Pixel Boat Rush in development!!

Hi everyone!  It's been some time since we posted news here.  That does not mean that we're not super busy on game projects!  Over the last 6 months, we've spent a lot of time working on a game project that we hold dearly, which we call Kingdom Defense.  It has been floating around for years and because it is a bit daunting in size, we had to put it on hold once more to concentrate on another super nice but more manageable project.

After a couple months, it is already a lot of fun and it has a lot of potential.  So we're super excited to announce our current project in development:

For now we'll just throw-in a few random keywords about the project:
Pixels, 8-bit, boats, racing, guns and DESTRUCTION!

Stay tuned for more information :D

Don't Run With a Plasma Sword is FREE!!

Good news everyone!! DRWAPS, one of the most awesome runner/platformer on the App Store, is now FREE!!

Help us leaving the game FREE: share it to your friends or complete in-game support actions!!

Unless we get an overwhelming response, this should complete the main development cycle for DRWAPS.  We will update the game for iPhone 5, bugs fixing and various adjustments but after almost 2 years and around 8000 hours of development through an extra-ordinary adventure, it is now time to move on to other game projects!

On our wish-lists of things that we would have liked to see for DRWAPS:

- an Android version
- a multi-player mode
- a new short challenges game mode

Time will tell if we manage to slip some of these additions in our schedule.

Stay tuned for announcements about our next games!

Cheers!

The MASSIVE update 1.2.5 is now available!!

17/09/2012

Finally, after months in the work, the new update is now available!!  As promised, it includes a fifth story/endless level!!

Other main features include:
- Revamped the graphics of the level 1 and added much more visual diversity
- Added a 3-stars rating system for the story sections (find the hidden atomic gem and don't get hurt in order to get 3 stars)
- Introduced a monsters slicing mechanic when we slash them
- Added revive potions to ease out the progression difficulty
- Added Facebook connect functionalities (compare High scores with FB friends, post achievements, etc)
- Tweaked the tutorial and its access point
- Added new helmet costumes and sword colors
- Added new power-up upgrades
- Performed various bug fixes, tweaks and additions


Important notice: the game crashes on iOS 3.1.3, so don't update the game if you have an iphone 1 or an ipod 1

DRWAPS Mega Update

29/07/2012

We're on our way toward the submission of a huge update for Don't Run With a Plasma Sword!  This update will contain several key features such as:

- As promised, a fifth level!  Here's a screenshot preview:

- Adding a 3 stars rating system in story sections (find the hidden atomic gem and avoid getting hurt for a better rating)
- Revamping the level 1 with a nicer environement and more visual variety
- From now on, monsters will be sliced-up when hit, sending bits flying around
(very cool)
- New power-up upgrades (boost the current power-ups and add new ones)
- Reviewed tutorial
- We'll also try to add new mask/hats clothing

Hopefully we'll manage to submit this update in a few weeks, stay posted!

Mac OS version of DRWAPS Released!

27/04/2012

We're pleased to announce that the Mac OS version of Don't Run With a Plasma Sword is now available!  (click the icon)


Meanwhile, the IOS version of the game reached 250 000 downloads. As promised, we're working on the level 5 of the game, which should be released in a few weeks.

Cheers!

DRWAPS Events Now Completed!

20/02/2012

The events are now completed, thanks to everyone who participated! On the first week after becoming free, Don't Run With a Plasma Sword was downloaded 175 000 times! Therefore, the game will remain FREE at least until March. Since the threshold of 150k was reached, we're also committing to develop a new game mode. Since the new story level was tied with the tournament mode, we'll have to figure which one we pick. More details will be announced about that.

We also received a lot of one-liner suggestions for the plasma sword manual contest! We'll now sort everything out and announce the winners as soon as possible!

Breaking News! DRWAPS FREE + Events

01/02/2012

That's right! Don't Run With a Plasma Sword is now FREE!

We're also holding special events for the occasion!

1- Event number 1

Tell-your-friends contest! Because the more downloads the game gets in a period of ONE WEEK, the more will happen!

• If the target of 100k is reached, the game will remain free for at least ONE MONTH!

• If the target of 150k is reached, a new game mode will be added to the game!

• If the target of 200k is reached, TWO new games modes will be added to the game!

Vote on the poll for your preferred choices of new game modes!


2- Event number 2

Plasma sword user manual contest!

We're launching a video version of the in-game plasma sword user guide!

We'll add more video chapters from time to time, but we need YOU to propose new guidlines about what not to do with a plasma sword!

• Check the examples in the video, and in-game in the loading screens
• Email us your suggestions (see the contact page)
• The best tips will be used either in a video, or in game. If this happens, it will give you a chance to win an (US) iTunes card!
  

The contest will be held on a period of 2 weeks.

Don't Run With a Plasma Sword Released!

30/11/2011

Great news!!! After over a year in the making, DRWAPS is now finally available on the App Store!!

You can find great reviews here:

iFanzine (4.5/5)

touch arcade (4.5/5)

appspy (4/5)

148Apps (4/5)

apptudes (4.5/5)

padgadget (4.5/5)

touchgen (4/5)

iphonegameruk (5/5)

app-score (5/5)

crazymikeapps (4.5/5)

modojo (4/5)

iphoneappreviews (4/5)

appunwrapper (4.5/5)

AppsJP (4/5)

Backtothegeek (4.5/5)

The App Shack

Or go directly to the App Store:

DRWAPS released in 4 days!

26/11/2011

After over a year of work, Don't Run With a Plasma Sword is about to be released!
Here's a poster made by Rod, one of our artists, to celebrate the event :D

DRWAPS begun its journey to the App Store!

12/11/2011

Don't Run With a Plasma Sword has been submitted to the App Store!!

Release date: November 30th (Wednesday)