Super Flip Runner soon on the App Store!

alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
edited May 2012 in Announce Your Game!
Hello everyone,

While working on my bigger projects, I've decided to make a runner game to add variety to my work. It's pretty simple, but has some nice effects like :

- Flip ' n ' run : you can jump on ground platforms, or invert gameplay and jump on the top ones(take a look at screens).
- Always a different level everytime you play, random platforms (like canabalt and such).
- Changing light fx and colours on platforms, scenery, and so on;
- Changing scenarios and settings, while you play, not loading a thing. You'll be jumping on top of city buildings one moment, the next you're on a castle, or going through a forest.

It's being a test for me and my pixel art. I'm a designer, but my style is different, so I'm pretty new to it. The art on my other game is pixel art too, but it's different. I've tried to animate the hero a bit like canabalt, which is amazing. This was, of course, one of my main inspirations, along with old spectrum graphics (someday maybe I'll make of one my favourites of all times : Bombjack!)

I'm going to submit for review in a couple of days, so I'm guessing in 10-12 days, it will be available on the app store.

Now, for the screens!

SFR Screen 3 01 SMALL


SFR Screen1 01 SMALL


SFR screen2 01 SMALL



Hope you guys like it! It's being much fun doing this game.

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  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    Thanks creativeapps. When I launch the game, i'll post a video here.
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    Already on the app store!

    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-flip-runner/id527085785?l=pt&ls=1&mt=8

    FREE with monthly updates! Please download and review!
    Thanks,

    alimpo83
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    Game Trailer:

  • FSSFSS Member Posts: 21
    Looks like a fun game. I was actually thinking about making a game that used this sort of mechanic. I loved playing gravity guy and this used that same sort of flipping action.
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    Thanks FSS. I've never played that game before, but hope you like mine as well! I've based this game on a template by Deep Blue Apps. I was on a creative streak, and created this kind of 8 bit graphics and settings. This first version has 4 types of scenarios and buildings, I'll update monthly with more. I've made the game hard, of course. ;)

    PS: I was accused by a review of making a copy of Gravity Guy, filled with ads and such. It's not only a lie, but it also degrades the hard work I've had creating graphics and adding gameplay mechanics. It's a simple game, FREE, for everyone!

    Thanks,
    Alimpo83
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    I got a VERY NICE review on appadvice.com!!!

    http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/05/super-flip-runner-how-far-can-you-go

    I am thrilled! My second game :)
  • patapplepatapple Member Posts: 873
    @alimpo83 Congrats! ;)
  • bazookaBenbazookaBen Member Posts: 318
    @alimpo83 add a splash screen in there

    a couple questions
    - are you a Pro user?

    comments
    - too many in-between scenes after death (max it to one)
    - movement buttons too close. split em to left/right.
    - super candy mayhem -> i can;t tap on it
  • FSSFSS Member Posts: 21
    Yeah this is not at all a gravity guy rip off. Its has its own feel and style to it that makes it unique. I only said it was like gravity guy because i love the flipping action you use. Also i saw the review and thats awesome for you! Congrats!
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    @alimpo83 add a splash screen in there

    a couple questions
    - are you a Pro user?

    comments
    - too many in-between scenes after death (max it to one)
    - movement buttons too close. split em to left/right.
    - super candy mayhem -> i can;t tap on it
    I am not a Pro user yet, I plan to be in the future.

    I'm going to have monthly updates, so I'm going to add/change things, as players criticize/review the game. You can't tap on super candy mayhem of course, because I'm not a Pro user, so I haven't got the link feature.


    Thanks FSS!
  • foxlobo321foxlobo321 Member Posts: 2
    edited May 2012
    hey alimpo can u please teach me how to make a game like this? http://www.runninggamesonline.com/game/48/Cave-Run.html Im a newbie and I think its really close on your game. Of course I want to add my own design for the game. can you please teach me ?
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    edited May 2012
    foxlobo321 I've learnt everything in this forums. Check youtube and such, get familiar with GS, look at the examples that show when you open the program. After you get familiar with it, think about your project, the one you want to develop. The first step is being familiar with GS how-to's!

    I've made top 1000 in the US, and over 10 other countries. In 5 countries i'm in top 400!
    That's nice!
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    edited May 2012
    My game was mentioned in 148apps.com! I'm glad the game is being very well received!

    Quote:
    "Super Flip Runner – I’m well aware that there are other games that involve running, jumping, and flipping through random and endless environments. I’m also well aware that a lot of people (myself included) have a thing for retro-styled pixilated visuals. And that even more people tend to like free stuff."

    http://www.148apps.com/tag/super-flip-runner/

    And had a great review at the Indie Games Magazine!!!

    http://mobile.indiegamemag.com/super-flip-runner-joins-the-endless-runner-family/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+igmmobile+(Indie+Game+Mag+Mobile+Gaming)
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    The new update!

    What's New in Version 1.0.1:

    New scenario, "Alien World".
    Fixed several graphical bugs and glitches.
    Now the game doesn't restart everytime you die, everything is recycled, so virtually any loading times.

    Please download! It's been downloaded in more than 20 countries! :)
  • immximmx Member Posts: 33
    @FSS dude....i love gravity guy...its amazing how simple art can look and feel amazing if its done well.....love the music of that game .... example of a perfect runner game in my opinion.
  • MetzoPainoMetzoPaino Member Posts: 195
    "Your" character is the Canabalt character right?
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    Thanks immx.

    MetzoPaino, of course not.
    As stated before :

    "I've tried to animate the hero a bit like canabalt, which is amazing. This was, of course, one of my main inspirations".

    It's based on it, but I couldn't get the hang of the animation totally. I'm still new to pixel art.
    But I didn't ripped it, if that's what you're asking. I don't use other people work to make profit or publicity. And if you play the game, well, you can see it's really NOT the same.
  • alimpo83alimpo83 Member Posts: 188
    What I'm getting from this game is that or you love it or hate it. I guess some of the "reviews" i get are from other "developers" that don't like the mild sucess of others. I'm happy with the game and will continue to update it. More than 30 countries have downloaded it, and that makes me proud!
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