Forbidden Desert Has Been Submitted To The iOS Store - Release Soon

Friends of the site Button Mash Games have been busy working away on a iPad version of Matt Leacock’s Forbidden Desert, the sequel to the video game version of Forbidden Island (which, by the way, Patreon's got last November).  

Forbidden Desert has officially been sent to Apple for approval. Sean reached out to me to share the good news, and shared some screenshots of the game:

I can’t wait for the board gamers out there to get their hands on this. We spent a lot of time fine-tuning over the last month and I think the game is playing really well. When it lands in the App Store, players can expect beautiful artwork, fun animations, an intuitive UI, and the same incredible challenge of the original game. Watch out, Forbidden Desert is a tough one!

With Forbidden Desert now in the hands of Apple, it's a matter of time before we see it on the App Store. Once it is finally released, we'll be sure to let you know.  In the meantime, don't forget to check out Forbidden Island on iOS.

Vote For Dashy Square On Steam Greenlight

Independent developer Kastriot Sulejmani has announced that he is trying to get Dashy Square greenlite on Steam.  Dashy Square, which can be downloaded on iPhone and Android, is a rhythm-based arcade platformer featuring 11 different levels, and 21 electronic soundtracks.

WILL BE POSTING ON GREENLIGHT NEXT WEEK! THIS IS JUST TO DISPLAY THE TRAILER + HYPE I need everybody to help vote the game if you want it to come on Steam! Update 1.2 is ready and has been uploaded for iOS (review - takes 7 days) and is currently active on Android!

The release date is planned for February if everything goes well, but make sure to hit up the games Steam page to vote for the game. You can also follow him on Twitter to keep up to date.

Dragon of Legends Hit Kickstarter - Let's Get This Game Funded

As announced last week, Dragon of Legends from Thrive Games has hit Kickstarter with a goal of $60,000 dollars, the lowest tier to guarantee a copy of the game is only $10 dollars.  We've written about Dragon of Legends quite a bit, but you can check out further details and trailer below:

Dragon of Legends is an online action RPG for PC, Mac, Linux, and Mobile devices, that is heavily influenced by Gaelic and Norse mythology. Enter the ever-evolving lands of Hávámal, where the lights of faeries border the realms of darkness. Two alliances have emerged across the world, both struggling for supremacy over the land and as these great powers battle one another for control of Hávamál – darker forces gather to destroy them. Players from around the world can assume the roles of customizable heroic fantasy characters, and explore a lush 2D world full of mystery, danger, and countless adventure.

After creating your own custom character and selecting a faction, you will set out on an epic quest to conquer evil and save the lands of Hávamál from impending doom, or succumb to the darkness and act as an agent of destruction. You will have your own background, racial history, and character specific storyline that will provide direction, and motivation behind all of your actions. Along your adventures you will acquire new equipment and learn powerful skills to aid you on your path, and you will be constantly interacting with other players from around the world. In order to defeat the most complicated and challenging dungeons, you must strategically coordinate your efforts and work effectively as a team to reap the rewards. You can band together with like-minded players in clans and guilds and wage war against other rival factions - or even turn on your own:

Currently the game is planned for PC, Mac, Linux, and mobile but console versions may be possible as well...

Stay tuned for our stretch goals ;) https://t.co/on1j77BYhH

— Thrive Games (@Thrive905) January 19, 2016

You can check out the full Kickstarter here, and follow Thrive Games on Twitter. 

Cally's Cave 3 Releases This Week On Steam

Cally's Cave 3, the indie platformer developed over in London was released on iOS a few months ago. Following a successful Steam Greenlight, the game will now release on PC's this Tuesday.  The game will be $7.79 here in Canada, with the soundtrack going for $4.49. You can get the two bundled together for $10.99.

If you want to try out the game, you can download the demo here.

Furthermore! The developer is currently running a contest! You can check out the full details here, but if you do some fan art of the game and email the developer at jordanfwc@gmail.com before January 4th, you'll get a Steam copy of the game.  The favourite entry will also get a Steam copy of Rocket League.  

