For those that have been asking, if you’ve ordered our new game “The Ballads of Reemus”. Chapter 4 will be available to you immediately. We’ll use your input to fix any glaring bugs or glitches, then we’ll release it the rest of the members of clickshakegames.com.

Once Ballads of Reemus is ready to launch, we’ll be releasing Chp.4 to the general public. So if you’re a member or have purchased the game you’ll be playing it very soon. Remember membership is free, but if you really want to support these games save up your coffee money and buy the game! Support indie studios and adventure games!

Chapter 4 is 99% done, we still have some outstanding sound design and music to get to. I still don’t have a solid release date for it and I don’t want to guess because we all know how that goes.

The Ballads of Reemus is also moving along nicely, we have the first puzzle completely finished now and the second one well on it’s way. We’re also toying around with some new ways of releasing the game so we can have it out and playable sooner.

So what I’m trying to say is soon this adventure drought will be over and it’ll be raining Reemus all over you and your computer. So just sit tight and be patient. I really want to make sure these are the best games I can make and with just two guys it takes time.

As always thanks for the support and thanks for waiting!

Being so busy with Ballads of Reemus I haven’t looked at or thought about this game since I finished the design over a month ago. So when Steve sent me the complete version I was able to approach it with fresh eyes.

I have to say this is my fav chapter so far. I think the puzzles are all decent, there isn’t anything overly frustrating in it (ie. multi screen walking with potions (cough) chapter 3 (cough)) and it has a satisfying length. I also think its my funniest Reemus adventure.

So now that I’ve hyped it up, when will it be released? Well we’re just doing some last minute tweaks and I’m passing it onto my audio guy to make it sing with custom sound effects.

If you’ve purchased Ballads of Reemus you’ll be the first to play it, probably next week. You will get to be our elite team of bug sniffers. Once we get it completely polished and shiny we’ll set it loose to the rest of the world.

Reemus Chapter 4 is almost done. We’re heading into the sound design stage as the final programming tweaks are being worked out. I’ll post a release date soon!

In other news I’m clawing my way through the first act of Ballads of Reemus. I’ve revamped some of my initial puzzle designs and I’m feeling really good about them now. Still lots of artwork left to do but I’m working away at it slow and steady.

Also Clickshakegames.com has released another batch of achievements for my older games. A Small Favor now has rewards, head over and grab them all!

http://androidpimps.com/games/the-several-journeys-of-reemus/#more-1039

This makes me very excited since this means Ballads of Reemus will be playable on mobile devices!

Speaking of which, the artwork for Ballads of Reemus is well underway. I’m really happy with it so far, I’ll post screen shots as I get closer to being finished.

Exciting times! I’ll keep you posted on the progress of both games as they unfold.

So where are we at?

I’m happy to say I’m almost done. The game consists of 7 major puzzles and three endings. So far I’ve completed 5 of the 7 puzzles and at my current rate I should be done everything by next week. Then it gets handed off to Steve who sprinkles his magic programming dust on it and brings it to life.

In  other news we’ve launched a ClickShake Rewards system over at clickshakegames.com. Rewards are like achievements you get by accomplishing in-game goals, except that earned Rewards can then be used in other ClickShake games in inter-game quests. Right now we only have rewards for “The Visitor” but we will slowly be unveiling new rewards for other games and inter-game quests in the coming weeks. Check the site for updates!

Well back to the grind!

Reemus and Liam visit the Department of Heroic Quests

Just a reminder, all ClickShake Members and anyone who pre-orders the Ballads of Reemus will get to play and beta test the game before anyone else online. So head on over to clickshakegames.com to get on board!

"Hey Liam, buy this game"

The REFER-A-FRIEND program

It’s going to take work to market and spread the word about The Ballads of Reemus. So here’s my offer, you help us market the game by giving out links to your friends. If any one buys the game from your link, you get the game for FREE. You’ll get the same options as they paid for, whether it’s download, online or both and I’ll give you same early access to Chapter 4 that I’ve offered the others.

All you have to do is to sign up for the free member account on ClickShakeGames.com, grab your unique referral link and give it out.

One sale and the game is yours too!

Sound good? Alright, head over and grab your code

CLICK FOR YOUR UNIQUE BALLADS OF REEMUS REFER-A-FRIEND LINK

Now back to the grind, I have a Goliath Beetle to animate.

Chapter 4 is the first Reemus game where I’ve written the entire game in advance. Usually I do a few puzzles and then dive into production and make the rest up as I go. As you’ve seen from past games that can result in some uneven puzzles and annoyances.

I’m happy to say that Chapter 4 should be free from all minor quibbles of past games. I’m very excited to show everyone. So excited that I talked to Steve and we agreed, anyone who orders The Ballads of Reemus will get to play this game as soon as it’s done. Not sometime in the summer when Ballads is released, but the minute its ready to be played. That will probably be a couple months before the rest of the internet.

Reemus encounters some nasty hornets during his travels

Why? Well my reason is two fold. One, to give you something to play while you wait for Ballads to arrive and as a thank you for your early support of my first paid adventure game. It’s a bold step into the unknown and I really appreciate all your kind words and support! Two, I want your feedback on the puzzles and some of the new design choices. Those that have already pre-ordered I consider hardcore fans, so there’s no better people to ask about what should stay and what should go.

Your feedback will have a big impact on some of my ideas for The Ballads of Reemus. I look forward to growing with you!

That’s your small taste for now.  For those that are subscribed to my newsletter, look for more screen shots arriving in your inbox soon!

BTW, Steve and I are hanging out in the ClickShake Forums. So if you have any questions or comments head over and chat with us!

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