looking for some beta testers! Do you want to check out Adventure Beaks before anyone else? If you are interested, please send me a direct message with the following info: * Your email. * Your device and iOS version. * Are you over 13 years old? * Have you beta tested any games before? * What is your favorite platform game? Thanks! Update 2 Adding some concept art for the penguin outfits and various 'enemies'… enjoy Update 1 Some screenshots showing what the jungle levels look like... Announcement Here is a little preview of our next game, Adventure Beaks, a platform runner with meticulously hand crafted levels (not endless). Coming early 2014... Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel
Thanks! Our current plan is to release the game for free with cosmetic and 'helper' in-app purchases. But to reassure any IAP skeptics, while it will be possible to finish the game without paying, you won't be able to just 'pay to win'
Hello TA! I'm the level designer on Adventure Beaks and wanted to mention some things that I think stand out about our game. -Level of difficulty ramps up pretty high (Meat Boy-like). -Tricky traps that will be surprising you until the last level. -Lots of replay with multiple paths and hidden items / costumes to find. -Even more replay with multiple missions / 100% rating for each level -The costumes are hilarious and you can make some pretty crazy combinations (e.g. penguin w/ T-Rex head, peacock feathers, and a gold clock necklace) Personally, this is exactly the kind of platformer I like on iOS. Tight, simple controls and tons of challenge. It's pretty hardcore in that respect, so I'm curious to see what the TA community thinks. Thanks for checking it out!
Hi! The levels are designed with replay in mind. Each level has multiple paths and branches (a bit like a Sonic level) that you are encouraged to explore to find a variety of objects that help with progression, and other cosmetic rewards like costumes. Each level also has 3 'missions' to complete, which make you think about the level in a new way (play the level at double speed) or present extreme challenge (defeat all enemies in a level). We make sure these missions are fun and not just filler. Beyond that we're throwing around some ideas for social challenges and/or leaderboards that we've found to be fun. The levels are also pretty long, difficult (of course there are generous checkpoints), and there are a lot of them. tl:dr - We get replay with lots of content
Looks great. Will the penguins have different powers/abilities? Or just different costumes? Can't wait to try it out
The penguins all have the same abilities however, they have to work together to reach certain areas in some levels by 'taking one for the team' (aka sacrificing themselves to clear the way). But don't worry, no penguins were harmed in the making of this game, and they all happily report back at the start of each run. Real troopers!
Looking forward to your game it looks very cool and polished, January can't come soon enough. Good luck with your game.
