[Android] New space-related minigame: Kessler Syndrome

[blizzy78]

Hey, I've made a game again. This time, it's a mini game about the Kessler syndrome, where you try to put as many satellites into orbit as possible.

You can get it for Android here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blizzy.kesslersyndrome

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/kessler-syndrome/id982835169?mt=8

Edited April 17, 2015 by blizzy78

[CelticCossack51]

Seems interesting. If I had an Android, I'd try it out.

Edited March 29, 2015 by CelticCossack51
Roads?

[blizzy78]

I'm planning on releasing it for iOS as well.

[Camacha]

I am pretty sure this is a reskin of a game that has been posted before.

[blizzy78]

Yes, it's not new.

[lajoswinkler]

I remember of such game... It was on one website. I liked it very much, so I'm glad that there's one now for smartphones. I'll try it out.

[r4pt0r]

can I play it in my browser?

[lajoswinkler]

Can you explain what are those gray pulses the satellites sometimes emit?

[Niemand303]

I love it's style, but will there be an option to turn off sound? I prefer having custom music.

[blizzy78]

can I play it in my browser?

There is no browser version at this time.

Can you explain what are those gray pulses the satellites sometimes emit?

For now, it's just for atmosphere. In fact they begin to pulse once they reach a certain altitude.

I love it's style, but will there be an option to turn off sound? I prefer having custom music.

I can add that in future versions.

[kenbobo]

If and when it goes to iOS, I am willing to beta test again.

[blizzy78]

I have just submitted the game for review on Apple's App Store. Sadly, this will take a while for them to review it

Also, I've released a new version on Android that includes a button to mute sound

[blizzy78]

If and when it goes to iOS, I am willing to beta test again.

Your wish is my command

[lajoswinkler]

Overall, it's mildly addictive and nice simple game (although I'm not sure why is it so large in volume) and I won't delete it.

I'd fix one thing - there's a delay between the tap and the "ssh" sound which makes me think about the time when the thrust is applied, at the tap or at the sound? Anyway, that delay shouldn't exist.

[blizzy78]

If by "volume" you mean size of the install, that's mostly related to the Unity game engine I'm using. It's not really possible to leave things out because it doesn't provide that option. The game code itself and the texture and sound files are rather small.

Regarding the delay, I'd like to remove that as well, but I don't think it can be helped. On Android, the platform itself is inducing some kind of lag for audio playback as far as I know. The touch itself should be registered pretty instantaneously, so that's when the acceleration is applied. I'm triggering the sound effect playback right when the acceleration is applied, and I've also made sure that there is no "silence" at the beginning of the original sound file. So yeah, that's pretty much the story about that

I'm glad you like it, though. I wanted for this one to be kind of a "clean" look and feel where you have a "smooth" experience without bumps and corners. Not sure if I can explain it right

[lajoswinkler]

Ah, I've assumed that would be the case with the volume.

[blizzy78]

It looks like Apple has finally approved of the game. It's currently "processing for App Store," and should be available soon .

Edit: It is now available for download!

Edited April 17, 2015 by blizzy78