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[GAME][1.6+] Binary Sudoku 1.0.8

Hi xda,
I'm new here, but wanted to post my first game to get some more feedback.
Android Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rickboerebach.android.binarysudoku
The game is free, has no ads, requires no permissions and currently has 100 puzzles, which guarantee about 8-12 hours of puzzle time
The Binary Puzzle:
The binary puzzle is a new and challenging logic puzzle that you can solve by
reasoning. Only zeros and ones occur in the puzzle, but this turns out to be
more complicated than it seems to be. This app offers binary puzzles of various
sizes and levels. A last warning: The binary puzzle is quite addictive.
Rules:
Each cell should contain a zero or a one. No more than two similar numbers
below or next to each other are allowed. Each row and each column is unique
and contains as many zeros as ones.

Version 1.0.9 released.
Updates:
-Bug fixes

will definitely check this out later. Two of my favorite things
sent from my fully armed and operational space phone

SwimDrewid said:
will definitely check this out later. Two of my favorite things
sent from my fully armed and operational space phone
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Great Feel free to suggest features / changes.

I've been waiting for a binary sudoku app for literally months. Thank you, sir, for bringing this awesome puzzle game to my phone at last!
Will install immediately, and report back on how I like it.

Great idea!
Here's a link for the lazy people:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rickboerebach.android.binarysudoku

Thanks for the replies. If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to post
Just updated to version 1.2.0 with OpenFeint highscores & achievements (suggestions for achievements are welcome)!

Nice game!
Good job man.

Thanks for creating this app! I love puzzle apps that rely more on the puzzle and less on the graphics & sounds!
Installing it now & will let you know.
EDIT: Going through the easy levels & loving the simple logic used (so far, simple
Questions
Each row & each column is unique - I presume that you can have the same sequence of numbers in a row & a column (just not 2 rows with the same sequence)? I haven't hit it yet, but want to know for when I hit them.
Are the solutions unique? Can each one be solved strictly with logic (ie, no guess needed to go on)?
Is this your own puzzle idea? I can't say I've heard of it before (will google shortly)
Thanks again!

Nice game -- just played through some easy levels. Definitely a fun little game.

Cool! You can add "easy" or "beginner" level

I'm really bad at sudoku, but I'm willing to give this one a shot since it's binary

Looks like a very solid app. However, would it be possible to add the functionality of adding your own puzzles? Like in OpenSudoku, where you can create your own sudoku from a blank grid; that way you can copy a puzzle from the newspaper that someone else has already filled in, for example, and still do it yourself.
That, and more puzzles, would be awesome.

polstein said:
Thanks for creating this app! I love puzzle apps that rely more on the puzzle and less on the graphics & sounds!
Installing it now & will let you know.
EDIT: Going through the easy levels & loving the simple logic used (so far, simple
Questions
Each row & each column is unique - I presume that you can have the same sequence of numbers in a row & a column (just not 2 rows with the same sequence)? I haven't hit it yet, but want to know for when I hit them.
Are the solutions unique? Can each one be solved strictly with logic (ie, no guess needed to go on)?
Is this your own puzzle idea? I can't say I've heard of it before (will google shortly)
Thanks again!
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Yeah, you can have the same sequence of numbers in a row and column and solutions are unique and can be solved strictly with logic.
Sadly, it's not my own puzzle idea i saw a puzzlebook with this type of puzzles at the local magazine store and pretty much got addicted. Tho, a puzzlebook is not convenient in the train etc, and there was no app for it. I'm a developer myself and decided to invest a day of work in making my personal traveling more fun, and introducing this puzzle to the rest of the Android world
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App Review
This apps looks great. I'm going to download this and review it on my blog (Android Cowboy) as soon as I can. I'll put the link once it's posted. Hopefully it will help get you more downloads .

