All is busy here at Hooves of Fire base camp. We are refining and adding features for Hooves Reloaded and eradicating some more minor bugs in the process.
Expect to see some interface changes in the next version. The menu layout needed to change so we could add some extra buttons in. There will be a global leaderboard coming so you can compare yourself against the best of the best.
Some nice touches have been added to the race screen, see more details about the race track, see who's horse you are competing against and a quicker view of horse form for those of you who like to bet on races.
Horse profile has had a rework, changes to horse health and happiness should be much easier to see in the new layout and is also more consistent with the rest of the game.
Stay tuned!
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Friday, 9 August 2013
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Hooves Reloaded: Public Beta
It has been a busy few months with the release of Hooves Reloaded for Android in public beta. Just wanted to take the opportunity to again thank our beta testers for their assistance during closed beta. They provided some great feedback that helped us refine and modify the game before broader beta release, helping us identify and fix some pesky bugs and get a better idea of how the game would operate 'in the wild'. Being original Hooves of Fire players was a distinct advantage as well, they were already well versed in most aspects of gameplay.
There are still a few bugs to iron out in Hooves Reloaded and some interface changes to implement, so stay tuned. The race list, user profile and horse profile will be getting a facelift. We are also pulling together a global leaderboard so players can see where their stable is ranked.
We have learned a lot through the planning and development of Hooves Reloaded and also through the development of the original Hooves of Fire. Hooves Reloaded puts some of those learnings into practice. We wanted to make a game that players will enjoy playing and that they will want to play against their friends. It had to be lightweight, yet detailed enough to be engaging on the mobile platform. Developing for the mobile platform presented technical and design challenges for our developers but it has also broadened their experience and depth of knowledge.
We are keenly interested to hear from players of Hooves Reloaded about what they think of the gameplay as some elements are quite a departure from the original Hooves of Fire game. While it may appear to be a less complex game, some aspects of the game have actually become more complex behind the scenes e.g. breeding. This may not be immediately apparent to players, but as they progress in the game the differences will be more marked.
Some 'loopholes' have been tightened up. No more 'cheap' wins in Open rooms to get your horse to Group 1. A Group 1 horse actually has to win races at the correct level to progress.
Hooves Reloaded is still a work in progress and we will continue to refine elements to reach our goal of enjoyable, engaging gameplay.
You can download Hooves Reloaded from the Google Play store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.rubberducksoftware.HoovesOfFireReloaded
There are still a few bugs to iron out in Hooves Reloaded and some interface changes to implement, so stay tuned. The race list, user profile and horse profile will be getting a facelift. We are also pulling together a global leaderboard so players can see where their stable is ranked.
We have learned a lot through the planning and development of Hooves Reloaded and also through the development of the original Hooves of Fire. Hooves Reloaded puts some of those learnings into practice. We wanted to make a game that players will enjoy playing and that they will want to play against their friends. It had to be lightweight, yet detailed enough to be engaging on the mobile platform. Developing for the mobile platform presented technical and design challenges for our developers but it has also broadened their experience and depth of knowledge.
We are keenly interested to hear from players of Hooves Reloaded about what they think of the gameplay as some elements are quite a departure from the original Hooves of Fire game. While it may appear to be a less complex game, some aspects of the game have actually become more complex behind the scenes e.g. breeding. This may not be immediately apparent to players, but as they progress in the game the differences will be more marked.
Some 'loopholes' have been tightened up. No more 'cheap' wins in Open rooms to get your horse to Group 1. A Group 1 horse actually has to win races at the correct level to progress.
Hooves Reloaded is still a work in progress and we will continue to refine elements to reach our goal of enjoyable, engaging gameplay.
You can download Hooves Reloaded from the Google Play store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.rubberducksoftware.HoovesOfFireReloaded
Friday, 28 October 2011
Halloween Hooves is here!
Barricade your stables, undead horses are on the loose!
Halloween is here and to celebrate, you can turn your favourite horse into a creature of the night to race in Halloween countries...
To enter the races, select a Jack-O-Lantern treat from the Shop to put a zombie, ghost or vampire curse on your horse.
Qualify for the Halloween Cup by winning a zombie, ghost or vampire race in the previous hour, and enter the Cup race for a chance to win the stylish and exclusive Jack-O-Lantern saddle (adds +2 strength and +2 endurance to your horse's stats) and remove the curse from your horse.
Free candy treats are also available in the shop - these will cure any curse on your horse and boost its happiness! BUT be aware that you will not be able to turn your horse undead while the treat is active (10 training sessions).
May the best ghoul win!
Halloween is here and to celebrate, you can turn your favourite horse into a creature of the night to race in Halloween countries...
To enter the races, select a Jack-O-Lantern treat from the Shop to put a zombie, ghost or vampire curse on your horse.
Qualify for the Halloween Cup by winning a zombie, ghost or vampire race in the previous hour, and enter the Cup race for a chance to win the stylish and exclusive Jack-O-Lantern saddle (adds +2 strength and +2 endurance to your horse's stats) and remove the curse from your horse.
Free candy treats are also available in the shop - these will cure any curse on your horse and boost its happiness! BUT be aware that you will not be able to turn your horse undead while the treat is active (10 training sessions). May the best ghoul win!
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