Friday, October 30, 2009

Surf Prodigy 1.2 Update Progress

DrewFX Update 1.2 is nearing completion. One of the most significant changes is the camera
angle, predominantly fixed behind the surfer. This removes the confusion of how to steer the player. There is a speed gauge so you can understand where you need to be on the wave to propel the board.


Here's a link to Surf Prodigy on iTunes - now $2.49

Here's a list of the features

  • new logo and in game art ( 10% )

  • Sharks!!!! ( 50% )

  • jetty, submerged structures ( 50% )

  • new animations for moves and wipeouts ( DONE )

  • onscreen joystick ( DONE )

  • camera system to make steering match joystick moves ( ie no inverted moves - DONE )

  • dead accurate collision detection and physics for jumping ( DONE )

  • tweak control system to add stall, pump on wave ( DONE )

  • new obstacles such as rocks and pilings ( DONE )

  • fixed wave height on wave 1.0 so you don't pop above it ( DONE )

  • crisp textures on menus and in-game. ( DONE )

  • persistent settings - music on/off, low res on/off - remembers after restart so you don't have to change them again ( DONE )

  • upgrade surf/comp/free buttons ( DONE )

  • upgrade button resolution for options/stats/help/location ( DONE )

  • changed first wave to be 1.0 size to look better for first user experience ( DONE )

  • added better spray and foam from board ( DONE )

  • added aerial targets ( DONE )

  • glide better on wave ( DONE )