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tons_of_bits · 2010-10-13T18:35:12+00:00

Hi, i am a member of the game development team tons of bits based in Germany and we recently finished our first WiiWare game chick chick BOOM. The game is at Nintendo for the final check now :) We want to use this thread for introducing the game and creating a platform where users can ask questions about the game. I will check the thread frequently and reply. I hope it will create interest to have a direct connection between developers and users. Let's start with a general info and description about the game... Title: chick chick BOOM Platform: WiiWare Release Date Europe: 29th October 2010 Price Europe: 800 Nintendo Points Release Date North America: hopefully 4th quarter 2010 - not final Price North America: TBD Official Website: http://www.chickchickboom.com Description of Gameplay: In chick chick BOOM two chick teams compete against each other in an arena. There are 5 chicks on each side. A round ends when one team loses all of its chicks. Attack and defense are the core elements of the game. The attacking team has the choice between 3 basic attacks (bomb, weight, plant), a lightning-attack (only available when a dark cloud appears) and a special attack which depends on the arena played (UFO in City, Sea Monster in Ship, Ghost in Haunted Wood). Furthermore each attack can be powered up with 2 different upgrades (e.g. the highest upgrade for the weight generates a giant Sumo Chick, which will jump twice on the opponent's chicks). In total there are 7 attack types, each having 2 upgrades, resulting in 21 different attacks. Another core element of chick chick BOOM is the defense. You defend by drawing lines directly in the arena. It works intuitive and logical. For example, when a weight falls from the sky, you can draw a horizontal line above your chicks, this way the weight falls on the line and is blocked. Since the chicks collide with the line too, you can block them as well. For instance, you can draw a vertical line in the arena. This way you can keep your chicks away from dangerous areas. Moreover, the same line feature can also be used to sabotage the opponent’s defense by blocking his line with yours. There are also additional features, like for example the Corncobman and the Piñata. Corncobman is a big corncob, passing by in the background. You can shoot his kernels off; your chicks will eat them and get healed. You can also shoot on the Piñata, which appears from time to time. If you can pull it on your side, you will get useful bonuses, e.g. line upgrades, chick upgrades and distortions of enemy attack interface. All these features together, especially the permanently jumping chicks and freely drawn lines generate a dynamic game play, which is creating new situations and reactions over and over again. Features: Single- and Multiplayer: 1-4 (coop or against each other - in all variations, for example 2 vs 1) Offensive Moves: more than 20 entertaining attacks 3 Arenas: City, Ship and Haunted Wood 15 Teams: 5 available immediately and 10 others to unlock 3 Game Modes: Duel Mode, Time Mode, Pro Mode Tutorial Records: Your best scores will be saved… for you to beat Ok, that's it for now :) If you have any questions or comments just shoot away, I will be more than happy to answer them. On the website available: videos, screenshots and more information! Huge thanks to James and the other admins for their exemplary help and support!!! I am looking forward to your comments and questions :)

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turtlelink
Tue 1st Mar 2011

Gonna try out the demo later this week. Sounds fun and I like the art style. Is the multiplayer online?

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Odnetnin
Tue 1st Mar 2011

No online multi-player. 2p co-op, 1-4 versus I think.

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turtlelink
Sat 5th Mar 2011

Oh well, just tried the demo and it's really fun. I'll be getting this definitely.

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BrainOfSweden
Tue 8th Mar 2011

I downloaded the demo, as well as all other demos available last week, and though some where pure crap, but this was outstanding, one of the best demos on WiiWare. So I might get this game, but I have to wait, cause I already bought a bunch of games on both Wii and Steam this year

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InvisibleTune
Tue 8th Mar 2011

Any chance we will see another arena as extra downloadable content? Would definately buy it!

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tons_of_bits
Wed 9th Mar 2011

We are very happy to hear that you apparently have the same opinion about how a demo must look like

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Unfortunately chick chick BOOM isn't programmed with the possibility of having download content. We didn't have enough time and ressources considering this. But yes, new arenas would have been a sweet addition. Maybe for our next project we might think about DLC.

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tons_of_bits
Thu 21st Apr 2011

Hi guys,
long time no see

Just wanted to inform you about the (re)launch of the original chick chick BOOM retro version. You can play it for free online here:
http://www.chick-chick-boom.com/chickchickBOOM.html?c=retro

From the egg to the chick - a journey in time and development

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We thought it might be interesting for you to see, feel and play how the game looked like when everything started Easter 2007. Did I say Easter? Yes - that's why it's online for Easter time again. Aha!

Have fun and happy Easter to all!

[Edited Thu 21st Apr 2011 by tons_of_bits]

chick chick BOOM - available for WiiWare - 800 Nintendo Points - http://www.chickchickboom.com
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Sneaker13
Thu 21st Apr 2011

Loved this game back then. The WiiWare version should have had a level based mode as well.

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Philip_J_Reed
Fri 22nd Apr 2011

That was great man, thanks for posting!

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