Letter Attack - Coming this March 2013

General (non-technical) New Apps / Works in Progress
#1

Hi all,

 

I am about to release my first Corona made game this March 2013: Letter Attack (for iOS devices) - just a few more days and it will be available on the AppStore!

 

Letter Attack is a unique word game with three different game modes and some strategic elements that make it different from the other word games out there. It is the perfect game to spent a few minutes on the tram, bus or train on your way to work or whenever you want to have a few challenging game rounds on the go. Two languages are currently supported: English and German, more to follow. As there was no decent German language word game on the market as of yet (which would also support “Umlaute” and was programmed by a native German speaker) - well, here is one now :wink:

 

It took me around 14 months to complete - I started from scratch and since I only had 2-3 hours in the evenings / weekends to work on the game (this is just my beloved hobby), time flew by until Letter Attack was completed. At first I thought programming a word game would be a nice and easy way to learn Corona and to get back into coding - boy, was I wrong. Word games are very complex and programming some of the core routines almost drove me nuts. I spent around three months finding a solution to make the routines as fast as possible and figuring out how the game could test within some milliseconds what words can be played with the remaining letters on the game board.

 

Letter Attack will be available for 0.99 USD, a free ad-supported version will follow in a few days. It is a universal release, so just one version that will work on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. All resolutions are supported and RETINA compatible graphics are included.

 

Overall, a great programming experience and lots of fun for me! Letter Attack will be available on the AppStore in a few days, so check it out! I will open a blog on my website http://www.heftyapps.com and will report about some interesting stuff relating to programming Letter Attack, promoting it and how it is doing on the AppStore. Site is currently under construction but will be up soon. I hope you like Letter Attack, please let me know what you think - feedback is welcome.

 

Images:

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Game video:

http://tinyurl.com/a9hxdh5

 

 

Best,
Jens

#2

Hi all,

 

the website for Letter Attack is online now: http://www.heftyapps.com

 

Best,

Jens

#3

This looks quite good actually, I like the quality of your screenshots as well as your website, good luck!

 

PS. I am also currently working on my first game, and it is call Maths Attack In Your Face! (or Maths Attack for short) - just wanted to say, i did not copy your title!.. :stuck_out_tongue:

#4

Congrats Jens on your first app. Good luck! it looks great! Quick question if I may. Is the web site a template? if yes, where did you buy it? It look FANTASTIC!

 

Mo.

#5

Thank you for your kind words. I am using Wordpress for my website - you can get the theme that I am using at Themeforest.net.

 

Jens

#6

Jens,

 

Nice idea for your game.  I also like you website, and was surprised to see you have the site using Wordpress?  If you don’t mind me asking, is Wordpress similar to other hosts such as GoDaddy or 1and1, and do you find them better in any ways then those other well known web hosts?  

 

Thanks

#7

Hi cyberparkstudios,

 

my website is with 1and1 and I am running my own Wordpress installation on the server. There is no need to get a subdomain on the offical Wordpress site.

 

Jens

#8

Jens,

 

Thanks for taking your time to answer.  I have a last question, if you care to answer.  If not, I understand, I am sure you are super busy.

 

If you can, can you tell me is there some advantage to running wordpress through your web server 1and1?  I would think the 1and1 site provides tools to setup the design of the site as well as a blog, and I was just wondering if you find some unique advantage doing it the way you have.

 

Thanks!

#9

Running Wordpress on your own server gives you total freedom. You can setup databases, get FTP access to upload stuff and so forth. There are basic blogs you can setup up with some tools provided by 1and1. However, I do not really like these and the functionality of the pre-designed blogs/website templates is not my taste so this is why I chose to install Wordpress. Much easier and convenient to handle your content.

#10

Thank you.

#11

Hi all,

 

the website for Letter Attack is online now: http://www.heftyapps.com

 

Best,

Jens

#12

This looks quite good actually, I like the quality of your screenshots as well as your website, good luck!

 

PS. I am also currently working on my first game, and it is call Maths Attack In Your Face! (or Maths Attack for short) - just wanted to say, i did not copy your title!.. :stuck_out_tongue:

#13

Congrats Jens on your first app. Good luck! it looks great! Quick question if I may. Is the web site a template? if yes, where did you buy it? It look FANTASTIC!

 

Mo.

#14

Thank you for your kind words. I am using Wordpress for my website - you can get the theme that I am using at Themeforest.net.

 

Jens

#15

Jens,

 

Nice idea for your game.  I also like you website, and was surprised to see you have the site using Wordpress?  If you don’t mind me asking, is Wordpress similar to other hosts such as GoDaddy or 1and1, and do you find them better in any ways then those other well known web hosts?  

 

Thanks

#16

Hi cyberparkstudios,

 

my website is with 1and1 and I am running my own Wordpress installation on the server. There is no need to get a subdomain on the offical Wordpress site.

 

Jens

#17

Jens,

 

Thanks for taking your time to answer.  I have a last question, if you care to answer.  If not, I understand, I am sure you are super busy.

 

If you can, can you tell me is there some advantage to running wordpress through your web server 1and1?  I would think the 1and1 site provides tools to setup the design of the site as well as a blog, and I was just wondering if you find some unique advantage doing it the way you have.

 

Thanks!

#18

Running Wordpress on your own server gives you total freedom. You can setup databases, get FTP access to upload stuff and so forth. There are basic blogs you can setup up with some tools provided by 1and1. However, I do not really like these and the functionality of the pre-designed blogs/website templates is not my taste so this is why I chose to install Wordpress. Much easier and convenient to handle your content.

#19

Thank you.

#20

Hi all,

Letter Attack is out now!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letter-attack/id557710882?l=de&ls=1&mt=8

Letter Attack is a fresh and unique word game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
that will keep you hooked for hours. Clear the game board by creating
as many words as possible but watch out - time is running against you!

With the right strategy and a bit of luck you are on your way to
crack the next highscore. This game is not only about playing words - it
comes with strategic elements that will tickle your brain!

This is the perfect game if you want to spend a few challenging
minutes on the train, bus or underground - but beware, this game is
addictive and time is flying by. Up for a longer game? No problem, just
pick the number of game rounds you want to play and you are ready for
lengthy challenges!

Are you ready to test yourself and see how good you are? Get started now!

Highlights:

✱ Randomly generated game boards for unlimited variety in gameplay
✱ English and German language dictionaries (supporting Umlaute ä, ö, ü) - more to follow!
✱ Powerful word engine and massive wordlists allow for extensive gameplay
✱ Three different games modes (Classic, Rush & Survival)
✱ No need to connect letters in a certain order - unchained gameplay!
✱ Universal app for iPhone (including iPhone 5), iPad and iPod
✱ High quality graphics with Retina support
✱ Game Center implementation - challenge your friends
✱ No internet connection required for gameplay
✱ No login with social networks required
✱ No ads, no In App Purchases – no annoyances!
✱ Word lists continously updated and extended - send us your requests!

To celebrate, here are a few promo codes. Please leave a message should you have used one:

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Best,

Jens