Spooklands NIGHTMARES AND CREEPY CREATURES WAIT FOR YOU IN THIS AMAZING ONE-FINGER-SHOOTERFrom the creators of Battle Rid… TouchArcade Rating: $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsNIGHTMARES AND CREEPY CREATURES WAIT FOR YOU IN THIS AMAZING ONE-FINGER-SHOOTERFrom the creators of Battle Rides Duel, here comes Spooklands! Spooklands is a unique survival game in which you tap to shoot, and shoot to move. With every touch, your character fires in your finger's direction, and is knocked back the other way.Master your skills to destroy the nightmare hordes in fast-paced matches for survival, and try to beat all final bosses: the Curupira, the Spider Queen and the Goat Demon.BRIGHT COLORS AND POWER-UPS: Improve your performance with awesome unlockable items like the Edible Snail, the Fist of Might, the Happy Face and the Wand of Crystal Power.THREE INFINITE LEVELS: Meet the mythic creeps of Amazonia, the eight-legged horrors of the Spider's Nest, and the dead demon-things of Necropolis.TAP OR HOLD: Every weapon comes with two uses. Tap to use them the regular way, or hold to charge a powerful shot. Charged shots may pierce, multiply or explode on contact!COMPETE WITH FRIENDS: Master your surviving skills and the combo system to beat your friends' high scores! Game Center integration complete with achievements.PROUD BOSS HUNTER: Beat a level's boss multiple times in a single run to earn Skull Badges. The level thumbnails will show the maximum number of badges you got on a match.Features:- A survival shooter like no other!- One-finger shooter: you tap to shoot to move.- Destroy the nightmare hordes, don't touch the creeps.- Extra points for combos, when you get many monsters with a shot.- 3 difficulty levels, 3 themes: Amazonia, Spider's Nest and Necropolis.- 10 unlockable powerups, including the Fist of Might and the Edible Snail.- Beat your friends' scores and challenge them on GameCenter! Information Seller: Genre:Action, Arcade Release:Aug 21, 2014 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (10) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal sink_or_swim Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2012 3,504 5 38 Germany #2 sink_or_swim, Aug 13, 2014 this looks like it'll be a lot of fun Exact-Psience Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 22,664 2 38 The Work-At-Home Guy Philippines #3 Exact-Psience, Aug 13, 2014 Totally agree... I really like the artstyle too. So if it's tap to move and tap to shoot, you move when tapping an empty area and shoot if you tap an enemy? sink_or_swim Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2012 3,504 5 38 Germany #4 sink_or_swim, Aug 13, 2014 the first screenshot say "the one and only one-finger-shooter" don't know what that means in this case. We'll have to wait til someone played it PeteOzzy Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2013 4,596 3 0 Norwich, England #5 PeteOzzy, Aug 13, 2014 This is definitely one of my highlights of the week by far. Looks glorious visually and I'm always up to try a re-imagined control scheme for any game. Really looking forward to this one. Echoen Well-Known Member May 16, 2012 2,114 3 38 USA #6 Echoen, Aug 13, 2014 Last edited: Aug 21, 2014 That does look fun. Here's a trailer Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Edit: Bought the game. My impressions: Just as I imagined it would be. It's like Crimsonland except it's entirely controlled with one touch. I liken Spooklands to it because enemies come from the edge of the screen rushing towards you as you dish out the deeps to blow them all up and score. Movement isn't with dual sticks however. You tap to shoot in that direction and the 'recoil' pushes you in the opposite direction. Simple, eh? There's also some bounce physics here where you and your shots can hit any of the four walls enclosing you in each of the 3 different maps. One touch tap controls can be iffy depending on individual taste and Spooklands is no exception to that possibility, especially since you move away from your tap. That's not to say it's bad as it becomes intuitive as you spend time with the game. It really is solid and at home with the mobile platform. Each weapon has two modes of fire: tap and hold. Tapping fires a small bullet (or in the game's case, sneakers and hatchets) while holding charges your weapon making your shot a huge piercing blast. Power ups occasionally spawn in the middle of the room, each with its own two modes of fire as well and keep things interesting by offering different behavior. They can boost your regular weapon, add a 2nd charged projectile, contral-like spread shots, curving balls of exploding fury, and much more. Charging is usually the best way to go but comes with greater recoil so you might bounce off a wall and hit something a la billiards. Risk vs reward. Skilled players will find this a minor drawback and abuse charging nevertheless. As you score higher, you unlock new maps and powerups. There is no leveling up or consumables to deal with so it all depends on your own personal skill. Recommended? Depends on you liking this kind of tap to move. If yes, you'll have a blast with this (affordable) endless high scoring game. I recommend playing on an iPad for more precise aiming and less screen blocking with your own finger. L.Lawliet Well-Known Member Jun 28, 2011 6,390 397 83 #7 L.Lawliet, Aug 13, 2014 It's similar to Toast Time where you use the weapon recoil to move. Could be fun as that game is amazing. PeteOzzy Well-Known Member Oct 30, 2013 4,596 3 0 Norwich, England #8 PeteOzzy, Aug 13, 2014 That's made my day! ip4weather Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2012 1,659 13 38 #9 ip4weather, Aug 13, 2014 crash on iphone 4 7.1.2 ste86uk Well-Known Member May 9, 2012 6,566 896 113 #10 ste86uk, Aug 13, 2014 Sounds interesting but I've never played a game with one tap controls for moving and shooting. Will have to see how that goes JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #11 JCho133, Aug 13, 2014 Woah, Vexille! You lied again! Infinity89 Well-Known Member Apr 8, 2013 2,170 0 36 #12 Infinity89, Aug 13, 2014 I think this is my only pick this week so far! Looks amazing! Biggavelli Well-Known Member Jul 7, 2011 1,106 0 0 Boston,MA #13 Biggavelli, Aug 13, 2014 1st purchase tonight! Vexille Member Jun 21, 2013 20 0 0 Lead Programmer Santa Maria, RS - Brazil #14 Vexille, Aug 