So far I've been talking about this game in the Apple TV forum. But as I'm just days away from submitting it to Apple and, probably the best bit, the level creation tools are exclusive to iOS devices. I figured it was overdue a mention here.
Aside from being a great platformer with a couple of years of love and attention lavished on it (I've always wanted to make one) the level creator lets anyone who's ever wanted to make their own game a reality. Of course there's a selection of levels included in the game, aside from being fun they are there to get your creative juices flowing and show how the various items can be used. Although you'll probably come up with all sorts of weird and wonderful uses I haven't even considered.
It's flexible and feature packed enough that you're not just limited to traditional platformers. You can introduce puzzles, make flying levels, auto runners, huge MetroidVania style games. Your imagination is your limit.
So here's the reveal trailer to give you an idea of what's coming.
Feel free to make comments and suggestions (that don't relate to my shoddy videography skills
)
Prepare yourself for an epic adventure in a classic, retro styled platforming world. Run, jump, fly and bounce your way to victory in this fast and frenzied game made by us but created by you.
Yes, I did say created by you. If you've ever played a game and thought, I can do better than this, well, here’s your chance to prove it. Because the absolute best bit about Backpack Harry isn't actually our game, it’s yours.
With the full featured but simple to use level editor built-in to Backpack Harry, you get to create your own worlds, play them, share them and generally prove just how awesome, devious, cruel or sneaky you can be. Choose from three world sizes and create whatever you want to.
Want to make a classic platforming level, with traps, enemies, obstacles, hidden areas, collectible bonuses and everything else that makes a platform game great? You can. Or perhaps you'd like to create an auto runner level, well with the flick of a switch you can do that too. Fancy trying your hand at making a flying game? Well, good news, we included a jetpack. Or you can combine everything together, choose the largest world size and make a massive MetroidVania (Google it) game.
The only limit with Backpack Harry is your imagination. And because Backpack Harry is a universal game, you can even play your brilliant platforming creations on the big screen with the new Apple TV.
Highlight Features:
Create your own levels and share them online for the world to play.
Easy to use level creation tools, allowing you to create just about anything you want.
Play our game, your game and everyone else game.
Classic platform gaming.
Pixel perfect, precision controls.
Four control styles to choose from, find one that suits you best.
Three different camera styles, reflecting different eras of platform games, find the one you like best.
Create different types of game. Normal platform, auto runner, flying, or combine everything it’s entirely up to you.
Levels you create are synced using iCloud. So you can start off making a level on one of your iOS devices and continue making it on any other of your iOS devices when your out and about, at the office, on the train or sitting on the loo.
Vote for your favourite levels.
Record gameplay clips of you playing the online levels.
Did I mention, there’s a Jetpack. You can use it in levels, or make a completely airborne level.
Compatible with MFI Game Pads on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple TV
Aside from being a great platformer with a couple of years of love and attention lavished on it (I've always wanted to make one) the level creator lets anyone who's ever wanted to make their own game a reality. Of course there's a selection of levels included in the game, aside from being fun they are there to get your creative juices flowing and show how the various items can be used. Although you'll probably come up with all sorts of weird and wonderful uses I haven't even considered.
It's flexible and feature packed enough that you're not just limited to traditional platformers. You can introduce puzzles, make flying levels, auto runners, huge MetroidVania style games. Your imagination is your limit.
So here's the reveal trailer to give you an idea of what's coming.
Feel free to make comments and suggestions (that don't relate to my shoddy videography skills
)Prepare yourself for an epic adventure in a classic, retro styled platforming world. Run, jump, fly and bounce your way to victory in this fast and frenzied game made by us but created by you.
Yes, I did say created by you. If you've ever played a game and thought, I can do better than this, well, here’s your chance to prove it. Because the absolute best bit about Backpack Harry isn't actually our game, it’s yours.
With the full featured but simple to use level editor built-in to Backpack Harry, you get to create your own worlds, play them, share them and generally prove just how awesome, devious, cruel or sneaky you can be. Choose from three world sizes and create whatever you want to.
Want to make a classic platforming level, with traps, enemies, obstacles, hidden areas, collectible bonuses and everything else that makes a platform game great? You can. Or perhaps you'd like to create an auto runner level, well with the flick of a switch you can do that too. Fancy trying your hand at making a flying game? Well, good news, we included a jetpack. Or you can combine everything together, choose the largest world size and make a massive MetroidVania (Google it) game.
The only limit with Backpack Harry is your imagination. And because Backpack Harry is a universal game, you can even play your brilliant platforming creations on the big screen with the new Apple TV.
Highlight Features:
Create your own levels and share them online for the world to play.
Easy to use level creation tools, allowing you to create just about anything you want.
Play our game, your game and everyone else game.
Classic platform gaming.
Pixel perfect, precision controls.
Four control styles to choose from, find one that suits you best.
Three different camera styles, reflecting different eras of platform games, find the one you like best.
Create different types of game. Normal platform, auto runner, flying, or combine everything it’s entirely up to you.
Levels you create are synced using iCloud. So you can start off making a level on one of your iOS devices and continue making it on any other of your iOS devices when your out and about, at the office, on the train or sitting on the loo.
Vote for your favourite levels.
Record gameplay clips of you playing the online levels.
Did I mention, there’s a Jetpack. You can use it in levels, or make a completely airborne level.
Compatible with MFI Game Pads on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple TV