What's Up with Tiny Wings?

cbowers428cbowers428 Member Posts: 176
edited November -1 in Miscellaneous
Anybody see that new game up high on the App Store? Why does it have so many reviews in a matter of days? Anybody sense bs?
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  • SlickZeroSlickZero Houston, TexasMember, Sous Chef Posts: 2,870
    Yeah, I saw it last night right under Angry Birds. And today, it's the #1 app, over Angry Birds. Strange goings on right there. That was fast. And it's not even in N&N.

    It's an individual, too.
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  • butterbeanbutterbean Member Posts: 4,315
    Wow.... it looks really nice though, but very interesting given the amount of reviews with a release date of Feb. 18th....
  • cbowers428cbowers428 Member Posts: 176
    they game isnt even like, amazing, at least for a paid app, its one level thats endless...
  • scitunesscitunes Member, Sous Chef Posts: 4,047
    it was reviewed on the TA homepage. That's why I bought it. I love the art style, but the game play itself gets a little old.

    I have become a super spike dislike junkie due to the TA reviews. So maybe lots of TA readers picked up some of the games they featured.
  • Player_EPlayer_E Member, PRO Posts: 604
    I just watched the trailer on TA

    Here: http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=85047

    To me the game looks fantastic. I can see why it has earned the number one spot. IDK if its just me but this trailer just blew me away I really like the back story of it.
  • CaniohCanioh Member Posts: 200
    I think it deserves it, it's really nice and the art style is stunning... so yeah, it's #1 because its a nice game!
  • ShanemcShanemc Member Posts: 86
    What engine was used to make that game any one know

    Shanemc
  • butterbeanbutterbean Member Posts: 4,315
    I think it's a great game, and I think the art style is particularly cool. I think people see a game in the #1 spot, they wonder why it made it's there, and immediately jump to criticism.

    While it's not as deep as Angry Birds, I'm sure with support and updates, it will add more features. Angry Birds has been out for awhile now, so they continue to add more levels and updates. Will be interesting to see if this one stays in the top spot for awhile.
  • cbowers428cbowers428 Member Posts: 176
    I'm not necessarily saying its undeserving cus the art is pretty cool, I'm just shocked at the amounts of reviews and buzz it's gotten in ONE WEEK. Keep in mind, this game style is not exactly new.

  • xyloFUNxyloFUN Member Posts: 1,593
    procedural graphics? WOW, I did not know that shaders can be programmed?
    Does anyone know how that is done?

    As far as the game goes ... it looks just like every other game out there. Move, collect certain objects, avoid others ....
    I wish there GS would come to grips with the splash screen ... seeing this, I wouldn't mind giving a game a try but DIFFERENT than the above routine ...

    Still, I'm interested to learn more about shading and how they did this (procedural texture) thing?
  • expired_012expired_012 Member Posts: 1,802
    Yeah what a great game this is, I'm playing it now and it's awesome.

    All the code, art, and music was done by one guy, very inspirational
  • spliketspliket Member Posts: 93
    yeah, i wouldn't knock it. not everyone out there is a hardcore gamer. this type of game play is so simple that anyone can pick it up and play, yet it offers a good bit of challenge after just a couple minutes of play.
  • MagoNicolasMagoNicolas Member, PRO Posts: 2,090
    I dowbloaded yesterday and its awesome! Will love to make a gane like that. I also stay in bed playing for hours
    tsb whats your récord? I did like 80.000.
    Cheers

    Ps: would love a template of this! I was thinking in make One! But dunno yet, it looks Very difficult with ga becouse of curves, it needs to many rect actors.
  • RHRH Member Posts: 1,079
    Looks like a wicked game, I'll download it later.

    @magonicolas... It would probably be hard to meet a nice equilibrium between fps and 'curveness', but then again, I have no idea how well iPhone4 handles GS games.

    EDIT: maybe not, I watched the video above! That looks like a cool game though
  • ChunkypixelsChunkypixels Member Posts: 1,114
    The game is full of charm. From the relaxing music, through to the simple yet beautifully drawn graphics the game just shows how lovingly its been crafted.

