Matchblocks - puzzle-arcade in minimalistic style ( One Minute Games )

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  1. OneMinuteGames

    OneMinuteGames Well-Known Member

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    #1 OneMinuteGames, Apr 15, 2012
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    Hello guys.

    After Commander Pixman I like to create something different. So here it comes: Matchblocks. Similar to color Tetris at first look, but this is totally different game with completely different gameplay. I think you never played something like this before.

    Matchblocks is a fusion of action-puzzle games you know! Falling blocks and matching colors, sounds familiar? So now prepare for something new and for something you will have to touch!

    Tap a color sequence to match colors in the blocks, remove them quickly before they overflow your board. Destroy obstacles on the board, collect bonuses and make combos. In this game not only your speed, but also smart thinking will let you achieve great scores!


    Matchblocks release will be 29th of November. And the trailer has come!

    Trailer:


    Now come on, what do you think ?
     
  2. AnarKitty

    AnarKitty Well-Known Member

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    I have played something like this before, but this does look like a quality offering with a nice, clean design. It's clear this is still in development, and I'll look forward to seeing more video as it progresses, but I do like what I'm seeing so far. :)
     
  3. OneMinuteGames

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    Thanks! I will posts some screenshots too soon...
     
  4. coolpowers

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    Oh, I love this, even though I'm not entirely sure how to play it :D
     
  5. OneMinuteGames

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    Worry not! It's easy but I admit it is quite hard to tell from movie ( and with such quality ) I'm working on tutorial right now, so I think I'll submit some updated gameplay video from tutorial and everyone should get it ;)

    It take a while to figure out but my girlfriend and even her mom play it quite nice after a moment ;]
     
  6. saiyukialex

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    4 game modes! Thumb!
     
  7. OneMinuteGames

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    yes, 4 modes + trophies, and modes will be unlockable.

    I'll post some screenshots tomorrow ;)

    Cheers!
     
  8. saiyukialex

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    Need screenshots!
     
  9. failchip

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    I like the clean feel. Lumines esque cool. Do you press the color you want to remove?
     
  10. OneMinuteGames

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    Yes exactly! You need to match every color in block. ( you can do combos with multiple blocks )

    Screenshots in an hour ;)
     
  11. 3parkbenchhydra

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    I like it. Definitely want to see more.
     
  12. OneMinuteGames

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    As I promised... screenshots from recent build ;)
    Also it is worth to note I will probably start betatests in the next week!

    [​IMG]

    All you have to do is push that bottom buttons to match colors in blocks -> this is simple idea, but it requires strategy and planning when games gets harder ;) There is also multiple bonuses and obstacles...
     
  13. playerout

    playerout Well-Known Member

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    Ahah I like it!! It's the evolution of match three and tetris planets!
    And you're right...looks simple but it's not..
    The graphic is very clean and reassuring but I can already see my brain jamming.."now tap green..no wait wait..orange...holy cow I should have tapped yellow now I'm stuck"
    hihihi

    Can't wait!! So, don't keep us waiting too long :D
     
  14. OneMinuteGames

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    Not too long of waiting, I'm targeting june most likely ;)

    And you get it right - evolution ( or hybrid ? ) of matching games and Tetris.
     
  15. 3parkbenchhydra

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  16. OneMinuteGames

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    Another feature round up:

    Game will have Trophies system which will be mapped directly to Game Center achievements. Trophies will work like in PopCap games - achieve something outstanding nad you will get one, every Trophy will have 3 ( or 4? ) levels.

    To unlock next game mode you'll have to achieve certain level of fluency in current modes.
     
  17. OneMinuteGames

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    Hmm, I think Matchblocks betatesting will begin soon!

    Any volunteers are welcome! Please sign here: http://bit.ly/Jl4JQL ( TestFlight )

    I'm looking for about 10-15 testers, so not everyone will get in ;) Please welcome.
     
  18. Nullroar

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    Best of luck with this one. Cmndrpxmn was pro.
     
  19. OneMinuteGames

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    Oh, thanks!

    Besides beta ( link for signup once again: http://bit.ly/Jl4JQL ) I'll also post some gameplay video with better look ;)
     
  20. Hobbsicle

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    Very clean design. It looks like it has the potential of being pretty addictive. I'll keep my eye on this.
     

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