Tumblebugs

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Tumblebugs
Tumblebugs cover.jpg
Developer(s) Wildfire Studios
Publisher(s) GameHouse, Bigfish games
Designer(s) Joel Finch
Programmer(s) Darren Baker
Adrian Cook
Artist(s) Leon McBride
Rob Gilchrist
Composer(s) Steven Baker
Rhiannon Phillips
Engine proprietary
Platform(s) iOS, Mac OS X, Windows, Wii (WiiWare)
ReleaseMay 18, 2005
Genre(s) Puzzle
Mode(s) Single-player

Tumblebugs is a fast-paced puzzle game developed by Wildfire Studios. It was released for a number of platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, iOS and WiiWare.

Contents

An updated version for Windows, Tumblebugs Remastered was released for sale in April 2018. [1]

Gameplay

Tumblebugs features a 'bridge' shoot. Tumblebugs screenshot.jpg
Tumblebugs features a 'bridge' shoot.

The objective is to save all of the bugs rolling round the screen, before they reach the opening to the Black Bug Empire's underground lair. When one bug reaches the opening, the other bugs in the line rush underground and the player loses a life. The player can save the bugs by firing a coloured bug from Tumble's back towards a group of two or more of the same coloured balls. When three or more of the same colour come in contact with each other, they are set free, possibly triggering other bugs to escape as part of a chain reaction.

Occasionally, Powerup indicators will appear on bugs in the queue. If the player completes the group while the Powerup is active, you will collect that Powerup. If it is not collected, Powerup will flash and eventually disappear.

Game modes

Tumblebugs has a choice of Story Mode or Time Trial Mode.

In Story Mode there are four backyards where the Black Bugs have taken control, and a total of 12 levels. The level selection screen shows all of the levels unlocked so far.

Time Trial Mode is a test to see how long the player can last on a single map, while the difficulty is gradually increased. The player can choose from all of the maps already unlocked in Story Mode.

Powerups

iOS Version

The iOS versions of the game (the iPad version was called Tumblebugs HD) were released to the Apple App Store on July 9, 2012. [2] The games were offered for free with in-app purchase to unlock the entire game. These versions include minor enhancements such as an aiming target which appears shortly after touching and holding on the device screen and Game Center integration.

Sequel

Tumblebugs 2 was released on March 3, 2008.

Tumblebugs Remastered

In April 2018, Wildfire released Tumblebugs Remastered for Windows, an update to the original game featuring HD graphics and audio, performance enhancements, widescreen support, and Windows 10 compatibility.

References

  1. Wildfire Studios - Tumblebugs Remastered. Accessed June 25, 2018
  2. "Tumblebugs HD for iPad and iPhone is here!" . Retrieved 11 July 2012.