Jordan has also been kind enough to provide some keys to our Patreons, so make sure to check your email in the enxt day or so! In the meantime, you should also follow the developer on Twitter.

Game Hive Releases Beat the Boss 4 on iOS and Android

Toronto developer Game Hive, the creators behind Tap Titans, have released Beat the Boss 4 on iOS and Android for free.

Many of you may have wonder, why is Joe “The Boss” so annoying? Looking at him just make you want to beat the living daylight out of him. Well, in this BEST sequel of the HOTTEST franchise BEAT THE BOSS, you will finally know where he is from and why you need to take vengeance on him and his ignorant friends.

You can download the game right now on iOS here, or Android here for free.  Make sure to also follow the developer on Twitter.

Download This Game: ROTA - A Minimalist Puzzle Game

Dani Kogan reached out to me by email to bring to my attention ROTA - A Minimalist Puzzle Game. Him and a couple of friends made the free puzzle games, which is out now on iOS, and Android. No ads either!

ROTA is a minimalist puzzle game featuring 40 levels, each containing various geometric objects interacting causing chain reactions. Discover the correct timing to activate spinning diamonds. Launch diamonds on the path to destroy twisting orbs and complete levels when all orbs are destroyed.

Available Now On Android and iOS http://www.rotapuzzlegame.com/ ROTA by Erich Kohlweg, Hugo Moraleida, & Dani Kogan

You can download the game for free on iOS here, and Android here.  This is a solid reminder that if you want something featured on TorontoGameDevs.com, all you have to do is ask! Let us know in the comments what you think of ROTA.

Dash Quest Now Out On Android, Plus Big 1.2 Patch

Apologies, as I'm a little late on this one, but I wanted to let post about Dash Quest, the RPG Endless Runner from Tiny Titan Studios, is now out on Android, as well as getting a free update with new features.  Version 1.2 contains:

• NEW FEATURE: Epic Shop, spend your epic coins here!
• NEW FEATURE: Hero Mode, unlock a new game mode where you can earn Epic Coins to buy special items and gear!
• NEW FEATURE: Pet System, you can acquire pets that can be leveled up and accessorized to help you in battle!

There are more items, and fixes which you can read here.  You can download the game for free on Android, or iOS.

Snowman Teams Up With The Game Band For Special Project

Toronto developer Snowman has announced they'll be teaming up with The Game Band, a new studio over in LA for a special project.

"When I first showed Sam Alto’s Adventure back in December, 2013, he shared a project he had been working on with me. That very project is the project we’re working on together now. And so it really has been a long time in the making. But good comes easily. Great takes longer."

Nothing has been shared about the upcoming project yet, but we'll have it on TorontoGameDevs.com when Snowman and The Game Band are ready. In the meantime Snowman is also working on an Android port for Alto's Adventure.

Sago Mini Announces 'Sago Mini Superhero'

Sago Mini announced today their newsest app coming to the iOS story Sago Mini Superhero.

KAPOW! Jack the rabbit bursts into the sky as the Sago Mini Superhero! Fly with Jack as he lifts impossible weights, powers up on carrots and makes things right in the city. Whether he is helping ducks cross the street or sharing ice cream with an octopus, Jack is here to save the day! “Kids love to play superhero. Grab your cape and let’s save the city!”

Coming Soon!

You can check out the letter to parents as well which goes over how to play the game designed for 2-5 year olds.  The game is planned for release on November 26th for iOS.

Pocket Tactics Previews Forbidden Desert On iOS

The developers behind the iOS version of the board game Forbidden Island, Toronto based Button Mash Games, are working away at the next installment Forbidden Desert.  The gang over at Pocket Tactics previewed the game and is worth a read if you enjoy playing board games on your phone/tablet.

Forbidden Desert puts you in charge of a team of adventurers scouring the desert for pieces of a legendary flying machine. Pieces are not hidden on the board, but are uncovered as you find clues in the desert. Where two clues intersect, the flying machine detritus will be found. Of course, it’s not that easy. There’s a brutal sandstorm that threatens to bury everything even deeper under the desert sand. Like all good cooperative games, there are several ways to lose and only one way to win. Here, you can lose if any adventurer dies of thirst, if the sand gets too deep, or if the clues get swept away by the sandstorm itself. To win, you must find all the pieces of the flying machine and use it to fly to more temperate climes.

