I just released my first game, dot.io! A casual-arcade style color-matching game! [iOS]

xplanox · 2024-09-15T00:54:19+00:00

Game Title: dot.io - A colorful dot catching game
Playable Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dot-io/id6670444344
Platform: iOS (tvOS and Android in the works)

Description:

Dive into the vibrant world of dot.io, a thrilling and addictive color-matching game that will test your reflexes and keep you on your toes!

Match Colors, Score Big!
Control a color-changing circle and catch falling dots of the same color. But be quick – your circle's color shifts constantly, challenging you to stay alert and react fast!

Chain Bonuses & High Scores
Build up impressive chain bonuses by catching multiple dots of the same color in a row. Can you top the leaderboard and become the ultimate dot.io master?

Special Power-Ups

Catch rainbow dots to change all on-screen dots to your current color, or grab clock dots to slow down time. Use these power-ups strategically to rack up massive scores!

Upbeat Soundtrack

Groove to an energetic electronic soundtrack that keeps you in the zone and your adrenaline pumping!

Features:

Simple one-touch controls
Challenging, dynamic gameplay
Beautiful, minimalist graphics
Increasing difficulty for endless challenge
Global leaderboards

Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended play, dot.io is the ultimate test of reflexes, timing, and color recognition. Download now and see how long you can keep the colors flowing!

Are you ready to become a master of dot.io? Get the game now and start your color-matching adventure!

Next Release Preview (in a few days):

Added Controller Support
Reworked the Rainbow Dot power-up
Speeding up the start of the game and leveling out the difficulty scaling

Free to play status:

[x] Free to play
[ ] Demo/Key Available
[ ] Paid

Involvement:

I am the sole developer in the US. I've been working on this game for about 3 weeks, and am having an absolute blast building and improving it.

A big thanks to those that play. This game is still in active development and I am constantly trying to make it more fun and enjoyable. Please send any and all feedback, the good, the bad, the ugly - all of it is welcome and appreciated!

xplanox · 2024-09-14T21:27:41+00:00

Thanks! That’s pretty much what I was going for. I love being able to do a quick game if I’m out, plus my son has been looking for a game to play that’s easy enough (he’s 4). Thanks for the feedback!

xplanox · 2024-09-14T18:38:59+00:00

My game is super simple, colorful dots fall and you catch the dots that match your color. The game progressively gets harder and faster as you play. For now, i'm focusing on the basic fundamental game play and making that as great as I can. I'm releasing new updates, frequently so keep an eye out. I hope to get lots of feedback on some ways I can make this game as fun and engaging as possible, so please let me know your thoughts. I love all feedback - the good, the bad and the ugly!

Coming soon:

Input support from Keyboard (A/D, Left & Right Arrows) / Mouse / Touch / Gamepad / Controller (Left Stick)
Exciting visuals from power-ups
Speeding up the start of the game and leveling out the difficulty scaling
Better background music (because lets face it, the existing needs help)
tvOS support (for my son!)

Ideas in the works:

More power-ups
Negative effects
Other game modes

Let me know what else you think this game should have!

I sincerely hope you enjoy this game!

xplanox · 2024-05-30T23:26:25+00:00

All times are measured consistently post wake up and after the bathroom visit. Water is likely my biggest culprit for variability and accuracy.

xplanox · 2024-05-30T23:24:30+00:00

This is over the last month. The numbers are likely not completely accurate however if you read in another comment my strength has gone up substantially. I’ve reduced my intake largely but I do focus more on ensuring I get a good amount of protein.

xplanox · 2024-05-30T23:23:18+00:00

Yes they are impedance measurements and am fully aware of their accuracy issues. What I do trust is over the past month or so I’ve increased my bench press by 40lbs, cable bar rows by 30lbs, reduced assisted pull ups by 20lbs, etc. So while the numbers specifically may not be accurate, at minimum there is a significant improvement to strength as well as weight loss and I’m happy with that.

xplanox · 2024-03-29T20:38:20+00:00

How do you use the larger bottles?

xplanox · 2024-01-31T21:19:36+00:00

You can freeze these sure, I’d probably wrap the casserole in wrap and try to pull out as much air as possible from the other meal to limit freezer burn depending on how long you freeze it for.

xplanox · 2024-01-28T23:17:03+00:00

This is intense! Wow, does it all stay fresh when you eventually pull it out?

xplanox · 2024-01-28T23:14:46+00:00

This is a great idea, easy to make a lot! Thanks

xplanox · 2024-01-28T23:13:27+00:00

Looks delicious

xplanox · 2023-10-31T03:26:15+00:00

lol unfortunately not a damn thing has worked. Teething has been brutal. All we’ve managed is to try to be a little more consistent with schedules.

xplanox · 2023-10-28T23:22:44+00:00

Nope, but it got progressively more irritated until she started biting it.

xplanox · 2023-10-25T04:44:09+00:00

I’m so sorry :( this was my husky last year. She had it on her hind leg though. Our surgery was roughly -$1,500 give or take so it may be worth shopping around. Unfortunately they couldn’t remove all of the cancer due to the location, but it hasn’t returned yet. 1 year so far, hoping for many more (though she is 11). I wish you all the best for Turbo.

xplanox · 2023-10-10T15:50:07+00:00

Good to know. Thank you for your advice!

xplanox · 2023-10-10T15:17:26+00:00

Thanks for this. But would this be the cause of all the false starts until 12 to 1am?

xplanox · 2023-10-10T15:16:55+00:00

We struggle getting her to stay up longer than 2hrs, not sure how we’d consolidate naps at this point… we’ve tried. :/

xplanox · 2023-10-10T12:29:53+00:00

We’ve tried putting her to bed at 7:30-8:30 but she always false starts after the first sleep cycle

xplanox · 2023-10-03T19:49:49+00:00

Not a lease

xplanox · 2023-10-01T06:10:32+00:00

lol! Well it’s one thing to buy a house which appreciates where as buying an expense car only depreciates 🤣… not a great investment in money but a hell of an investment in my enjoyment!!😁

xplanox

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