Friday, August 31, 2012

Boost Bracelets and Game Optimizations

Hey. So, I'm still working on Soldier of, implementing some new items and working on the maps. The items I've added are the Spread Shot gun, and the Boost Bracelet. An animation showing it's effects can be seen after the break.

The Boost Bracelet allows you to run quickly, breaking through certain blast-resistant walls (the silver-blue ones pictured below), and smash into enemies. If they're weak and light enemies, they'll be KO'd with one hit and go flying. Otherwise, you'll bounce right off of them, having inflicted some damage. While running at critical speed, you're invulnerable to gunfire. The down-side is that it takes a little while to build up your speed to critical level - before this, you're completely vulnerable. Hitting anything solid will cause you to bounce off of it, as well.

 Using the Boost Bracelet, neither blast-resistant walls
nor light enemies can stand against you. 
Something I've noticed is that some of my earlier maps feel a little out of place and bare. I don't want to just scrap them, but I feel like the flow of the game feels more like a spider web, and less like paths that you can take in any order if you've got the correct items. So, I'm trying to work on blocking areas off that you can't reach with items, so that you don't get distracted from the main path you should be going on. At the same time, I want to make sure the world feels like a coherent, sensible city.

In addition to fixing little things and adding sounds, I've found a way to speed up the loading time of the game significantly (probably the way that I should've gone for writing the game in the first place). A quick test cut it from something like 4 to 5 seconds to around a half a second, or something like that. 4 - 5 seconds isn't a lot, but when the game reloads from a save point every time you die, it can get a little annoying.

 Basically, I currently have all of the maps in the game in a single scene, which means that the Blender Game Engine loads it all up and places all of the objects, unnecessarily for my game. In addition, all of the objects execute logic, even if they're not on the same map as the player. This slowdown is minimized by slowing the frequency of script execution and stopping scripts early for objects not on the same map as the player, but it's still happening. It would be far faster to split up the maps into individual scenes, or at least sections of the game world into their own scenes (i.e. all of the sewers in one scene, all of the city maps in another, all of the park in the third, etc). The definite upside is that the game wouldn't take nearly as long to load, and that the logic load should also be reduced. It's something to think about / implement, to be sure.

Anyway, that's basically what I've been working on so far. Thanks a lot for watching my space here and reading about my adventures in game development!

The TimeBuilders: Pyramid Rising 2


Great Pharaoh Touti and his friends are back for an epic adventure that will take you on a journey along the Nile in Time Builders: Pyramid Rising 2! When the priest Hapu discovers an ancient papyrus scroll foretelling the cataclysmic end of Egypt’s eighteenth dynasty, he learns that in order to save the kingdom, eight majestic temples must be built, and quickly, before the four moons cycle ends. Are you ready to face this ultimate challenge?

    Awesome graphics
    Unveil the mystery of the Egyptian Gods


Meum Trail


Guide and protect a herd of cute, furry animals in Meum-Trail! Pave their way by completing the road to the exit of each level. Lead your followers through a wide range of puzzle-missions. Take good care of your Meums, find the ancient city and restore the harmonic co-existence of all animals living on planet Meotom.

    Guide a herd of cute, furry animals
    Complete fun puzzles
    Protect the Meums

Mystic Legacy: The Great Ring


A peaceful vacation turns into a travel nightmare in Mystic Legacy: The Great Ring! When you follow your friend, Mark, away from the tour group to visit a remote Romanian castle, Mark is suddenly dragged away and bitten by what appears to be a vampire! But things only get stranger as you explore the castle ... It turns out the blood-sucking vampire who kidnapped your friend only drinks fake blood. So what are you really up against? And why does Mark seem to know more about the castle than he’s letting on? Get to the bottom of an ancient mystery in this thrilling Hidden Object adventure!

