[FINALBOSS]

I had a little trouble with the end of session 2 as well. My main gripe here is that since the boss battle is paced to the music, if you die from the trigon's final instant kill blast you have to do the entire fight from the beginning. Which wouldn't be so bad if a lot of the time wasn't spent waiting for the next part of the fight. Don't get me wrong, the entire fight is incredible... it was fun, beautiful, intense, and epic... I'm not quite sure what the best design decision would be to get around this (checkpoints wouldn't make sense) but perhaps if someone lost to the trigon 2 or 3 times there could be an alternate version of the fight that is speedier so you don't have to wait as much. It would definitely fit in with the silliness of the game in my opinion. one more quick thought on session II: Now I got to see the gameplay open up a little. I liked the miracles, they were great though a bit too easy/simple. I don't want complex puzzles but I'd have liked to see, the bird one for example, last longer. Still adoring this game though! I just don't want it to end. Every iOS owner should try this, even if it's not their type of game.

It's done that way so you can recharge your health

[FINALBOSS]

No, I mean let us use the other version (180) of each view. I can only rotate it with the home on the left for landscape and bottom for portrait. But this is where the speaker is. And I don't use headphones because they hurt my ears. I cannot stand them. So whenever I play, my hand ends up covering the speaker. No matter which view I use.

...what do you have elf ears? Get some earbuds or some cheap over the ear headphones. Half the "wow" of this game is listening to the beauty of it with headphones. It sounds so cheap coming out of the speakers.

[Jasoco]

...what do you have elf ears? Get some earbuds or some cheap over the ear headphones. Half the "wow" of this game is listening to the beauty of it with headphones. It sounds so cheap coming out of the speakers.

They hurt my ear canals or make my ears sweaty. I do not like headphones. They bother me. If I have to wear them for any length of time I just get so frustrated I don't even want to continue using them. They would totally ruin the game for me.

[oracrest]

Can't wait to join the party...

[FINALBOSS]

I'll definitely give my GAF pal's an early heads up so anyone here that wants one will be near the front of the line, just in casee.

Most definitely in for the vinyl.

[FINALBOSS]

Hey Cromulent...do you guys have any BIG screenshots of the game for wallpaper? Like 1440+ bigger? I need this in my life.

[Jasoco]

Can't wait to join the party...

God, that's a great image. I love this pixel style. I wish I could be a pixel artist.

[Parallax Scroll]

Yeah, the pixel art in this game is really something. I was amazed at how good some the extremely low-res art looked even when zoomed in.

Oh, and mad props on the palette shifting effects. They look fantastic in this.

[Cromulent_Word]

That GIF is made by Capy's Vic Nguyen. He's one of my fav pixel artists. At the studio we call them Vixels.

[Jasoco]

That GIF is made by Capy's Vic Nguyen. He's one of my fav pixel artists. At the studio we call them Vixels.

His style is unique. Makes your game stand out.

[soqquatto]

Hey Cromulent...do you guys have any BIG screenshots of the game for wallpaper? Like 1440+ bigger? I need this in my life.

yes, 10000 times this. this game is so beautiful to look at it's nearly painful. a huge screen with no interface or text. I'm already taking screens while I play but it's not enough.

[megalowho]

Finished S&S on some plane rides today. I'll sit on it a bit before deciding how good/great it is, but it left an impression for sure and I've never played anything quite like it before. My first reaction is that I wanted more, and even though everything that was thrown into the game didn't hit for me, there was more than enough that did. One of the best experiences on the iPad yet, with heaps more craft and imagination than your average 0.99 blockbuster or console port.

spoilers/thoughts:
I'm not exactly sure why The Scythian even began her woeful quest as well. Why did she/the villagers need the megatome again? Also was a little disappointed the story thread was as straightforward as it was. The Archetype character, the vinyl imagery, breaking the fourth wall, twitter, the out of place bits in Dogfella and The Scythian's megatome entries, I really thought they were teasing some bigger tale. Maybe it's there and we just haven't seen it yet. But yea, I'm leaning towards agreeing that the game would have been as good, if not better, if they played it straight. And a couple of the puzzles, specifically the music ones, felt more like brute force trial and error bits and I don't think they were entirely successful.

But enough of my whining. Loved the megatome, loved the idea of dream walking. Loved (freaked out by) the Gogolithic Mass. Loved the music and sound design. Loved how instead of gaining a heart after each boss encounter, you lose one and grow weaker as the game progresses. Loved the tense, simple combat, I could have even done with more. Loved the incredibly satisfying multitouch puzzles. Loved all the little details on display, the game is an interactive work of art and I really hope we get to see more from this world in the future.

[polg]

Can I join the party? This is THE iPad gaming killer app. Just breathtaking.

