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Dot. finally released for iPad

02 May
2013
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Dot.

A completely overhauled version of the fast-paced bullet hell shooter Dot. has been released for iPad devices this week.

Survive as long as possible as a blue sphere in a world full of deadly enemies by shooting and evading bullets all around you. Enjoy complete freedom in 360° with digital twin-stick controls. But beware, every enemy hit makes you smaller.
Emerge yourself in this strategic shoot’em’up and use your shrinking and growing abilities to your own advantage to outwit your countless enemies.

Dot. features an infinite number of enemy waves, intense boss fights, colorful and stylish graphics and an adrenaline-pumped electro soundtrack.

Dot. comes as a free download with a single in-app purchase to unlock the full game. An iPhone version will follow soon.

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Christmas game Santa’s Quest released for PC and Android

03 Dec
2012
by in Uncategorized

 

To get you in the right mood for Christmas, Rebusmind has released their own Advent calendar in the form of the physics-based platformer Santa’s Quest.

 

Help Santa find all the presents that are scattered around the world. Jump, roll, fall, and fly through 24 varied levels to collect presents and save Christmas!

 

Every day one new level is unlocked, so make sure to come back every day. The game is for free and available for PC and Android devices.

You can download the PC version here: Direct Download

The Android version can be found on Google Play.

 

Rebusmind wishes all our fans a great Christmas season!

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Rebusmind is looking for a 2D artist

23 Nov
2012
by in Graphics, Projects

For one of our next projects, the collaboration of a skilled 2D artist is necessary.

The project has the working title “Eternal Eden Puzzle Challenge” and is a mix of rpg and puzzle elements.

In the game you play as Noah, who is challenged to climb the 15 floors of the tower of Eden. Each floor has its own distinct characteristics and consists of ten puzzles he has to solve. To spice things up, Noah also has to beat his three competitors, who have the same goal.

In order to solve these puzzles, the player moves Noah through the puzzle environments just like in a typical 2D rpg. He then solves the puzzles by activating switches, pushing stones, jumping over gaps, etc.

Early screenshot with placeholder graphics.

Graphical specs:

We need highly detailed 2D assets for the game. In detail, the following assets are needed:

  • 5 characters (4-directional movement, 3-5 frames per walking cycle)
  • 18 backgrounds (one for each floor of the tower + three for cutscenes)
  • 15 Tilesets (one for each floor)
  • 20-30 objects (things Noah can interact with)

The resolution for the game is 1920x1080px.

Pre alpha footage

If you want to apply, please consider the following facts:

  • We are still a very young and small studio, mostly driven by passion.
  • That said, we are very limited when it comes to our financial possibilities.
  • Of course we want to make money with our games, but to get there, we need to stay focused and concentrate on delivering the best possible experience.
  • We are willing to pay a small wage for the work and cut you in on the profits. The details will be discussed after the application.
  • The estimated release of the game is March 2013.

If you are interested in our work and want to complete our team, please send a detailed application (who you are, what you do) to kinta@rebusmind.de or use the contact form below. You can also apply for a part of the work (e.g. if you want to design the characters).

Thank you very much! If you should have any questions, please use the comments section.

Regards,

Kinta

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Hungry for Blocks: new game by Rebusmind released on Google Play

05 Nov
2012
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After one month of intense work, it is finally finished: the second game for Android devices. titled Hungry for Blocks.

The idea for the game had been in my mind for over two years, when I started working with Game Maker and wrote the first game design attempts for 2D games. I always wanted to make a puzzle game that has a clear set of rules, but doesn’t feel lifeless or artificial. As I was experimenting with different topics revolving around learning AI in games at that time, the idea came to me to combine both approaches. After some heavy refining a puzzle game with a character that has its own personality was born.

The concept was on hold for a very long time, but still I thought about it a lot during the two years and dreamed how it could look and feel.

When it became realistic to start a small company, Hungry for Blocks was one of the first designs on my list due to its simple design and manageable scope. I am very happy that this game finally comes to life on Android, as this platform is perfect for the circular gameplay.

As with Dot., the game can be bought on the Google Play store for 0.79€/0.99$ respectively.

 

Click here to get to Google Play

 

There’s also a microsite, which can be found here.

And finally, for those who have questions, problems or just want to talk about our projects, we have a forum that you can find here. We are looking forward to get to know you!

That’s it for the moment, have a great week everyone and don’t forget to try out Hungry for Blocks!
Kinta

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Dot.: First release on Google Play

05 Sep
2012
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Yesterday, our first game has been released on Google Play for Android mobile devices.

The game is called Dot. and it’s a fast-paced shooter in the style of other twin-stick shooters. It features fast and intuitive controls, many waves of enemies, and even a strategic component, as you grow when collecting a powerup and shrink when getting hit. The goal of the game is to stay alive for as long as possible and get the highest score.

Features:

  • Fast-paced shooting action in the palm of your hands
  • Floods of enemies and bullets everywhere
  • Use your growing and shrinking abilities to your advantage
  • Beat the highscore and climb the online leaderboard

So far the reception of it has been pretty small, as very few people have heard of Dot. or Rebusmind so far. But I was very happy when I read that Mark Overmars, the creator of Game Maker, liked the game.

The following weeks will be very exciting and hopefully a small fanbase will form. Of course we’ll work hard on our next projects in the meantime.

Also check out the Trailer and if you want to support a small indie team, buy the game!

 

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And then…

17 Aug
2012
by in Ramble

So, the time has come. Almost.

I filed in my diploma thesis on Wednesday and my head is in a permanent state of overflow since then. There’s so much to do and so much to organize, like

  • in the case I go ‘indie’
    • register a business
    • request welfare to bridge the lack of income
    • polish this website and all the public channels
    • start finishing game projects
    • publish them on Android
  • else
    • look for an employment or an internship in a video game company

I have to admit that I really would like to make my own games in a small team, but as I have no seed capital, this is going to be hard (especially as I don’t know how much money I will get from the state).

The good news is that I already have more than enough concepts that are developed so far that a realization is possible. They vary widely in their scope, though, but that also makes it even more interesting. A combination of short, but fun casual games that can be completed in a very small amount of time and a more traditional long-term project would be great. Anyhow, there’s a lot in the pipeline for Rebusmind.

An official introduction of Rebusmind will hopefully follow soon, as we are still in a testing phase to find our workflow. Then, a lot more information about our future projects and what can be expected from us will be published, so that this lonely and small blog can finally shine. :)

Until then, enjoy your stay.

Kinta

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Diploma Thesis and then…

07 Jun
2012
by in Ramble

The game project for my diploma thesis: Dream Runner

My diploma thesis is drawing to a close and while I have to devote my whole time on finishing this bastard, I can’t stop thinking about the time after university, when my game-making career finally starts.

Writing about video games (more precisely about the dynamic adaption of the difficulty in a video game) has been a lot of fun, but I can’t wait to leave it behind me and work on my ‘real’ game projects.
The months after the thesis will be very defining for my career, as I still haven’t decided if I will work in a company or try my luck as an indie developer. The safer bet would be to get an employment, as I would have a steady income, but I have so many ideas for games I want to create and with the release of Game Maker Studio there’s a good chance they will find their way onto PC and mobile platforms.

In August there will definitely be some news where Rebusmind will be heading, so stay tuned.

Kinta

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New site

27 Aug
2011
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So this is it, my new website. It’s still heavily in development, but I hope to be able to create a little portfolio in the next few days.

Stay tuned for more! :)

Kinta

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