Thanks for writing a post on the frontpage, didn't expect it to be reviewed This will definitely boost downloads!
Also, thanks to everybody who downloaded (and rated/reviewed) the game
ZeGuitarist said:
Looks like a very solid app. However, would it be possible to add the functionality of adding your own puzzles? Like in OpenSudoku, where you can create your own sudoku from a blank grid; that way you can copy a puzzle from the newspaper that someone else has already filled in, for example, and still do it yourself.
That, and more puzzles, would be awesome.
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Yeah, great idea. I want to implement more community aspects, but I first want to see how things turn out. If the game gets popular, I can get a dedicated server and write an API backend for these kind of things
Android Cowboy said:
This apps looks great. I'm going to download this and review it on my blog (Android Cowboy) as soon as I can. I'll put the link once it's posted. Hopefully it will help get you more downloads .
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Thanks a lot, greatly appreciated!

Hey, rickboerebach
Thanks a lot for your efforts. Your game is very amusing. It's, indeed, pretty addictive!
Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that the harder the level, it gets easier to reach more than one solution, but your application accepts one of them only.
Thanks again, anyway.
Best regards,
Carlos

casouzaj said:
Hey, rickboerebach
Thanks a lot for your efforts. Your game is very amusing. It's, indeed, pretty addictive!
Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that the harder the level, it gets easier to reach more than one solution, but your application accepts one of them only.
Thanks again, anyway.
Best regards,
Carlos
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Glad you like it. Each puzzle only has one solution People tend to forget the row/column uniqueness rule, maybe you overlooked that one? Each row has to be unique and each column has to be unique. Tho, you can have the same sequence of numbers in a row and a column.

Oops, you're right! Had forgotten that rule!
Thanks, again.

I downloaded your game and played a few levels, it's simple but challenging.
I really like it, I'm going to spend some more time with it at the university tomorrow.

[GAME][2.1+] Lexigon 1.1 - FREE Word Game!

Hello Everyone!
I've spent a year writing a cool word search game, and I've just ported it to Android.
My Game is FREE and is in Google Play -
(if I wasn't a noob a link would be here) Google Play - Lexigon
Have a play with the game and let me know what you think!
thanks!
andy
PS: There is some proof that this game was enjoyed as far back as the 15th century, but don't listen to me read on...
( well if I wan't a noob, another amusing link would be here. search for 'LazyBrush', 'Lexigon' and '15th Century' for those will a will)
PPS: Maybe a kindly soul can post these two links in a reply?
PPS: Version 1.1 removes 'Read Contacts' Permission. Thanks for Comments!

I will check the game out..
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Looks interesting... link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.lazybrush.example
sinkster©

Cool game! Do you get more points for longer words?
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Is there a reason for the app to read contacts?
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Hello again,
Thanks for downloading and for the feeddback!
I use 'Scoreloop' for the online high score and it requires access to contacts. I know it sounds scary but I think that is standard for any online high score server isn't it? (I tried using GREE but it seemed very alpha when I did the port and so didn't compile!)
Yup, longer words more points. Later levels more points. Nice coloured Lexigons more points, blue and green. Bad coloured ones less points, black and red. You can tap to select letters and double tap to submit word, or much faster just slide and release to submit word makes the game very fast.
Glad you all liked it, all I need now is more downloads. I feel like Agent Smith from Matrix....MORE....
Thanks again,
Andy

will try +1 download )
but why strange permissions are required?

scoreloop read contacts
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but why strange permissions are required?
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I've done a little more digging why Scoreloop require, or should I say, in the integration guide said I needed to include access to contacts.
This article, (I'm still a noob - so URL changed to not be a URL), talks of another developer using scoreloop asking the same question.
http support.scoreloop.com discussions/questions/78-read_contacts-permission-for-android
Seems I can remove the permissions for contacts read without a problem. I will do that promptly.
Thanks again,
Andy

really fun game, thank you! Works perfectly on MM2.

