Junk Jack X- New and Improved

Hello readers! So as you can see by the title of this blog post something major has happened. Junk Jack 2 has been confirmed to now be called Junk Jack X!

Pixbits posted today about all the features and now I’m going to tell you some of them and also give you a ton of screenshots from the game. First off I have to say some bad news. Because of Apple’s new policy which does not allow apps to update unless they have full screen support Pixbits will no longer be able to update Junk Jack. I’m sure some of you may have already heard this but I just thought I would post it so that everyone knew.

Now back onto topic of Junk Jack X. First and foremost of the new features is certainly the most anticipated…

Multiplayer!!!

Yes it is finally here and also all the screenshots that will be shown are from in-game however that does not mean that these are final. So that way that multiplayer will work is either through bluetooth/local which will have the capacity for four different players or Game Center which can host two people however in the future Pixbits has stated that they wish to make it so that more people can play on the worlds. Also at this point there is no PvP as it is not a priority but aside from that you will be able to explore build and fight alongside your friends. Another thing that you can see in the picture is the implementation of liquids. There isn’t much on it yet just that it has been implemented.

The next thing that I think is awesome is the new character customization screen!

As you can see there are different hair styles, skin tones, shirts, pants, and also the ability to change gender. The biggest part of customization is the fact that you will be able to craft and find new clothing that will either make you character look better or possibly increase some attributes like health, speed, damage, or defence.

Next are two things that a lot of people have been asking for. Number one is the amount of worlds that you want to have. Pixbits has made it so that you can have an arbitrary amount of worlds and if you are like me and have no idea what that means without Google I’ll just tell you. It means that it is your choice how many worlds you want to have. So to me it sounds like infinite amounts of worlds which would be awesome but only time will tell. The next thing is the introduction of a creative mode. I know that a lot of people have been wanting this so that they can make the house of their dreams without having to gather each material which can take a very long time. The only change from survival to creative is that there are no mobs and blocks do not drop anything.

The next thing I want to cover are the graphics and boy are they something. Not only did pixbits redraw all of them but the also added some minor details which make the game more pleasing in a way. This includes smoke and sparks from torches, parallax skies, and also a smooth lighting engine all of which make the game look that much more amazing.

Also included in the game is new music by the one and only Bright Primate who did the original music for Junk Jack, the revamping of forges which will make them more like minecraft with a fuel source and an object being smelted. There will also be more kinds of weapons some of which will be more of less effective than others against certain monsters. Also all the features from Junk Jack will be included but revamped to refined and improved for Junk Jack X.

Well I think that I covered everything that has to do with Junk Jack X- Oh Wait! I forgot one of the best things. Presenting…

THE EXPLORATION OF ALIEN WORLDS!!!!

Yes you just read that correctly brand new never before seen planets to go and explore however getting to these planets will be no small feat. In order to find these worlds you must first start a single player adventure world which is similar to the way Junk Jack is. In this adventure mode you must journey to find portal pieces that when assembled will allow you to travel and then also to make these different worlds. In these worlds you will find new mobs, new materials, and new items.

 

So that really is all the news I have for you about Junk Jack X. As far as price goes the only thing that we know currently is that it will not be freemium. Another thing that has been stated is that the release will be sometime in Q3 or Q4 or in other words between July and December. If you have any questions, comments or concerns post a comment and tell me about. If not thanks for reading and I hope that you continue to read. Thanks again and remember all of you are awesome!

 

Social Networks

Hi guys! So I’ve noticed that this blog is getting a little popular but I don’t know if some of you know that I have some accounts setup on two popular media sites. Facebook and Twitter. This is just so that its easier to follow new posts to the blog. I will also be looking in these accounts to see some games that people suggest for me to play. If you want to check these out my Facebook page is at this link. And if you wish to follow my twitter account the link to it is here. As always thanks for reading all of you are awesome!

Deepworld- 1.5.1-1.7.3

Hello readers! Thought i would write a little blog post tonight about the slew of new features that have been pouring into Deepworld since i last talked about it in February. Anyways this post will go over most if not all the new features that have been added to the game since the 1.4.0 update. First is one of the biggest updates which was the universal release  No longer would you have to play Deepworld on you Mac or Ipad. Now it is available for Ipod and Iphone. There was also a release a little bit ago which released the game onto the Mac Store. There was also the introduction of the Butler Bot. The main function of this bot is to carry out tasks for you such as moving liquids and various other things. They come in three different varieties Brass, Diamond, and Onxy. As always new items such as furniture and hats were added along with some new mobs like the cockroach. There were also a few new achievements added like the Earth Bomber in which you must give 1000 dirt to 50 different players. There were also many bug fixes and memory fixes to help the game run smoother on some older devices. The next bigger feature was the categorized inventory. This made it so that every item belonged in its own category which make finding the one item you need to build the perfect structure much easier. It also helps to find which crafting tab you should go to to make a certain item. one other feature was the introduction of mushrooms which will be used in the making of wine. The newest update 1.7.3 was just released and has many new features. First off Exoskeletons which are going to be used as a way to attain much higher skill levels and some other possible uses. However these items will be very difficult to attain seeing as how they are very powerful. Next up a change of world generation in which it is now possible to find Sandstone and Limestone caves. Another big improvement to the game in my opinion is the addition of in-game forum and codex viewing. Here is a link to the Codex if you want to check it out : Codex Another nice addition was the implementation of  bulbs and growable flowers. you can use these to spruce up your house a bit. Finally we have the energy pistol which is similar to the energy cannon but instead of a stream is a burst shot like the acid cannon and is also easier to make. Thanks for reading guys. As always stay awesome.