[Lemming_JRS]

Hey Cromulent_Word...
haven't quiet finished yet - very close - but if anything beats the impromptu jam with Jim Guthrie 'neath the bright moon where you can play along with him, I'll be surprised and happy.

(note for the curious: that spoiler is at least 60% of the way into the game)

One request for future updates... please, PLEASE add the ability to have more than one game going on at a time! My wife wants to play and she can't have a separate game of her own until I finish...

[wondermega]

if you'd like to try to win a copy of this game.. there's one hour left!

probably will give another one away tmrw

[LaneDS]

How long does a playthrough take, approximately?

[Chauncy Talon]

I hope this is enough for this game. It looks amazing

[Lemming_JRS]

Okay, beat it last night. A few minor annoyances aside, I absolutely loved it. It's a really unique game in general and there's certainly nothing else like it on the iPad.

Only one thing: I'm at 99% - what the hell did I miss?! :| I thought I did everything...

(MAJOR SPOILERS)
got all the trigons, obviously
jammed with Jim Guthrie beneath the bright moon (one of my favorite moments)
went to the concert
did not kill the grizzled boor
went to the moon grotto and switched the moon to "bright"

maybe it's because I switched to the dark moon via system settings instead of in the moon grotto...


anyway Cromulent_Word, congrats to you and the entire creative team - it's really something special.

[Nerfgun]

Hey Cromulent_word,

You guys should look into an AirPlay option for game audio, for the reasons the guy expressed above - it would be great to play this on iPad in my TV room and just send the sound to the speakers. No idea how do-able that is but would be a cool feature.

[ChackanKun]

I'm currently at 41%, and loving it! Totally worth the almost 1 year wait!

Also, I'm lost lol:

When I find out how to alter the moon phases, I put the moon in Full Moon and...now what? :X

[hyp]

totally pacing myself here and just finished session II. man, what a beautiful way to end the session. i'm in love with the eclectic/spontaneous nature of the game thus far.

[Jonnyram]

maybe it's because I switched to the dark moon via system settings instead of in the moon grotto...

Based on what has been said previously, I would assume that is correct.

I just beat the game and got 100% and only used the grotto.

[Cromulent_Word]

Hey, did anybody listen to the transmission... and do something with it...

Cause if you did...

SUPER SPOILER that number you hear might have some significance regarding the soundtrack many of you have been asking about...

Hey Cromulent_word, You guys should look into an AirPlay option for game audio, for the reasons the guy expressed above - it would be great to play this on iPad in my TV room and just send the sound to the speakers. No idea how do-able that is but would be a cool feature.

Good freaking idea. We'll definitely look into this & see how feasible it is. Thanks!

[Lemming_JRS]

Hey, did anybody listen to the transmission... and do something with it... Cause if you did... SUPER SPOILER that number you hear might have some significance regarding the soundtrack many of you have been asking about...

I was wondering about that... crap, should've written it down. My wife started playing and I have to wait for her to finish to hear it again. Again, some extra save slots would be nice... :)

[Jonnyram]

SUPER SPOILER that number you hear might have some significance regarding the soundtrack many of you have been asking about...

5th April, was it?

[FirstInHell]

BIG YOUTUBERS

[NegativeZero]

Question regarding Session III (and please try to make the answer as spoiler-free as possible): Is there a difference in what happens (in terms of the ending or otherwise) if I choose not to cheat and advance the time and date on my iPad?

[Jonnyram]

Question regarding Session III (and please try to make the answer as spoiler-free as possible): Is there a difference in what happens (in terms of the ending or otherwise) if I choose not to cheat and advance the time and date on my iPad?

There is another way to cheat, which you can find in game. If you use the date setting, I don't think you can get 100%.

[Rlan]

While I wait for the iPhone version, I got my friend to use iPhone explorer to see if the artwork was at all extractable in the app file. It was! So I made a wallpaper:



Got to say, holy shit at the amount of animations these dudes have. It's insane.

Edit: Another for good measure:

[Cromulent_Word]

woah that second one is just a rough sketch craig did... shouldn't have made it into the package. crazy.

Also, yea, there's a literal crapton of anims :)

5th April, was it?

ding ding ding

[ChackanKun]

I'm currently at 41%, and loving it! Totally worth the almost 1 year wait! Also, I'm lost lol: When I find out how to alter the moon phases, I put the moon in Full Moon and...now what? :X

Quoted for HELP PLEASE!!! lol

[Rygar 8 Bit]

will buy once they release it for iphone

[DevelopmentArrested]

I'm stuck around 27%. Chapter 2?

second time you go to Rainbow - Big Mouth dude area. What am I supposed to do exactly? It says 'Rub' but not working.

