Whale Trail ustwo games ***Previously Apple Game of the Week*** 26,000+ 5 Star Ratings! (and counting) Fly as Willow the Whale, collect Blubble… TouchArcade Rating: Free Buy Now Watch Media Details***Previously Apple Game of the Week*** 26,000+ 5 Star Ratings! (and counting) Fly as Willow the Whale, collect Blubbles, loop the loop, unlock playable friends, upgrade Willow's skills, smash enemies and meet bonkers characters along the way. ================================= > ‘The next smash hit in iOS gaming.’ - TNW > ‘The game is GORGEOUSLY cute. Try it out for a buck.’ - Gizmodo > ‘Whale Trail is an absolute joy.’ - TouchArcade > ‘The kind of winningly simple concept from which App Store phenomena are made.’ - Edge > ‘Impossible not to like, stellar production values and solid gameplay.’ - Pocket Gamer > ‘Ditch your jetpack, it’s time to ride the psychedelic Whale Trail.’ - Kotaku > ‘It’s simple and gorgeous. There’s rarely been a better gaming value for money.’ - T3 ================================= • Soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of ‘The Super Furry Animals’ • Simple and intuitive one touch gameplay • 2 game modes, Classic and Challenge • Earn Krill and use it in Willow's store • Upgrade Willow's skills • Unlock playable friends • Use 'Treats' while flying for instant bonuses! • 96 Challenge levels, can you 3 STAR them all? • Smash the Thunder Bros in 'Frenzy' mode • Launch into space at speed-boosts • Compete against friends with Game Center • Heaps of challenging missions to unlock Information Seller:ustwo games Genre:Action, Arcade, Family Release:Oct 19, 2011 Updated:Dec 01, 2023 Version:6.1 Size:47.1 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (11) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal This highly-rated hit casual game from ustwo is free for the first time since release in October 2011. Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Phoenix24 Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze Apr 7, 2012 313 0 0 Lancashire, England #2 Phoenix24, Jun 6, 2012 Unfortunately the game is no longer the one we all bought last year - destroyed by IAP and dev greed. I for one will not buy any more games by Ustwo as this was a fine game which they have ruined by an unnecessary update. awp69 Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2009 8,249 0 36 Greenville, SC #3 awp69, Jun 6, 2012 Yes, if you own this game and haven't read the main thread, DON'T update it. Drummerboycroy Well-Known Member Apr 2, 2012 4,172 0 36 Clinician Maine! #4 Drummerboycroy, Jun 6, 2012 Jeez, another game joins my ever-growing list of "Do not update" apps, and another dev joins my "Never again" list. Getting pretty depressing... DBC bacon-N-eggs Well-Known Member Mar 17, 2012 265 4 18 #5 bacon-N-eggs, Jun 6, 2012 Not going to upgrade GeekyDad Well-Known Member Jan 14, 2012 1,173 0 0 Games Journalist #6 GeekyDad, Jun 6, 2012 Won't even bother in that case. I still can't fathom how it's legal for publishers to effectively take elements of a game away from paying customers. Devs killing their reputations on a daily basis these days. Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #7 Greyskull, Jun 6, 2012 We need to make two new mega threads (to go along with ios rpg games, adventure games, etc.). The "do not update" thread and the "pulled from iTunes so back it up" (imame, idos, plenty of games...even sword and poker for a while) thread. drelbs Well-Known Member Jun 25, 2009 11,200 7 38 #8 drelbs, Jun 6, 2012 This thread existed for a while - but so many apps get pulled these days it couldn't keep up. Drummerboycroy Well-Known Member Apr 2, 2012 4,172 0 36 Clinician Maine! #9 Drummerboycroy, Jun 6, 2012 ^This^ +Some number larger than human comprehension... DBC Samulaan Well-Known Member Oct 15, 2011 221 0 16 Bali #10 Samulaan, Jun 7, 2012 1st day purchaser, loved the game, if you haven't yet, try it out. Devs gotta do what theys gotta do, some people take this ish way to personal. Haturs gonna hate... I wish them the best. SpikeGuy Well-Known Member May 8, 2012 532 0 16 #11 SpikeGuy, Jun 7, 2012 Interesting story on why it went free in case you missed it... http://toucharcade.com/2012/05/11/why-whale-trail-is-going-free-to-play-and-how-a-flop-is-seen-as-a-journey/ Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #12 Greyskull, Jun 7, 2012 It ain't a hater hatin', it's a payer payin'. If my paid for games keep getting gimped, I'll have to fight fire with fire and just install ########## (after jb'ing, of course). Connector Well-Known Member May 6, 2012 15,512 1 0 In the Chatroom http://thechatroom.freeforums.net/ #13 Connector, Jun 7, 2012 Why can't companies like this and electronic arts just create a lite version of the game that can be played as a freenium. So sad Jacob007 Well-Known Member Mar 5, 2012 652 0 0 Indiana #14 Jacob007, Jun 8, 2012 I think this app has finally gone freemium..I say that as if it's a good thing... CygnetSeven Well-Known Member Feb 6, 2010 7,585 30 48 #15 CygnetSeven, Jun 8, 2012 Or release the freemium as a second app and don't screw your supporters. On topic, I dragged my heels on this one and it was always on my horizon. I'll try it, knowing that I'm only getting a watered down version. Pity. (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
Unfortunately the game is no longer the one we all bought last year - destroyed by IAP and dev greed. I for one will not buy any more games by Ustwo as this was a fine game which they have ruined by an unnecessary update.
Jeez, another game joins my ever-growing list of "Do not update" apps, and another dev joins my "Never again" list. Getting pretty depressing... DBC
Won't even bother in that case. I still can't fathom how it's legal for publishers to effectively take elements of a game away from paying customers. Devs killing their reputations on a daily basis these days.
We need to make two new mega threads (to go along with ios rpg games, adventure games, etc.). The "do not update" thread and the "pulled from iTunes so back it up" (imame, idos, plenty of games...even sword and poker for a while) thread.
1st day purchaser, loved the game, if you haven't yet, try it out. Devs gotta do what theys gotta do, some people take this ish way to personal. Haturs gonna hate... I wish them the best.
Interesting story on why it went free in case you missed it... http://toucharcade.com/2012/05/11/why-whale-trail-is-going-free-to-play-and-how-a-flop-is-seen-as-a-journey/
It ain't a hater hatin', it's a payer payin'. If my paid for games keep getting gimped, I'll have to fight fire with fire and just install ########## (after jb'ing, of course).
Why can't companies like this and electronic arts just create a lite version of the game that can be played as a freenium. So sad
Or release the freemium as a second app and don't screw your supporters. On topic, I dragged my heels on this one and it was always on my horizon. I'll try it, knowing that I'm only getting a watered down version. Pity.