Universal Rex Rocket - retro Sci-fi adventure ( by Castlepixel )

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  1. Aventador

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    #1 Aventador, Apr 13, 2014
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    Set in Earth’s distant future, you play Captain Rex Rocket, a former war hero who now spends his days transporting scientists to the far reaches of the universe. The game begins with Rex and his crew on a routine mission for the Council of Science - to transplant bio-engineered Terra-Oozlings to an uninhabited planet on the other side of the galaxy. While the ship's crew are in cryo-sleep, all heck breaks loose when the Terra-Oozings escape their tanks and cause the ship's main computer, LAUREN (Logic Analysis User Reactive Entity Network), to go insane. Now it's up to Rex to stop the computer, rescue his crew, take back his ship, and save the day!



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    Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school gamers will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air, stirring warm and fuzzy feelings of nostalgia. Rob and Tyler, two passionate indie game devs, have a mission to keep the world of retro games alive. Rex Rocket features one-of-a-kind handmade pixel art, over 100 handcrafted levels connected in an expansive starship filled with a wide variety of puzzles, enemies, hazards and bosses. To top it off, we have an an original, kick-ass chiptunes soundtrack by Saskrotch. Creating this universe and the memorable characters in this game has been a true labor of love.





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  2. Gwarmaxx

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    :eek: this looks really GOOD!!!

    date of release?
     
  3. Bronxsta

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  4. Bronxsta

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    Where did you learn that RR is coming to IOS? Can't find any info, devs haven't mentioned it in their Devlog, etc.
     
  5. Aventador

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  8. JCho133

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    Holy poo. This looks incredible.
     
  9. Stormourner

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    like System Shock in 8bit style :D
     
  10. CastlePixel

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    Hi guys,
    I'm one of the devs for Castle Pixel and just wanted to say thanks for posting this thread :D I'm really glad you guys are digging it so far.

    Thanks!
    Rob
     
  11. CygnetSeven

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    Oh my freaking gosh!!! Must have now! I almost had tears watching that video. WHEN?!?!?!
     
  12. CastlePixel

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    Should be out in the next 3-4 months.
     
  13. Aventador

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    Can't wait, just sad that I didn't support Kickstarter way back.
    However I did always follow news about this game from the first time I saw Kickstarter page and am happy that you'll manage to bring it to iOS platform.
     
  14. christopherrocs

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    Looks amazing hoping for iPod 4 support
     
  15. coolpepper43

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    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Can't wait!
     
  16. chief78

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    Yeah, holy schnikees....pumped!!
     
  17. Bronxsta

    Bronxsta Well-Known Member

    New screenshot: Mechsuit for Rex

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  18. CastlePixel

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    No worries, Aventador! We're really excited about bringing Rex to iOS. The first version we put out will be for iPads but other iOS devices should be soon to follow.

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  19. Bronxsta

    Bronxsta Well-Known Member

    Was discussing the game on another forum, someone wanted to know if the game will have any IAP
     
  20. CastlePixel

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    We have no plans for IAP at this time. I'd say it's highly doubtful we'll have any.
     

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