13, 2014 Oh god, this wasn't supposed to happen, I'm really sorry guys! I'm one of the developers, August 14th was our old release date, the actual release date now is August 21st, next week! It was even in this post published a couple weeks ago. I have just changed the date to the intended release, so the game shouldn't be available in NZ anymore for now. Keep an eye out next thursday, as that's when it should be going live for real. Again, I really apologize for this! No, it was an honest mistake! I swear! Andy C83 Well-Known Member Oct 20, 2010 3,627 20 38 Over the Rainbow #15 Andy C83, Aug 13, 2014 Thanks for letting us know. Like others have mentioned your game certainly has an eye catching style; the game is definitely on my radar now. Good luck with the release next week. JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #16 JCho133, Aug 13, 2014 I thought so. But that's 2 strikes! One more and you're outta here! JCho133 Well-Known Member Jul 27, 2012 7,907 27 48 #17 JCho133, Aug 14, 2014 A friend who got his hands on an early release copy told me that this well exceeded his expectations. Looking forward to the real release next week ScotDamn Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Jul 8, 2013 1,990 0 36 Wireless Sales Happy Daddy https://twitter.com/ScotDamn #18 ScotDamn, Aug 14, 2014 Since it boasts one finger gameplay, shouldn't it be played in portrait orientation? It almost cancels the one tap mechanic when you need to hold your device with two hands, right? Vexille Member Jun 21, 2013 20 0 0 Lead Programmer Santa Maria, RS - Brazil #19 Vexille, Aug 15, 2014 You it's interesting that people are actually divided on how to hold the device to play the game. Personally I prefer playing with just the index finger, but some people do prefer playing with their thumbs. Maybe we should call it a one-or-two-finger shooter sugimulm Well-Known Member Aug 28, 2010 2,456 46 48 The last time zone for iOS game releases :( #20 sugimulm, Aug 15, 2014 How about releasing the game now and the TA crew can assist in determining the decision, lol, JK. Can't wait! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4 5 Next > 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
Totally agree... I really like the artstyle too. So if it's tap to move and tap to shoot, you move when tapping an empty area and shoot if you tap an enemy?
the first screenshot say "the one and only one-finger-shooter" don't know what that means in this case. We'll have to wait til someone played it
This is definitely one of my highlights of the week by far. Looks glorious visually and I'm always up to try a re-imagined control scheme for any game. Really looking forward to this one.
That does look fun. Here's a trailer Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Edit: Bought the game. My impressions: Just as I imagined it would be. It's like Crimsonland except it's entirely controlled with one touch. I liken Spooklands to it because enemies come from the edge of the screen rushing towards you as you dish out the deeps to blow them all up and score. Movement isn't with dual sticks however. You tap to shoot in that direction and the 'recoil' pushes you in the opposite direction. Simple, eh? There's also some bounce physics here where you and your shots can hit any of the four walls enclosing you in each of the 3 different maps. One touch tap controls can be iffy depending on individual taste and Spooklands is no exception to that possibility, especially since you move away from your tap. That's not to say it's bad as it becomes intuitive as you spend time with the game. It really is solid and at home with the mobile platform. Each weapon has two modes of fire: tap and hold. Tapping fires a small bullet (or in the game's case, sneakers and hatchets) while holding charges your weapon making your shot a huge piercing blast. Power ups occasionally spawn in the middle of the room, each with its own two modes of fire as well and keep things interesting by offering different behavior. They can boost your regular weapon, add a 2nd charged projectile, contral-like spread shots, curving balls of exploding fury, and much more. Charging is usually the best way to go but comes with greater recoil so you might bounce off a wall and hit something a la billiards. Risk vs reward. Skilled players will find this a minor drawback and abuse charging nevertheless. As you score higher, you unlock new maps and powerups. There is no leveling up or consumables to deal with so it all depends on your own personal skill. Recommended? Depends on you liking this kind of tap to move. If yes, you'll have a blast with this (affordable) endless high scoring game. I recommend playing on an iPad for more precise aiming and less screen blocking with your own finger.
It's similar to Toast Time where you use the weapon recoil to move. Could be fun as that game is amazing.
Sounds interesting but I've never played a game with one tap controls for moving and shooting. Will have to see how that goes
Oh god, this wasn't supposed to happen, I'm really sorry guys! I'm one of the developers, August 14th was our old release date, the actual release date now is August 21st, next week! It was even in this post published a couple weeks ago. I have just changed the date to the intended release, so the game shouldn't be available in NZ anymore for now. Keep an eye out next thursday, as that's when it should be going live for real. Again, I really apologize for this! No, it was an honest mistake! I swear!
Thanks for letting us know. Like others have mentioned your game certainly has an eye catching style; the game is definitely on my radar now. Good luck with the release next week.
A friend who got his hands on an early release copy told me that this well exceeded his expectations. Looking forward to the real release next week
Since it boasts one finger gameplay, shouldn't it be played in portrait orientation? It almost cancels the one tap mechanic when you need to hold your device with two hands, right?
You it's interesting that people are actually divided on how to hold the device to play the game. Personally I prefer playing with just the index finger, but some people do prefer playing with their thumbs. Maybe we should call it a one-or-two-finger shooter
How about releasing the game now and the TA crew can assist in determining the decision, lol, JK. Can't wait!