    Gorgeous hidden object scenes
    A bonus mini-game
    An interactive map

Download:   Mirror 2  Mirror 3 

Disharmony Blocks


Match your way to Harmony in the exciting Match 3 game, Disharmony Blocks! Journey to the land of Fangorn, where emotions exist as real sentient beings. As an apprentice Harmony Sage you must travel the land and restore order and harmony in a world of disharmony. Gather your strength and unleash powerful emotional outbursts to help you in your quest to become a master Harmony Sage.

    Colourful graphics
    Toe-tapping music
    75 Levels of Match 3 Fun

Download:  Mirror 1  Mirror 2  Mirror 3
 
 

Eternal Journey New Atlantis


Travel from the deepest trenches of the Atlantic Ocean to the awe-inspiring wonders of Mars as you solve the greatest archeological puzzle known to man: the origin of Atlantis. Begin this epic sci-fi journey in the present as you guide Amrite Stone on her latest dig, and then continue it 150 years in the future when she wakes up from cyro-sleep following an unexpected tragedy. As you explore the scientific installation, you’ll use video clips and journal entries to piece together the events that resulted in the disappearance of every human from the base, befriend a lonely cat and encounter an alien life form more terrifying than man has conjured in his most outlandish tales of the future. Through stunning production values and cunningly designed puzzles, Eternal Journey: New Atlantis will draw you into an experience unlike any other hidden object adventure!
Key Game Features
    15 mini-games to beat
    70 locations to explore
    Over 150 hidden objects
    10 hidden object scenes
    22 animated cinematics

Download:   Mirror 2  Mirror 3

Redemption Cemetery: Grave Testimony


Escape a cursed island inhabited by lost souls in Redemption Cemetery: Grave Testimony! After a strange twist of fate, you find yourself stranded on an eerie island. As you search for a way to cross the treacherous waters, an otherworldly boatman appears and tells you the only way to return home alive is to help three of the poor spirits trapped on the island. Travel through history and right the wrongs of the past to earn your passage home in this thrilling Hidden Object adventure!

    Travel through time
    Spooky atmosphere

Download:   Mirror 2  Mirror 3 

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Word Bird Supreme


Word Bird Supreme is the latest addictive and fun game from the makers of Slingo Supreme and Solitaire Kingdom. Easy to learn, simple to play, fun to master, Word Bird is a new innovative word game that is packed with variation and fun. You can play fast, or thoughtful, or a combination of both, Word Bird provides the level of challenge you want and its daily challenges deliver a new challenge every day.

Download: Mirror 2 Mirror 3


Titanics Keys to the Past Updated


Join Lillian as she travels to the opening of the world’s first ocean-floor museum. Jump between the present and past as you help her discover the Titanic’s mysteries and get closer to unveiling the truth behind the disaster that took her great-grandmother’s life 100 years ago. Are you prepared to uncover the truth behind the Titanic’s fateful voyage?

Game features very sophisticated art style, including visuals of Titanic wreck and ship’s interior as well as beautiful hidden object scenes. Every location was meticulously painted to give at its best the unique look and style of this great ship. High quality sound is also worth mentioning – with epic soundtrack and atmospheric ambient sounds.

Download:  Mirror 2 Mirror 3


Maui Wowee


Take a break from the hectic life with this tropical twist on the classic match-three puzzler. In Maui Wowee you slide the game pieces vertically or horizontally to make matches.Featuring over 200 levels, an editor to make your own levels, and a fun screen saver, Maui Wowee is a fantastic family game. Download & play Maui Wowee today!




Monument Builders: Statue of Liberty


Discover the New York of yesteryear and take part in the building of the iconic Statue of Liberty in Monument Builders: Statue of Liberty. Produce the metal and wood required to keep the building site functioning, improve the roads to quickly transport materials to the job site and watch the statue evolve in real time as you progress through the game! You'll manage your workers, your productions, and your vehicles in order to meet key objectives. But be careful! You'll have to get rid of the crooks on the roads, secure your site against thieves and trade with local and foreign merchants to make sure you get your work done. Race to complete the Statue of Liberty on time in this historical time management game!

