Hoodoo Voodoo - pre-release & beta-testing

Discussion in 'Upcoming iOS Games' started by ivan_m, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    #1 ivan_m, Jun 30, 2009
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2009
    Hi.
    I use word 'Game' for this. Indeed, would someone pretend that Hoodoo Voodoo is more than just a game?

    [​IMG]

    See it by yourself if there _can_ be something that is more than a game -
    become a beta-tester to get time-limited preview of Hoodoo Voodoo.

    But wait - this is only a preview! The main secret (watch video!) will not be disclosed until app is in AppStore!

    Best regards!

    p.s. Just got rejection for this app from Apple review team... Can you believe it?

    p.p.s. Finally, Hoodoo Voodoo got approved, after more than 2 month and another 3 rejections from Apple team. So we announce introductory price for the title. Go get some Hoodoo Voodoo! ;)

    >>>Hoodoo Voodoo (iTunes Link) <<<
     
  2. thevagrant

    thevagrant Well-Known Member

    Jun 8, 2009
    631
    0
    0
    lol this seems quite hilarious to "play"!
     
  3. Arland

    Arland Well-Known Member

    Mar 1, 2009
    116
    0
    0
    Sent.... Looks good!
     
  4. trevainsworth

    trevainsworth Well-Known Member

    Jun 11, 2009
    56
    0
    0
    udid sent, hope i get to beta test for you

    good luck with the app
     
  5. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    Thanks for interest!
    Collected 5 requests fo far. Another 5, and I'll upload all at once.
     
  6. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    #6 ivan_m, Jun 30, 2009
    Last edited: Jun 30, 2009
    OK, all slots filled. Thanks for those who interested. Uploading adhoc build and will get back soon.
     
  7. 5duc29

    5duc29 Well-Known Member

    Jun 8, 2009
    1,570
    0
    0
    Just sent one 20 minutes ago, I think. Looks very polished.
     
  8. tosui

    tosui Well-Known Member

    Aug 26, 2008
    240
    2
    0
    Toronto, Canada
    #8 tosui, Jun 30, 2009
    Last edited: Jun 30, 2009
    Looks great! And I can think of a lot of uses for this on Twitter :p

    email sent!

    Ps: awesome icon! It's perfect!
     
  9. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    Sent download link to all who interested.
    Look forward to your feedback.
    Thanks!
     
  10. 5duc29

    5duc29 Well-Known Member

    Jun 8, 2009
    1,570
    0
    0
    Just got it. Will leave impression through email (soon).

    Thanks
     
  11. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    I just can't beleive it! Just got rejection from Apple with the grounding of "some content which might be found objectionable for iPhone / iPod users". Gosh, there're no drop of blood at all, so what's so scary about it?
    Yes, I did mention 'some secrect which may make you sweat', but, it's only a game!
    Total frustration.
    p.s. Sorry for my emotions.
    p.p.s. Can you suggest some things which might be reworked so this would pass review?
    p.p.p.s. My condolences to BoiledGoose for rejection of his Ragdoll Killa!...
     
  12. gnetro

    gnetro Well-Known Member

    Jul 2, 2009
    105
    0
    0
    Can I still join the beta test :p
     
  13. gnetro

    gnetro Well-Known Member

    Jul 2, 2009
    105
    0
    0
    oh I feel sorry :(
     
  14. Crypton

    Crypton Well-Known Member

    Jan 28, 2009
    539
    0
    16
    Germany
    For which age should Hoodoo Voodoo be released?
    Perhaps setting it up will help?
    It couldn't be the farting, there's a multitude of fart apps...

    What I would love to see is:
    * possibility to turn the doll over to attack the back
    * No kill of the doll mode
    * healing mode to give something good to the doll
     
  15. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    #15 ivan_m, Jul 2, 2009
    Last edited: Jul 2, 2009
    It's been rated 12+ for frequent cartoon violence and horror/fear themes and infrequent crude humor (farting etc.)
    Thanks for your suggestion - maybe indicating that there're some realistic violence will let it pass...
     
  16. Devilishly Good

    Devilishly Good Well-Known Member

    May 1, 2009
    9,230
    2
    0
    The Underworld
    did they give anything more specific than the vague "some content message"? All I can think is to make the app 17+? I didn't see anything in there that was over the top to me, but I don't know about others' standards.
     
  17. BoiledGoose

    BoiledGoose Well-Known Member

    Wow, no blood and it still got rejected. :confused:

    Thanks for the condolences on Ragdoll Killa! Looks like we got the exact same email message for our apps - the dreaded Section 3.3.12 - "Apple's reasonable judgement."

    A lot of the feedback I got on Ragdoll Killa! was that maybe it was just too sadistic. You can cut open bad guys and spill their guts, but torturing an innocent ragdoll (or voodoo doll) is just too mean.

    I just finished a new version that changes the ragdoll from a human to an alien, removes most of the blood - the blood that remains is now green - and I removed "Killa" from the title. I plan to resubmit today so we'll see if these changes are enough for approval. It sucks because I had to remove a few things that I thought were pretty cool in the hopes of getting approved. (Head gushes and such) :mad:

    With Hoodoo Voodoo, there isn't blood, but it's an obvious representation of the person in your contacts list, so toning down the "implied hatred" is about the only way you can go with it. You could try to remove some of the harsher stuff and replace it with nice gestures, flowers and pretty things. That way it isn't *just* a torture app. This changes the tone of the game quite a bit, and it may lose sales because of it. On the other hand, the ability to play nice might attract people that would otherwise never even look at it. Good luck.
     
  18. aricall

    aricall Well-Known Member

    Jun 16, 2009
    226
    2
    18
    Tattooist
    hmmmm look really cool hope u get it to pass

    maybe its the fact that you can name the doll before u beat it up?
    i dunno just a thought
     
  19. Jordanrracer

    Jordanrracer Well-Known Member

    Feb 16, 2009
    1,630
    3
    0
    Currently -Nothing-
    New York
    Is it too late to beta test? I was busy playing Rolando 2 all day but now I'm good :)
     
  20. ivan_m

    ivan_m Active Member

    thanks. I don't know either, there're plenty of Voodoos out there where one can even attach photo on the doll's face :(
     

Share This Page