Santa's Bouncy Quest unfolds during the holiday season, with Santa Claus embarking on a mission to deliver gifts. Rather than carrying the gifts in his bag, they float in the air, awaiting Santa's nimble catch. To assist Santa, two elves hold a trampoline to help him bounce and reach the gifts.
The game's mechanics blend elements from classic block-breaking games such as 'Breakout'.
The height and direction of each bounce depend on the trampoline's placement and the force applied. Santa doesn't leap through the gifts; instead, he hits them, causing a playful bounce akin to 'Breakout.'
The player is responsible for moving the elves with the trampoline and positioning the trampoline for Santa's safe landing. The player accomplishes this by swiping left or right on the screen. The position of the swipe is not bound to the trampoline's position, but the swipe length and direction are crucial.
Santa's Bouncy Quest is developed for tablets/iPads and smartphones, and is available for Android and iOS.
Santa's Bouncy Quest is developed using a fully custom game engine, built from scratch by Mario Peper.
"Join Santa's Bouncy Quest - A Retro Christmas Adventure!
Bounce into festive fun with Santa Claus in this hypercasual arcade game, a delightful blend of classic 'Breakout' excitement and holiday charm. Help Santa and his lively elves catch gifts in a whimsical adventure filled with bouncing joy!
Game Highlights:
* Bounce into Action: Control Santa's leaps with a trampoline held by two lively Christmas elves.
* Festive Gameplay: Hit floating gifts for a playful bounce, a nostalgic nod to classic block-breaking games.
* 45+ Challenging Levels: Navigate through a variety of levels with unique gift types, each more challenging than the last.
* Elven Assistance: Catch falling gifts for bonus points, but be cautious - some missed gifts cost Santa a life.
* Christmas Wonderland: Immerse yourself in cheerful art, lively animations, and festive melodies!
How to Play:
Swipe left or right to position the trampoline for Santa's safe landing. Catch gifts, and complete levels for a jolly good time!
Perfect for Everyone:
Whether you're a fan of Christmas cheer or love hypercasual arcade games, Santa's Bouncy Quest brings holiday joy to players of all ages.
Why Download?
Embark on a magical journey, experience award-winning nostalgic gameplay, and spread joy with Santa and his elves. Ready to bounce into the holiday season? Download Santa's Bouncy Quest now!"
GameDev Mario is a personal brand of Mario Peper, who has been crafting professional websites and software for two decades. Mario is also a lifelong game dev enthusiast and Atari kid at heart, who is still hooked on retro gaming.
About the development of this game:
"For a while, I had been thinking about creating a festive Christmas game inspired by the joy my own two toddlers experience during the holiday season.
Over the past few weekends, whenever I found some free time for this side project, I developed a cute little mobile game titled "Santa's Bouncy Quest". After my 3-year-old daughter had the opportunity to test it beforehand, her enthusiasm motivated me to share it with a broader audience. It also inspired me to incorporate an optional Toddler Mode into the game's settings, providing younger children like my daughter with a more accessible playing experience. Consequently, she managed to complete quite some levels on her own!
The game is now available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. So, bounce into festive fun with Santa Claus in this casual retro arcade game, a blend of classic 'Breakout' excitement and holiday charm. Help Santa and his lively elves catch gifts in an adventure filled with bouncing joy!
In terms of the technical aspect, I've built this game entirely from the ground up, creating my own custom game engine in the process. In the course of this project, I've also established my personal brand, GameDev Mario, opening the door for potential side projects whenever time permits.
Wishing everyone a joyful and festive holiday season!"
