Win even another iPad 2 Simply download Curlington HD! There is also a parallel draw on the free version - http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=88285. Enter both and you could win two iPad 2´s !! We will draw a random winner of an iPad 2 when Curlington HD hits ranking #50 in the US Games Category (all games paid) ... so grab your copy now while its 60% OFF! How to register: 1. post a relevant comment (optional for non forum members) 2. send feedback from the in-game start menu (required) All current owners of Curlington HD can register by posting a relevant comment on this thread. We also give a $100 iTunes Gift Card to a random App Store reviewer (us) when we hit ranking #100 (all games paid) Curlington HD is now the highest rated Curling game on the us app store. Have fun! Curlington HD "While there are not many Curling games on the app market, Curlington HD is a definite download. I may not know muc… $0.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details"While there are not many Curling games on the app market, Curlington HD is a definite download. I may not know much about the sport, but the game is tons of fun. Fun features such as TNT stones and other add ons make this game a must." ⎯ APProved by Famigo!"Curling, once a sport of, well, not kings, but folks in cold climates, is now available for everyone, even you folks in hot climates (we’re jealous, we are). With Game Center support and locally stored achievements to be uploaded when online again, this one’s bound to please." ⎯ 148 APPS"An arcade game that takes the stone-sliding sport known as curling to a whole new level." ⎯ APP ADVICE"The game is really well polished: good graphics, controls and environments. After you play the game…you’ll want to try the real deal on ice." [5/5] ⎯ LOVE FOR TECH"The gameplay is great - some people call curling chess on ice - simple enough to get started but absorbing enough to keep you coming back for more." ⎯ iTREVIEWS"As long as you have an iPad or iPhone this game will be there for you!"⎯ Rating: 9 out of 10 by MACNEWS 2YOU"They have managed to do the unthinkable: they actually made curling cool."⎯ SMOKIN APPS Reviewed: 4/5 stars"Who knew that curling could be so much fun!"⎯ PADGADGETJoin the Top Secret Curling Academy! Play in the hidden mountain facility and master the game of Top Secret Curling! Use gadgets, Special stones and the interior to your advantage! Standard curling rules with a completely new gameplay! Optionally you can also relax with a game of normal curling...Features:• Extremely fine tuned and super smooth controls... • Detailed HD Graphics with a steady 30 frames per second• You get a sense of the curling stone weight!• GameCenter support - Leaderboards (4) and Achievements (12)• Achievements are stored locally when offline and uploaded next time online• Full length curling sheet on the runway• Option to turn off the "arcade" gameplay for normal curling• Levels are now streamed for faster loading• Multitouch for extra power is now just as precise as using single touch• New and updated instructions and rules / game information• Smarter AI (iPad player) with easy or medium settings• Choose number of rounds to play showing approx. durations based on player count and stones per round. Perfect game-speed / duration control• Options for graphics and physics settings (lock physics objects)• Game Pause• Realtime statistics while in-game for various data• Swiping on takeouts (two fingers for opponent stone, and still swipe with one for getting own stone closer to target)• Slow down the Stone by swiping downwards pushing ice debris in front of it• Special Agent Light Sensitive Binoculars on runway rink• Position stone sideways, slide to add force and direction• Sweeping affects the friction for longer glides and less curl• Faster sweeping gives more effect and lighter sweeping for more finesse• After stone is released, sliding sideways adds rotation to stone and increases curl when stone speed slows down• Earn and collect bonus point and use them in the equipment store• Shoot bonus targets• Stones are breakable• Use two or three fingers for more power• Bonus-game inside cargo aircraft• Anti-gravity stone• Explosive stone• A lovely stone• Castle Guard stone• 1-4 Players• AI Player• Training modePRIVACY POLICY: − DOES NOT contain In app advertisements served from 3rd party ad networks − DOES NOT integrate with social networks such as Facebook or Twitter − DOES NOT track a user’s location from the app − DOES NOT include hyperlinks to the internet that open a mobile web browser − DOES NOT contain In App Purchase functionality, allowing users to purchase content through buy or unlock features within the app Information Seller: Genre:Action, Arcade, Family, Sports Release:Jan 03, 2011 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (4) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Bitsandpixeltester