2.3
2017-12-19
Integrated Twitter and Facebook so you can share your high scores with your friends.
We also made some small bug fixes and tweaked some loot properties.
2.2
2017-12-06
Added in-app purchase of rope
2.1
2017-12-04
Some small physics adjustments to improve gameplay
Added IAP Promotion ability and buy rope.
Made several small UI interface improvements
2.0
2017-11-22
This version is a complete rebuild of our classic physics game using the latest iOS technologies and is ready for iPhoneX!
We've added a ton of new features including:
- tying down loot
- mini loot that appears on explosions
- new terrains and images for a more immersive experience
- in app purchases for rope and to turn off ads.
- audio effects for explosions, and other events in game
- a complete user interface refresh.
- tutorials for new players.
- more loot types!
If you liked the original you'll love the update, and if you've never balanced loot on a raft, give it a go.
More Details:
At the heart of any physics based game is the engine, and with Apple's SpriteKit engine we can do more in less time that it used to take with the old engine.
We model the water, the jetsam , the raft and the monsters using SpriteKit. Each small physics event between the jetsam and the environment allows us to integrate logic so we can create a fun and playable game, where the physics are just a fun part of the experience.
Mini Loot.
The most fun thing to program and play is the mini loot, which was only possible with the higher speed of the new engine. This is when TNT hits a crate and the create breaks apart revealing an whole bunch of individual loot inside. The small loot must be tapped to earn scores before it spoils adding a fun gameplay element.
Rope:
The old game lacked any potential for strategy, or sense of economy. Rope is a great feature that lets you tie down loot that is touching your boat (or other attached loot). Tied loot loot does not shift around on your boat, though it can still be part of 3-in-a-row. Rope can be used strategically to expand or balance your boat but must be replenished, so it can't just be used without thought.
Artwork:
We recommissioned all the artistic work in this game and have some great new scenes to play through, as you can see from the screenshots in this version, compared to the former one. The new loot types, new interface, and new worlds make this game a whole new experience, even without all the great new features.
1.3
2012-10-01
Updated for iOS6
1.2
2012-03-19
Fixes for iPad retina
1.1
2011-11-12
Improved some display issues on iOS 5.0