Aquaria - (by Semi Secret Software)

[adamans]

Originally Posted by Agas

AQUARIA is TOUCH ARCADE GAME OF THE WEEK 2/11/11



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It is well deserved. This is now my go to game when I am tired of bug hunting, meetings and some of the less fun things about game development, lol. I still like to kill zombies when I am frustrated but Aquaria has succeeded in calming me much more. Congrats!

[heringer]

I love, love Aquaria so much. Bought the PC version back when it was released for $30 and it's well worth it. At $5 this game is a steal.

That said, I don't like the controls on the iPad version very much. They work well, but my hand keeps blocking the screen. It's a beautifull game, so I don't want my ugly hand in front of it.

Is there any chance for the inclusion of a virtual analog stick in the future? I have one of those Fling for iPad joysticks, and it plays like a dream with Glowfix HD, a game with very similar gameplay (they even have the touch controls option that is exactly the same as Aquaria's). The option would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[soldat7]

Originally Posted by heringer

I love, love Aquaria so much. Bought the PC version back when it was released for $30 and it's well worth it. At $5 this game is a steal.

That said, I don't like the controls on the iPad version very much. They work well, but my hand keeps blocking the screen. It's a beautifull game, so I don't want my ugly hand in front of it.

Is there any chance for the inclusion of a virtual analog stick in the future? I have one of those Fling for iPad joysticks, and it plays like a dream with Glowfix HD, a game with very similar gameplay (they even have the touch controls option that is exactly the same as Aquaria's). The option would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

More control options would be great, but the current controls are fantastic.

[jkruger951]

Originally Posted by cabdog

Hoping for help please.
I'm stuck in the energy temple. I tried to retrace my steps, but the exit/entrance is blocked.

Thoughts please?

I am stuck in the same place. I can't figure out what I am supposed to do to get out of here or to get to the Lion Boss. So frustrating. I tried to register at Bit Blot and it says my registration has errors! I love this game but I need some help. Please someone out there.

[drelbs]

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[ap3604]

Why the hell isn't this game available for the iPhone yet?

[BeefJerky]

It probably requires quite a bit of reworking for iPhone. The current controls would mean you'd cover most of the screen while playing.

[dclose]

Originally Posted by BeefJerky

It probably requires quite a bit of reworking for iPhone. The current controls would mean you'd cover most of the screen while playing.

This I don't understand, because the gameplay style is very similar to Shark, and that works great on the smaller screen.


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[violentv]

Originally Posted by dclose

This I don't understand, because the gameplay style is very similar to Shark, and that works great on the smaller screen.

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A lot of the charm of Aquaria comes from the beautiful and detailed environments.. I don't think a small screen on which you have to perpetually put 2 fingers on will do them justice. I can also imagine that quick form switching will be nightmarish on a smaller screen with touch controls. (I basically just pointed out why the psp port is possible)These are my opinions of course .. but at the end of the day, Andrew Church and Alec just aren't very enthusiastic about bringing it to the iPhone.

[Misguided]

Originally Posted by jkruger951

I am stuck in the same place. I can't figure out what I am supposed to do to get out of here or to get to the Lion Boss. So frustrating. I tried to register at Bit Blot and it says my registration has errors! I love this game but I need some help. Please someone out there.

Question for you: do you guys have the song that lets you pick things up and carry them along? If you do, look for the white pearls. If you made it into the temple without the song, as I did the first time I started, you will need to restart (but it really won't take that long to retrace your steps).