Well-Known Member Dec 3, 2010 245 0 0 #2 Bitsandpixeltester, Mar 30, 2011 Have the original and it has not been shoved to the delete pile while others have found their way back onto the computer. I really hope this contest works and you guys get the numbers you are looking for . Mr. Charley Well-Known Member Sep 6, 2008 2,628 38 38 #3 Mr. Charley, Mar 30, 2011 Having previously sent feedback from the in game menu, do I need to do it again to be eligible for this draw too? If automatically entered, then all I can really say is how surprisingly good this game is actually. No disrespect intended but when I think of curling, the last thing I think of is intensity! However, playing the game on my ipad was truly intense! The physics were spot on, the controls were perfect and the graphics were awesome. I said it previously, and I'll say it again. You can tell you put a lot of love into the making of this game and it really shines through. Anyone who tries the game will instantly know this is a quality app right from the first minute! Sure would love to play Curlington HD on an iPad 2... Thanks for another fantastic contest! Kevd Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2009 755 4 16 #4 Kevd, Mar 30, 2011 You sold me.... and I don't even have an iPad!!! Worth the buck to support you guys and hope that Curlington HD is my winning lottery ticket. Never knew what curling was until the Olympics, then I couldn't stop watching. If it's as good as everyone says it is, I'd be happy to help support you guys. With all of the junk on the Crap Store, we need more guys like you making worthwhile games! Curleh Mustache Well-Known Member Dec 19, 2010 993 9 0 #5 Curleh Mustache, Mar 30, 2011 Last edited: Mar 30, 2011 I own it and for a game based on a sport that's been pretty much never heard of ( at least in Arizona), it's pretty cool, especially the spy theme. Also, who won the previous contest? vonObstfelder Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2011 262 0 0 Norway http://www.operatioapps.com #6 vonObstfelder, Mar 30, 2011 Regarding other contest Thanks! The other contest is not finished. When you enter both you can win two iPad 2´s !! http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=88285. danielang Well-Known Member Oct 9, 2010 149 0 0 #7 danielang, Mar 30, 2011 The other contest is download Curlington HD Free and this contest is download Curlington HD, izit download for the free Curlington HD Free also can enter this contest? vonObstfelder Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2011 262 0 0 Norway http://www.operatioapps.com #8 vonObstfelder, Mar 30, 2011 Contest info To enter this contest (paid version) it is required to send feedback from the in-game start menu. Thanks secondtime Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2009 1,713 0 36 #9 secondtime, Mar 30, 2011 Great! I've sent feedback on both versions. Really quite a lot of fun, interesting, challenging, and definitely a keeper! vonObstfelder Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2011 262 0 0 Norway http://www.operatioapps.com #10 vonObstfelder, Mar 31, 2011 Thanks for all your support!! Curlington HD will inn a few days be featured on a large app review site. We expect a large boost in downloads and its highly possible that the iPad 2 draw will commit. So now its a good time to join the competition! Pappadread Member Mar 26, 2011 9 0 0 Norway #11 Pappadread, Mar 31, 2011 HA! what a fun game there's apparently a whole lot more to curling that I've always thought! this game has definitely got me interested in a sport I had otherwise written off as pointless and basically lame... suddenly there's strategy, precision, and a whole lot more I've yet to uncover... and thanks to the devs for allowing me to do so without leaving the comfort of my livingroom bem69 Well-Known Member Oct 20, 2010 712 0 16 #12 bem69, Mar 31, 2011 Whoa, two iPad 2s, a great incentive to more people enjoy Curlington HD. So far, I like the physics, didn't think curling would grab my attention but it did. bunglez Well-Known Member Feb 1, 2011 735 0 16 Tree UK #13 bunglez, Mar 31, 2011 I'm loving it so far. Very tempted to buy the paid version. Graphics are cool, and i'm always a sucker for curling games. The mechanics work sweet and gamecenter achievements. I think a bit of wee just came out. Thanks guys. Gonna post this in both threads as two entries.Will also review on US and UK app stores. vonObstfelder Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2011 262 0 0 Norway http://www.operatioapps.com #14 vonObstfelder, Apr 1, 2011 Come on gamers!! Lets hit #50 vonObstfelder Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2011 262 0 0 Norway http://www.operatioapps.com #15 vonObstfelder, Apr 1, 2011 Support an indie developer! Grap your copy now Mr. Charley Well-Known Member Sep 6, 2008 2,628 38 38 #16 Mr. Charley, Apr 