    Its a simple game, with a simple mechanic... but its been done very, very well.

    It deserves its success, and I can see why its become such an instant hit.

    Isnt it a one man developer too... which is always nice to see!
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    Chunkypixels said:
    The game is full of charm. From the relaxing music, through to the simple yet beautifully drawn graphics the game just shows how lovingly its been crafted.

    Its a simple game, with a simple mechanic... but its been done very, very well.

    It deserves its success, and I can see why its become such an instant hit.

    Isnt it a one man developer too... which is always nice to see!

    This. The game was made with love :)

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  • design219design219 Member Posts: 2,273
    Touch Arcade has just posted a follow up story about it rapid rise: http://toucharcade.com/2011/02/24/tiny-wings-hits-the-1-spot-in-overall-paid-apps-in-the-us/
  • design219design219 Member Posts: 2,273
    Ah, that video is excellent too. This guy has his act together. I guess I'll have to buy it.

  • JelJel Member Posts: 319
    It's a charming game and deserves to do well.

    I may be wrong but I don't think you can make a game like Tiny Wings in GS without pixel collision. Hopefully they will introduce it soon but that relies on Box2D introducing it first I believe.
  • scitunesscitunes Member, Sous Chef Posts: 4,047
    Is there affordable software out there that can be used to make video effects like the ones in that video?

    Emphasis on affordable
  • butterbeanbutterbean Member Posts: 4,315
    Awww the video is very well done, I think it's a very charming game, and very refreshing ;)
  • DizkoDizko Member Posts: 498
    cbowers428 said:
    they game isnt even like, amazing, at least for a paid app, its one level thats endless...

    Yes it is, maybe you should take some notes?

    If you don't see the charm and appeal of this game then... I don't know what to tell you.
  • DizkoDizko Member Posts: 498
    I would also like to point out that this game does not have Gamecenter or any other leader board currently incorporate. It goes to show, that if you make a compelling game, they will come, with or without so called must have features.
  • SnowSnow Member Posts: 124
    It's number 1 because it's not a clone or a piece of crap.
    Dizko said:
    I would also like to point out that this game does not have Gamecenter or any other leader board currently incorporate. It goes to show, that if you make a compelling game, they will come, with or without so called must have features.

    It has OpenFeint.
  • osalzanoosalzano Member, PRO Posts: 136
    quantumsheep said:
    This. The game was made with love :)

    Agree, QS!

    The most of us (including me) has to focus less on making money and put more of our hearts when develop a game.

    Sincerely, Tiny wings is making me rethink how I have to drive my "carreer" as a game maker from now.
    Money has to be a consequence. Period.
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    Dizko said:
    Yes it is, maybe you should take some notes?

    If you don't see the charm and appeal of this game then... I don't know what to tell you.

    Gotta agree- I was thinking the same thing!
    pedalagames said:
    Agree, QS!

    The most of us (including me) has to focus less on making money and put more of our hearts when develop a game.

    Sincerely, Tiny wings is making me rethink how I have to drive my "carreer" as a game maker from now.
    Money has to be a consequence. Period.

    This makes me incredibly happy! I hope it influences others as positively!

    QS :D

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  • BSideGamesBSideGames Member Posts: 392
    This game rocks...simple and plain... just like the game itself.
  • DizkoDizko Member Posts: 498
    Snow said:
    It's number 1 because it's not a clone or a piece of crap.

    It has OpenFeint.

    True, but no GameCenter or any leaderboards of any kind. It does have achievements, but that's besides the point. My original point still stands, your goal should be to make a game that stands on its own merits and not features that every other game and their mother also have.
  • simo103simo103 Member, PRO Posts: 1,331
    have to agree ... as a very casual gamer ... this game just 'feels good'.
  • cbowers428cbowers428 Member Posts: 176
    all i'm saying is i dont see the whole fuss, no enemies, no powerups (kinda), no characters, no new maps (just color changes really)... i come off as a hater i just REALLY don't see how this is NUMBER ONE. it would be another thing if it was top 10, but number 1? over the almighty angry birds lol idk about that one.

    The graphics and music are AMAZING. but can that make a game number 1? I guess so lol look at this:

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