My First iPhone Game
Games
puzzle game
SHOW HN2013
50points
46comments
#501of 1,739 in 2013
Top 29%of 2013 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
5 positive, 9 neutral or asking, 6 mixed, 3 critical, out of 23 comments about the project. Thread score +0.07.
Design: 2 for, 1 againstIdea: 2 for, 0 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Addictive and fun puzzle gameplay
From 3 comments
I love this game--it's totally addictive. I agree with some of the other posts about wanting the game to be more responsive, but overall this is a well done app.
jeff1112 on HNThe name of the game on the landing page, "Penguin Plunge", is the name of a different game in the iOS app store. I liked the gameplay. The game would be a bit better if you…
anonymoushn on HNNicely done, I'm on level 11 and having a good time with it so far. A question and some feedback: I've always wondered how people do level design for puzzle games like this. Is…
stevewilber on HN
Cute artwork and penguin sliding animation
From 1 comment
I thought I was stumped at level 23, but I feel like I got smarter and figured it out. I love that it challenges me, but if I focus I can solve the puzzles. The artwork is really…
Stu1223 on HN
Maker responsive to feedback
From 1 comment
This is a great game. I also appreciate your positive attitude as you handle the feedback in the comments. Do you have any ideas for how to incorporate multiplayer gameplay into…
JakeSc on HN
Objections
App is unresponsive to touch and slides feel laggy
From 3 comments
Ashu! Your friends at iCracked would love to help... reach out to me anytime man! Rachel, I feel it'd be nice to have a visual indicator as I touch the screen, right now if you…
martin_ on HNNicely done, I'm on level 11 and having a good time with it so far. A question and some feedback: I've always wondered how people do level design for puzzle games like this. Is…
stevewilber on HNI love this game--it's totally addictive. I agree with some of the other posts about wanting the game to be more responsive, but overall this is a well done app.
jeff1112 on HN
Crashes when using undo after sliding a block off the board
From 2 comments
I don't think I'll have enough interest to beat all 1000 levels, but I can crash the game reliably: ``` 1. Slide a block off the board where it starts wiggling. 2. Attempt to…
biot on HNAshu! Your friends at iCracked would love to help... reach out to me anytime man! Rachel, I feel it'd be nice to have a visual indicator as I touch the screen, right now if you…
martin_ on HN
SMS phone number validation requires a + prefix and is confusing
From 1 comment
Just a tip: the validation on the SMS phone number should really be a lot nicer. I tried AAAPPPNNNN (Area code, Prefix, Number) first, and it said I needed the international…
baddox on HN
Title does not mention Android and name clashes with another iOS game
From 2 comments
You should change the title, I thought it was iPhone only but then I went to the website and realized you have it for Android as well.
kaeruct on HNThe name of the game on the landing page, "Penguin Plunge", is the name of a different game in the iOS app store. I liked the gameplay. The game would be a bit better if you…
anonymoushn on HN
Undo allows only one step
From 1 comment
The name of the game on the landing page, "Penguin Plunge", is the name of a different game in the iOS app store. I liked the gameplay. The game would be a bit better if you…
anonymoushn on HN
Requests
Visual touch feedback
From 2 comments
Ashu! Your friends at iCracked would love to help... reach out to me anytime man! Rachel, I feel it'd be nice to have a visual indicator as I touch the screen, right now if you…
martin_ on HNSomeone else also mentioned getting feedback when you touch the screen. That seems like a great idea and I'll try to update the app to respond to touches immediately. And thanks…
rachelpinsker on HN
Gameplay video or better description
From 2 comments
The site is so simple I'm going to feel like an idiot if missed it, but is there a video of the gameplay? I'd rather see that before I give you my email/phone number.
tieTYT on HNMaybe a description at least?
pbreit on HN
Multiple undos
From 2 comments
The name of the game on the landing page, "Penguin Plunge", is the name of a different game in the iOS app store. I liked the gameplay. The game would be a bit better if you…
anonymoushn on HNYes, there is another game named Penguin Plunge. This is the free app and the full title is "Penguin Plunge: Stuck in Antarctica!". I agree being able to undo more than once…
rachelpinsker on HN
Random access to levels for a small fee
From 1 comment
.99 for random access to all levels would be a no-brainer purchase. My other suggestion is to allow sub-optimal solutions, while letting the user know that they are sub-optimal.…
gcanyon on HN
User-created level sharing and multiplayer
From 2 comments
This is a great game. I also appreciate your positive attitude as you handle the feedback in the comments. Do you have any ideas for how to incorporate multiplayer gameplay into…
JakeSc on HNThank you! One of my ideas is to let people design their own levels and challenge their friends with the level they wrote. This is something I've thought about implementing in a…
rachelpinsker on HN
Questions
How is level design done for puzzle games
From 1 comment
Nicely done, I'm on level 11 and having a good time with it so far. A question and some feedback: I've always wondered how people do level design for puzzle games like this. Is…
stevewilber on HN
Which SMS service is used to send the link
From 2 comments
I really like how you send a link to the game via SMS. May I ask which service you're using to do that?
hyung on HNYes, great idea. I'm guessing Twilio?
fuddle on HN
Is the SMS link affiliate monetized
From 1 comment
Sidenote: It looks like the sms link routes through a linksynergy url. Is that a reliable monetization scheme for free apps? Does apple provide affiliate revenue if I end up…
maxmcd on HN
Alternatives named
Lunar Lockout
From 1 comment
.99 for random access to all levels would be a no-brainer purchase. My other suggestion is to allow sub-optimal solutions, while letting the user know that they are sub-optimal.…
gcanyon on HN
Pete's Pike
From 1 comment
.99 for random access to all levels would be a no-brainer purchase. My other suggestion is to allow sub-optimal solutions, while letting the user know that they are sub-optimal.…
gcanyon on HN
Zelda ice puzzle blocks
From 1 comment
Reminds me Zelda and the puzzle blocks you need to move on the ice : )
d0m on HN