Unknown Orbit [Universal]

[ImJPaul]

Originally Posted by retr0spective

I can see why a previous poster likened the game to a tech demo due to its present limitations. As for myself I prefer to see it as the potential foundation for something truly extraordinary.

Didn't wanna quote the whole thing to save scroll time but these are extremely awesome ideas. If the there was an option to go from planet to planet, say collecting snow on one, lave on another, earth on the third, etc. then that would make this game a marvel to behold.

[JayExbleative]

Originally Posted by ImJPaul

I still haven't played the game and am waiting to see what happens with the controls. Does it have tiny wings-esque controls? Let go and let your character fly and press to get the character to drop to build momentum?

It's Tiny Wings style controls, yes. Touch the screen to drop, let go to 'fly'. You also have to tilt the screen to steer, which makes the game harder, having to factor in an extra dimension

The Omen comet also lets you shake the device to boost forwards, at the expense of your ice core.

[Andy C83]

Congrats on the fine 4/5 review by 148 apps.

[timmis6010]

Finally got around to trying this and I love it. It may be a little lacking in goals and such but I like games that I can just zone out to like this and infinite surf. The music and sound are great together. It sounds like a The Fun Years album.

[Delusionaltool]

this game is AWESOME..........thank you for being really small my 16gb ipad is about full after this week jesus....

[Delusionaltool]

Originally Posted by ImJPaul

Didn't wanna quote the whole thing to save scroll time but these are extremely awesome ideas. If the there was an option to go from planet to planet, say collecting snow on one, lave on another, earth on the third, etc. then that would make this game a marvel to behold.

dude thats a sweet idea, like in tiny wings when you go from island to island you go from planet to planet , THIS HAS TO HAPPEN devs i hope you are reading this stuff!!!!

[JayExbleative]

Originally Posted by timmis6010

Finally got around to trying this and I love it. It may be a little lacking in goals and such but I like games that I can just zone out to like this and infinite surf. The music and sound are great together. It sounds like a The Fun Years album.

Glad you are enjoying it. During development I occasionally considered going "full art style" and having no score, goals or any interface at all. I decided in the end that for my first solo project I'd perhaps go a little less risky. I think that would work better with bigger/more/procedural worlds too.

I'm considering adding a no interface/no score mode more with each review/post I read like this one.

Thanks!
Jay

[JayExbleative]

Originally Posted by Delusionaltool

dude thats a sweet idea, like in tiny wings when you go from island to island you go from planet to planet , THIS HAS TO HAPPEN devs i hope you are reading this stuff!!!!

Yep I'm reading, hello I describe earlier in this thread why there aren't multiple planets. I'm going to see what I can do though, I have an idea or two.

[laszlo_kovacs]

retr0 nailed it as far as criticism and suggestions for improvements. Sensitivity adjustments are a must; I wish the game as a whole just felt 'tighter'.

This game has so much potential to be something truly awesome, but it has a long way to go to get there. The Tiny Wings template is definitely worth adopting.

$1 well spent. Good job so far dev. I look forward to seeing how it shapes up over the next few weeks/months.