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Puzzle Panic Island
Puzzle Panic Island is a fast paced, skill-based match 3 Puzzle Platformer. You Control a character who must survive the Puzzle Blocks falling on their head and then Match them up, while also avoiding the Hazards they carry within! (Mostly Dinosaurs.)
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Apr 2, 2023
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Axiological Systems

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔
Includes 2 Steam Achievements

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“I have been working on this game in my spare time for several years, and the base gameplay mechanics became functional/playable a few months ago. It's already fun to play, so I want to start sharing it. But I need more time, and feedback to develop more content for the game (i.e Enemy types, Block Types, weapons and power ups, additional modes of play, characters and achievements. I would still say it's about halfway into alpha as of this writing. It isn't bug free, But its fun to play so i want to share it as I work on it.

Honestly It's already got alot of replay value with the first 3 modes I have made, but I really want to do an adventure mode with these mechanics, but it will take me 2-4 more years to make it I think.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“1-3 years on my own. If I end up cutting "Adventure Mode" it will probably be done in a year. but I'm not planning on cutting adventure mode or rushing the process. I will develop it as long as it takes.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Full Version is planned to Support Local Multiplayer, HighScore Online Leaderboards, A few dozen achievments, and 6 or 7 basic playmodes, and more than triple the content it currently has (in terms of Stages, Enemies, Blocks, Weapons, Characters.) If I can get online multiplayer to feel good I will do it as well, but it is not a priority.

My Long term goal is a full "Adventure Mode" That tells the story of the game, with levels to progress and a simple overworld map. However this is alot of work and basically a second game. If it takes too long I may release without the adventure mode and save it as an Expansion or a Sequel. But i have it planned out and I am going to do adventure mode for puzzle panic island one way or another.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Alpha Currently Features 3 Basic Modes of play and 9 difficulty levels which can appeal to both the casual and the hardcore Puzzlers.

Endless Mode- A balanced experience where you last as long as you can at your own pace. (The Default Game Mode)
Marathon Mode - How long does it take you to clear 30 blocks? How about 300?
Time Trial Mode - How many points can you score in the time limit?
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The Alpha is currently lacking several basic features such as:
-Custom Controls
-Game Options
-Pre-made Puzzle Mode
-Achievments
-Multiplayer

These things are in the works, just not ready for the public.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Early Access Price will be cheaper. If I finish the Adventure Mode in a reasonable time, I will increase the price as it is basically a second game planned on top of this one. If I cancel Adventure mode, I'll polish and perfect every other mode and push out several updates and will not increase the price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I want my game to run well and to be fun. If people are having problems I want to know so i can make the game the best it can be. and I can't do that without a healthy amount of community feedback.

There is a discord for my game where you can give me feedback directly.”
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About This Game

A game that features unique and innovative gameplay by blending many classic genres into one; Puzzle Panic Island is a fast paced, skill-based match 3 Puzzle Platformer. You Control a character who must survive the Puzzle Blocks falling on their head and then Match them up, while also avoiding the Hazards they carry within! (Mostly Dinosaurs.) It will require quick reflexes, Strategy and a cool head to survive puzzle panic island! With cute graphics, amusing sound effects, and a bumping original soundtrack from award winning composer Joshua Lee Arrieta, players will have a wholesome and satisfying gaming experience with immense replay value.

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Puzzle Panic Island takes Inspiration from several SNES Classics;(Tetris Attack/panel de pon, Wario's Woods, Super Mario, MegaMan, Puyo Puyo/mean bean machine to name a few), fusing elements of them into one game.

Inspiration from wario's woods: you control puzzle blocks placement with character movement,

Inspiration from tetris attack: potential for combos/chains, emphasis on speed and quick decisions in an ever building pressure scenario, and there is a puzzle reticle, and puzzle pieces are how you access most of your abilities etc.

Inspiration from Mario and Mega Man platformers: you jump on enemies heads to defeat them, and can also throw stuff and get a little stronger by collecting new power ups and weapons.
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Several Modes of play and difficulty levels appeal to both the casual and the hardcore Puzzlers.

Endless Mode- A balanced experience where you last as long as you can and reach the highest score possible. (The Default Game Mode)
Marathon Mode - How long does it take you to clear 30 blocks? How about 300?
Time Trial Mode - How many points can you score in the time limit?

-More Modes to come!

**Puzzle Mode - Premade puzzles with Specific Solutions (**Under Development not available in alpha)
**Versus Mode - Out Puzzle and Out Survive an Opponent! (**Under Development not available in alpha)
**Cooperative and Competitive Local Multiplayer (**Under Development not available in alpha)
**Adventure Mode - Play the Story and find out why these cavemen are cursed to have blocks fall on their heads!! (**Under Development not available in alpha)

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor 3.59 GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: It's a tiny game and should run on almost anything
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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