Shiny Talisman Creating a Spinoff Game to Caveman Cliff
/ Stephen CraneShiny Talisman, who created Caveman Cliff, are creating a spinoff called Caveman Cliff CRAZY, which will be released on the App Store on June 1, 2017. If you're unfamiliar with the original from last year, it follows the story of Cliff--a caveman who wants to build his home, but pterodactyls drop boulders on the cliff to try to thwart him.
In Caveman Cliff CRAZY, it is now Cliff's mission to drive the pterodactyls crazy. It's fast-paced and timed for 90 seconds, and Cliff wants to push as many boulders off the cliff as possible. Group boulders for multipliers and to fill the Anger Meter and to get more stars. Can you get 10,000 stars in 90 seconds?
Features:
- Release Date: June 1, 2017
- Price: Free
- Country: Worldwide
- Device: iPhone, iPad, iPod
- No in-app purchases
- No ads
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Shiny Talisman Releases Future Past Bundle On iOS
/ Stephen CraneToronto developer Shiny Talisman let me know they've released a bundle on the iOS store. The Future Past Bundle includes the games Warp Looter, Caveman Cliff, and Gravtav: Gravity Traveler.
Future Past, it's all about time. Shiny Talisman is starting out the new year with all of its great games together in one bundle, for one low price.
A mellow physics based gravity puzzle game; an intense, futuristic, space maze; and a prehistoric caveman with biceps as big as his head. Whether jumping forward in time, or way, way back, whatever your mood, this bundle has something for you. Play them all on your own journey through time.
Caveman Cliff and Warp Looter each offer some deep gaming where you'll upgrade your caveman or ship by collecting items. Warp Looter presents an endless distance game experience as you narrowly escape increasingly difficult galaxies, while Caveman Cliff provides level based game play where you'll battle against the pterodactyls as you race against the clock. Upgrading your player and your skills is key to both games as they offer increasingly intense moments that you're sure to need some help with.
Down for a more chill experience? Gravtrav: Gravity Traveller fills that void as you travel from wormhole to wormhole in this mellow physics game. Take advantage of the gravity created by the stars and the planets to achieve the highest scores. Figure out how to use gravity to slingshot yourself back on course after travelling out to gather fuel. Fill those empty minutes in your day with relaxed physics puzzling. This bundle is all about time.
If you'd like to pick up the bundle, you can do so right here for 99 cents.. Make sure to also follow Shiny Talisman on Twitter.
Toronto developer of one, Shiny Talisman released their third game, Gravtrav, on iOS this week. The game is a physics based, space game where you move between wormholes while also taking in account the gravitational pull from planets.
Deals: Caveman Cliff On Sale This Week
/ Stephen CraneCaveman Cliff, the puzzle game from Shiny Talisman, is currently on sale right now on the iOS store.
Caveman Cliff on sale today for 50-90% off (country dependent) only on iOS https://t.co/h8HmVkaNPR #indiedev #iosgames #gamedev #iosdev #iOS
— Shiny Talisman (@ShinyTalisman) December 7, 2016
You can pick up the game right here! Enjoy!
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Caveman Cliff Becomes A Paid App On iOS
/ Stephen CraneWe've spoken about Toronto developer Shiny Talisman before, who have three releases to their name: Warp Looter, Gravtrav, and Caveman Cliff. Gravtrav was released a few weeks ago, and now Caveman Cliff, which was originally a free to play game, but has been moved to being premium app costing $2.79.
In an email to me, developer Brad Kennedy said:
"Without the paywall I was able to make some changes that really improved the game including taking down the difficulty early on to help ease the player in and getting them to the good stuff quicker, like the dino-might and whirlwinds."
This paid version of the app includes no-ads, and no in-app purchases.
Caveman Cliff is a story about a caveman, named Cliff, who wants to live on a cliff. As levels are completed puzzle pieces will be earned. The revelation of the puzzles will guide the user through Cliff’s adventure as he struggles against the pterodactyls. New game mechanics will unlock in relation to what is happening in the story. Four gorgeously illustrated puzzles (30 levels) will need to be completed to find out how the tale ends for Cliff. Levels are completed by clearing the cliff of boulders. The pterodactyls want the cliff for themselves so they’re going to try and stop you. Things will go quicker if you pile boulders together creating boulder chains. These chains will also boost your abilities once they’ve been unlocked.
Caveman Cliff can be picked up on iOS right here, you can also follow the developer on Twitter.
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Shiny Talisman Releases Gravtrav: Gravity Traveller On iOS
/ Stephen CraneToronto developer of one, Shiny Talisman released their third game, Gravtrav, on iOS this week. The game is a physics based, space game where you move between wormholes while also taking in account the gravitational pull from planets.
Read MoreToronto GameDev: Shiny Talisman
/ Stephen CraneEvery now and then I do like to highlight a local developer, and let readers know what kind of games are being work on in the GTA, even if there isn't a specific "news" thing to announce. But I invite everyone to check out Shiny Talisman, creators of Caveman Cliff and Warp Looter, both free downloads on iOS. I've included the trailers for both games below.
Friends of the site thegeeko.com did an interview with Shiny Talisman back in the day as well you can read. You can download Caveman Cliff for free on iOS here, and Warp Looter also for free here. Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter and him know what you think!
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