Update
Hi,
So I've update this game without the Read Contacts permission. Game still works fine! Thanks again for trying the game and all the comments!
Have Fun,
andy

Great game, very addictive!
However, the game/server doesn't seem to be logging my scores...
When I start the game, it says my high score is 2800... despite having gone over 50,000 a few times. In fact, I just did 65,000 (? - not sure of the exact score now, since there is no record), it didn't appear on that game server.
How about a game pause/resume option, as well as a highscore chart on the phone itself (by playerID: points & level)?
And while I'm thinking , how about adding a different dictionary? I'd love to play this in Spanish too!
I'd also like to understand how to maximise the score, do the letters have an implicit value like in Scrabble? And how are they multiplied/(divided?) by the different colours? I see that getting a 6 letter word generates a lot of points, so is 6 much better than 5, which in turn is much better than 3, etc?

Hack´n Slash The Runes Guild now Xperia Play optimized

Game is now optimized for our Xperia Play.The controls are in Beta stadium. Please email dev for constructive feedback on controls and gameplay. Multiplayer features will be added in the future.
Google Play Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.workeffective.therunesguild.beginning
droidgamers news article
http://www.droidgamers.com/index.php/game-news/android-game-news/4166-the-runes-guild-beginning-offering-up-pure-hack-n-slack-gaming-fun-on-android

Lets keep our fingers crossed..I may buy it now just to play it....looks freaking sweet.
Edit: oh yeah, XP controls would be awesome for this....I like it...
Edit2: eh, needs some more work, but it can become really awesome...needs a tutorial for one thing, even if it is just a button tapped/masher heh.
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So, after intensive talking with the developer we will get Xperia Play controls. Don´t know if it´s a seperate version or integrated in the version i´ve bought.
If anyone is interested in this game and wants to improve the experience with this game please email the devs. They are really nice and if you give constructive feedback, they will implement the suggestions you made. :good:

UNCUT88RAW said:
So, after intensive talking with the developer we will get Xperia Play controls. Don´t know if it´s a seperate version or integrated in the version i´ve bought.
If anyone is interested in this game and wants to improve the experience with this game please email the devs. They are really nice and if you give constructive feedback, they will implement the suggestions you made. :good:
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Awesome...ill be sure to help out heh.
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did you stress the importance of touchpads?

@rubbergnome
Yes, i recommended the devs to use the touchpads. The only problem is that they don´t have a Xperia Play for testing purpose. So we must play Beta testers and give them advices when something isn´t working right.:silly: But hey, they do it!

i'm available to beta test anything if it's about optimization hehe. There are links from sony about touchpads anyway. I sent them to the aralon team and the realms of fortune developer. You can find them via XperiaPlayGamer, from the "how to optimize" page to the sony site to the touchpad articles.
by the way, the camera in this game is kinda awful since you just can't control it. It slowly adjusts itself behind the character each time. So heh

Its very bad...
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So i got a test apk from the dev and i´ve tested the controls. It works good. You use X,Square and Triangle for sword attack. Circle is for a fireball attack. D-pad is used for moving. Left Trigger to run, Right Trigger to sneak.
However, the game does not use touchpads at the moment. I recommended the Zeus developer to the dev for touchpad controls. If anyone is here who wants to help out or has experience with touchpads controls please email the dev! If you want test apk, please also email the dev since i´m not allowed to distribute it. Please give feedback!
Free Camera patch comes this week.Also recommended them to implement the controls, game launcher support, as fast as possible.
@ Gtsito
What is bad exactly?`Please tell. Also email dev since negative feedback can make games better

UNCUT88RAW said:
So i got a test apk from the dev and i´ve tested the controls. It works good. You use X,Square and Triangle for sword attack. Circle is for a fireball attack. D-pad is used for moving. Left Trigger to run, Right Trigger to sneak.
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Awesome! I was waiting to hear something like this just for absolute confirmation.
I'm gonna go ahead and buy now.

