We plan to release it free to your PC in time for Halloween this year!
Stay tuned for more news on this and Hurdle Turtle 2, which of course we are still pumping away on.
Holmfry
Monday, May 6, 2013
New Fan Game Project - Luigi's Pac-mansion!
At the behest of my son, Holmade Games now finds itself working on a little side project which he and I came up with one night - Luigi's Pac-mansion! Like Bit of War, it's a fan project dedicated to a game (or in this case a fusion of two games) that mean a lot to us.
We plan to release it free to your PC in time for Halloween this year!
Stay tuned for more news on this and Hurdle Turtle 2, which of course we are still pumping away on.
Holmfry
We plan to release it free to your PC in time for Halloween this year!
Stay tuned for more news on this and Hurdle Turtle 2, which of course we are still pumping away on.
Holmfry
Monday, April 22, 2013
Announcing (Officially!) Hurdle Turtle 2!
A few weeks back we sort-of announced, via our various social networks, the sequel to what is probably our most beloved game - Hurdle Turtle 2! Well, now we'd like to full-on announce it all officially and stuff - HT2 will be releasing on Xbox Live Indie Games later this year! We have some brand new screenshots for you as well! Click the pictures to embiggen.
As you can see, there's a bunch of changes and new features that have been added. Graphics are tighter, Hurdle actually earns his Turtle title by swimming through some stages, and there is now 4 player local co-op! Believe me, if you thought the original got crazy as the speed poured on, just you wait... ;)
In addition to all of that, Hurdle now progresses throughout a series of stages - no more endless running for this turtle!
As if all that wasn't enough, another treat is that Octapus is back with another amazing chiptune-inspired soundtrack!
There are other surprises in store as well as development continues, and you'll find out about them first-hand right here, so stay tuned!
Holmfry
Hurdle's got a brand new posse.
See? Not a tortoise!
These images show the game in progress and do not necessarily represent the final version.
As you can see, there's a bunch of changes and new features that have been added. Graphics are tighter, Hurdle actually earns his Turtle title by swimming through some stages, and there is now 4 player local co-op! Believe me, if you thought the original got crazy as the speed poured on, just you wait... ;)
In addition to all of that, Hurdle now progresses throughout a series of stages - no more endless running for this turtle!
As if all that wasn't enough, another treat is that Octapus is back with another amazing chiptune-inspired soundtrack!
There are other surprises in store as well as development continues, and you'll find out about them first-hand right here, so stay tuned!
HolmfrySaturday, March 16, 2013
Happy Bit-of-versary!
It's been a big week for the God of War series! Hopefully everyone is playing and enjoying the living snot out of God of War: Ascension which was released earlier this week - if so, perhaps we've already faced off in battle online!
Now to add our little 'bit' (pun intended) into the celebrations..
It sure doesn't seem like it's been a year, but today marks the first anniversary of the release of Bit of War! If you haven't yet played Bit of War, this is the perfect excuse to pick it up for free! In addition, we've recently released a major update that adds a Boss Rush mode to the game!
Over the past year, we have gotten a ton of great feedback and praise from literally all parts of the world. From mentions on sites like Kotaku and G4tv, to an interview with Sony Santa Monica themselves, to some from overseas which we can't even read without the aid of Google Translate! It's been much more than we ever expected, and suffice it to say we are happy campers over here at Holmade.
We've been keeping track of all of the various articles, tweets, reviews and videos of our little 8-bit Kratos and we wanted to share just a couple of our favorites with you here.
Tweets from the big guys themselves!
Sites with reviews and articles:
So thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who's shown us such great support, both before and after the release of Bit of War. It's the love from our fans that really fuels our efforts and drives us to give up on sleep in the name of fun and entertainment.
And stay tuned, there's plenty more news (Hurdle Turtle 2 anyone?) coming soon!
Holmfry
Now to add our little 'bit' (pun intended) into the celebrations..
It sure doesn't seem like it's been a year, but today marks the first anniversary of the release of Bit of War! If you haven't yet played Bit of War, this is the perfect excuse to pick it up for free! In addition, we've recently released a major update that adds a Boss Rush mode to the game!
Kratos is excited!
Over the past year, we have gotten a ton of great feedback and praise from literally all parts of the world. From mentions on sites like Kotaku and G4tv, to an interview with Sony Santa Monica themselves, to some from overseas which we can't even read without the aid of Google Translate! It's been much more than we ever expected, and suffice it to say we are happy campers over here at Holmade.
We've been keeping track of all of the various articles, tweets, reviews and videos of our little 8-bit Kratos and we wanted to share just a couple of our favorites with you here.
Tweets from the big guys themselves!
Sites with reviews and articles:
- Interview with Sony Santa Monica on the official God of War blog!
- Indie Games
- Clockerz
- Egotastic
- Ripten
- Kotaku
- G4tv
- Nintendo Life / Push Square
- Bit of War on the God of War wiki
Video playthroughs and reviews:
- Gentleman's Gaming Corner
- The Gamer's Cave
- Our own video playlist compiling all sorts of Bit of War playthroughs and video reviews
So thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who's shown us such great support, both before and after the release of Bit of War. It's the love from our fans that really fuels our efforts and drives us to give up on sleep in the name of fun and entertainment.
And stay tuned, there's plenty more news (Hurdle Turtle 2 anyone?) coming soon!
