Tilt to Live explained

Tilt to Live is a 2010 action game developed and published by the American studio One Man Left. It was released for iOS on February 24, 2010. A sequel entitled Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous was released in November 2013, while Tilt to Live: Gauntlet's Revenge was released in October 2014.

Gameplay

In a closed area, the player controls an arrow directed by tilting the device. The goal is to avoid to touch the red bubbles which appear and move in the area. The player can clean the area by using several types of weapons which randomly appear on the battlefield (Bubble Shield, Electricity, Fire Burnicade, Ice Blast, Spike Shield and Vortex). In destroying several red bubbles in a row, the player builds a combo in purpose to increase their score and beat their own high score.

Development

Developer Alex Okafor was inspired by Geometry Wars, wanting to make a game that he could create in his spare time. He created a prototype and showed it to his work partner Adam Stewart, who helped Okafor work on it until it was launch ready. The theme of the game never evolved from arrow versus dots, as they found it simple and easy for players to understand. Instead, they focused on weapons, writing, sound effects, and music. The two met up once a week to discuss ideas and possible improvements, and then they would go back and continue working on their own respective areas. Both were responsible for the user interface and game design; Adam was incharge of art development, while Okafor was in charge of the engine. The music was entirely royalty-free, which cost about USD$50. Development took about six months. Following the successful launch, the pair began work on additional content and features.^[1]

Reception

On Metacritic, Tilt to Live received "universal acclaim" based on nine critics.^[2]

Several critics gave positive scores.^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous

Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous has a "generally favorable" rating of 83 on Metacritic based on nine critics.^[8]

Several critics praised the game.^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]}

Tilt to Live: Gauntlet's Revenge

Tilt to Live: Gauntlet's Revenge has a Metacritic rating of 78% based on four critic reviews.^[18]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tilt to Live . App Hackers . February 2021 . May 10, 2023 . May 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230511025756/https://apphackers.com/interview/tilt-to-live-335454448 . live .
2. Web site: Tilt to Live . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141005220640/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/tilt-to-live . 2014-10-05 . October 12, 2024 . Metacritic.
3. Web site: Tilt to Live Review. Dave Flodine. 2 March 2010. Appspy.com. 3 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006081309/http://www.appspy.com/review/3374/tilt-to-live-review. live.
4. Web site: Tilt to Live | TouchGen . 2014-10-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140405035222/http://www.touchgen.net/tilt-to-live . 2014-04-05 .
5. Web site: Tilt to Live » 148Apps » iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch App Reviews and News. 148Apps.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006095629/http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tilt-live/. live.
6. Web site: Tilt to Live Review. Slidetoplay.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006154658/http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/tilt-to-live-review/. live.
7. Web site: Tilt to Live. Pocketgamer.com. March 2010 . 4 December 2021. 4 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211204192547/https://www.pocketgamer.com/tilt-to-live/tilt-to-live/. live.
8. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131125212434/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/tilt-to-live-2-redonkulous . 2013-11-25 . October 13, 2024 . Metacritic.
9. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous Review. Dave Flodine. 15 November 2013. Appspy.com. 3 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006122959/http://www.appspy.com/review/7933/tilt-to-live-2-redonkulous. live.
10. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulus Review. 148Apps.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006090907/http://www.148apps.com/reviews/tilt-live-2-review/. live.
11. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous. Fabio Palmisano. 18 November 2013. Multiplayer.it. 3 October 2014. 6 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065939/http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/125597-tilt-to-live-2-redonkulous-altro-giroscopio-altra-corsa.html. live.
12. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous Review. Maclife.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006125956/http://www.maclife.com/article/games/tilt_live_2_redonkulous_review. live.
13. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous Review. Gamezebo.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20141009041019/http://www.gamezebo.com/2013/11/19/tilt-live-2-redonkulous-review/. live.
14. Web site: Mobile reviews: 'Oceanhorn', 'GT Racing 2', 'Tilt to Live 2'. Digitalspy.com.au. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082750/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/gaming/levelup/a532150/mobile-reviews-oceanhorn-gt-racing-2-tilt-to-live-2.html#~oRDlWzqvx9l6we. live.
15. Web site: Tilt To Live 2 iPhone Review. Modojo.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006104703/http://www.modojo.com/reviews/2013-11-18-tilt-to-live-2. live.
16. Web site: Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous. Pocketgamer.com. 25 February 2014 . 4 December 2021. 4 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211204192546/https://www.pocketgamer.com/tilt-to-live-2-redonkulous/tilt-to-live-2-redonkulous/. live.
17. Web site: Tilt To Live 2: Redonkulous Review. Slidetoplay.com. 2014-10-03. 2014-10-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120745/http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/tilt-to-live-2-redonkulous-review/. live.
18. Web site: Tilt to Live: Gauntlet's Revenge . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141027012838/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/tilt-to-live-gauntlets-revenge . 2014-10-27 . October 13, 2024 . Metacritic.