Hey guys and Gals. I just got my first game reviewed and released in the App store today. It was a one man project, art, music etc. except for a couple audio tracks my friend Sergio Zurawski created with me. I'm new to the game creation scene, but I've been an artist for a LONG time and I hope it shows in the graphics. I've been a hobbyist programmer since plotting points in basic on an Appleii. It was very much inspired by my favorite old games like The 7th Guest, Shadowgate and some newer ones like The Lost City. I hope someone will check it out and enjoy it. Thanks people! The Curse of Shadow House : Point and Click Adventure Features:• Creepy graphics that set the tone for your haunted adventure!• Haunting original soundtrack from th… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsFeatures:• Creepy graphics that set the tone for your haunted adventure!• Haunting original soundtrack from the minds of Sergío Zurawski and Eric Shofe.• Solve puzzles, find haunted relics, and play music on a broken old piano!• Mini game collection including an arcade style shooter and psychic crystal ball!• Classic slideshow presentation inspired by the point and click genre.• In-game journal with hints for the tougher puzzles.• Universal app that let's you play on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch!A broken down old house sits empty somewhere deep in the forest.The house used to be filled with laughter and life. It's been exactly one hundred years since Elizabeth Shadow, a brilliant young pianist, was attacked by wolves and her life came to a tragic end. Her husband, Alexander, feeling responsible for her death, swore to destroy every last wolf on his land.After the wolves were gone, crippled by grief and guilt, Alexander slowly drifted into madness. On the anniversary of her death, he returned to the spot where she was attacked. Overcome with sadness and longing to be reunited with his wife, he collapsed and fell into a deep sleep. When he awoke, a dark figure was standing over him. Before he could react, he was bitten on the neck and passed out again. Days passed before he woke up and when he finally did, he was different. He had changed.Now, a century later, a young woman's fate is about to become intertwined with the ancient curse that still haunts the house.Can you save yourself and bring an end to The Curse of Shadow House?This is NOT a hidden object game and requires a bit of thought on the player's behalf to complete. If you get stuck, open your journal and flip through the pages. Chances are, there is a hint in there for you. If you can't find a hint and get stuck, I provide free support and help via the in game journal help button. Just post your question or message me on the Facebook page and I will help as soon as I see it. Thanks!This game is optimized for Retina devices and requires iOS 5 or up. Information Seller: Genre:Adventure, Puzzle Release:Aug 12, 2013 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (1) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #2 metalcasket, Aug 13, 2013 Congrats on the release. This looks fantastic! May I ask how big the game is uncompressed? Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #3 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 13, 2013 Last edited: Aug 13, 2013 Well it's just under 200 mb, but I'm trying to get it down a bit. Going to work on that for the next update. Size got quite a bit larger adding resolutions for older devices. File size and compression etc. is one of my weak points, but my goal is to never stop learning. Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot. I think the music turned out pretty cool as well. I'm physically Crashing now! been a long day-week-month-year? lol. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #4 metalcasket, Aug 13, 2013 Last edited: Aug 13, 2013 Wait, the download size is bigger than the uncompressed file? O_O Either way, you had to say "7th Guest", didn't you? Can't resist that. I'm in! Dude, get some well deserved rest! (Why am I using so many smileys? >_>) EDIT: Well, damnit...just saw your Kickstarter page. Why must you be so humble? *throws more dollars at you* Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #5 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 13, 2013 Sorry, the uncompressed size I mentioned is for the retina assets only. Everything packaged before compression was just over 300 mb. Haha. Derp! metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #6 metalcasket, Aug 13, 2013 Last edited: Aug 13, 2013 That's fantastic. I was afraid this would bloat up to something like a gig, "so just "over 300 mb" is a very, very welcome surprise. Guys, this is on launch sale. It's a dollar without a single IAP. Do it. Do it now. Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #7 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 13, 2013 Thanks man! metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #8 metalcasket, Aug 13, 2013 I'm at a loss for words right now. Admittedly, I've been at work for the last 12 hours so I haven't really spent time playing the game, but the amount of love that's been poured into this is just apparent from the second you boot it up. Every nook and cranny seems to have been thought out. Why am I at a loss for words? Your dear metalcasket, TouchArcade's resident metalhead...dude, the music is just beautiful. I could stare at one of the few open areas at the beginning of the game and just listen to the music all day long. Wow! Considering this is only going to get dark...I can't wait. Just a heads up...the "Help" page is blank. undeadcow Well-Known Member Dec 4, 2010 9,493 2 36 Houston, TX #9 undeadcow, Aug 13, 2013 Kickstarter link FWIW: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericshofe/the-curse-of-shadow-house Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #10 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 13, 2013 Thanks for the compliments. Wow. That means a lot to me man, seriously. So, I've been chatting back and forth with the kickstarter backers today and we've found a few bugs that I thought I'd addressed. So I've been hard at it ironing out these issues today and am going to be pushing for an expedited review to get the update out once I address the remaining issues. There were a few issues with resizing journal entries and message blocks causing text to get cut off in the universal build and another critical bug (that doesn't always happen) that would cause items to disappear from the inventory making progression impossible. DERP! I thought I had completely eradicated this bug, but apparently not. Between doing the art, music and programming Sh*t gets pretty deep sometimes. If you experience the inventory bug, the solution is to not press anything in the inventory after you collect a new item until you have changed scenes after picking it up. I think this is 100% fixed now and will be in the update. Also, help page should open a link to the facebook page. Works for me, Does it not for you? I'm so thrilled you enjoy the music man, that was a HUGE part of it. PEACE! This game is a labor of love for me. metalcasket Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze May 24, 2010 11,064 1,340 113 Deepest Circle, Hel #11 metalcasket, Aug 13, 2013 Last edited: Aug 13, 2013 As far as I know, it isn't opening up. My connection's been pretty rough tonight, so maybe it just needs time. :/ Things just took a turn for the worst. Loving this so far. Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #12 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 13, 2013 Awesome. Thank you. I can't stop saying that. Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!! I was hoping there were some people out there that would "get it". Andy C83 Well-Known Member Oct 20, 2010 3,627 20 38 Over the Rainbow #13 Andy C83, Aug 13, 2013 I'm a sucker for some point & clicky goodness, and this looks very good. I'll try and download this tomorrow, need to get my butt to a wi-fi hotspot! Congrats on the release, and best of luck! Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #14 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 13, 2013 Hey Thanks!!!!!! ip4weather Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2012 1,659 13 38 #15 ip4weather, Aug 14, 2013 i have problem in game,anyone have walkthrough? Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #16 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 14, 2013 Message me and I''ll be happy to help Thanks for checking it out! ip4weather Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2012 1,659 13 38 #17 ip4weather, Aug 17, 2013 Last edited: Aug 17, 2013 anyone open the door in room with scary altar in underground? Appletini Well-Known Member Jan 8, 2011 2,564 0 0 Ankh-Morpork #18 Appletini, Aug 17, 2013 Just send a private message to the developer for assistance as requested. If you're posting hint requests or puzzle solutions in public, though, please at least use the spoiler tags (as I've done with your quoted text) rather than post potential spoilers openly in the game's main thread. People who just want to learn more about the game itself tend to prefer not to have puzzles and plot points ruined in advance. Hidden Treasure Games Member Aug 17, 2012 24 0 0 Independant game maker Bartlett http://www.hiddentreasuregames.com #19 Hidden Treasure Games, Aug 17, 2013 Hey everyone. Just wanted to say thanks to those that have been playing the game. This game is my life at the moment, and I really want your experience with it to be great. In my lack of experience, I have missed a few bugs and I am continuing to update the game. Most of the issues have been addressed in yesterdays update, and I have another one coming very soon! Much Love people! ip4weather Well-Known Member Nov 13, 2012 1,659 13 38 #20 ip4weather, Aug 17, 2013 i have problem with sphare,it's lost from my inventory and i can't finish the game (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 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
Well it's just under 200 mb, but I'm trying to get it down a bit. Going to work on that for the next update. Size got quite a bit larger adding resolutions for older devices. File size and compression etc. is one of my weak points, but my goal is to never stop learning. Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot. I think the music turned out pretty cool as well. I'm physically Crashing now! been a long day-week-month-year? lol.
Wait, the download size is bigger than the uncompressed file? O_O Either way, you had to say "7th Guest", didn't you? Can't resist that. I'm in! Dude, get some well deserved rest! (Why am I using so many smileys? >_>) EDIT: Well, damnit...just saw your Kickstarter page. Why must you be so humble? *throws more dollars at you*
Sorry, the uncompressed size I mentioned is for the retina assets only. Everything packaged before compression was just over 300 mb. Haha. Derp!
That's fantastic. I was afraid this would bloat up to something like a gig, "so just "over 300 mb" is a very, very welcome surprise. Guys, this is on launch sale. It's a dollar without a single IAP. Do it. Do it now.
I'm at a loss for words right now. Admittedly, I've been at work for the last 12 hours so I haven't really spent time playing the game, but the amount of love that's been poured into this is just apparent from the second you boot it up. Every nook and cranny seems to have been thought out. Why am I at a loss for words? Your dear metalcasket, TouchArcade's resident metalhead...dude, the music is just beautiful. I could stare at one of the few open areas at the beginning of the game and just listen to the music all day long. Wow! Considering this is only going to get dark...I can't wait. Just a heads up...the "Help" page is blank.
Thanks for the compliments. Wow. That means a lot to me man, seriously. So, I've been chatting back and forth with the kickstarter backers today and we've found a few bugs that I thought I'd addressed. So I've been hard at it ironing out these issues today and am going to be pushing for an expedited review to get the update out once I address the remaining issues. There were a few issues with resizing journal entries and message blocks causing text to get cut off in the universal build and another critical bug (that doesn't always happen) that would cause items to disappear from the inventory making progression impossible. DERP! I thought I had completely eradicated this bug, but apparently not. Between doing the art, music and programming Sh*t gets pretty deep sometimes. If you experience the inventory bug, the solution is to not press anything in the inventory after you collect a new item until you have changed scenes after picking it up. I think this is 100% fixed now and will be in the update. Also, help page should open a link to the facebook page. Works for me, Does it not for you? I'm so thrilled you enjoy the music man, that was a HUGE part of it. PEACE! This game is a labor of love for me.
As far as I know, it isn't opening up. My connection's been pretty rough tonight, so maybe it just needs time. :/ Things just took a turn for the worst. Loving this so far.
Awesome. Thank you. I can't stop saying that. Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!!Thank you!!!! I was hoping there were some people out there that would "get it".
I'm a sucker for some point & clicky goodness, and this looks very good. I'll try and download this tomorrow, need to get my butt to a wi-fi hotspot! Congrats on the release, and best of luck!
Just send a private message to the developer for assistance as requested. If you're posting hint requests or puzzle solutions in public, though, please at least use the spoiler tags (as I've done with your quoted text) rather than post potential spoilers openly in the game's main thread. People who just want to learn more about the game itself tend to prefer not to have puzzles and plot points ruined in advance.
Hey everyone. Just wanted to say thanks to those that have been playing the game. This game is my life at the moment, and I really want your experience with it to be great. In my lack of experience, I have missed a few bugs and I am continuing to update the game. Most of the issues have been addressed in yesterdays update, and I have another one coming very soon! Much Love people!