Over 50 levels to conquer
Manage your workers and resources
Learn facts about the Statue of Liberty

Download:  Mirror 2 Mirror 3


Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Jar of Marbles II: Journey to the West


Embark on an epic journey and relive one of the great works of Chinese literature in Jar of Marbles II: Journey to the West! This thrilling physics based Match 3 puzzle game chronicles the fantastic life of Sansang, a monk that defied an emperor and went on a quest for the truth in a time of war. Solve puzzles in beautiful hand drawn environments and meet Sansang’s fantastic companions, the Monkey King, Dragon Prince and others.

Explore mythical China
72 levels of play
Encounter new challenges and power-ups



Girls With Secrets


In a peaceful small town, an unknown killer has taken the life of a teenage girl. No one was ready for this. Who would want to kill Amy, the most popular girl in class?The police have no clues, so Amy's best friend takes up the investigation herself. Help solve the case by searching key locations, collecting evidence, and interrogating suspects. Catch the true killer!



Saturday, August 25, 2012

Inbetween Land


Discover a world of adventure in Inbetween Land! When your childhood friend, Mary, goes missing for a couple of days, you begin searching for clues. You come across a strange artifact that opens a portal to a flying island, the abandoned homeplace of an extraterrestrial civilization. As you look for Mary on the island, you'll uncover an exotic land with unearthly secrets. Find and help your friend leave the flying island in this amazing Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!

Beautiful graphics
Immersive gameplay
Find and save your friend!

Download:   Mirror 2 Mirror 3 


Mahjong World Contest


You've been invited to take part in the World Tournament of Mahjong! Complete over 100 unique levels of varying difficulty and dynamics to gain experience and earn points. Improve your rank and progress through the game hierarchy. Become the best Mahjong player the world has ever seen and win the master title in Mahjong: World Contest!

Over 100 levels
Rank progression
Become the Mahjong master!

 
 

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Night in the Opera


Track down a madman in Night in the Opera, a captivating blend of match three action and hidden object adventuring! A killer has cut the life of a traveling opera singer short, drawing her last breath from her lips with a magical musical instrument. Take the role of the detective called in to solve the case. As you search for clues and compile a list of suspects, you'll alternate between classic match three levels and skillfully designed hidden object scenes. Only the most inquisitive detective will discover the truth. Can you stop the killer before he strikes again?

 
 

Surface The Noise She Couldnt Make Standard Ed.


On a lonely stretch of highway, a young girl is found unconscious, a bloody knife lying next to her. Was she a victim, or did she attack someone? Her doctors are baffled when she fails to respond to treatment. Desperate, they call you in to help. As a psychic, you’re used to working with clients who can talk to you. But this girl can’t. Enter her mind and work to discover...the noise she couldn’t make...

Hidden Objects
Puzzling Adventure

Download:   Mirror 2 

Tri-Peaks Twist Collection


Love solitaire and looking for a new challenge? Tri-Peaks Twist Collection combines the classic strategy of tri-peaks solitaire with fun layouts, unexpected power-ups and eye-catching visuals. You'll need strategy, a sharp eye and a little luck to clear each level, revealing hidden cards one-by-one. Matching specially marked cards can release useful power-ups to clear the board even faster. Play in levels mode to rack up points and reach the leaderboard, or choose your game for a more relaxed approach. With over 500 maps, 5 types of cards, 5 backgrounds and 3 game modes, Tri-Peaks Twist is mountains of fun!

 
 

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Lost Inca Prophecy 2 The Hollow Island


Join Seraphine in this amazing adventure to save the world from its doom in Lost Inca Prophecy 2: The Hollow Island! The entire world is in danger! Volcanoes are erupting and the earth is shaking! You are the only one that can prevent the Prophecy from happening. Enjoy the incredible matching fun and unique mini-games in this great Match 3 game!