The game is expected to hit the App Store 'soon', and while online multiplayer won't be available at launch it will come as a free update.  You can buy Forbidden Island on iOS right now by clicking here, and can check out the full preview of Forbidden Desert here.

Shooterz Official Teaser Trailer

Indie Toronto developer Kastriot Sulejmani released a new teaser for his upcoming game Shooterz. 

Tap to shoot and rotate in order to pop the gems or else it is game over. Try not to miss! Test your reflexes. How long can you last?

Shooterz is a simple tap-to-play game that is easy to pick up but hard to master. It includes an addictive game style and has 24 customizable Shooterz you can unlock, achieve and earn with gems you collect in the game.

Tap to shoot and rotate in order to pop the gems or else it is game over. Try not to miss! Test your reflexes. How long can you last? Shooterz is a simple tap-to-play game that is easy to pick up but hard to master.

Stay tuned to TorontoGameDevs.com for the latest on the game, but make sure to download his other game Dashy Square on iOS.  

Happy Halloween! 3 Spooky Toronto Developed Games To Play

Happy Halloween! Do you need to spookify your Saturday? Check out these three Toronto developed games, guaranteed to give you chills*.

Feed Bat Boy from YahManGames

Feed Bat Boy is an infinite runner where you play as a bat feeding on flies. Similar to Flappy Bird, what is scarier than a bat flying into your hair? Nothing. I hate bats. Pick up the game for free on iOS or Android.

Phantom PI Mission Apparition from Rocket 5 Studios

Recently announced for Apple TV, Phantom Pi sets you up as a paranormal investigator investigating a spooky haunted mansion.  You can download the game on iOS.

They Bleed Pixels from Spooky Squid Games

To be fair, as mentioned to me on Twitter, most of Spooky Squid Games can count as spooky. It's in their name! But let's talk about They Bleed Pixels which is a platformer where you play as a girl who is haunted by a 'mysterious book and her violent Lovecraftian nightmares.'  You can get the game on Steam.

Alto's Adventure Ready For Apple TV Launch

Alto's Adventure, the 2d skiing infinite runner on iOS, is available now for the Apple TV launch (which is today).  The game comes with patch 1.2 which includes iCloud syncing, and MFi Game Controller support.  You can check out the trailer below if you're not familiar with the game.

Alto's Adventure is an endless snowboarding odyssey, set against a beautiful and ever changing alpine landscape. Download on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lrPB&ct=yt http://altosadventure.com http://www.twitter.com/altosadventure http://www.facebook.com/altosadventure

The game is available on iOS right now and is now the second game I've been told about making the jump to Apple TV.  Make sure to check out the blog post for the full details, and follow the game on Twitter.

Phantom PI Mission Apparition Avaliable For Apple TV Launch

Toronto developer Rocket 5 Studios let me know their game Phantom PI Mission Apparition will be available for the 4th Generation Apple TV launch.  This version will have HD textures, and improved lighting. It will also support the Siri Remote, and MFi Bluetooth controllers.

"In a mansion dripping with mystery and fraught with danger, a poltergeist lurks. Only the Phantom PI can save the day by restoring peace to beloved zombie-ghost rocker Marshall Staxx’s after-life. Play as Cecil or Cecilia, paranormal investigator to the ghostly stars while exploring spooky Ravensmaw Manor. Look for clues, hunt for sprites, and solve diabolical puzzles in this charming puzzle game that’s sure to provide hours of great family-friendly fun."

Now available on iOS for iPhone & iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phantom-pi-mission-apparition/id887608596?ls=1&mt=8 The Phantom PI Mission Apparition is a spooky, puzzly, rock'n'roll fueled adventure game starring a paranormal investigator who specializes in helping ghosts who are being bullied in the afterlife.

The game is currently available on iOS which you can get right here.  It is $2.99 currently, but the Apple TV version will be free if you have already purchased the game.

Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter to stay up to date.  Do you plan on picking up Apple TV at launch?