UNCUT88RAW said:
@ Gtsito
What is bad exactly?`Please tell. Also email dev since negative feedback can make games better
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Hello mate. As I was testing the game and did not like. The simple graphics, design in general and of the enemies is very rough, but if the color is good. The control is very rough, the camera is insane, the gameplay is very simple button mashing and sometimes you miss the enemy, or animations of the attacks are bad. No enemies stop coming all the time and the game lacks depth, and which go somewhere, something more adventurous.
No, that's the impression I gave. Maybe I felt bad but after playing the fabulous Aralon ... hehe. Granted it has a good base and if she could work more on anything good. Anyway it is appreciated that the control pad adapted xperia.
I have read that have improved the camera, so I'll try again to see such. (I uninstalled)
Without wishing to criticize, just to help my honest opinion as a lover of video games. a greeting

I agree with you Gtsito, there is room for improvments. The camera isn´t good and it´s annoying that a lot of enemies spawn at the beginning of a level and after that there aren´t a lot them. Maybe they can improve more.
Also, the developer says that a lot of fixes and optimations will come till saturday. So stay tuned and check Play Store for more updates.

Oh, good news. Actually I played the first version released and uninstalled it knowing that would come out more updates. Then I will consider further improvements and prove it.
Thank you, greetings

The update that makes it Xperia Play Optimized is live.
1.5.2 - What's in this version:
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- FREE CAMERA
- Xpedia Play Support Beta (Please test and give us feedback)
- Difficulty in Forest adjusted
- AI tuned allows more exploration
- Animations shorter and faster, better gameplay
- Magic button top of the Joystick (activated by catching 6 x blue diamonds)
- Environment Sounds are now stream through the SD Card, to decrease memory usage.
We thank the users feedback has been great, special thanks to P.G. , TLR and K.
---- Previous Versions
MOVE TO SD
GUI Adjustments

Wow thanks for pushing them TLR

I´m gonna update thread, ok? And thanks TLRtheory for xperiaplaygamer.net and the article "Optimize your game". Was helpful for dev. Keep up the good community work!!!
P.S. By the way i´m P.G.

testing the real thing
yep it is better now with the gamepad and it responds better than the test version
the test apk had a fireball attack and 3 sword attacks,no fireball or maybe its later on...this one has 4 sword attacks
also the camera is still and doesn't rotate ,or i did not figure how to do it from the game
i like the 4 sword animations and would like to see some kind of chain combo animation with the button layout
sort of RPG Soulcaliber
of course that's just me

[GAME][2.3.3+] Magic Land - The hardest game ever !

Hello everyone!
I'd love to introduce you to one of my game called "Magic Land"!
Some basic information about the game:
The game uses the ANDENGINE with the following extensions:
- Limbo
- TMXTiledMapExtension
- PixelPerfectCollisionDetection
- GooglePlayServices.
Game features:
There are a total of 45 levels (3 worlds, 15 levels each). Worlds 1 and 2 are easy-ish, however, world 3 is really hard, it's going to take you some time and thinking to complete it.
You can save your time and deaths counter for each level and compare them with other players from all around the globe. You can also log in to the Google+ services and see your and others results on the Google Play platform.
Controls are really easy, you can choose one out of two available options, which are ANALOG and DIGITAL. Using the DIGTAL setting you can move your character up, down, left and right. Using the ANALOG setting you can move your character up, down, left, right and diagonally.
If you can, please, download my game, rate it, and leave your comment. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, as it helps me improve! If you find any bugs feel free to forward them to me, thanks!
Google play link:
GOOGLE PLAY LINK
Video:
Screenshots:
Thank you and enjoy!

Good game, only thing that could be really improved is the way the item is controlled. (Joystick)

Cool game. Addictive.
But it is really difficult to control the square. And in my opinion it is the main difficulty of the game.

Whookid said:
Good game, only thing that could be really improved is the way the item is controlled. (Joystick)
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dragon658 said:
Cool game. Addictive.
But it is really difficult to control the square. And in my opinion it is the main difficulty of the game.
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Do you have any suggestions/ideas for control ?

androinoo said:
Do you have any suggestions/ideas for control ?
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I just rated your game under username "BudMccrud.
Can you check out my game, and tell me what you think? http://bit.ly/1utlvFV
Also, I think you should make the box move a bit faster. I agree with the earlier comment, regarding the joystick control being hard.

