Cave Dweller Released on the App Store

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Cave Dweller Released on the App Store

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Started 2 years ago by valleyman86
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valleyman86
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I've finally got this game released in the app store and it is available for download.

To win at this game, you must gather all of the bombs scattered around the level and get to the exit safely. By safely, we mean without getting trapped! Walking sideways underneath blocks causes them to fall, changing the level as you go. If you fail to reach the exit with all of the bombs, you must restart and try again. You can earn medals for beating a level in the minimum amount of moves. Beating all the levels unlocks a special feature in the game’s options menu.

We have also included a fantastic level editor for those inspired to create their own devious levels. This editor has the ability to automatically find solutions to custom levels and animate them for you. A future release may allow custom levels to be shared via a central repository, directly from the iPhone or iTouch. Have fun and good luck!

Features Include:
-23 Exciting Levels
-Level Editor
-Fantastic Artwork

I also have uploaded some cocos2d assets that my artist created that you all may use for free. These include a cocos2d character with animation and a splash screen.
http://www.murderdev.com/cocos2d/Cocos2D_Cave_Dweller_Assets.zip

You can check it out at:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=327375528&mt=8

I have 10 Promo codes here (Please Review Honestly)
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Posted 2 years ago #
cublah
Member

used M3LYHHELLLXT Thanks...will post review

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

I really like Cave Dweller - I left a review. On the main menu the menus are too small and close together IMO. But Im having fun going through the levels - good job.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Thanks for the review Codemattic!

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

Ive solved 13 levels so far, so Im halfway to getting to unlock the "Cocos2d" mode! Im looking forward to that.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Just wondering how many people used the codes and if you have would you leave a review? That would help me out much. Thanks for all you that have left a review!

I have submitted the game to like 40 review sites as well as went to my local ATT store and got them to put the game on all their display phones. Hoping for some good traffic.

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

CD is a great game, you did a good job V86! I really suggest releasing a free version - CD I think lends itself to a free or lite version. A version with 6 levels. And a level editor which allows you to create and play your own level, but not save. I think that would go a long way to generating sales of the paid version.

People using codes and not posting reviews is a problem. I see posts that offer a dozen codes and generate few reviews. Maybe some people used the codes, didnt like the game, and decided not to post a review rather than a bad review. But more likely I think people are lazy and forget.

Oh, and Ive solved another three levels since my last post - so Im up to 16 now. Theyre getting a lot harder now!

Hope the store turns around for you. Release a lite version and pray that Apple picks you for "new and noteworthy" or "what we're playing" ;)

Posted 2 years ago #
jd
Member

I just sent my review. Sorry it took so long. I wanted to mess around with the editor and play more before leaving one. Fun game, nice work.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Thanks for the review JD! I do plan on releasing a free version here soon. I planned on like 10-12 levels and removing the editor but I like your idea of just not letting them save. Thanks for the input codemattic. I take this into account.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

So I submitted Cave Dweller Lite. Its in review.

Posted 2 years ago #
riq
Key Master

@valleyman86: Feel free to update your logos to the wiki.
http://www.cocos2d-iphone.org/wiki/doku.php/resources:logos#cocos2d_contributed_logos

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

@riq, yes, but if you solve all the levels you get to run around as the old cocos logo! The problem with the new cocos logo wrt Cave Dweller... no legs!

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

@Codemattic Yea you bring up a good point. I can definitely update my splash screen but the toon with no legs is a bit interesting.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

As of today the lite version is in Cydia bigboss repo.

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

Did you submit it to Cydia or did they just add it themselves? Will that convert people to the paid version - or probably not?

Posted 2 years ago #
PhilM
Member

I take it you contact BigBoss (or one of the other repo owners) to get your app on their.

Does Apple mind you having a version available on cydia as well as the actual App Store?

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

@Codemattic I submitted it to Cydia. You have to do some weird stuff with xcode to make that work. There is a link to my full version in the lite version. I have got like 3000+ downloads in 24hours so that may generate some good traffic especially if they like the game which reviews are showing they might.

@PhilM yes BigBoss has a submission form. Im not to concerned about what Apple thinks or I wouldnt have jailbroken my phone heh :0. I dont think they will do anything.

Posted 2 years ago #
PhilM
Member

heh, fare do's. We're debating whether to release something on their, either as ad-supported, or paid, although I'm not sure how their paid downloads fare, they currently seem more aimed at OS tweaks.

Good luck on their, it would be very interesting to hear if it does have an effect on your paid App Store sales.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Ill let you know the results. I plan on selling on there as well to see how that works out.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

I dont see much difference in sales with the Lite version on cydia. The lite version is now in the App Store though.

Posted 2 years ago #
PhilM
Member

Thanks for the update. Shame the cydia lite version hasn't helped with full version sales. Do the ad revenues make it worth releasing on cydia? I'd say on a game like that you might be able to get away with in game ads, rather than just at the menu.

Nice game by the way, downloaded the lite on cydia. Think I'll buy a copy to try out your level editor (so thats one conversion for ya!).

I do find it a little annoying having to tap for every move, but I suppose thats better than it moving too far by mistake & mucking up the route, so I'm guessing that was a game play decision. Glad you could turn off the vibrate (I hate games that use it, so was happy to see a toggle option for it : ), and can have a d-pad style input.

As frustrating as it can be, I do like this style of game play, as it does make you think, and is quite satisfying when you suss out a difficult level. Sound like Codemattics got it sussed if he's already made level 16! Good luck with the game...

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

I have 14, 16, and 20 to go. 14 has me totally stumped - I can get so close - I can get all the dynamite, but then cant get to the exit. 16 and 20 look hard but I havent really tried them yet, but I do want to play as Cocos so I will beat it eventually.

The game does eat away at my battery. When nothing is happening does it still update 30 times a sec. Probably. For puzzle games there should be an easy way to throttle back the redraw if nothing is going on.

I still wish menus were bigger and spaced out more- I always worry a little when I hit "Continue" that I might slip and hit "New Game" and erase my progress.

"I dont see much difference in sales with the Lite version on cydia. The lite version is now in the App Store though."

Did the lite version in the App Store make a difference? How many levels did you give them? Too bad about Cydia.

Posted 2 years ago #
Codemattic
Moderator

HA! Right after posting that - I just tried 14 again and beat it in one go - really strange how the mind works! I hadnt played it in a week. Two more to go - I have renewed focus!

Posted 2 years ago #
PhilM
Member

haha. I still haven't completed the 9 levels of the lite! Almost though, & then I'll get the full version to see if I can get to play as cocos too. Sounds like you could get that at any time Codemattic!

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Oh hey! Nice to see some discussion and feedback. As far as sales go definitely nothing crazy. Maybe a few a day and the lite version on cydia may have taken away from the progress on the app store so that may have been bad to do so then it never got featured anywhere because not a enough downloads. I think the lite versions help a bit but I'm still waiting for reviews to come out and I think people may be trying to beat the lite before they go with the full version heh. Im thinking I may release an update soon that makes the menus a bit easier to use. Thanks for all the support guys!

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Submitted version 1.1 to the app store. I also reduced the price to .99 cents. I don't know if this will go into affect soon or if it will wait until the update. Either or is fine with me.

Posted 2 years ago #
jd
Member

If you change the price to 99 cents on the "Ready for Sale" one and the "In Review" one it will update in the current one after a couple hours.

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

Ok thanks! I also accidently removed Cave Dweller from the App store haha. I changed the date. Didn't really think about that one...

Posted 2 years ago #
valleyman86
Member

I released an update that fixes some of the issues addressed. I made the menus easier to use and I added the current level display to the ingame gui.

Posted 2 years ago #

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