I just beat the game. Loved it. Such a great take on the asteroids like game. Landing on platforms is so satisfying every time and some of the precision flying needed in the later levels really put me to the test without being overly frustrating. I only wish for more levels! Thanks!
Hey there, version 1.1 is now available, in which crank support is finalized. Very few issues were found since the initial release, which were also fixed.
Such a fantastic game! Easily my favorite game for the PlayDate so far! And the crank controls were super smooth and intuitive. After having completed the game, I'm looking forward to playing with different gravity settings.
Fantastic game, very tight controls and feels as polished as any game with a similar scope I've played. Gravity and the ship's acceleration feel perfectly fine-tuned to feel “natural”. The full motion video is a bit gimmicky but is fun and adds extra onto what would've already been great game. Highly recommended, certainly worth the asking price.
Despite the crank controls currently being “experimental” they're fantastic, far more precise and intuitive to use than D pad controls IMO.
Hmm, one thing I've noticed is when you hit “restart level” it seems to not fully reset the level (e.g. the auto-moving barriers) which makes it hard to quickly complete levels via muscle-memory. For instance on level 7, these screenshots are directly sequential runs, but the barriers are in completely different positions: Run 1 (freshly entered level), Run 2 (hit “restart level” once)—note that I would've made it through the second time if the position had also reset; or perhaps the start position is the same but the sequence of movements is random every time which has the same result
However, since some rods move randomly anyways and the rods’calculation is suspended when offscreen, it would not be very effective to reset the position on a level restart. So, this is mostly by design
One of the best games on Playdate. Impressive presentation, satisfying gameplay, and perfect crank controls. There’s full motion video! I can’t recommend it enough.
Hey there! Thanks! I just noticed when scrolling through the sales reports that your comment is totally legit; you were the first one to buy Gravity Express. Thank you!
Beyond excited to play this! I lost a big portion of my childhood to “Lunar Rescue” on my old black-and-white Mac, and this looks like it share some DNA with that classic. Can’t wait!
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Unfortunately, the version I just bought keeps failing to download at 99%. Is this a known issues?
Hi there, thanks for buying the game!
Stuck at 99%, that’s no fun… First time I hear of it. I checked some forums, Discord and my e-mail. Doesn’t seems to be a known issue.
I re-enabled v1.1 of the game for download, which is known to work.
I’ll send you an email so we can see what exactly the problem is.
Re-starting the device did work for me. After the re-start the download went smooth. thank you!
This is a winner. Excellent.
I just beat the game. Loved it. Such a great take on the asteroids like game. Landing on platforms is so satisfying every time and some of the precision flying needed in the later levels really put me to the test without being overly frustrating. I only wish for more levels! Thanks!
Thanks!
Part of the satisfaction may be that the landing sound is pretty nice in itself, and it’s volume depends on how hard you land. Did you notice?
Would love to buy it if crank support will be finished and tested!
It IS finished and tested, and everything works perfectly fine 😉
Hey there, version 1.1 is now available, in which crank support is finalized. Very few issues were found since the initial release, which were also fixed.
You should be good to go 😀
A brilliant game with even better music reminiscent of the amiga era. Highly recommended!
Thank you for this great game!
I hope for many supporters so that we will see many more games from you for the Playdate.
Good Luck!
Such a fantastic game! Easily my favorite game for the PlayDate so far! And the crank controls were super smooth and intuitive. After having completed the game, I'm looking forward to playing with different gravity settings.
First Playdate game I purchased here and it's worth it! Dankjewel Nino!
Bedankt makker! Are you Dutch?
Quite an honor! Glad you enjoyed it!
Haha! nope! I just happen to have a lot of Dutch friends here in South of Spain!
Fantastic game, very tight controls and feels as polished as any game with a similar scope I've played. Gravity and the ship's acceleration feel perfectly fine-tuned to feel “natural”. The full motion video is a bit gimmicky but is fun and adds extra onto what would've already been great game. Highly recommended, certainly worth the asking price.
Despite the crank controls currently being “experimental” they're fantastic, far more precise and intuitive to use than D pad controls IMO.
Hmm, one thing I've noticed is when you hit “restart level” it seems to not fully reset the level (e.g. the auto-moving barriers) which makes it hard to quickly complete levels via muscle-memory. For instance on level 7, these screenshots are directly sequential runs, but the barriers are in completely different positions: Run 1 (freshly entered level), Run 2 (hit “restart level” once)—note that I would've made it through the second time if the position had also reset; or perhaps the start position is the same but the sequence of movements is random every time which has the same result
Can confirm.
However, since some rods move randomly anyways and the rods’calculation is suspended when offscreen, it would not be very effective to reset the position on a level restart. So, this is mostly by design
Yeah, I figured I was treating it a bit too much like Super Meat Boy, and Gravity Express isn't meant for speedrunning levels without pausing lol
Crazy Gravity was one of my favorite games as a kid. Definitely excited to check this out.
Yep, it stuck with me ever since.
You should definitely try the Classic setting for audio and graphics 😉
One of the best games on Playdate. Impressive presentation, satisfying gameplay, and perfect crank controls. There’s full motion video! I can’t recommend it enough.
Thanks! Are you hunting for achievements or just enjoying the ride?
I blasted through all the stages first, and now I’m going back for achievements. I’m already up to level 11. I can’t put it down.
Guys! Definitely sideload the "beta" version. It's "experimental" just in the name, the crank works perfectly, not a hiccup whatsoever.
Plus, you can always switch controls between controls (dpad/crank), so you can't go wrong!
Nino is the best!
Thank you! Yeah I’m a perfectionist for sure.
The changes I still want to add to the 1.1 crank release are really minor:
So indeed, everyone can just go ahead and use the beta already :-)
Just pulled the trigger! Installing now!
Just bought at zero hour! Sideloading now!
Very impressive. Nice work!
Hey there! Thanks! I just noticed when scrolling through the sales reports that your comment is totally legit; you were the first one to buy Gravity Express. Thank you!
Alright! I'm happy to support you. Pretty great game!
Absolutely loved play testing this. Great game, it clearly shows the effort put into it, congrats on the release in advance!
Beyond excited to play this! I lost a big portion of my childhood to “Lunar Rescue” on my old black-and-white Mac, and this looks like it share some DNA with that classic. Can’t wait!
Super hyped!
I WANT THIS! :-)
YOU WANT IT AND YOU WILL GET IT!
JANUARY 20TH
YES I WILL HAVE IT SOON!!!
DO YOU HAVE IT YET?
YES! I HAVE IT AND LOVE IT!!!
can’t wait for this …. Looks amazing
So hyped!! Been following the devlog and can't wait for my PlayDate to arrive to play this :)
Nice! Just a little while longer until the release @ January 20th :-)