Freitag, 24. Mai 2013

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.