2, 2011 Seriously folks! There is even a lite version to prove to you how well made this game is! TanTan Well-Known Member Feb 27, 2011 304 0 0 #17 TanTan, Apr 3, 2011 Sent feed back! Thank you for the promo code! iamryanhello Well-Known Member Nov 12, 2009 450 0 0 #18 iamryanhello, Apr 3, 2011 posted a review on app store - itunes nick: Iamryanhello. I've sent an in-game response as well. Thanks! djflippy Well-Known Member Mar 9, 2009 4,441 0 36 #19 djflippy, Apr 3, 2011 Curl Your Enthusiasm Curlington HD is undeniably the best looking Curling game on the app store. The graphics, lighting, and environments are all top-notch. One locale, for instance, is an icy landing strip shot at night, with an amber glow emanating from the nearby hangars as snow whips across the majestic landscape. It manages this feat without ever allowing the player to experience a hitch in performance, translating directly to a silky smooth framerate, which is vital to most any sports simulation. I bought the full version immediately. My expectation, when purchasing a Curling app, is that it will have a single Curling Sheet upon which players enact a match, but this game provides three diverse locations to test your mettle. Not just your own, in fact, because up to four players can play on the same device. It also has a full-fledged single-player component that sports an AI that is no slouch either, at its highest level. The controls for delivery of the stone are the most intuitive and appropriate to the platform that I have seen. They play to the strengths of the touch interface, instead of using a mechanical, UI-driven scheme. It feels natural to simply swipe your finger in a direction and then do minor course correcting to apply the curl. I will say, though, it feels like it offers more play in the stone that would normally be present. The benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, though, and it was the right decision. I wish I could say the same for sweeping. I don't find the interface and controls for sweeping the stone's path to be entirely compelling. The sweeping feels a bit awkward, because it was implemented to only allow horizontal swipes directly in front of the rock in motion. I understand the goal here, but the way the brush touches down just feels imprecise and it is non-obvious at what point the brush is anchored to the swipes. On a multitouch surface such as this, it could have felt much more fluid, natural, and direct. Again, the controls are satisfactory and it's not a deal-breaker. It's just the one area where there may be room for improvement. I was impressed by the fact that a full set of Curling rules and instructions were available that even includes a glossary. This may seem like a minor point, but because Curling has not caught on to a high degree here in the US, it is nice to have a clear understanding of how a game is meant to play out. So the play options and feature set is quite broad, which should peak any Curling enthusiast's attention. It also hosts a wide range of features not squarely directed at the uber-fan. These take the form of over-the-top arcade-style features and there are quite a number of them. Each Curling locale has wildly different sheet length and gimmicks. Some include a ramp inset into the ice, for when you want that extra loft, and one mode called, "Shuffle Puck" even has the player chucking rocks out the cargo doors of an aircraft, in-flight, complete with a little parachute for your rock. There is a huge selection of super-powered rocks, such as TNT, a Spycam, a Burning Rock that destroys opposing rocks nearby, a Castle Rock that turns into an immobile tower on the ice, a Clone Stone, a Heart Stone that converts neighboring stones to ally with your own, and quite a few others. Some are available from the start and others can be purchased with resources earned from repeated play. The player can also trade points for removal of on-ice obstacles or the addition of safeguard rails that keep your rock from shooting off the edge and off into the beautiful countryside. In the original release of Curlington HD, the thematic direction was either a blessing or a curse, depending on what you wanted from a Curling game. Personally, I'm looking for a simulation and experience as close to live Curling as possible. When I first purchased the full version, I felt like the developers nailed many of the low-level features, but the high-level direction seemed at odds with that philosophy. This was evidenced by the aforementioned arcade-style features. I just wanted a normal sim, on a normal sheet, with a house at either end, with a normal curling stone. One of the elements that I appreciate is the purity of the sport; it's simply the control of the rock on the ice. Period. This was not at all a criticism of their approach, because not everyone is looking for the same things in a game. Perhaps some