The journey is first started for indie game studio MogaMecha in Global Game Jam 2012. It was an intense 48-hour which embrace hard work and fun together. We were quite an unbalanced team with 3 designer and 1 programmer. Maybe just because of this, we spent more than half of our time with thinking about an unconventional game mechanic. It was the time which we really became desperate when Fatih throw an idea about a comet and planets. He said that “think about a comet which can only be controlled by the help of planets’ gravity!” All of us stopped and think about it for a second. 1 minute later, all the team started to work on this idea. Mert was looking for planet textures, Fatih was dealing with the logo, Oz Tova was waiting for Maya to run and Erdin was already writing the 5th line of the code.
At the end of this 48-hour we have a game which is a little bit far away from what we originally wanted to do. Yet, the people around seemed like they liked the core mechanic game as we also do. While going our homes at this harsh winter day, all we think was to keep up with this journey. And we really did it! After 18 months of extra development (we know it is little bit long for a mobile game) we came up with the Release Version of Save the Comet for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. We hope you'll enjoy the game.
Save The Comet
Save the Comet is a space themed infinite gravity action game where the main goal is to beat the high score. However, as can be seen from the core mechanic instruction, the gameplay is kind of different as it combines gravity with action and pace. In Save the Comet, you need to exploit planets, destroy meteors, get rid of asteroids and run away from Hypernova to achieve the highest score. Yet, besides beating the highscore, you will be able to explore the different parts of the galaxy and fight until you see the End!
Story
Think about the Universe. Think about how vast it is, how massive it is!There is no boundaries, it is spectacular with all these shiny planets, stars and so on. These all things are in an order and maintain their life in harmony. Having the same routes, hanging on in same orbit for millions of years. Sounds unbelievable, doesn't it?
Now think about it again! Doing the same thing for millions of years?Being in the same place, saying hello to same planets, taking care of the same moon, obeying to same sun! For millions of years? Is it really fascinating or did it start to sound a little bit BORING? Yeah, the story of behind the game is about the Comet who wants to break break its chains and explore the universe. That BORING universe. Any details about Comet? Are you curious about what it is, where it is coming from, why you are trying to save it? Sorry pal, no clue here! Play the game, explore the universe and reach the END!Then you will learn some mystery about this little comet.
The core mechanic of the game is to move the planets and benefit their gravity to control the Comet. When the Comet gets in the gravity range of a planet, it will start to gain score, stardust and combo count. By slaloming through planets, you need to collect points and make combo counts as much as you can. Besides these, you also need to destroy meteors, scramble asteroids and run away from hypernova if you do not want to die.
Game Content
You will come across with plenty of different types of planets and other types of cosmic stuf during your joruney. Let's talk about them for a second.
StarDust
These are the main resources of this universe. Want to buy upgrades? Then you will need Stardust. You can collect Stardust by getting close to planets. They are also stuck in the corrupted planets which you need to destroy.
Generic Planets
They can be seen anywhere across the universe. They will be helpful for increasing your combo and giving you small amount of points and stardust.
Rich Planets
As it is obvious from the name they will give you much more points and Stardust compared to Generic Planets. You can see those glittering planets across the galaxy. They have 3 types as being "white", "golden" and "turquoise", which can be made visible with upgrades. The least valuable one is "White" while the most valuable is "turquois".
Corrupted Planets
Cracked planets! When in sight, destroy them by throwing them to other planets. Cleansing the galaxy from these planets will get you much more points and Stardust.
Meteors
You will never imagine how these little pieces or rock will disturb you. They are really dangerous. Beware! I mean if you want to save the comet you will need a little bit of caution.
Asteroids
These are even smaller than meteors. However, they are scattered to the galaxy in colonies. You need to scramble if you want to get rid of them. They are not deadly, however if you hit them, your Combo will be reset which is very disturbing.
HyperNova
Hypernova is kind of a supernova normally. However, they explode with much more greater energy and generate gamma rays. You will see this gamma ray in the game which will destroy everything in its way. You need planets to change your way while escaping from Hypernova.
Galaxy
Well this is where your journey will take place. You will face with 4 parts of the galaxy during your journey. Wanna discover them? So release your chains, explore the universe and save the comet!
Store
You will find bunch of perks and customizations in store. Besides, you will also be able to activate some one use elements before starting the game. Let' see what do we have in Store?
Perks
Thick Glacier
Want to have a thicker skin? Then unlock this perk and become invulnarable in case you hit a planet, meteor or whatever.
Rage
We know that you want to explode everything around. Then Rage is just for you.
After unlocking Rage you can collect the startdust of the planets which you destroy.
Magnetos
Bothering yourself because of the planets you missed? Do not bother anymore. Unlock this one and start to collect stardust of the planets all aorund.
Dusty Satellite
You have never ever experienced the gain that much stardust at one time. Unlock this one and earn lots of galactic stardust at once.
Diamonds'n Dust
This one makes rich planets richer!
One Shot Items
These items are power ups which can be bought just before starting the game!
Ouroboros: Gives you one more chance when you chrash.
NoHurry: Bypasses the combo cooldown for a limited time period when activated.
Fertility: Stardust you get will be multiplied by 2.
SonicWave: Make a double touch and test the mighty SonicWave!
Achıevements
There are number of achievements in the game. Do you want to read all of the here? Don't think so! You will see some of the very exciting ones. But we'll keep the rest to the game. Play the game and learn the rest!
Aerialist: Near miss 25 meteors!
Psycho-Killer!: Destroy a planet by throwing it to the asteroids
Score Rounder: Complete the game with a Score factor of 10
Want more? Install the game!