"Slingshot Bob" Introduction

It is time to present my very own game - Slingshot Bob! The game has already been in development for quite some time (at the time of writing it is almost 3 months).

What is it?

"Home Sweet Home" level playthrough

Slingshot Bob is a precision shooting puzzle game.

It is primarily targeted for Android devices, however, port for Windows and Linux machines will be released shortly after initial launch.

The idea is to reach one of the level finishes without getting killed by traps. And... to make things even harder... the amount of shots you can make is almost always limited!

Puzzles might have more than one solution. Doors can be triggered, and sometimes close right after you cross them.

Be careful!

What is already implemented?

Almost all planned systems are already implemented. To name a few:

Virtual currency
Upgrades
Levels
Power ups
Level selection map
Ads
...

What are you working on?

Currently, I'm working on levels design and game art. The game was created using programmer art (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmer_art) and with very basic test levels. Those levels had no visual appeal and was just total chaos of ideas without any context (you could have one level where you are blown around the map, and other level trying to break a wall).

I am trying to add a context and sense of space within the whole game world. To achieve this, level selection map was added (see below).

Level selection map

This map shows a crude outline of the level and tries to display possible elements within the level. Unlocked levels are bright while locked and unavailable levels are tinted black. Note: numbers are only visible inside the Unity editor (game engine I'm using for developing the game) as a reference to where put what level. Final game build will just have tinted overlay.

Is there a way to get early-access build?

Currently, the game is not developed enough yet to be shown to general public (it might give false impression of the available content). However, if you just want to try out the idea and currently implemented mechanics - contact me via Facebook page and I will send you the installation .APK file.

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Slingshot Bob DevLog #5

This week's update changes how attributes work, brings high-score system to the game and shareable game save file! Changes to attributes system Previously, attributes were bought using currency. However, you had to grind in-game currency to buy higher level attributes. As Slingshot Bob doesn't have many hours of content in total, grinding is not a feasible option. So, attribute points system was introduced. New attributes window As you can see, you can upgrade and downgrade each attribute. Each attribute level costs single candy, aka attribute point . Downgrade allows you to retrieve attribute points back and reassign them to other attributes without any cost. Attributes with unlocked downgrade and some changes All game can be completed without making any downgrades, so downgrade is not a key feature, thus is locked by default. To unlock it - an ad must be watched (yes, an ad... 😥). This helps me to keep developing games in the future! ❤ Getting attribute points Level reward...

Slingshot Bob DevBlog #6

This week brings in total of 14 new levels, new bonus and some small tweaks to resurrection and level rewards system! New levels This week's goal was to add all remaining levels. I had to add a total of 18 levels to do that. Sadly, I only managed to add 14 levels, so there's still 4 levels left to be added... The inspiration seed wasn't as powerful. 😅 After adding all those levels, the selection map looks much more alive: Level selection map. I don't want to spoil too much of in-game content. However, I'd like to plant a seed of curiosity. That being said, here's a list of names of added levels: Tripple Threat Minified Magnifier Rough Dive Split Solution Controlled Falling Controlled Blow Against The Wind Rejected Agility Course (The "Nerve Wrecker") Frog's Leap Drift School Deadeye The Maze Floor Is Lava New bonus The image on the right is "No Gravity" bonus icon. It removes downwards gravity effect on the ball, allowing for linea...

Slingshot Bob DevBlog #7

This week adds 4 new levels, 2 new attributes, lots of bug fixes and much more. Game trailer Slingshot Bob now has official trailer! Take a look. New levels Finally, all the levels were added to the game. This is how finished level selection map looks like: Finished levels selection map Levels outlined in a green are bonus levels - they contain more difficult challenges but also gives premium currency as a reward. Added levels names are: Black Hole Time Your Move The Canon Man Under Sea Level New attributes "Nice to have" to attributes were added. They are "Eagle Eye" (gives more visible area) and "Stickiness" (allows sticking to platforms). New attributes Removed highscores Highscore system wasn't providing enough boost to the whole experience but caused a lot more hassle to maintain. After weighing pros and cons, highscores were removed from the game. Level reward for each finish Previously, level reward was given when level was first completed. No ...

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