ExoticHamster said:
I just rated your game under username "BudMccrud.
Can you check out my game, and tell me what you think? http://bit.ly/1utlvFV
Also, I think you should make the box move a bit faster. I agree with the earlier comment, regarding the joystick control being hard.
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Thanks. I rated you game also. Back button doesn't work and I don't see an exit button. Is it not possible to start without facebook login ?

androinoo said:
Thanks. I rated you game also. Back button doesn't work and I don't see an exit button. Is it not possible to start without facebook login ?
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yeah right now there's a bug with the back button. Just close the app, and register using an email. You don't need Facebook to login.

So dificult . Like the other user said, the joystick controls are a little bad, but thats the only problem !

Nice!
I think that it is really good! What markets for ads do you use?

Great game! Landscape really is more engaging than portrait for games.

[GAME][2.3+] Bounce Out - Puzzle Game

Bounce Out
I just released a new puzzle game, please check it out on Google Play here (free, no ads):
Bounce Out - Google Play
Short demo:
Tap the white tiles to add and rotate shapes. Bounce the ball through the exit to solve each puzzle. Buttons, bombs, ghosts, and more. Can you master the game and earn all 90 stars?
Making games isn't my day job, it's something I do as an outlet for creative expression. My post here is simply to share that expression with as many others as I can. I hope you find my games unique and enjoyable. Of course, they may not be perfect so any feedback is greatly welcome!

Yes! I've been waiting for this game.
Just downloaded it, the graphics are really clean and fun. I'll keep playing and let you know more.

tesla212 said:
Yes! I've been waiting for this game.
Just downloaded it, the graphics are really clean and fun. I'll keep playing and let you know more.
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Thank you! I got some feedback that the button color scheme is difficult for those that are color blind, so I may change it up a bit.

Nice game thanks for posting

aneesh1234 said:
Nice game thanks for posting
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Thanks for playing!

Wow, this game looks really professional. I am having a lot of fun with it!
I'm surprised this is free.

upita said:
Wow, this game looks really professional. I am having a lot of fun with it!
I'm surprised this is free.
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Thanks upita, please share with your friends. Just trying to reach as many people as I can, no interest in making a profit.

So I've been playing the past 3 days and here's my update for you.
I got through the easy and medium levels. I must say, awesome stuff! The difficulty in game play increases at a good rate. The music is relaxing, but most of the time I just mute it and put my own ambient music on in the background.
I like the gameplay, it's like no other apps I've played. The closest thing I can think of is Chip's Challenge from Windows 98, was this any influence?
Anyways great work, I look forward to trying the hard levels now.

Pretty good game, nice !

nice game! good graphics , looking forward a new update!

Nice
I love the game
Great job

good application, good gameplay , really well done!

Hey,
I liked the demo video
However, I didn't install as I am confused as to why 'location' is required as permission
Could you clarify?

ASIC SP said:
Hey,
I liked the demo video
However, I didn't install as I am confused as to why 'location' is required as permission
Could you clarify?
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Thank you for pointing this out! There is absolutely no reason the app would require location service. I was using similar build settings to a different app I was working on and forgot to remove this setting. I have corrected the permissions and am now releasing update 1.5.
I will let you know once Google Play has Version 1.5 available.

HIngalou said:
Thank you for pointing this out! There is absolutely no reason the app would require location service. I was using similar build settings to a different app I was working on and forgot to remove this setting. I have corrected the permissions and am now releasing update 1.5.
I will let you know once Google Play has Version 1.5 available.
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1.5 is now on Google Play - No special permissions required

Nice game, good idea. Well done

Omar_KBS98 said:
I love the game
Great job
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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it.

Catchy game with nice idea, i like it!

I really liked this game

Congrats on finishing it. Will test it