Bluxu SteepleChase Version 1.0

hgbreton · Dec 28, 2010

Hi everyone,

Just released my first game on the Android Market, and wanted to know what people think! Most of the testing was done on an HTC Hero, so it would be good to hear from people running different hardware. There's a market link below and more details on my website (bluxu.com). Enjoy!

Description: SteepleChase is a race against the clock which tests your navigation skills to the limit! In this fun and frantic game you must find your way around a randomised course armed with only the most basic tools. Compete with your friends to obtain the highest score on a course of any length you want - from a wander round your neighbourhood to a road trip across America!

(Oh and here's an apk as well in case you want to install it yourself!)

** Version 1.0.1 now available (fixing most of the problems people have mentioned in this thread)! Updated apk file available below! **

Berliner42 · Dec 28, 2010

I loaded it. Will try it out

On rooted Desire.

Interesting idea!

hgbreton · Dec 29, 2010

Thanks Berliner42. What did you think of it? Does it all work okay? Anyone else have any feedback - I'd be delighted to hear what you think!

mali100 · Dec 30, 2010

Hi, i tried the app, seems interesting. I noticed, that the app doesnt close the gps after exiting. I had to kill the app app with the taskmanager.

barisahmet · Dec 30, 2010

Interesting!

Just a bug: When GPS is closed from PowerWidget, app just freezes (Froyo Rooted).

Edit: Only at first run. I cant press "Accept". After first run its okay, it asks for it

mali100 said:
Hi, i tried the app, seems interesting. I noticed, that the app doesnt close the gps after exiting. I had to kill the app app with the taskmanager.

There is turn GPS of after exit, in the options.

Khoral · Dec 30, 2010

Amazing idea

There are so many people with crazy ideas, I like that xD

Will try it out tonight when I get home (I don't have USB rights on the work's PC :/)

Edit : I'm stupid, I didn't see the QR xD I'm downloading now

Edit 2 : If you don't activate the GPS on launch, then the app will freeze.
And I thought it would impose me a destination xD But choosing one is cool too

mattmanwrx · Dec 30, 2010

Hi, I like this idea, and downloaded it from the market.

I have HTC desire and whenthe game starts the screen for the map is quite small (screenshot attached), and have to zoom out to see the waypoints and finish.. when zoomed out it it as again too small and hard to read...

I'm mainly wanting this for multiplayer, so am waiting anyway..just letting you know, if this is isn't supposed to be like it..

Thanks, Matt

Edit, can't upload pics from phone, will do it soon..

hgbreton · Dec 30, 2010

Thanks everyone for your feedback! I should be able to do a release to fix bugs at the weekend.

@barisahmet/khoral: thanks for your comments, i'll look into why it crashes on start-up if gps isn't enabled and fix it before the weekend

@khoral: i'll implement an option where it chooses a destination for you in a future release - thanks for the idea!

@mattmanwrx: it would be great to see a screenshot if you can get me one. i'll change the starting zoom level so the map doesn't start too zoomed in. The multiplayer version should be released around the end of January as an update on Android market (I'll post on here to remind people as well!)

mattmanwrx · Dec 30, 2010

I forgot to post them... email reminded me!

Attached!

Thanks

Second picture is the first snapshot (not zoomed at all, just as the game starts) seond snapshot is zoomed out (cant see the waypoints or the end).

hgbreton · Dec 30, 2010

Thanks for the screenshots - I'll look into why the map is so small on your device (it ought to fit most of the screen). Hopefully I'll release a fix at the weekend.

mattmanwrx · Dec 30, 2010

No problems... if it helps the screen is 480x800 resolution....

sent from my DeFroSTed HTC Desire

bmxmike · Dec 31, 2010

OG Droid: Bugless 0.6.1

Runs great, Haven't taken it out for a spin yet might do that tonight with friends. Few things you might add orientation so you can have it in landscape. Slide open and closed keyboard and that didn't cause any problems at all. Also some ideas, it being a game you may give it different difficulties like Easy: Option to view map open at no cost and a Hard: Option to view map comes at cost of points. Just a idea to add some options to it. Also Multiplayer I have some ideas if you would like to hear them just shoot me a pm. I really like this app and sure beats playing the penny game in my car when me and friends are bored.

Also might add disclaimer that you are not responsible for anything that happens during the course of the app like people speeding, running stop lights/signs, getting into wrecks. I think that most people are smart enough to know that they must obey the laws while using this. Just a thought for the 1% of people out their who try and always pin it on someone else

hgbreton · Jan 1, 2011

Thanks for the extra info mattmanwrx that should help me sort things out. And thanks for your feedback bmxmike, I'll definitely put those ideas into a future release.

Keep the feedback coming everyone! Cheers!

hgbreton · Jan 5, 2011

Update

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that we should have an online scoreboard system set up in the next release, which will be with you soon! In the meantime do let me know your thoughts and comments on the game, or leave me a review on the Market! Thanks for your support!

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