Tons of Match 3 and minigame Levels
2 different game modes
Amazing Gameplay and Story



Shop-n-Spree: Shopping Paradise


Set a course for fast-paced fun in Shop-n-Spree: Shopping Paradise! Your tropical island home has fallen on hard times, but you’ve come up with a plan to turn things around. With the help of the local community, you set out to build and run a series of amazing internationally-themed malls! Serve customers, upgrade stores, and create new items as you turn the island into the world’s premier shopping destination in this exciting time-management game!

Unique gameplay
Fast-paced fun
Amazing internationally-themed malls!



Saturday, August 18, 2012

Dream Builder: Amusement Park


Start building your very own amusement park in Dream Builder: Amusement Park! Grow the park by adding the coolest new rides, the yummiest concession stands and the most entertaining attractions. Add decorations and upgrade your buildings to earn customer hearts. Spend the hearts to research exciting rides to add to your park. Fully customize the layout and decoration of your park with hundreds of unique features. Don’t miss out on your chance to build the best amusement parks in the world!

50+ exciting and upgradeable rides
4 challenging park building levels
Countless hours of fun!



Thursday, August 16, 2012

Echoes of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch Standard Ed.


Save the kingdom of Orion in Echoes of the Past: The Revenge of the Witch! Once again black powers have seized the land and this time the witch is more determined than ever to take her revenge on you. The entire city is gripped by fear and it's up to you to save them, and yourself. Exorcize the evil and defeat the witch once and for all!

Exciting gameplay
Unique mini-games and challenging puzzles

Download:   Mirror 3



Twisted Lands: Origin


Experience the birth of the terror that gripped the island of Tormente in the Twisted Lands series of hidden object adventure games! Take the role of a gifted detective who's always trusted his intellect and never given a second thought to the horrors hidden in the dark corners of the world. Watch his survival instincts kick in as he travels to Tormente to find a young lady and discovers misshapen creatures that threaten to kill him before he completes his task. Then protect the woman and her son from something even more evil and race to escape the island before death catches up!

Twisted Lands: Origin will lure you in with stunning artwork and bone-chilling audio, and then hold you captive as you explore dozens of bloodcurdling locations, search for useful items and solve cleverly designed puzzles. Innovations in this captivating prequel will have you interacting with cinematic videos to make split-second choices and solving dozens of unique mini-games. Tie the many threads of the Twisted Lands saga together in Twisted Lands: Origin.

Download:  Mirror 3


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Witch Hunters Stolen Beauty Collectors Edition


Help Angelica get her witch-stolen beauty back in Witch Hunters: Stolen Beauty! One evening, Angelica’s grandma started talking of her old days at school. Grandma said that she had run away from the finishing school she attended because the director of the school, Madame Flemet was a witch! As soon as she uttered Madame Flemet's name, the woman herself appeared in the room, attacking grandmother and stealing Angelica's youth! The only way for Angelica to get her beauty back is to go for a witch hunt. Go for a witch hunt indeed, in this ensorcelling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!

Download:  Mirror 2 

 Mirror:  Part 1 Part 2

Snow Globe: Farm World


Explore the mysterious world of the Snow Globe: Farm World. Grow sheep, collect products, organize work in a workshop, run a pillow factory and as a result of all your hard work the two lovers will finally reunite. Take good care of your domestic animals and be aware of the dangerous predators trying to destroy your farm. Every level is one more step towards love. There is no challenge you can’t handle in the Snow Globe: Farm World!

Breathtaking romantic storyline
Diversity of animals and equipment
Reunite the lovers!

Download:  Mirror 2 Mirror 3

Devlog Video #8 - Graphics and Stealth

Hey. So, here's another development log video showing the new stealth mechanics and improved graphics in Soldier Of. You can check it below.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Doc Clock The Toasted Sandwich of Time


Enjoy the first Doc Clock time travelling adventure!

