For anyone who said they bought the game (listed below so you'll get pinged about this one): Here is a small gift of 5,000 shells to get more surfers, boards, power up or maybe just spend it in the surf arcade.
1. From the menu, go to the Treasure Cove ( '?' ) 2. Tap on the Lock at the top right corner 3. Enter code: 74320
We will be giving away more codes on the Facebook page (link below).
I wrote a review on the french store it's the one where I wrote at the end "Message for EMH : CCG" it means "Message for EatingMyHat : review by CrazyCamGames (me)"
@FryingBaconStudios - thanks I am glad it shows in the game. @EatingMyHat really got this little gem running nicely even with all the art I threw at him - was just having too much fun doing the surfers, boards and comics...
Been playing since I got it and keep being amazed by the small surprises I find (even hitting the guy at the shop does something). Playing the Mario character is the most fun so far. The attention to details is insane.
This is exactly the type of games gamesalad should showcase to show people what can be done with its platform. Something like GS top 10 based on categories (puzzle, arcade, word, etc.). Corona does so much promoting corona games, it always surprised me that GS does not do anything in that area.
Hope sales are going well for you guys, planning to share any stats?
If you have not done so already I would send a code to Sanuku, you will find him on the Touch Arcade forums. He runs TouchGamePlay and does a lot of 15 min game play videos that draw a lot of interest. If he covers your game he will post the vids in the topic and that helps create some more interest.
@FryingBaconStudios we decided to add Soggy Surfer as one of the characters in the update just for you
@NAS-M Thanks, the store is one of the things we worked very hard on
@wolfbirdgames not special abilities, but most character unlock something new. Some unlock special boards, others change small things in the gameplay (the shells, sounds, etc.)
happy to see that you like it, wait till you unlock the Evil Randomizer Join the Facebook page, we will be giving away more shells soon
About GS promotions, you will need to ask them, I think that a basic tweet or Facebook post on new GS game might be nice, but its up to them. I like the game of the month thing, but there is still room to post more games than just one a month.
Its been a few days since launch now, how have your download numbers been? Have you been featured anywhere in Apple? Any review sites starting to catch on? I don't think I would be the only one interested to know.
Many thanks @patapple! I don't speak Italian, but the video looks very good.
@BazookaTime didn't get any attention in TA until your post. I guess any feedback is good feedback, but no feedback was a bit strange.
@JoVe might be planning an iPad version later on. One of the key things I did to have a smoother overall experience was to build large scenes, it is harder to do with GS for iPad given the max scene size
@VentoraStudios sales are so so. I guess you can see in AppAnnie that it didn't rank very well and not many players on the leader board.
However, feedback was great and people seems to like the game - just came back from watching the soccer game at a friend, the kids (7-11) were less interested in soccer and competed each other at Wild Surf (yes, I did had my buddies download it), which was fun to see since kids are the toughest and most honest crowd... so there is still hope
You worked hard on this game buddy, I hope something good happens to you soon, download wise. I have a suggestion to make that might help you. If your other apps are not making a ton of money, I would really consider taking them off the AppStore. Some of them aren't the best, and If I was a reviewer or a potential buyer and saw that this kind of stuff was what you made as well, I might not buy the game, or give it a review. The art is what really turned me off in the other apps, which is surprising considering the amazing art that came out with Wild Surf. I know you had Chris do the art, but Im sure you can find someone else to help you make decent art for those apps as well. Its up to you buddy, thats just my suggestion. Good luck with everything though, hope this does better regardless of what you do.
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For anyone who said they bought the game (listed below so you'll get pinged about this one):
Here is a small gift of 5,000 shells to get more surfers, boards, power up or maybe just spend it in the surf arcade.
1. From the menu, go to the Treasure Cove ( '?' )
2. Tap on the Lock at the top right corner
3. Enter code: 74320
We will be giving away more codes on the Facebook page (link below).
Thanks again!
GR
Ping list: @beefy_clyro, @BazookaTime, @artonskyblue, @crazycam99, @uptimistik, @VentoraStudios, @Stmau, @Benjamin_m5, @UtopianGames
Cheers
I added cheat codes in my next game too
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This is exactly the type of games gamesalad should showcase to show people what can be done with its platform. Something like GS top 10 based on categories (puzzle, arcade, word, etc.). Corona does so much promoting corona games, it always surprised me that GS does not do anything in that area.
Hope sales are going well for you guys, planning to share any stats?
If he covers your game he will post the vids in the topic and that helps create some more interest.
I'll buy a copy and review for you!
@butterbean - thanks... it did blow out of proportion just a little bit... but I think that's normal when you have fun doing what you are doing...
@FryingBaconStudios we decided to add Soggy Surfer as one of the characters in the update just for you
@NAS-M Thanks, the store is one of the things we worked very hard on
@wolfbirdgames not special abilities, but most character unlock something new. Some unlock special boards, others change small things in the gameplay (the shells, sounds, etc.)
@butterbean thanks, we need reviews!
@BazookaTime how would you suggest contacting him? PM in TA?
Guru Video Channel | Lost Oasis Games | FRYING BACON STUDIOS
happy to see that you like it, wait till you unlock the Evil Randomizer
About GS promotions, you will need to ask them, I think that a basic tweet or Facebook post on new GS game might be nice, but its up to them. I like the game of the month thing, but there is still room to post more games than just one a month.
Cheers,
GR
Its been a few days since launch now, how have your download numbers been? Have you been featured anywhere in Apple? Any review sites starting to catch on? I don't think I would be the only one interested to know.
Cheers
@BazookaTime didn't get any attention in TA until your post. I guess any feedback is good feedback, but no feedback was a bit strange.
@JoVe might be planning an iPad version later on. One of the key things I did to have a smoother overall experience was to build large scenes, it is harder to do with GS for iPad given the max scene size
@VentoraStudios sales are so so. I guess you can see in AppAnnie that it didn't rank very well and not many players on the leader board.
However, feedback was great and people seems to like the game - just came back from watching the soccer game at a friend, the kids (7-11) were less interested in soccer and competed each other at Wild Surf (yes, I did had my buddies download it), which was fun to see since kids are the toughest and most honest crowd... so there is still hope
You worked hard on this game buddy, I hope something good happens to you soon, download wise. I have a suggestion to make that might help you. If your other apps are not making a ton of money, I would really consider taking them off the AppStore. Some of them aren't the best, and If I was a reviewer or a potential buyer and saw that this kind of stuff was what you made as well, I might not buy the game, or give it a review. The art is what really turned me off in the other apps, which is surprising considering the amazing art that came out with Wild Surf. I know you had Chris do the art, but Im sure you can find someone else to help you make decent art for those apps as well. Its up to you buddy, thats just my suggestion. Good luck with everything though, hope this does better regardless of what you do.
Cheers