Not just another impossibly hard endless runner

KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62
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this is more of an impossibly hard endless thinker!

"Fast Twitch Color Switch" (work in progress)

quick gameplay video


In this unique new twist on the endless runner genre, you must collect the numbered blocks in order, while frantically dodging the ones you don’t need.

You’ve got to have a quick eye (just one will do) and even faster thumbs to stand a chance!

Are you up to the CHALLENGE?
If you can count to seven, you can master this game. But be warned, if you DON’T hit your target block in time, you’ll jump forward, and be forced to dodge even FASTER!

For the HARDCORE gamers:
Just when you think you’ve got this game figured out, the numbers DISAPPEAR, and you must remember the color order. (Hint: R-O-Y-G-B-I-V) And that’s the least of your worries!

Features
-Easy tap-to-move controls. Left is Down, Right is Up. Hold the upper portion of the screen to activate your SHIELD!
-Incredible original music to get you in the zone!
-Gratuitous use of COLORS!
-Collect the > to build your shield gauge, but don’t waste it!
-The NUMBERS 1 through 7!
-Turbo Twitchy Mode (invincibility) when you collect 7 in a row!
-Insane speed!
-Never play the same level twice!
-Your TOP 5 scores SAVED!

COMING SOON TO THE APP STORE

Comments

  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62

    I used Quicktime's screen recorder, so the video quality isn't the best, so my apologies.

    As you can probably tell by the video, my inspiration is from games like "The Impossible Game" and the "Line Runner" franchise. Super simple visuals, with the emphasis being on the gameplay experience of dodging while hunting.

    Like any decent game, the longer you last, the more difficult it becomes. First, the numbers on the blocks disappear, so now instead of mentally keeping track of what the next number is, the player must seek out the correct color.

    If you get past that section, then the blocks actually switch to a different color on screen, so you can't just assume that red block you need is going to stay red!

    Then, just when you've got that figured out, the blocks change color AND change positions! Stay sharp!

    Finally, the last bit of difficulty is when the beloved "Target" indicator just turns into a question mark, forcing the player to remember what their target is, in addition to dodging the color-changing, lane-switching blocks!

    I'm about 95% done. I just need to do some final polishing and tweak some sound fx.

    Any useful comments and suggestions are appreciated!
  • SolarPepperStudiosSolarPepperStudios Member Posts: 754
    I use QuickTime X too. Your video looks fine though! It also looks promising and fun! :)
  • Zenith_GameworksZenith_Gameworks Member Posts: 310
    Epilepsy Alert! :D
  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62
    thanks @Utveckla_Games - the trouble with recording with QuickTime is that there's a split-second delay whenever I try to move up and down, so that made dodging the blocks much, much more difficult. I thought I'd end up sharing a video of me dying every 8 seconds!

    no worries @Zenith_Gameworks - the flashing isn't that fast...I hope. That's to indicate to the player that Invincibility mode is about to end, much like how the Pacman ghosts blink when they're going to go back to normal, inedible mode.
  • SnapFireStudiosSnapFireStudios Member Posts: 1,603
    It looks like fun ;)
    - Thomas
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  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62
    I'm proud to announce FAST TWITCH COLOR SWITCH is available for FREE in the App Store! This isn't just another endless runner, I promise! Check it out (and drop me a 5-star rating if you like it, would ya?)

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fast-twitch-color-switch/id625716055?ls=1&mt=8
  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62
    I'm already working on an update that will make the game start off a little easier :)
    apparently, the difficulty is a bit too strong right out of the gate!
  • SnapFireStudiosSnapFireStudios Member Posts: 1,603
    Cool! I'll check it out.
    Certainly, make the difficulty progressive. :)
    - Thomas
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  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62
    Update submitted, waiting for review.
    I've adjusted to difficulty so it starts off a little easier, and progressively gets more difficult.
    I've also added semi-transparent, color-coded buttons to indicate where Up, Down, and Shield are on the screen. They interpolate away after about 15 seconds.

    I think those changes will help the casual gamer quite a bit.

    On to the next game!
  • dyllandyllan Member Posts: 35
    HEY MAN IF YOU'RE GONNA USE THOSE FAST FLASHING COLOURS YOU SHOULD PUT A WARNING FOR EPILEPSY AND STUFF.
  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62

    @dyllan
    Have you played the game? The flashing colors is only on during invincibility mode, which is rather brief.

  • master200012master200012 Member Posts: 372
    I just don't like seeing indie game developers being sued... :D

    Looks cool, I'll check it out! Good luck! :)
  • KangavarkKangavark Member Posts: 62
    Thanks! Game tip: immediately aim for the 'coins' to build your shield, and get familiar using it!
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