Juz: And The Missing Guitar Picks (PLATFORMER) NOW AVAILABLE!!

juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
edited November -1 in Announce Your Game!


Hi guys, it's finally launched!!!

Juz: And The Missing Guitar Picks is a sidescrolling platformer where you take the role of Juz, and run around 48 levels trying to find and collect all the guitar picks. The catch however is that the game revolves around walking in two planes of gravity… on the ground and on the ceiling!

This took me 3 months of about 90% of my spare time, so I'm extremely excited about this one! I will ONLY be giving out promo codes to people that are able to leave a review for me, as they are a bit precious at this stage.

I've also noticed a couple spelling/grammar issues in the tutorial which I'll be sending in an update for shortly. A lite version will also launch soon (still awaiting review)

iTunes link:
http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/juz-and-the-missing-guitar/id406891031?mt=8

Please take a moment to leave a comment on my TA thread also!
http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=1463850

Hope you all enjoy!!
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  • WeswogWeswog Member Posts: 1,171
    This is a really cool game will have to check it out

    Cheers, Weswog
  • ZackGSZackGS Member Posts: 313
    Hey man it looks great.

    If you give me a promo code i would gladly leave you a honest and positive review.

    My email : zackonmac @ gmail.com

    Thanks!
  • butterbeanbutterbean Member Posts: 4,315
    Hey there! I'd really like to give this game a try, and I will review it for sure! I'll see if I can PM you on T.A :)
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Thanks a lot guys! I'll be home in 5 hours so I'll grab some codes. Been doing all the promo from my iPhone while at work which is painful!
  • Sunny_1etha1Sunny_1etha1 Member Posts: 41
    Awesome - have been hanging out for this, bought it on the strength of the video alone. Great work again, can't wait to play (on laptop presently)! If I recall reading correctly, Aussie GameSaladers represent - congrats!
  • BackUpAndDownBackUpAndDown Member Posts: 685
    Will you be posting updates on the sales? I would be very interested to hear how these types of game do.
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Thanks a lot guys! Codes have been sent to those who messaged.

    @Sunny
    I'm glad the video had that effect on you, hopefully it will on others too :).

    @BackUpAndDown
    I'll be posting sales updates if people request them, but I really have no idea what to expect on this one. I'm doing my best to try and promote the game, and I really need to get as many downloads on the first couple of days as I can!

    Again, if anyone would like to leave a review and rating for me, I'd be more than happy to share you a promo code. PM me if you're interested. Thanks to anyone that helps bump the TA thread! http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=1463850
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    looks awesome man!

    id love a promo code papiomitis at yahoo dot com
  • debugdesigndebugdesign Member Posts: 886
    Looks really polished! well done mate...

    Good luck with the sales!
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    I bought this just now and have to say I'm VERY impressed.

    Not only have you got the platform mechanics working flawlessly, you also have the audacity to flip the screen orientation. Bloody marvellous!

    Also - that has to be the best tutorial I've seen around these parts - and better than some pro efforts even.

    As you can tell, my first impressions were very good(!). The only thing that I could say against it right now is that there are 'cheap' deaths in it. Walking off one end of the screen straight into an enemy just feels... :(

    Overall though, great great stuff. I honestly hope you do well with this - it deserves some success!

    Cheers,

    QS :D

    Dr. Sam Beckett never returned home...
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Quantum_Sheep
    Web: https://quantumsheep.itch.io

  • LAdrianLAdrian Member Posts: 237
    Looks great mate! I'll buy it when I get home (>20mb) and I'll leave a review.
    Congratulations!
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Thanks everyone! I'm glad you all like it so far! I've just submitted an update that fixes a couple typos in the tutorial and puts the file size under 20mb (wish I worked this one out before the release) aswell as a new icon (without the gloss). I also stumbled on a cool review which wasn't part of my promo!

    http://www.cooliphoneipadapps.com/2010/12/juz-and-missing-guitar-picks.html

    @QS
    The cheap deaths... haha they do happen :P Ultimately it would be nice if the world could properly wrap on itself without any edges. Thanks a lot for your words QS. It means a lot coming from one of the more experienced dev's here!

    Hope you're all enjoying the game and thanks to everyone who's purchased it. If anyone would prefer a promo code (in exchange for a review), please PM me and I'll swing one your way when I get a chance!
  • ChunkypixelsChunkypixels Member Posts: 1,114
    Bought it...will leave a review on the UK appstore.

    Its a nice game... solid platformer. I like the pixel graphics style.

    Makes me want to do a platformer next.... :)
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    juzcook said:

    @QS
    The cheap deaths... haha they do happen :P Ultimately it would be nice if the world could properly wrap on itself without any edges. Thanks a lot for your words QS. It means a lot coming from one of the more experienced dev's here!

    Dude - you give me hope because you don't come across as a money grabber, but as someone that works hard, puts a lot of effort into their games, and, I hope, is justly rewarded!

    In short, you care about what you put out.

    It's depressing coming here sometimes. You and your game put a smile on my face - can't ask for more than that!

    Like Chunky, I'll leave a review for you on the UK app store! Wish you all the best with it!