people have played these games to death and are looking for something new. Maybe arcade-style features are just the thing to entice new players into the sport, who are unfamiliar with it. Some people may play the video game version to experience things they would not or could not do in the real sport. The inclusion of such features is obviously a great way to make your app stand out against a sea of competing titles. Luckily, this tale has a storybook ending, because the developers listened to player feedback and within a month, they added a Simulation Mode which disables all of the ancillary features and delivers a more true-to-life experience. I feel it is important to acknowledge developers that are versatile enough to incorporate feedback from their player base and smart enough to do it without compromising their original vision. Operatio is one such developer. While many people will recommend this app because of the flashy ice reflection (it is drop-dead gorgeous) or the atypical additions that contribute to the fun factor, it is not my reasoning. I recommend this app, because the developers are innovative, responsive, and talented and those are the qualities that have made Curlington HD the best Curling game in the app store and the best one I've ever played. Period. Full stop. vonObstfelder Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2011 262 0 0 Norway http://www.operatioapps.com #20 vonObstfelder, Apr 4, 2011 Thank you so much (once again) for this amazing review (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Have the original and it has not been shoved to the delete pile while others have found their way back onto the computer. I really hope this contest works and you guys get the numbers you are looking for .
Having previously sent feedback from the in game menu, do I need to do it again to be eligible for this draw too? If automatically entered, then all I can really say is how surprisingly good this game is actually. No disrespect intended but when I think of curling, the last thing I think of is intensity! However, playing the game on my ipad was truly intense! The physics were spot on, the controls were perfect and the graphics were awesome. I said it previously, and I'll say it again. You can tell you put a lot of love into the making of this game and it really shines through. Anyone who tries the game will instantly know this is a quality app right from the first minute! Sure would love to play Curlington HD on an iPad 2... Thanks for another fantastic contest!
You sold me.... and I don't even have an iPad!!! Worth the buck to support you guys and hope that Curlington HD is my winning lottery ticket. Never knew what curling was until the Olympics, then I couldn't stop watching. If it's as good as everyone says it is, I'd be happy to help support you guys. With all of the junk on the Crap Store, we need more guys like you making worthwhile games!
I own it and for a game based on a sport that's been pretty much never heard of ( at least in Arizona), it's pretty cool, especially the spy theme. Also, who won the previous contest?
Regarding other contest Thanks! The other contest is not finished. When you enter both you can win two iPad 2´s !! http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=88285.
The other contest is download Curlington HD Free and this contest is download Curlington HD, izit download for the free Curlington HD Free also can enter this contest?
Contest info To enter this contest (paid version) it is required to send feedback from the in-game start menu. Thanks
Great! I've sent feedback on both versions. Really quite a lot of fun, interesting, challenging, and definitely a keeper!
Thanks for all your support!! Curlington HD will inn a few days be featured on a large app review site. We expect a large boost in downloads and its highly possible that the iPad 2 draw will commit. So now its a good time to join the competition!
HA! what a fun game there's apparently a whole lot more to curling that I've always thought! this game has definitely got me interested in a sport I had otherwise written off as pointless and basically lame... suddenly there's strategy, precision, and a whole lot more I've yet to uncover... and thanks to the devs for allowing me to do so without leaving the comfort of my livingroom
Whoa, two iPad 2s, a great incentive to more people enjoy Curlington HD. So far, I like the physics, didn't think curling would grab my attention but it did.
I'm loving it so far. Very tempted to buy the paid version. Graphics are cool, and i'm always a sucker for curling games. The mechanics work sweet and gamecenter achievements. I think a bit of wee just came out. Thanks guys. Gonna post this in both threads as two entries.Will also review on US and UK app stores.
posted a review on app store - itunes nick: Iamryanhello. I've sent an in-game response as well. Thanks!
