I created a game in the spirit of Elma

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I created a game in the spirit of Elma

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So during military service we had access to an old computer without internet that only had Elma and pretty much nothing else. Over a year I fell in love with the game and "Hoyling" and learned about how the pros play the game through moposite. I work with programming and I wanted to create a mobile game in the same spirit of many various levels that can be run as fast as possible. I don't feel that the controls of elma does very well on mobile, it really needs a keyboard. So I wondered how to create the same experience with different controls, and the idea I got looks completely different. But the principle is that it is physics based and you can get insanely good at it and beat your times over and over. It does have a lot depth like that, but its not as deep as elma, I dont think you will be able to run the same levels in 10 years like you do with elma:) So yeah this post is a big fat ad for the game but I really want to know what you elma players think, you dont have to tell anyone about it or even pay for it!

The game took about two years to make for me with some help from my wife and brother :) Its been made for Android and iOS.

Here is our website with a trailer and more info: http://skyturns.se

Here are some app store promo codes you can use to try it (one person per code):

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Code expires on Sun Dec 14 23:20:19 PST 2014 and is redeemable only on the iTunes Store for United States. Requires an iTunes account, subject to prior acceptance of license and usage terms. To open an account you must be above the age of 13 and in United States. Compatible software and hardware, and internet access (fees may apply) required. Not for resale. Full terms apply; see www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/. For more information, see www.apple.com/support/. This app is provided to you by Joakim Tall 
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For Android/Google play there are no codes, but the game has spread to a lot of pirate sites so if you just google "skyturns apk" you will find it. There are some bugs in 1.0.1 though so if you do get it from any of those sites I hope you find an upgrade to 1.0.2 when I release that!

Store links if you want to sponsor:
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... e.skyturns
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/skyturns/id938219594?mt=8
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Bought on my Samsung Note 3 and it's quite fun. It is these simple yet complicated games that keeps my interest :)
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Hah, very nice dude! :)
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just bought it, but it crashes on my phone. could it be because i have the new android lollipop?
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Anyone playing this? Would be fun to compete
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J-sim wrote:just bought it, but it crashes on my phone. could it be because i have the new android lollipop?
Oh damn thats not ok! I have never tried it on Lollipop so could very well be. Did you get a dialog to send crash report? I will see if I can find the crash in a report somewhere.

Edit: It seems FMOD the music lib had some bug with lollipop. I'm working on uploading a new version now.
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Zero wrote:Anyone playing this? Would be fun to compete
I'm hoping to create some online best times with possibilty to share replays. But my time is limited :)
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Unwanna pirate:( If there'll be codes or whatevs for android lmk plx xox
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analcactus wrote:Unwanna pirate:( If there'll be codes or whatevs for android lmk plx xox
There will be a demo in a few days :)
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Joakim wrote:
Zero wrote:Anyone playing this? Would be fun to compete
I'm hoping to create some online best times with possibilty to share replays. But my time is limited :)
Yeah I understand the time limitation hehe. Maybe it's not even necessary to have online times yet since I think the other guys playing Skyturns like me are just practising this game. For example I'm only in chapter 3.
But if some other beginner wants to share times, I will be glad to beat you ;)
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J-sim wrote:just bought it, but it crashes on my phone. could it be because i have the new android lollipop?
I published a new version yesterday night that seems to be up on the play store now, it would be great if you could try it!
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Zero wrote:Yeah I understand the time limitation hehe. Maybe it's not even necessary to have online times yet since I think the other guys playing Skyturns like me are just practising this game. For example I'm only in chapter 3.
But if some other beginner wants to share times, I will be glad to beat you ;)
Hehe I'm no beginner but how about 1:8 Hop On at 0:22.14
Or something a bit more crazy with a shortcut 2:6 Fast Path at 0:33.13.

And yeah I don't think many people have beaten the game and start thinking TT yet :) Hopefully I'll have some best times system when they do!
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Damn, I only managed to do 24.30 in 1:8 :o I dont have a clue do I :D Awesome level btw
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Zero wrote:Damn, I only managed to do 24.30 in 1:8 :o I dont have a clue do I :D Awesome level btw
Haha thats pretty good I think :) Glad you like it!
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Joakim wrote:
J-sim wrote:just bought it, but it crashes on my phone. could it be because i have the new android lollipop?
I published a new version yesterday night that seems to be up on the play store now, it would be great if you could try it!
Yep it works now, thanks. Haven't had time to really play it yet though, so will get back to you later.
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Looks quite nice :) Might try it out when my new phone arrives.
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Cool! Let me know what you think

There is a demo out now for Android if you just want to try it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... turns.demo
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it looks really cool

does it only work on a smartphone ? I've none




edit: ...that cartoon shader, i've always found this cool
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Yeah cartoon shader is nice :) I could release it on PC but I think its a bit too simple for a PC game. And PC players would have a big advantage over phones because of better controls. So only smart phone for now!
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are you the joakim i downloaded elma some 7 years ago from? at least the ingame nickname was Joakim)
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lol it's fun to build intentionally shitty bikes and try do drive them
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