    QS :D

    Dr. Sam Beckett never returned home...
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Quantum_Sheep
    Web: https://quantumsheep.itch.io

  • Sunny_1etha1Sunny_1etha1 Member Posts: 41
    Holy moly - I'm with the woolly one on this.
    <rhapsodizing> Even only three levels in, it's obvious (make that *even more* obvious, 'cause it's right there in the video as well) that a great deal of thought, effort and care has gone into this. It's not a fun, addictive, enjoyable GameSalad game, it's a fun, addictive, enjoyable game full stop (or period, for y'all Americans). For polish, responsiveness of controls (the jumping mechanic is exemplary), concept (both storyline and control-flipping mechanic), strong visual aesthetic… I can't say enough good things about this game. I think the interface and control scheme are great (especially double-tap Juz to return to menu, and triple-finger tap to restart level - genius!), and the pricing is a steal for a game as well-realised as this. Five stars. </rhapsodizing>

    (I've since cobbled most of this post into a five star Oz App Store review.)
  • sebmacflysebmacfly Member Posts: 1,018
    Look awesome!

    Can you send me a promo code please? ty
  • Sunny_1etha1Sunny_1etha1 Member Posts: 41
    As president (self-appointed) of the Juz fan club, let me congratulate you on a fivestar rating currently in Oz App Store. Whoo!
  • butterbeanbutterbean Member Posts: 4,315
    Woot! Just left a review for ya! Amazing job!
  • LAdrianLAdrian Member Posts: 237
    Hei Juz, bought the game, played and played a little. It's great! Love the artwork. One small thing... there seems to be a problem with the background image tiling or smth, I see a line that shouldn't be there. Btw, I have a 3GS.
    I'll leave a reply asap on the Danish store.
  • whity7whity7 Member Posts: 58
    Can I please have a promo! Your game looks really good and looks like it took a lot of effort. I will review as soon as it's downloaded and I played a little! Looks great and good luck with sales!

    -whity7
  • jessicaleahyjessicaleahy Member Posts: 144
    The game looks great! Good job!:)
  • NexusGameStudioNexusGameStudio Member Posts: 265
    Just bought it, fantastic job I must say. I shall leave a review for you on the Canadian store :)
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Glad to see everyone is enjoying it! I was a tad worried initially that the video may have built the game up a bit beyond what it is! Thanks a lot to everyone who has left a review! I'm yet to see an update on sales, but as far as the hourly update on the ranks is concerned on appfigures, it still needs pushing because it's starting to slowly drop. If anyone could please please please bump my TA thread I'd be extremely grateful! http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?p=1463850

    @Sunny
    Thanks for the massive review!! I really appreciate it! A fan club eh? We better get TSB to make us up some shirts!

    @LAdrian
    I'm aware of that, but I really don't know what I can do to fix it. It's much more noticeable on the iPad (tested it on a workmates device) but most people so far haven't seemed to notice it too much from what I can tell. Other tiling issues I'll try to fix in a future update :)

    I still have a handful of codes left in exchange for App store reviews for anyone not wanting to part with their dollar, so if you're interested then please PM me and I'll swing one your way!

    Also I'd be interested in hearing how people are finding the difficulty of the game (in particular earning 3 stars on every level). I've tried to really make it so that it takes some memory and working out shortcuts to collect all the picks fast enough!

    EDIT: Just got an email from Apple telling me the Lite version has now been approved also. It features the entire first world.
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    i love it! i left my review from from ipod, i dont see it posted though so ill write again. I played for well over a hour the past 2 nights :) its hard to put down
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Thanks John, I can see your review!

    ***SALES UPDATE***
    Ok so the first day sales are in. And unfortunately (as I was expecting with the App store lottery), there have been only 34 downloads totally $18.35. There are 13 reviews left worldwide (6 of which are Aussie) all totalling 5 stars. Thanks to everyone who's helped by reviewing! It was featured under new and noteworthy under the categories too, but I think that's the norm for new apps, and with my previous game that didn't help with sales at all.

    I'm hoping the lite version helps pick up sales, as well as some other reviews on websites. I've sent out roughly 40 codes so far, and focused mostly on review sites (plus a few different forums), as well as youtube users who review games or add trailers. I'll see how sales go over the next month and decide my next move then.
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    glad it got posted! Because i found out there is indeed changes happening to the appstore and its causeing weird things, including reviews not showing http://www.iphonedevsdk.com/forum/business-legal-app-store/66730-customers-cant-review-app.html

    One of the weird things happeneing is when you choose game category theres sometimes a whats hot tab and new tab at the top and then you can go threw there and select game categorys, but when you click one app store crashes. that would be awesome if this is someting there going threw with!

    http://www.iphonedevsdk.com/forum/business-legal-app-store/66625-app-store-has-gone-bonkers.html

    And i also thing a lite version will boost sales alot! keep up the good work man!
  • LAdrianLAdrian Member Posts: 237
    Hi Juzcook, just to let you know that I'm trying to leave a review on the Danish store but it doesn't work, the page for writing the review never loads. I really like the game and I love the artwork - I'll keep trying!
  • Sunny_1etha1Sunny_1etha1 Member Posts: 41
    Heh - thanks for the quote in the Lite version description. Touched.
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    @sunny
    Hahaha thought you'd like that!

    @LAdrian
    Thanks for trying! If all else fails you can jump onto your iPhone and type one out ;)

    Heh, had 1 sale today but over 100 downloads of the lite! Hopefully some review sites will be pick it up and give it a hand!
  • juzcookjuzcook Member Posts: 259
    Hi guys, not intending to bump, but just thought I'd let everyone know the update finally launched (after being "in review" for 3 days). It addresses a couple little bugs as well as gives the game a new icon.

    If anyone would like to leave a review for the game in iTunes or bump my TA thread, I'd be more than happy to send you a promo code. PM me and I'll get back to you!

    http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=75737

    Also, I'd love to hear how people are finding the difficulty and timeframe it has taken to get 3 stars on levels, please fill me in :)
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