Invent almost anything out of everything you find, from catapults to incredible flying machines. Battle mad, misguided robots to save Doc Clock's beloved cat and invent the perfect toasted sandwich machine.



Start the Rockets


Its time to light the fuse and fire your way through a new exciting puzzle game, Start the Rockets! In Start the Rockets, you have a huge stash of various fireworks that are at your disposal! Don't forget your protective goggles as you explode through each challenging puzzle! Launch chain reactions as you solve each pyrotechnic riddle and unlock new levels.

Colorful fireworks
Realistic physics
135 exciting levels



Monday, August 13, 2012

Silent Nights: The Pianist Standard Ed.


Save your sister and uncover the secrets of an ancient organization in Silent Nights: The Pianist!
You and your sister Yvette- both descendents from a long line of gifted musicians- plan to attend a vocal concert together in your hometown. When you arrive to accompany her, however, you find that a mysterious group has abducted Yvette and plans to use her talent for a sinister purpose! Explore hidden object scenes and get to the bottom of Yvette's abduction before her voice is silenced forever!

Download:  Mirror 3

Saturday, August 11, 2012

8-11-12 - Soldier Of a Bit of Progress

Hey. I've been making a lot of progress on Soldier Of recently. Better graphics, bug fixes, a new item implemented - the next demo should be really great!

I want to build up the maps in the game to be 'thicker'. I tried that in the screenshot to the left. Something I didn't like about the maps in Soldier Of was that they felt sparse, as though they weren't connected, or even individually important. I want to give the feeling of moving through a city, with lots of streets and alleyways, even if they can't be traversed, just to get rid of that empty feeling. I want it to have a lot of a 'secret' feeling, where you don't really know what could be around the next turn, or what will happen next. Hopefully I can get the level of detail on the maps that I want for the whole game. :S

I also fixed up the colors to be less eye-poking (in a bad way) and be more subdued, while still keeping a colorful palette. I've also added a filter that appears over the screen if you're outside to give more of an 'outside' feel. The unfiltered shot is to the left, while the filtered shot is above. The characters now have a colored outline, which (I think) makes them stand out compared to the more monotone background black-outlined objects, though the enemies get a little lost in the filter effect.

I've also stopped using the built-in light shading of Blender, and just have shadeless objects now, with pixelled shading effects. It's a more smooth, cool effect, in my opinion. I probably should have done it from the beginning.

I've also made a logo that should appear at the beginning of Soldier Of, and should appear at the beginning of my other games. I animated it with Blender (it can do so much)!  I didn't put a lot of thought into it, though, so maybe I'll need to really work on it to make it really shine.

An idea that I liked was that the logo would appear differently depending on which game it is. For example, for this, the logo might have a sneaking character, or a character holding something up, while the logo for a game like Dungens might be about placing blocks and performing acrobatics. It could use a little fine-tuning, but I like it a lot. :)

Anyway, it was a short update, but that's all for today. Thanks for reading! If you want to follow day-to-day progress, follow me on Twitter!

Suburban Mysteries The Labyrinth of the Past


Follow the kidnapper's clues, and bring Sarah's brother back to safety in Suburban Mysteries: The Labyrinth of the Past! When arriving at her aunt's house, Sarah discovers a strange and disturbing letter. After discerning that her brother's life is in danger, she must embark on a journey taking her back through her own past if she is to see her brother again.

Solve the mystery before it's too late
Fantastic live action video
Hundreds of hidden objects to discover

Download:  Mirror 3 

 Mirror 5:  Part 1 Part 2


Criminal Stories: Presumed Partners Updated


Nancy Boyle, a young woman without a criminal past, has been found dead near her home in Brooklyn and it's up to Chloé Cunningham and Paul Baxter to track down the killer in Criminal Stories: Presumed Partners. Join the savvy sleuths and utilize expert criminology equipment to investigate crime scenes and uncover clues. Piece together the evidence and unmask the identity of the killer before they strike again in this intriguing hidden object puzzle adventure.

