Snow Problem

Devlog

• Important update to Snow Problem
  July 17, 2023 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle, #update, #snow, #problem

  This is a fairly major update in that one of the key issues you may have had - poor responsiveness to mouse control - should be improved. (This wasn't really much of an issue on PCs with a decent CPU,... Continue reading

  
• Nominated in 2 categories at the AGS Awards 2022!
  March 12, 2023 by CaptainD

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  #ags awards, #awards, #nomination

  Very happy for Snow Problem to have been nominated in both Best Non-Adventure Game Made With AGS and Best Programming categories! I have to admit that if people could actually see my code they would p... Continue reading
• Update
  November 04, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #snow, #puzzle

  I've uploaded an update with 7 new levels, courtesy of Lorenzo Boni, Ramon Wilhelm, my 8 year-old daughter (!) and myself. Importantly, I have now created the framework whereby I can now easily add mo... Continue reading
• Updated version
  October 18, 2022 by CaptainD

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  Uploaded an update with a couple of bug fixes and a completely redesigned screensaver section... Continue reading
• Steam keys available to Itch owners of Snow Problem soon
  October 07, 2022 by CaptainD

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  I will get Steam keys attached to the Itch version as soon as possible, and you will then be able to claim a Steam key via the Itch page if you already bought the game here. I will send out an email t... Continue reading
• Updates
  September 20, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle, #update

  The main game has been updated to v1.05 - the update corrects an issue whereby later levels (after level 80) were not showing as completed on the menu page. A congratulatory screen has also been added... Continue reading
• Snow Problem released!
  August 19, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle

  The game is now available! If you buy the game on Itch, when the Steam version is released, you will be able to claim a key on Itch. LET IT SNOW!... Continue reading

  
• Snow Problem is available for pre-order!
  August 16, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle, #snow problem

  Since I had a day off and testers didn't find any issues for me to fix, I decided to bring the pre-order forward a little (had been planning to do it this Friday). Provisionally releasing on Itch next... Continue reading

  
• Trailer released
  August 03, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle, #snow problem, #trailer

  Today I created and uploaded the game's trailer, hope you like it! :)... Continue reading
• Final demo version released
  July 23, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #snow, #snow problem, #retro, #puzzle

  The third and final version of the demo is now available. This features 12 levels, including one showcasing a new obstacle type, and the game should again run more smoothly. There are a few other QOL... Continue reading
• Quick progress report
  July 05, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle, #level editor

  Looking to release the game in probably about 2-3 weeks, two thirds of the levels have been designed and everything is (until I let my kids try to break it) working exactly as intended. The level edit... Continue reading
• Latest progress
  June 19, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #retro, #puzzle, #snow, #problem

  Just a little note on the latest updates for Snow Problem : - extra platform type added - "Melter" - this does what you would expect, let your snow touch this and it will instantly evaporate. This wil... Continue reading

  
• Version 2 of the demo released
  June 05, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #puzzle, #retro, #single-player

  Version 2 of the demo includes significantly improved gameplay mechanics (faster framerates and smoother controls), a couple of different levels to the previous demo, the introduction of a pre-fall ti... Continue reading

  
• Demo released
  May 18, 2022 by CaptainD

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  #demo, #retro, #puzzle

  Just released a 10-level demo of the game so players can get a feel for the game mechanics. I'm a little worried about excessive slowdown on older machines so would value any feedback if you experienc... Continue reading