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PUYO - iOS touch game entirely inspired by ZX

muffiemuffie
edited March 2015 in Games
Hello guys,

Just wanted to share a game that I created on my free time, totally inspired by ZX Spectrum.



It's a simple match-3 game, with some minor twists. As you advance levels, you have less time to make a move. If you run out of time, besides losing a life, you also lose some points and, the board is completely scrambled. That makes exponentially more difficult to advance when you reach upper levels.

I'm actually a former MSX user, but huge fan of converted ZX games.

Some screenshots here:

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5 FREE Apple App store promo codes, for the first 5 replies here.

BR, Muffie.
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  • SokurahSokurah
    edited February 2015
    muffie wrote: »
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    Those percentages only adds up to 99%. :lol:
    Website: Tardis Remakes / Mostly remakes of Arcade and ZX Spectrum games.
    My games for the Spectrum: Dingo, The Speccies, The Speccies 2, Vallation, SQIJ.
    Twitter: Sokurah
  • RobeeeJayRobeeeJay
    edited February 2015
    Is this like bejewelled?

    Also, out of interest, how long did it take you to write it, and what did you use?
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    RobeeeJay wrote: »
    Is this like bejewelled?

    Also, out of interest, how long did it take you to write it, and what did you use?

    Yep, but you can match any >=3 adjacent pieces.
    ##
    #
    For example.

    I used pure Objective C and Open GL ES routines! :)
    It was the closest I could get to my Z80 ASM coding (for MSX)! :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hNKwasBSmA (Game converted from ColecoVision with new sound engine)

    *PS* It's tough to calculate the amount of hours. I ended up creating a small set of libraries to abstract textures, audio samples, music, persistence and so on AND, I only code a few hours per week on my free time. I would say no more than 100 hours in total.

    BR,

    Please download it! (I give you a free code, but you share it with someone else!!!) :razz:
  • Einar SaukasEinar Saukas
    edited February 2015
    This game looks great but...

    Pictures in your iTunes page here show you are selling a game that contains both Steve Cain's Cobra loading screen and PheeL's Stellar Contour gigascreen. Did you remember to get their approval before selling their work as part of your own?
    Creator of ZXDB, BIFROST/NIRVANA, ZX7/RCS, etc. I don't frequent this forum anymore, please look for me elsewhere.
  • RobeeeJayRobeeeJay
    edited February 2015
    muffie wrote: »
    I used pure Objective C and Open GL ES routines! :)
    It was the closest I could get to my Z80 ASM coding (for MSX)! :)

    Heh, thanks for the info. Always been tempted to write something for iOS.
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Einar Saukas wrote: »
    This game looks great but...

    Pictures in your iTunes page here show you are selling a game that contains both Steve Cain's Cobra loading screen and PheeL's Stellar Contour gigascreen. Did you remember to get their approval before selling their work as part of your own?

    Einar, thank you for pointing that out.
    I'll fix that as soon as possible.
    I have sent you a PM.

    BR
  • Einar SaukasEinar Saukas
    edited February 2015
    I'm very glad to see you are attempting to fix this issue.

    I already answered your PM. Good luck!
    Creator of ZXDB, BIFROST/NIRVANA, ZX7/RCS, etc. I don't frequent this forum anymore, please look for me elsewhere.
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Einar Saukas wrote: »
    I'm very glad to see you are attempting to fix this issue.

    I already answered your PM. Good luck!

    I have nothing on my Inbox.
    Can you send me an email to: muffie@mongapop.com
  • Einar SaukasEinar Saukas
    edited February 2015
    Done!
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  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Einar Saukas wrote: »
    Done!

    Mark R. Jones was extremely kind and allowed me to use his artwork.
    Thanks Mark!

    Can someone suggest me a nice & catchy new name for the game?
  • Einar SaukasEinar Saukas
    edited February 2015
    muffie wrote: »
    Can someone suggest me a nice & catchy new name for the game?

    Perhaps "Match Countdown" or something similar?
    Creator of ZXDB, BIFROST/NIRVANA, ZX7/RCS, etc. I don't frequent this forum anymore, please look for me elsewhere.
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Einar Saukas wrote: »
    Perhaps "Match Countdown" or something similar?

    That name seems perfectly suited for the gameplay. But I would worry about SEM and ASO. I have the impression that nowadays, its better to use a single low competition word. What you guys think about those below:
    Ekcle

    Rodrup

    Nocobot

    Lazap

    Skizze

    Tribop

    Goulbap

    Bopster

    Glowl

    Voov

    Grynn
  • hikokihikoki
    edited February 2015
    Trichiro

    Cramsicklo

    :)
    muffie wrote: »
    That name seems perfectly suited for the gameplay. But I would worry about SEM and ASO. I have the impression that nowadays, its better to use a single low competition word. What you guys think about those below:
    Ekcle

    Rodrup

    Nocobot

    Lazap

    Skizze

    Tribop

    Goulbap

    Bopster

    Glowl

    Voov

    Grynn
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  • SokurahSokurah
    edited February 2015
    Rarely have I seen, as many bad suggestions for names, in one place. :lol:
    Website: Tardis Remakes / Mostly remakes of Arcade and ZX Spectrum games.
    My games for the Spectrum: Dingo, The Speccies, The Speccies 2, Vallation, SQIJ.
    Twitter: Sokurah
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Sokurah wrote: »
    Rarely have I seen, as many bad suggestions for names, in one place. :lol:

    I guess this should be the purpose of the thread! :) Remove all the bad suggestions first! :-P

    I was taking a look here: http://wordoid.com

    Volution! :)
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Matchworks
    Retromatch
    Matched
    Slideral
    Slidash
    Slident
    ???
    All Horrible?
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    Also, can we vote for the best icon:
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  • Einar SaukasEinar Saukas
    edited February 2015
    Matchworks, Retromatch and Slideral are reasonable choices.

    I vote on the first icon.
    Creator of ZXDB, BIFROST/NIRVANA, ZX7/RCS, etc. I don't frequent this forum anymore, please look for me elsewhere.
  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    My wife voted for the last one! :)
    My vote also goes for Matchwork, but, apparently it's just the two of us voting.
  • hikokihikoki
    edited February 2015
    muffie wrote: »
    My wife voted for the last one! :)
    My vote also goes for Matchwork, but, apparently it's just the two of us voting.

    Matchwork makes sense and can be visible if one searchs for the word 'match' on the appstore. Slideral sounds cool and your wife wold be glad. Personally I would go for "Matcho"
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  • Einar SaukasEinar Saukas
    edited February 2015
    hikoki wrote: »
    Personally I would go for "Matcho"

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  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    I decided to use a new song as well.
    by John Hassink (personal friend of mine): http://www.msx.org/wiki/John_Hassink
  • hikokihikoki
    edited February 2015
    Haha Mexican wrestling!!
    There is already one Matcho on the appstore, maybe Matchobrit ?
    You'd have to make it popular on twitter and facebook, there are tons of match 3 games. So why not use funny sprites like the mexican fighter but with a union jack mask, dunno something related with colours, flags and fighting moves.
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  • muffiemuffie
    edited February 2015
    What about asking someone else for two songs?
    1) During Gameplay
    2) Game Over

    What you guys would suggest?

    *PS* The game is currently free @ the App store.
    Here's the link:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puyo-a-simple-retro-puzzle/id953797115?ls=1&mt=8
  • muffiemuffie
    edited March 2015
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    Still missing some music.
    Any suggestions? Someone knows someone who would give permission to use a nice calm ZX PSG tone?
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