Happy birthday, Bit of War!
Cupcakes courtesy of Geek Sweets
HolmfryTuesday, January 15, 2013
Bit of War v1.10 Adds Gauntlet Mode!
Bit of War has been updated to version 1.10, bringing with it various small bug fixes and, more importantly, Gauntlet Mode! Gauntlet Mode is a boss rush endurance round that sees you facing all boss fights and some other enemies in the game one after the other. You will be given only one life, and whatever weapons you've earned in the main game to beat all bosses, and to try and beat your own best time!
Since Gauntlet mode reveals later bosses and enemies in the main game, we highly recommend you play through the main game first to avoid spoilers. It will also be easier to set a best time once you have more weapons - but it's up to you!
Download the game here: http://bitofwar.holmadegames.com
If you've visited the site before, you may need to refresh your browser to see the latest version.
PLEASE NOTE: this version uses a different save file than version 1.00. Saves will not carry over.
Holmfry
Since Gauntlet mode reveals later bosses and enemies in the main game, we highly recommend you play through the main game first to avoid spoilers. It will also be easier to set a best time once you have more weapons - but it's up to you!
Download the game here: http://bitofwar.holmadegames.com
If you've visited the site before, you may need to refresh your browser to see the latest version.
PLEASE NOTE: this version uses a different save file than version 1.00. Saves will not carry over.
Holmfry
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Happy Hurdlewe'en!
BOO!
Did we scare you? For more Hallowe'en thrills and chills, we've added a brand new character pack exclusively to the iOS version of Hurdle Turtle.. for free!
The Classic 'Ween Pack features four brand new turtles, including some favorite spooOOOooky Hallowe'en haunts!
If you already have the game, all you have to do is download the latest update. All new turtles come unlocked and ready to go - all through the darkest, stormiest nights!
If you don't already have the game, grab it from the App Store here.. it will come with The Classic 'Ween Pack ready to roll!
In addition, if you don't have an iOS device, you can always check out our spooky turtle entry into the 2010 Newgrounds Hallowe'en Collection, "Hurdle Turtle: Halloween!", right here!
Happy Hurdle.. er, Hallowe'en.. and be sure to eat way, WAYYY too much candy!
Holmfry
Did we scare you? For more Hallowe'en thrills and chills, we've added a brand new character pack exclusively to the iOS version of Hurdle Turtle.. for free!
The Classic 'Ween Pack features four brand new turtles, including some favorite spooOOOooky Hallowe'en haunts!
If you already have the game, all you have to do is download the latest update. All new turtles come unlocked and ready to go - all through the darkest, stormiest nights!
If you don't already have the game, grab it from the App Store here.. it will come with The Classic 'Ween Pack ready to roll!
In addition, if you don't have an iOS device, you can always check out our spooky turtle entry into the 2010 Newgrounds Hallowe'en Collection, "Hurdle Turtle: Halloween!", right here!
Happy Hurdle.. er, Hallowe'en.. and be sure to eat way, WAYYY too much candy!
HolmfryThursday, June 7, 2012
Interviewed by Santa Monica Studio!
Recently, we had the honor of being interviewed by the super friendly
folks over at Santa Monica Studio, the creators of the God of War
series. It was a lot of fun!
Apparently the development team at Santa Monica discovered and LOVES Bit of War - which, as a team who has created a fan-game, is the absolute highest praise you could ever hope for!
Check out the interview (which contains some interesting development tid-bits as well as a solid helping of malarky) on the official God of War site right here!
Holmfry
Apparently the development team at Santa Monica discovered and LOVES Bit of War - which, as a team who has created a fan-game, is the absolute highest praise you could ever hope for!
HolmfrySunday, April 1, 2012
Announcing "Operation: Clown Drop"!
Update: Happy April Fool's!!
The latest fun-filled, family-friendly retro arcade hit from Holmade Games is Operation: Clown Drop! How fast can your clown go?
Completely customizable, you can select from several famous dropping zones including the Grand Canyon, the CN Tower, or even the Empire State Building! Design your clown's colorful costume before sending him on an exciting adventure downwards! Select from many unlockable clowns such as happy clown, sad clown, or creepy clown!
As the game progresses, earn coins from mid-air clown stunts to upgrade your clown and increase his terminal velocity! Upgrades include pants payload, outfit wind resistance, and more!
Please Note: All clowns in this game are trained professionals. Please do not attempt to drop a clown at home.
Click here to check out the game's mini-site for more info:
http://clowndrop.holmadegames.com
Get ready to drop some clowns!
Holmfry
The latest fun-filled, family-friendly retro arcade hit from Holmade Games is Operation: Clown Drop! How fast can your clown go?
Completely customizable, you can select from several famous dropping zones including the Grand Canyon, the CN Tower, or even the Empire State Building! Design your clown's colorful costume before sending him on an exciting adventure downwards! Select from many unlockable clowns such as happy clown, sad clown, or creepy clown!
As the game progresses, earn coins from mid-air clown stunts to upgrade your clown and increase his terminal velocity! Upgrades include pants payload, outfit wind resistance, and more!
Please Note: All clowns in this game are trained professionals. Please do not attempt to drop a clown at home.
Click here to check out the game's mini-site for more info:
http://clowndrop.holmadegames.com
Get ready to drop some clowns!
Holmfry
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