To be submitted to the App Store today or tomorrow, and be available the instant Apple approves it
Submitted By admin on 09/02/09
Mars Explorer, Documents, Official News, iphone
Paramount:
User interface has been completely redesigned - it is now based in 3D, and it looks amazing.
Major behind-the-scenes optimizations have decreased the start and world load times dramatically, vaulted the framerates to levels hitherto only dreamed about, and greatly increased reliability.
Each world is now equipped with many "Missions" - which involve tagging series of waypoints arranged in exciting trails leading just about everywhere. You'll experience Mars like never before!
The new missions include local time based high scores - (global highscores and more are planned). Mars Explorer for iPhone is now officially a game. :)
Significant:
In-game HUD and finger gestures have been refashioned for maximum intuitiveness and minimum visual distraction.
Vehicles can now fire lasers - even from outside the vehicle. Perfect for strategically tagging waypoints!
Buggy flight is now even more amazing - thanks to realtime wing warp, translucent wings, and an optimized flight model.
Noteworthy:
Hovercraft turns and terrain angle following are now a bit smoother
Buggy's crash physics have been optimized for maximum terrain deflection and framerate
Mons world no longer "flickers" at lava / terrain boundaries.