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Re: Show HN: I built an iOS remake of that old windows game SkiFree

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Post by simplexion »

micro_cam wrote: post #11
dave_chenell wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thanks! It was built in Unity3D

Will you be releasing an android version?

Can someone explain something to me. When using a cross-platform engine, like Unity3d, why don't developers release it on more platforms? Is it difficult to do so? Is it a lot more work to release on other platforms?

Re: Show HN: I built an iOS remake of that old windows game SkiFree

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Post by aaronm14 »

Who is "we?" At first I thought you did the whole thing by yourself and was going to say I'm always amazed by the people who can design and code, especially a game. Seems impossible. Great stuff regardless how many people worked on it though. That's insane you did literally no marketing and the App Store picked it up like that, especially these days, congrats!

Re: Show HN: I built an iOS remake of that old windows game SkiFree

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Post by dave_chenell »

simplexion wrote: post #13
micro_cam wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Will you be releasing an android version?

Can someone explain something to me. When using a cross-platform engine, like Unity3d, why don't developers release it on more platforms? Is it difficult to do so? Is it a lot more work to release on other platforms?

Yeah, Android version is coming soon, hopefully before the end of Jan. I did use Unity3D, and while it is very easy to port, releasing on two platforms can be time consuming for one person while I'm freelancing fulltime. Dealing with tracking bugs, IAP, GameCenter, Google Play, optimization, Screen sizes etc adds up. Also I lack an android device at the moment for reliable testing.

Re: Show HN: I built an iOS remake of that old windows game SkiFree

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Post by dave_chenell »

aaronm14 wrote: post #15

Who is "we?" At first I thought you did the whole thing by yourself and was going to say I'm always amazed by the people who can design and code, especially a game. Seems impossible. Great stuff regardless how many people worked on it though. That's insane you did literally no marketing and the App Store picked it up like that, especially these days, congrats!

Thanks I appreciate it. I do design and code yet I work with my friend Eric on everything. I think working with someone is good for your product and sanity :) We also got extremely lucky that Apple featured the game.
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