Congrats :)
I wish everyone (and myself!) the same success :)
2 cheers and a half for cocos2d!
hip hip hoo!

Artilect just got featured by Apple!
Very excited about it, this is our second iPhone game, and the second game to get featured :)

Thank you! I was trying not to overload the player with too much information right away, but it's very hard to do. Perhaps I should place some popup messages that have arrows pointing to where the player needs to go, at least for the first level. I tried to really make the computer easy for the first 20 levels, so those can be completed as quickly as possible, they are mainly there to introduce all the game elements. The algorithms used in Episode 2 are a bit harder to beat, and in Episode 3 the algorithm used is very intense. I'm really proud of the harder levels because of the logic that was put into it, the algorithm learns what the player is trying to do by looking at past history and will make educated moves to make it very tricky. There are a few very small levels in there that are very hard to crack, and a few bigger ones that are a bit easier (/brag) :)

I played through quite a few levels, the game is very polished and I like the way you describe a new gameplay mechanic each new level for the first few levels. It did take me a few tries to beat the first level as the strategy to win wasn't clear (also, I'm terrible at puzzle games!) but got going after that. Congrats again :)

I used JPXKJ7TEW344. I'll give it a try and post feedback later :)

Thank you all very much for your feedback!
I hope this game will not only be good looking, but also fun to play.
We have a level creator built, so new levels can easily be added with future updates.

Nice job. Many of the games being announced around here recently are very polished/professional. Many have projects to be proud of!

I took 44E6MAR6RPY9, will give it a go this weekend and provide feedback. Congrats!

i snagged 6P6NAXKA9LE9, thanks

i'll put some time aside for it in the morning and will provide feedback.

Looks like a good looking game. I've got A44676T93NMK. Will try it out and provide some feedback. G/L with it.

Wow, what can I say. Uploaded the game yesterday at 4 am in the morning (so technically Today, 8th of January), and Apple approved it today! This is extremely surprizing, considering the game is fairly complex.

Well, it's a good thing I guess!
The game is a mix between puzzle, strategy and board game genres.
It is OpenFeint enabled and has acheivements and leaderboards (you can replay levels to try and get a better score, and you are ranked by total combined score per episode and overall).

Here are some promo images:

More screenshots on the website: http://www.atomic-cactus.net
Or iTunes link: itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artilect/id349625557?mt=8

App description:

Artilect is an addictive puzzle/strategy game with 60 different levels, ranging from Easy to Hard, that are sure tosatisfy your desire for a new challenge.

Using familiar swipe, tap and pinch gestures navigate your way to a target destination on each level by carefully selecting the path you take. Beware that your opponent also has a target at the other end of the level! Try not to get cut off or cornered as you take turns with the computer.

Pick up and play, Artilect will guide you with visual in-game tutorials. Gradual introduction of new puzzle concepts and elements make for a gentle learning curve. Auto-save feature allows you to exit out anytime without losing your progress.

Complete all 3 episodes, unlock achievements and compare your score with everyone else's online via the OpenFeint game network.

Features:
- Auto Save feature - never lose any progress!
- Online leaderboards, no registration required
- Achievements (including secret achievements - can you unlock them?)
- 2 Player Versus mode
- Familiar iPhone controls like pinch to zoom and double-tap
- 3 episodes, 20 levels each
- In-Game visual tutorials

Here are the promo codes! Honest reviews are VERY much appreciated!

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