Osmos for iPad, coming July 8th

Posted by eddybox on Jun 28, 2010 in iPhone/iPad, Osmos | 11 Comments

We’ve been working on this one for quite some time (over six months, actually) and are excited to announce the upcoming release of the iPad version of Osmos!

As I mentioned in a previous post, we learned a lot from the development – and feedback! – from the PC/Mac/Linux versions of Osmos, and have reworked the “i” Versions from the ground up: new game structure, sweet multitouch controls, more levels, difficulty curve smoothed out, new menus, everything tweaked for the screen size and processing power of the device, etc. We’re very happy with the results, and friends who are familiar with the game are saying this may be the “definitive version” of Osmos!

Here’s the original Osmos trailer, which is still totally relevant to the new version (it contains all the levels seen in the video)

And here’s a little hands-on sneak-peak of Osmos HD on the iPad

The iPhone version will come roughly a month after the iPad version, but the latter was so strong we decided to focus on it first. So for those of you with an iPad, mark July 8th on your gaming calender. We think you’ll be pleased!

11 Comments

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June 29, 2010
Looks hot!
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Olivier
June 30, 2010
iPad/iphone version
Will the app be a universal one (for iPad at launch, and for iPad AND iPhone a month later)?
Given your policy of pay once, play on win/mac/linux, I’d tend to say yes, but could I have your opinion?
Tibault
June 30, 2010
Will any of the improvements be ported back to the desktop versions?
Erik
July 2, 2010
It looks so good guys, wanna play it now!!!
eddybox
July 2, 2010
Thanks everyone! :)

@Olivier: we’re planning on having them separate for a number of reasons: different assets/download size, lots of other small differences… and market of course. I’ll explain in more detail soon.

@Tibault: Possibly, though PC gamers don’t always want the same thing as iP* (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch) gamers do. In any case we’re waiting to see the reaction to the new version first.
Colin
July 3, 2010
I have had an iPad for a week now and this is one game i’ve been looking forward to. Any word on the cost?
Liam Dawe
July 6, 2010
Honestly i think i prefer the look of the new version for the iPad, the menu screen looks easier to use and being able to pick like that just seems nicer, maybe give us the option to use both…can’t be much work. (PC).
Colin
July 7, 2010
It’s available now, love it, thanks!