[Cromulent_Word]

I'm stuck around 27%. Chapter 2? second time you go to Rainbow - Big Mouth dude area. What am I supposed to do exactly? It says 'Rub' but not working.

sing the song of sworcery (press & hold the scythian). Notice the rainbow silhouettes... then think of Rub

[Jonnyram]

Quoted for HELP PLEASE!!! lol

You need to pay more attention to what the characters are saying :) And if that still has you beat, try taking a nap in the hut while you think about it.

[Jonnyram]

OK, so what is this "#sworcery on an HDTV" that Mr. Guthrie is tweeting about?
And with a PS3 controller mysteriously left sitting there too!

http://yfrog.com/h4xx1xej

[Cromulent_Word]

OK, so what is this "#sworcery on an HDTV" that Mr. Guthrie is tweeting about? And with a PS3 controller mysteriously left sitting there too! http://yfrog.com/h4xx1xej

It's just HDMI out through an iPad 2. Nothing more!

[Jonnyram]

It's just HDMI out through an iPad 2. Nothing more!

Oh right, is that built into the iPad 2? Nice :)
Was planning to wait until iPad 3 for the upgrade, but I might pick one up.

[brianmcdoogle]

Help? 46% into the game...

I found the room in the cave where you sit and the moon phases change. I change it to a full moon and return to the area with the three black triangles (the middle one is lit already) and I smack my sword on the one to the left requiring a "bright moon" and nothing really happens. I've tried doing the song stuff, and nothing works there. I feel like I'm doing it right, or really close to right, because the moon phase matches the phase on the triangle when I smack my sword, but I don't know what to do. I've entered the dream stuff and fought the bear (didn't slay him) and I don't know what to do.

Spare the hints, and be obvious if you can. I've been stuck here for well over an hour

[Jonnyram]

Help? 46% into the game... I found the room in the cave where you sit and the moon phases change. I change it to a full moon and return to the area with the three black triangles (the middle one is lit already) and I smack my sword on the one to the left requiring a "bright moon" and nothing really happens. I've tried doing the song stuff, and nothing works there. I feel like I'm doing it right, or really close to right, because the moon phase matches the phase on the triangle when I smack my sword, but I don't know what to do. I've entered the dream stuff and fought the bear (didn't slay him) and I don't know what to do. Spare the hints, and be obvious if you can. I've been stuck here for well over an hour

OK. The dream world is different depending on the moon phase. Try going to the dream world on bright moon and dark moon.

[FINALBOSS]

While I wait for the iPhone version, I got my friend to use iPhone explorer to see if the artwork was at all extractable in the app file. It was! So I made a wallpaper: *PICS*

Thanks man. I figured you'd come through <3 <3 <3 <3

Cromulent wouldn't hook us up :(

[Riptwo]

I'll definitely give my GAF pal's an early heads up so anyone here that wants one will be near the front of the line, just in casee.

I'm absolutely in for a vinyl copy. Does the vinyl come with a digital download as well?

[Jonnyram]

Awesome review from Kill Screen:
http://www.killscreenmagazine.com/ar...rd-sworcery-ep

Maybe better to read after beating the game. There aren't really serious spoilers, but there are some things you might not notice while playing that make you realise how much love went into the game. There's a couple of puzzle hints too.

[Futureman]

Rlan, can you make some more wallpapers? Those two are nice but some other shots I've seen from the game would look even better.

[Cromulent_Word]

Rlan, can you make some more wallpapers? Those two are nice but some other shots I've seen from the game would look even better.

We're supa-ultra swamped w/ release, but I'll hook GAF up with a wallpaper or 2 today.

[SmokyDave]

Played the first couple of episodes of this over the last couple of days. I love it. Not much I can say that hasn't already been said in this thread, just wanted to add another voice to the chorus.

[confuziz]

For those amongst us that dislike Apple products, any chance the game could be revamped for PC (through Steam)? Don't know if this has been asked before or that this is an incredibly stupid question, so don't mock me!

[bbpp83]

I feel like I'm going nuts over here.
After session 3, when you wake up in the area with the Trigon beams and Logfella is sitting there... I'm just at a loss as to where I need to go, or what to do.
I've visited the dream world at different times, and used sworcery just about everywhere with and without mushrooms...
Anyone, please?

[hyp]

I feel like I'm going nuts over here. After session 3, when you wake up in the area with the Trigon beams and Logfella is sitting there... I'm just at a loss as to where I need to go, or what to do. I've visited the dream world at different times, and used sworcery just about everywhere with and without mushrooms... Anyone, please?

shouldn't you spoiler some of this for the folks who haven't gotten this far?

[bbpp83]

shouldn't you spoiler some of this for the folks who haven't gotten this far?

My bad, didn't think I was actually spoiling anything. (I kind of wish I were though, that way I at least knew what I needed to do)