Thank you Riq, and all the contributors to Cocos2D. I've learned so much from this forum, it's unbelievable to think in the old days you had to look everything up in a book ;)
My brother and I have just released our first game, using Cocos2D, to the app store (approved in 24 hours if you can believe that). It's called Alien Keeper and is inspired by the classic arcade game Zoo Keeper.
Any feedback you guys have would be appreciated, we're new at this, but having a blast!
The bad news is that it was approved yesterday, but the new release list appears to be stuck on 3/1, so no joy there.
ITUNES LINK: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=359479126&mt=8
</param> </param></embed>*** Alien Keeper - a true game for gamers! ***
PICK UP AND PLAY
- super fun, challenging, different every time
- boots super-fast, get right in the game
- no loading screens, this app is fast and fluid
- challenge your friends - how high a score can you get??
HOW TO PLAY
- Tilt to move, tap anywhere on the screen to jump/shoot.
- Hold the device like you'd hold a book, and use either thumb to jump/shoot.
FEATURES
* Three separate stages
* Bricks - capture and contain the aliens by building the bricks
* Platforms - jump to the top to save the princess, avoid fireballs
* Bonus - destroy all enemies and the mothership to earn an extra life
* Infinite levels -- how high can you get?
* Local and Online leaderboards & achievements
* Amazing 8-bit style sound effects & music
* Incredibly fluid, natural gameplay
* Tilt controls done RIGHT
TIPS
- Jump multiple aliens for mega scoring.
- Ray gun will capture aliens, however you can also use it to score huge jumps,
since you are safe while holding the ray gun.
- But don't get greedy, sometimes it's best just to clear the stage.
* Automatic tilt-calibration: game will ask you to set a center-point
at the start of every game.
* Custom tilt-calibration: play in the position that's comfortable for you
* Hold device in the position you'd like to play, the neutral position
* Tap "Set New Calibration" button to set a new center-point
* You're good to go, the app will remember this setting
* You can change calibration at any time, even during a game
Alien Keeper is OpenFeint Enabled.
PROMO CODES
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Feel free to ask any questions about how we did anything in the game, although I don't think there's anything too challenging going on, coding-wise. Cocos2d made it possible to make this game easily and run smoothly without a ton of time spent optimizing.
Would love love love a review if you like it :)