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Solar Cycle Demo Soon

by Anthony Abrams · 05/23/2007 (1:20 pm) · 5 comments

We are doing some final play testing and fixing any bugs found right now.

I am hoping to have the demo out by the end of the week at the latest.

Here are some in-game screen shots.

www.jnstudios.net/screen-01.jpg
www.jnstudios.net/screen-02.jpg
Let us know what you think.

Be sure to check out the demo.

It will be a smaller 10 level version of the game with varying difficulty and only basic mode being open.

#1
05/23/2007 (2:51 pm)
Hi Anthony, congrats on the progress thus far. Is this an asteroid stroke rock version of the jewels in bejewelled?
#2
05/23/2007 (3:06 pm)
Thanks.

Considering the idea for the game is less then a week old I think we're doing a good job.
Helps that all we do is work on game stuff all day.

This is actually a different take on the match-3 style puzzle games. Where as most matching style games you have to move pieces around - in this game all you do is 'cycle' the pieces.

It requires you to plan almost every move (I have gotten away with a little random clicking every now and then). One wrong move and you will not be able to complete the level.
#3
05/24/2007 (1:56 am)
Quote:Considering the idea for the game is less then a week old I think we're doing a good job.
Definitely! When you say cycle, do you mean four pieces are rotated clockwise/anti-clockwise?

In any case, a new element on the match-3 style genre could prove popular (especially if the casual market research is believed) provided you execute it well enough! Good wishes with the project :0)
#4
05/24/2007 (3:14 am)
Sounds a little like Zoo Keeper on Nintendo DS - but that's one fun game so keep up the good work!
#5
05/24/2007 (1:16 pm)
Making some good progress on the game.

I think that we might have the demo ready tomorrow.

Right now I am finishing up the User system and fixing a few bugs.