CITS 1.3.3 Released for iOS

Yeah, here it is:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cits/id725459367?l=de&ls=1&mt=8

iOS is finally coming

iOS is finally coming

After a very long time, I found time again to update the App and make it available for iOS. 

In the new version, there are a lot of changes. The main idea was to make everything simpler than before. So I've dropped the 6 different difficulties. Instead there is only one now. Beta functions like Multiplayer have been dropped as well. While testing it worked quite well, but to make it really into production I simply had not enough time. If this game skyrockets, I will take more time to finally integrate it. 

Other than that, the interface had a little face-lift to be cleaner and easier to use. 

There are some minor game play changes, too, that you can find our yourself :). 

The App is currently in the review-process, and if everything works out it should be available in the AppStore as "CITS" in a few days.

iPhone Version Coming

iPhone Version Coming

Currently in review, CITS will be launched for iPhone soon. It has a huge number of improvements and is integrated into the iOS GameCenter. 

So stay tuned and wait for the release :)

Multiplayer, Performance Enhancements, XP System, Upgrades

Multiplayer, Performance Enhancements, XP System, Statistics and Upgrades

CITS next update is going to be huge. 

It's been a while since the last update so it is time for a new one. This time I took plenty of time to change a lot on the game. One of the biggest changes internally is that now the rendering is now up to twice as fast as it has been before. This will lead to a higher frame rate and better responsiveness on all devices.

Multiplayer

From the gameplay side, there is also a brand new thing for CITS: Multiplayer! Compete with your friends at the same time. You can grab their coins and specials away, bomb their platforms or slow them down with Bullet Time while you jump around with full vitality. It's fun and exciting, and definitely something to try!

XP System, Statistics and Upgrades

Now, for every single game that you play, you will receive experience (XP) points. The most important aspects for the amount of points you get is, of course, the score, the achieved game level and the skill level (+100% on insane). Another good point of the XP system is that it is not required to submit your score to the highscore system.

While accumulating points your personal player level will rise, enabling you to get some upgrades for your cow; i.e. that you can collect more special items.

Additionally all of your in game progress will be stored in your personal statistics, so that you can proudly look at the progress you've made.

Full List of Improvements

Based upon changes to the last beta version.

• Multiplayer mode with Peer-to-Peer networking.
• Up to 100% higher FPS.
• XP System
• Upgrades, including larger stack size for specials, auto-parachute, resistance to damage etc.
• Joystick scales to your devices size (good for tablets)
• Elevator platforms can go up now as well.
• Platforms horizontal distribution method changed for more exciting gameplay.
• Loading is faster now.
• Instead of starting with a MedPack you have now the chance to pick up a BulletTime, Bomb or MedPack at the beginning of each game.
• After taking damage from a red platform, the cow will be immune to any other damage for a short period of time.
• The cows immunity is indicated by flashing it.
• Damage is now indicated by a red flash around the screens border.
• The background is darker now and looks more like a shaft.
• Support for small screen sizes (i.e. 320x480) has been improved.

Date of Release

The game is about to released as a beta version within the next 5 days. The release of the final version is scheduled for 10 days later.

Version 1.2.0 Public Beta Released

Dear Friends,

it is time for a new step of the game. The beta version of the upcoming 1.2.0 release is now available at Google Play.

Here is the Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beta.timopp.CowInTheShaft

Features:

• 6 different kinds of platforms, including: Red Spikes which damages you, a Jump-Pad, an Elevator and a Conveyer Belt.
• Special items to pick up (i.e. Parachute or Bullet-Time).
• Medpack: Can save you in case of emergency.
• Bomb: Destroy a platform! If you hit a red one, you'll get a reward.
• Bullet Time: Use it to slow down the time while moving.
• Parachute: Slow down your fall. 
• 6 difficulties 
• 25 levels per difficulty. The game gets faster with each level. 
• Collect coins for extra points and hearts to heal up. 
• Collect coins for extra points and hearts to heal up.
• Save your progress with the personal highscores table and challenge your friends on the global highscores.
• Control the cow by a virtual joystick or virtual buttons.
• In the main menu your current rank will be shown for each difficulty.
• Make the cow jump by pulling up your device. 
• Background music.
• Can be played online as well at www.CowInTheShaft.com

Changes since version 1.0.7

• All difficulties behave like the Speed-Up mode in the previous version now.
• The joysticks adjusts its position accruing to your touch. So it's easier to control.
• Increased visible game area by removing the advertisement from the gameplay screen. 
• Introduced another difficulty called 'INSANE', which is even faster than 'Forget It!' to address advanced players. 
• Balancing adjustments (i.e. the acceleration of the platforms is slower now).
• Improved graphics and effects.
• Improved sound FX.
• Integration of background music. 
• Improved clipping and collision detection.
• Performance and memory optimizations.

Cow In The Shaft ONLINE!

Now you can play Cow in the Shaft online! Here it is:

Play "Cow in the Shaft" ONLINE
http://cowintheshaft.com/play/

Version 1.0.7 Released - With Speed-Up-Mode!

There it is!

- New Design
- New Speed-Up-Mode, with 20 different levels
- New For-Kids-Difficulty
- Some bug-fixes