Introducing Frantic Five! Seeking Beta Testers!

Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
edited February 2015 in Announce Your Game!

Hey everyone!

I'm super excited to share the project I've been working on for such a long time. It'll be 2 years next month. This game started out as just a quick word game that I wanted to make. I was going to do the art myself and finish it over a weekend. However, after seeing its potential and my increasing excitement, I decided to make this the best game that I could. Thus, I needed an excellent artist and an amazing composer. Who better qualified than @SpriteAttack and Ben Reason. Together, I think we've built a top notch game and we hope you think so as well.

I also need to give a huge thank you to the GameSalad team ( @BlackCloakGS @CodeWizard and all others ) for their continued support. Without the new table and text functions, this game would not have been possible. Making games is what I love to do and without GameSalad I'd probably be a couch potato or working at a Wolly Word. Thank you!

So, without anymore lallygagging, I'd like to introduce you to my latest project: Frantic Five!



Frantic Five is an amazing word game. The objective of the game is to guess the secret five letter word within 10 swaps. The secret word comes after the top word but before the bottom row alphabetically. If your guess is incorrect, the swap counter diminishes by one and your guess either swaps to the top or bottom row depending on its location to the secret word alphabetically. It's pretty neat and makes for a super-brain-picking-fun. There are various power-ups available in the game, too! Use them to help determine the secret five letter word.

Instead of reading and trying to figure out how the game plays, feel free to watch my announcement video below!

Like I said, it'll be 2 years in development (on and off) next month. It's hard to believe. I really wanted to make a game that wasn't just fun, but had tons of small features that really push games over the top.

I'm about ready to start beta testing. If you're interested, please comment and let me know! I hope to start beta testing very soon!

Thank you all for looking! I'll keep this thread updated with further developments and hopefully a release date!

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Comments

  • tatiangtatiang Member, Sous Chef, PRO, Senior Sous-Chef Posts: 11,949

    Yes! I'd be happy to help you out and I love word games.

  • iamcarteziamcartez Houston, TexasMember Posts: 648

    Definitely interested in beta testing this one!

  • AppTacoAppTaco Member Posts: 125

    Looks fantastic, Braydon! I'm in. :)

  • SocksSocks London, UK.Member Posts: 12,822
    edited February 2015

    Looking very polished indeed ! :) Looking forward to the finished article !!

  • http_gamesaladhttp_gamesalad Member Posts: 1,340

    I wouldn't mind being a tester

  • -Timo--Timo- Member Posts: 2,313

    looks very nice! can't wait to see it finished. keep up the good work!

  • ArmellineArmelline Member, PRO Posts: 5,408

    Looks like a lot of fun! Would love to help test it!

  • gingagaminggingagaming FREELANCE GS DEV Member Posts: 1,692

    I too would like to help you here Bray. I'm in.

  • zweg25zweg25 Member Posts: 738

    Looks great! Good work!

  • gamestudentgamestudent Member Posts: 504

    Niceness in a Bottle!

  • jigglybeanjigglybean Member Posts: 1,584

    Looking great Braydon.

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    @tatiang @iamcartez @PureEpicStudios @Socks @http_gamesalad @timolapre1998 @Armelline @gingagaming @zweg25 @gamestudent @jigglybean - thank you all! For those who posted about assisting me in testing, I'll contact you each individually when the time comes so I can get your test flight email and information. Hopefully it'll be next week.

  • AngryBoiAngryBoi Member Posts: 586

    Really looking forward to this game!! I hope this game gets noticed on the AppStore.It really deserves it.

  • HopscotchHopscotch Member, PRO Posts: 2,782

    Great looking @Braydon_SFX !

  • ApprowApprow Member Posts: 703

    Looks very well made:)! I would like to test the beta

  • AngryBoiAngryBoi Member Posts: 586

    Can I please beta test as well :) ?

  • beefy_clyrobeefy_clyro Member Posts: 5,394

    looks frantastic dude!

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    @MoneyBags @Hopscotch @Approw @beefy_clyro - Thanks everyone!

    @Approw and @MoneyBags - I'll add y'all to the beta list. I'll be in contact soon.

    I'm really excited to see all the positive feedback. After working on this game for nearly 2 years, I was beginning to think that all of this work wasn't worth it. Thanks for the positive reinforcement!

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
    edited March 2015

    To those who commented and volunteered to beta test, I've sent you all a PM asking for your information. I'm hoping to start beta testing late this week or earlier next week!

    I'm still looking for a few beta testers! Especially those who have a variety of old and new devices. I'm also looking for some Android users.

  • kolabokolabo Member Posts: 240

    Looks great. I'd be happy to test for you. (ipad 2 and ipad mini)

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    Thanks, @kolabo !

    Last call for beta testers. I've submitted a build for review and should be ready to ship here in a few days.

    Thanks again everyone!

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    @tatiang @Armelline @iamcartez @PureEpicStudios @gingagaming @MoneyBags @kolabo - Invites have been sent out with build #1. Let me know if you get it! Thanks for testing!

  • ApprowApprow Member Posts: 703

    @Braydon_SFX I did a test run on my iPhone 5S, It runs pretty sweet:)! I find the gameplay a bit hard though, but maybe I'm just not so great with word games;) Goodluck finishing the game!

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    @Approw said:
    Braydon_SFX I did a test run on my iPhone 5S, It runs pretty sweet:)! I find the gameplay a bit hard though, but maybe I'm just not so great with word games;) Goodluck finishing the game!

    Thanks for the feedback. If you have time I'd love to hear your thoughts (via pm) about some of the points I listed in the app description inside testflight.

  • ArmellineArmelline Member, PRO Posts: 5,408

    Would you rather feedback be posted in this thread, or PM'd to you?

  • blue_elephantblue_elephant Member Posts: 505
    edited March 2015

    I can beta test on an android nexus 4 if you still need one

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    @Armelline said:
    Would you rather feedback be posted in this thread, or PM'd to you?

    I think there's a "send feedback" button inside testflight. Thats sends it to my email. Pm works just as well.

  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273

    @blue_elephant said:
    I can beta test on an android nexus 4 if you still need one

    Great! I'll contact you shortly. :)

  • AngryBoiAngryBoi Member Posts: 586
    edited March 2015

    I haven't recieved it yet. Does it take a while sometimes?

  • AngryBoiAngryBoi Member Posts: 586

    I just think I never got the email.

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