Puckerz! and the Awesome Reasons to Check it Out

[GGi_Allan]

Puckerz! Remastered in Massive Update 1.1 Unleashed in the App Store


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[GGi_Allan]

Pucker! Now Available on the App Store

Groundbreaking Games today released their first iOS game Puckerz!, an arcade action game for iPhone and iPod touch devices where players take control of a Puck and launch it around a destructible environment to collect as many orbs as they can before the time runs out.

Check out Puckerz! on the App Store

Launch Video


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In the game, players can choose from 7 different Pucks and are given at least 2 minutes to bounce around a level to collect orbs. Players need to collect at least 75% of the orbs in any given level to advance to the next. In addition to that, by planning their shots well, players can get time bonuses from 5 up to 25 seconds.

But it's not as easy as it sounds because every level has been barricaded by layers of destroyable bricks that players need to plow through in order for them to complete the goal. To ramp up the challenge even further, Puckerz! add into the mix a couple of impenetrable blocks and a slew of carefully laid traps that once it catches a Puck, players will incur a 10-second time penalty.

The game offers 30 levels in its first release, accompanied by 4 powerups that will keep the experience fresh. With its sleek interface style, rich level design, fast physics-based gameplay and engaging soundtrack, Puckerz! hopes to be a unique mobile game experience for casual and hardcore gamers alike.

"Puckerz!'s intuitive controls makes it very approachable. Anyone can pick it up, play and enjoy. Yet it offers a depth that makes it replayable and very much suitable for leaderboards. Players who like getting stars will end up playing a level over and over again," says Anthony Garcia, designer of Puckerz!.

Puckerz! is now available on the App Store for $0.99, featuring:
- easy to pick up and play experience,
- sleek, techno eye candy graphics,
- 30 fun and challenging levels,
- 7 cool pucks to choose from,
- an engaging soundtrack,
- 29 unique achievements, and
- leaderboards integrated via Game Center and OpenFeint.

Play Puckerz!
Official Website

Puckerz! on Facebook
Groundbreaking Games on Facebook
Groundbreaking Games on Twitter

Interested to see more videos of Puckerz!. Here they are:

Trailer Part 1


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Trailer Part 2


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About Groundbreaking Games, Inc.
Based in Manila, Philippines, Groundbreaking Games, Inc. is an independent game development studio founded in 2010. The formation of the company is the realization of the founders' lifelong dream to make addictive games they would love to play. Seeking to make the company name speak for itself, the company focuses on creating highly polished titles and fresh game experiences for players casual and hardcore alike, and Puckerz! is the first venture towards that goal. Copyright (C) 2010-2011 Groundbreaking Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

[coolpowers]

Quick thoughts, will post a better review & rate later:

- I was put off by the name and the kinda childish "pucking" jokes in the trailer
- Gameplay looked immediately appealing from shots + video so I bought it right away
- I'd like a universal release but it looks okay on the iPad
- Clear inspiration from established games/genres but stands on its own with unique gameplay
- Polished presentation, love the music
- Peggle + Breakout = Puckerz
- Congrats on a great first release!

[metalcasket]

Between all the polish, the fantastic music and the fun old school gameplay, Puckerz! is an awesome little pucking app.

I think coolpowers' "Peggle + Breakout = Puckerz" description should be added to this thread's title to get Puckerz! some more attention.

[GGi_Allan]

Hey! Thank you for your support and honest opinion Just keep them coming, your suggestions will help us create a better game experience in the future updates.

[GGi_Allan]

Originally Posted by metalcasket

Between all the polish, the fantastic music and the fun old school gameplay, Puckerz! is an awesome little pucking app.

I think coolpowers' "Peggle + Breakout = Puckerz" description should be added to this thread's title to get Puckerz! some more attention.

Hey! Thanks for the suggestion! I'd love to do that except we have to tread carefully when it comes to intellectual properties and such. I changed the title a bit, I hope it helps.

[BazookaTime]

Picked this up last night. Very polished game and it plays well.

[Dazarath]

Originally Posted by coolpowers

- I was put off by the name and the kinda childish "pucking" jokes in the trailer

Haha, so true. When I first saw the thread in the upcoming games section, I just ignored it because of the name. I ended up checking out the thread later and the trailers really piqued my interest. Not sure if I was the first one to buy it, but I was the first one listed on Game Center. Easily worth the $0.99.

[shyguy3]

Didn't know it was already out. Downloading now.

[shyguy3]

This game is awesome. I've only played a few levels but I'm loving it so far. Even the music is great. Similar to peggle but totally different in its own way. I was hesitant at first but I'm glad I took a chance. Great job!