Junk Jack-1.2.4

Hello Readers today I have a short little update about the game Junk Jack. This was another seasonal update and included a few new items and fixed some bugs. Some of the new features are all valentine themed. These include a St. Valentine bunny which when killed drops St. Valentine candy hearts. There is also a new chest which has  new non-craftable bows and arrows. There are also four new rare one piece statues found around the world. These include the Spider statue, the Stone Golem statue, the Worm statue, and the Mummy Pharoh statue. That’s it for the new features. Like I said its a short update but the reason is that the developers are currently hard at work on Junk Jack 2 which you can find out about here. Thanks for reading and remember to stay awesome!

Zombox- News and Features

Hello once again readers!  Today I want to get caught up on one of my most anticipated game currently Zombox. My last post that I did on Zombox has news that is about 3 months old so why don’t I get everyone caught up. So basically I’ll go from oldest to newest as far as the news goes. First for the oldest news we have stacking and shield switching. Each slot has a 99 item stacking limit. For stacking all that means is that items are now able to be stacked. Shield switching allows you to click a shield on the passive item slot and change it to the front. This allows the player to gain a strategic advantage in certain situations. Also when the shield is on you back you still have protection from the shield. The next article was fainting, hunger pains and more. What was implemented this update was an ailment system which has different diseases affect the player such as bleeding which attracts nearby zombies, passing out if a character is deprived of sleep for too long (this can be cured by tapping on your character which will slap them awake however they will be temporarily stunned and vulnerable), and hunger pains which is caused from not eating and causes you character to clench theri stomach and not be able to attack with weapons (however they can still attack with fists. The final ailment is caused one on or more of the above ailments happens at the same time. This causes the character to become delirious and make the screen shake and the character unable to walk in a straight line. The next update was titled health bonuses, gambling, lock-picking and more. The first feature talked about is health bonuses. These were implemented to balance out the health ailments in the last updates. These include extra food giving you an attack bonus, extra sleep giving you a speed bonus, and extra medicine gives you a defense bonus. The next feature was the implementation of vending machines. These are usually filled with inexpensive items at NPC sewer locations, however they do not refill you use them wisely. The next feature is a slot machine that can also sometimes be found near NPC sewer locations. Gambling can earn you more money. There is also the possibility that the slot machine will malfunction and give you a special bonus such as a free spin or possibly to double your winnings. The next thing added was an enhanced lock picking UI. This is changed from the previous lock-picking which was a timer. I think it would be easier to show the GIF involved with it instead of explaining which will just confuse a lot of people so here it is. http://www.zombox.net/stuff/zombox_cap_100.gif A quick summary though it to hit the pins in the correct order to open the door and if you get one wrong they all reset. The number of pins in a lock can vary from 3 to a possibly 7. The final two updates the have recently been added involve a new tile generating system. This will be used to make varied landscapes to roam about in. These places include farms, military bases, quarantine facilities, etc. There also is currently one giant one which will have a purpose later in the game. Here is the size of it in comparison to the others. http://www.zombox.net/stuff/zombox_cap_102.jpg

If you want to check out the previous zombox update click here or if you want the first one which is a description of the game  click here.

