Gamemanifest – Diary 17 – Build a Complexe game on a simple Foundation

My thought on building complexity based on a strong game mechanic foundation. Start simple, think about the triangle mechanic from „Rock, Paper, Scissors“ and go from a root as simple as this example. Add an mechanic and connect it to the already existing ones. Build from the minimum up to create a rich experience.

About me:
I create mobile games for living check my games.

The Sha Man
https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/the-sha-man/id733552273?mt=8

Sha Cat
https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/sha-cat/id797575987?mt=8

Lindsey Stirling my music muse of tonight

Ok time to work on some new levels, story progression and new talents for the Cat Lady.
This work night has just started! ( I prefer to work at night)
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Today I’m totally into Lindsey Stirling, I’m playing here some songs back and forth right now.
Such an inspiring, passionated and energy driven person she is.

Lindsey Stirling and Peter Hollens – Skyrim

 

5 Star Rating for Sha Cat

Sha Cat the iPhone game received a 5 star rating in every category by appcomrade.com.
A review site for mobile gaming.

„Every part of this game is perfect. From the soundtrack to the graphics and combat system you won’t be disappointed.“
Octavian Ristea, appcomrade.com

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Read more about it here:
http://appcomrade.com/sha-cat/

Sha Cat on Slide DB / Indie DB / Mod DB

Sha Cat also got some attention in the hardcore player section and could even made it up in the daily top 10 of SlideDB.
To be listed next to mine craft is pretty stunning.
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That’s great 🙂

For all of who which do not yet have played it.

Download the game for free for your iPhone now:
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https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/sha-cat/id797575987?mt=8

 

Sha Cat on Toucharcade.com

Today is Sha Cat’s launch day and I’m busy spreading the word I got some surprising support out of my twitter community and others that discovered Sha Cat.
The Game now arrived in the list of the Touch Arcade Live Stream, where they play fresh released games in front of an gamer audience. Touch arcade is one to the biggest sites when it comes to mobile gaming and this would be major if it appears in this Stream. So I let’s hope this works out.

http://toucharcade.com/2014/04/23/new-iphone-games-coming-tonight-11/

There are already very positive reaction which bring joy to a developers heart.
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Sha Cat Game Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/sha-cat/id797575987?mt=8

Each free download supports the games visibility in the store, even more power have your comments and ratings, which you can give in the App Store.

The Sha Man Update 1.4

I made an update for my smaller first iPhone game app I created last december.
This is now version 1.4. I cleaned up some rough layouts. The game is much wilder and harder then Sha Cat will be, if your interested get it. Every sold version will enable me to eat and sleep in a warm apartment.

Download it here:
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/the-sha-man/id733552273?mt=8
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Sneak peak of Sha Cat Update 1.1 (post 23rd April)

So the game is not yet out (23rd april) but there is already plenty of new content for the first game update (version 1.1) coming up.

I already painted new backgrounds for 8 new levels which will bring the cat lady in a tropical mystical area.

Here a first sneak peak:
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I really love how the colors match up in the new levels. Additional to the 8 new levels of update 1.1 there will be also a new feature.

Tripod of Powers
The idea is that the tripod will become available after finishing level 5.
It will enable the player to learn combo spells and passive powers which will be triggered by chance in battles.
I’m not yet sure how it will work exactly but here have a first look.
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Best Greetings,
Dave