Animated settings
A gripping investigation
Catch the killer!

Download:  Mirror 3


Friday, August 10, 2012

Luxor: Amun Rising HD Full


The sequel to the hit action puzzler is here! Return to Egypt in a quest to save the ancient land from doom.
The rebellious princes of Megiddo are out to overthrow the Pharaoh. Can you defeat the princes to save the lands from chaos? Glory and adventure await you if you're up to the task!

 
 

Mystery Heritage Sign of the Spirit Collectors Edition


Investigate a mysterious and deadly curse! in Mystery Heritage: Sign of the Spirit! A recent death in the Williams family brings about rumors of an age old family curse placed upon them by a witch. Was this death part of the witch’s revenge? You have been called in to investigate this and stop hysteria from reaching the rest of the town. Was this death the result of the curse, or is it part of something deeper? Find out in this thrilling Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!

Integrated Strategy Guide
Exciting bonus chapter
Uncover a hidden family secret
Interrogate a number of suspects

Download:  Mirror 3
 
 Mirror 5: Part 1 Part 2

The Chronicles of Shakespeare A Midsummer Nights Dream V1.1


Love and intrigue, confusion and magic, lords and ladies, fairies and fools – Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” has everything you need in a passionate fantasy romance! Enter the peerless world of one of the greatest writers in history and let his fantastic ideas come to life!

The Chronicles of Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Be part in Shakespeare’s most romantic comedy!

Download:  Mirror 3 

 Mirror 5: Part 1 Part 2

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Grim Tales: The Wishes Standard Ed.


Be careful what you wish for... When her young son begins to wither and age before her eyes, your sister desperately requests your help. You arrive to discover that a deadly bargain has been made. You must set things right before your nephew pays the terrible price in Grim Tales: The Wishes!

Save your nephew
Fantastic gameplay

Download:  Mirror 2

 Mirror 4: Part 1 Part 2

Redemption Cemetery Grave Testimony CE (Updated)


Escape a cursed island inhabited by lost souls in Redemption Cemetery: Grave Testimony! After a strange twist of fate, you find yourself stranded on an eerie island. As you search for a way to cross the treacherous waters, an otherworldly boatman appears and tells you the only way to return home alive is to help three of the poor spirits trapped on the island. Travel through history and right the wrongs of the past to earn your passage home in this thrilling Hidden Object adventure!

The Collectors Edition includes:

Bonus Gameplay
Integrated Strategy Guide
Downloadable Soundtrack
Amazing Art Extras!

Download:  Mirror 3

 Mirror 5:  Part 1 Part 2

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Farm Girl at the Nile


Farm Girl is well known for her green thumb. Everything she plants on her farm grows and thrives but now there is a new challenge: Building a farm along the Nile! Establish a farm at the edge of the pyramids! New conditions require completely new management on the farm under the Egyptian sun. You need to adept your manufacture and your offerings to the current marketing situation – how about growing papyrus or an ostrich farm? Sandstorms, water shortages or annoying crocodiles shouldn't prevent you from building up a premier agricultural operation in Farm Girl at the Nile!

Lovely graphics
Sell your products at the market
Manage your farm!

Download:  Mirror 2 Mirror 3

Theatre of Shadows: As You Wish


Take a journey as a Hunter of Darkness in Theatre of Shadows: As You Wish! The Hunter of Darkness is wandering the Earth and answering the call of distress when evil invades where it’s not welcome. His ring leads him to the Theatre of Shadows. There he meets the owner of the theatre, Donna, whose husband, Nicholas, is possessed by a dark force that came from a magic shadow puppet. Save Nicholas and capture the dark force before it releases dark shadows from another dimension!

Explore a city obsessed with evil shadows
Solve unique and interesting puzzles
Rich and fascinating gameplay

Thanks to Velocity

Download:  Mirror 3
 
 Mirror 5:  Part 1 Part 2

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