The Blockheads- A World at You Fingertips

Hello readers! How have you been for the past couple of months. I know that I’ve been super busy but now I’m back and ready to start writing some more news and reviews. The game I’m going to review today is know as the Blockheads I hope that you may have heard or seen this game by now but if you haven’t I would recommend that you check it out but first let me tell you about the game. First off this game is free. Although it does fit the freemium category I would compare it to games that are made by Nimblebit in the sense that if you want to buy items that would help you progress faster you can but it is not at all required to make the game fun and very enjoyable. The Blockheads is a mining game but is different from ones that I have reviewed before. The main difference is that instead of directly controlling the character you instead pick tasks for you Blockhead to do. For example if you click on stone it will then have a white square around it. This means that it is an active item and that your Blockhead will then go to it and mine it. The setup is similar to the Sims except there is almost not free will. Even if he is starving and exhausted he will still go and mine a block. That reminds me of another feature that makes this game interesting. A Blockhead will never die. The only penalty that happens is that the Blockheads move and perform actions much more slowly. This can be a pain but can easily be cured depending on what your Blockhead is needing. If it is low on energy sleep in a bed or on the ground. If it is hungry or injured eat some food to get them back to full. The final item that needs to be watched is environment. This is based on the amount of light available to you Blockhead, elements, and the current biome you are in. For example if it is raining and your Blockhead is outside this bar will go down because you are not in the optimal environment for your Blockhead. When you first begin a game you are put into almost a field with blackness all around except for a small portal which is where yo warp in from. To start off you have to make your Blockhead. Currently this means choosing a Gender and pressing random until finding a blockhead style that you like and finally inputting the name for you blockhead. Next you warp them into the world. All that you are given to begin with are a flint shovel, five oranges, and a basket which is used to help you carry more items. After that the game is up to you however I would suggest getting a Workbench from the portal that you warped in with if I were you. Next you can do whatever you please. Explore, gather materials, build awesome structures or whatever you want. One feature that I find very useful in this game is the meditate feature. This allows you to travel the speed of if you were sleeping but instead you lose no stats. Sleep and hunger remain unaffected however you are able to do nothing while doing this also. This feature comes in handy when you are waiting for say a plant to grow but are low on hunger and don’t want to have to find food. The other great thing about this is that there is a progress bar when meditating. If you fill the bar the entire way you will be given a prize which ranges from seeds to ingots to possible gems. This provides quite the incentive to meditate as much as possible but if you do that little to nothing will happen in the game. Now earlier I talked about biomes so now I’ll tell you about them. First are your typical fields where not much happens. Mostly there are many trees and animals such as the donkey which can later be rode upon and also dodo birds which can be killed for food and feathers. Next is the mountain biome which consists of high piles of stone along with the occasional cave which can be explored for ore and gems. Next include the dangerous biomes which can hurt you if you stay in them for too long without proper equipment or clothing. These include the arctic and the deserts. The final thing I want to talk about is one difference that i like about this from typical mining games. This is the ability to warp in multiple blockheads. The feature is great for multiple reasons. One it can save you time, for example, if you wanted to go mine in a cave but also harvest fruit from trees then you can control both blockheads and use them to accomplish both tasks. The main change is that you now have to care for both blockheads and watch their stats to make sure they don’t get too tired, hungry, or injured. Having two blockheads also means that if you want to sleep both of them have to sleep in order for time to speed up. The same goes fro meditating. Currently you are able to warp in up to four blockheads. Overall this game is well worth a download. I know that I still waste time playing it and with constant update provided by the developer it makes a great game. If you want some more info I would suggest checking out the forum at this link http://www.theblockheads.net/forum/forum.php and if you would like to check out the game here is the AppStore link https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-blockheads/id519596406?mt=8. Also if you are more an Android sort of person this game is currently being ported very soon! Thanks you for reading and be ready for some more reviews and news very good. Stay awesome readers!

Junk Jack 2- News, and Updates

Hi guys! So this is basically all the screen shots that pixbits has posted so far about its upcoming game whose name is still unknown but I have taken to calling it Junk Jack 2. So lets start talking about some of these new things.

Take a look at the awesome new interface!

Okay so this first picture is the next interface for Junk Jack 2. As you can see there are a lot of new things that are happening. One of the first things I personally noticed were the equip tabs for what looks like clothes. Next was what looked like a chat button on the bottom center. A couple of things are also the possibility for some more knapsacks and also a new hand button. There is also a different equip slot beside the arrows which could possibly be a new type of ammo. Also the whole thing is what looks like a complete texture makeover which looks amazing. Now onto the next picture.

MULTIPLAYER!!!!!!!!

Here is something that I know many people have been wanting in Junk Jack for a very long time and it has finally been confirmed. Multiplayer will be coming to Junk Jack! I have absolutely no idea how its going to work but I am super happy just knowing that it is going to be in the game. Also in this picture you can see some of the re-textured blocks which I’ve been talking about.  And now its time for the last picture that the Pixbits have posted.

New crafting types!

Here is the last thing I have to talk to you about is the newest way of crafting. In this way there are now two methods to crafting simple and advance. Advanced crafting is the current way you craft items. The simple method however is a lot newer and much more simple. Instead of having to get all the items and place them you simply have to click on the item you want to craft and it crafts it. This makes it much more simple however it also compromises ten inventory slots that could otherwise have been used to hold items. This is all the news that I have for now but keep checking back to see if anything new happens. As always thank you for reading you all are awesome!

P.S. almost forgot about this! This was an exclusive picture which was posted onto the Junk Jack forums. It shows one of the new types of armor which you will be able to make in the upcoming game. Thank you to @Xen0gamers for pointing out that I had missed this.