Curl Your Enthusiasm Curlington HD is undeniably the best looking Curling game on the app store. The graphics, lighting, and environments are all top-notch. One locale, for instance, is an icy landing strip shot at night, with an amber glow emanating from the nearby hangars as snow whips across the majestic landscape. It manages this feat without ever allowing the player to experience a hitch in performance, translating directly to a silky smooth framerate, which is vital to most any sports simulation. I bought the full version immediately. My expectation, when purchasing a Curling app, is that it will have a single Curling Sheet upon which players enact a match, but this game provides three diverse locations to test your mettle. Not just your own, in fact, because up to four players can play on the same device. It also has a full-fledged single-player component that sports an AI that is no slouch either, at its highest level. The controls for delivery of the stone are the most intuitive and appropriate to the platform that I have seen. They play to the strengths of the touch interface, instead of using a mechanical, UI-driven scheme. It feels natural to simply swipe your finger in a direction and then do minor course correcting to apply the curl. I will say, though, it feels like it offers more play in the stone that would normally be present. The benefits far outweigh the drawbacks, though, and it was the right decision. I wish I could say the same for sweeping. I don't find the interface and controls for sweeping the stone's path to be entirely compelling. The sweeping feels a bit awkward, because it was implemented to only allow horizontal swipes directly in front of the rock in motion. I understand the goal here, but the way the brush touches down just feels imprecise and it is non-obvious at what point the brush is anchored to the swipes. On a multitouch surface such as this, it could have felt much more fluid, natural, and direct. Again, the controls are satisfactory and it's not a deal-breaker. It's just the one area where there may be room for improvement. I was impressed by the fact that a full set of Curling rules and instructions were available that even includes a glossary. This may seem like a minor point, but because Curling has not caught on to a high degree here in the US, it is nice to have a clear understanding of how a game is meant to play out. So the play options and feature set is quite broad, which should peak any Curling enthusiast's attention. It also hosts a wide range of features not squarely directed at the uber-fan. These take the form of over-the-top arcade-style features and there are quite a number of them. Each Curling locale has wildly different sheet length and gimmicks. Some include a ramp inset into the ice, for when you want that extra loft, and one mode called, "Shuffle Puck" even has the player chucking rocks out the cargo doors of an aircraft, in-flight, complete with a little parachute for your rock. There is a huge selection of super-powered rocks, such as TNT, a Spycam, a Burning Rock that destroys opposing rocks nearby, a Castle Rock that turns into an immobile tower on the ice, a Clone Stone, a Heart Stone that converts neighboring stones to ally with your own, and quite a few others. Some are available from the start and others can be purchased with resources earned from repeated play. The player can also trade points for removal of on-ice obstacles or the addition of safeguard rails that keep your rock from shooting off the edge and off into the beautiful countryside. In the original release of Curlington HD, the thematic direction was either a blessing or a curse, depending on what you wanted from a Curling game. Personally, I'm looking for a simulation and experience as close to live Curling as possible. When I first purchased the full version, I felt like the developers nailed many of the low-level features, but the high-level direction seemed at odds with that philosophy. This was evidenced by the aforementioned arcade-style features. I just wanted a normal sim, on a normal sheet, with a house at either end, with a normal curling stone. One of the elements that I appreciate is the purity of the sport; it's simply the control of the rock on the ice. Period. This was not at all a criticism of their approach, because not everyone is looking for the same things in a game. Perhaps some people have played these games to death and are looking for something new. Maybe arcade-style features are just the thing to entice new players into the sport, who are unfamiliar with it. Some people may play the video game version to experience things they would not or could not do in the real sport. The inclusion of such features is obviously a great way to make your app stand out against a sea of competing titles. Luckily, this tale has a storybook ending, because the developers listened to player feedback and within a month, they added a Simulation Mode which disables all of the ancillary features and delivers a more true-to-life experience. I feel it is important to acknowledge developers that are versatile enough to incorporate feedback from their player base and smart enough to do it without compromising their original vision. Operatio is one such developer. While many people will recommend this app because of the flashy ice reflection (it is drop-dead gorgeous) or the atypical additions that contribute to the fun factor, it is not my reasoning. I recommend this app, because the developers are innovative, responsive, and talented and those are the qualities that have made Curlington HD the best Curling game in the app store and the best one I've ever played. Period. Full stop.
