LOOPical by Kris Pixton (PathPix dev) $0.99

[pluto6]

Kris Pixton is a developer that makes some of my most beloved puzzles. This just came out a few days ago, and I just saw it today. I'm sure that many other Pixton fans will buy it just like I did, without even knowing what it's about - the puzzles are always just that good. Enjoy!!

[SkyMuffin]

!!!!!!! instabuy since it's by the author of Pathpix. those games are genius.

[.THOTH.]

I love all of your games and this looks like an interesting mix of masyu and yajilin so I'm definitely picking it up. My only complaint is that none of your games have gamecenter achievements, is there any chance of implementing that in the future? I think it would add a lot of incentive for us trophy seekers and completionists out there

[pluto6]

Another genius puzzle game by Kris Pixton. As is typical, starts pretty easy, but has a nice ramp up, then starts getting challenging. If you like / love PathPix puzzlers, you will want to add this one to your collection. It's universal as well, so that makes it nice.

[Misguided]

Originally Posted by pluto6

Another genius puzzle game by Kris Pixton. As is typical, starts pretty easy, but has a nice ramp up, then starts getting challenging. If you like / love PathPix puzzlers, you will want to add this one to your collection. It's universal as well, so that makes it nice.

Pluto, can you explain what the deal is with the colored symbols? I'm not getting it from the app description. I'm wondering if directional arrows or something other than color would have made more sense.

[pluto6]

Originally Posted by Misguided

Pluto, can you explain what the deal is with the colored symbols? I'm not getting it from the app description. I'm wondering if directional arrows or something other than color would have made more sense.

I have not got that far. Basically you have to connect loops, and there are blocks, or arrows that you have to follow. I think those + symbols are paths that you have to follow to allow various colored loops to be able to cross one another. All empty squares must be filled with your loop, but there are paths that one must follow in the form of either blocks you can't move through, or arrows or other blocks that you hacve to move through in a specified manner.

[krispix]

Originally Posted by Misguided

Pluto, can you explain what the deal is with the colored symbols? I'm not getting it from the app description. I'm wondering if directional arrows or something other than color would have made more sense.

LOOPical uses 4 different types of "clues". These clues restrict where the path can go, like road signs. The game has a short explanation of each clue type when you first encounter it.

The yellow "GO THIS WAY" clues are introduced first. They have directional paths drawn on them that show which way the path must go through the clue square.

The red "GO STRAIGHT" clues come next. They aren't just red blocks - they have paths drawn on them to help you remember what they mean. The path must go straight through each red clue square, either horizontally or vertically, not both. The path in LOOPical does not cross itself.

Next, the blue "MUST TURN" clues are introduced. The path must turn as it goes through each blue clue square.

Finally, you will meet the green TRIO clues. The path must go STRAIGHT - STRAIGHT - STRAIGHT or TURN - TURN - TURN, with the green trio clue in the middle of the sequence.

The path is a single loop that goes through all free squares. Solve the puzzle little by little until it all comes together. The puzzles are graduated in difficulty, from absurdly easy to very intricate.

[Misguided]

Ah, thanks Kris. I get it now. I'm definitely going to pick this up, as I'm a fan of PathPix.
I would love to see you add support for landscape mode to your titles.

Originally Posted by krispix

LOOPical uses 4 different types of "clues". These clues restrict where the path can go, like road signs. The game has a short explanation of each clue type when you first encounter it.

The yellow "GO THIS WAY" clues are introduced first. They have directional paths drawn on them that show which way the path must go through the clue square.

The red "GO STRAIGHT" clues come next. They aren't just red blocks - they have paths drawn on them to help you remember what they mean. The path must go straight through each red clue square, either horizontally or vertically, not both. The path in LOOPical does not cross itself.

Next, the blue "MUST TURN" clues are introduced. The path must turn as it goes through each blue clue square.

Finally, you will meet the green TRIO clues. The path must go STRAIGHT - STRAIGHT - STRAIGHT or TURN - TURN - TURN, with the green trio clue in the middle of the sequence.

The path is a single loop that goes through all free squares. Solve the puzzle little by little until it all comes together. The puzzles are graduated in difficulty, from absurdly easy to very intricate.

[Dazzlemi]

Not a bad game, thought id buy it
I really love the pathpix games. I just finished pathpix joy. I'm hoping another pathpix game comes out.

[Dazzlemi]

Originally Posted by Dazzlemi

Not a bad game, thought id buy it
I really love the pathpix games. I just finished pathpix joy. I'm hoping another pathpix game comes out.

I have been playing it - fun game ! It DOES help to read the instructions / help. Some puzzles are rather hard to beat. Since the levels are fairly short (at least to start), I find myself doing "just one more".
I'm a little surprised its universal (the pathpix games weren't). Now if they would only add icloud saves.