Clément BarryAug 30, 2023
Ged Maheux

Today we launch our latest app - Ollie's Arcade. Featuring 3 retro-styled mini games inspired by the kinds of games we used to love to play as kids & it's totally FREE to download.

It also has NO ads. NO coins to buy and is not subscription based.

Need to kill some time at the doctor's office? Fire up Snake and see how many apples you can eat. In line at the DMV? Take to the sky and fly Ollie around the world and back in Ollie Soars.

Help us spread the word, enjoy!

https://apps.apple.com/app/ollies-arcade/id6446127619

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Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023

When I claimed the top spot in Ollie Soars the other day there were only 16 players. Now there’s close to 500. I expect to be dethroned very very quickly.

MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR!! 😎 #OlliesArcade

Show threadKonrad KołakowskiAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm 🫡
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@kkolakowski 😂😂😂👊
Show threadKonrad KołakowskiAug 29, 2023

@gedeonm To be honest: game is a little bit too easy I think 🤔

If you're lucky to get 2/3x and bonus gems are ahead, or - even better, "super bird" - it's easy to earn even 10k in such streak - repeat it two or three times, and you can beat it probably much further than me. It's also not that rare, I played barely few times before the record 😅

Ok, maybe hundreds of hours I played in Jetpack Joyride could helped here 😅

Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@kkolakowski If you are Jetoack Joyride expert then you will def have an easier time at Ollie Soars. Did you make it past the desert? cc @bigzaphod
Show threadKonrad KołakowskiAug 29, 2023

@gedeonm @bigzaphod To be honest I don't remember 😅 But I think so? 🤔

I just checked and indeed physics are very similar in both games!

Show threadPhil Aug 29, 2023
@gedeonm happy with my 12 at the mo. I recon I can break top 10 with some practice.
Show threadGed MaheuxSep 4, 2023
I love the fact that I’m now in 70th place in Snake on #OlliesArcade. The game gets exponentially harder with every apple you eat beyond a certain point so I have deep respect for these top players. Just bravo! 🐍👏😎
Show threadTim ChatenSep 4, 2023
@gedeonm iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard (arrow keys!) is where this game is at - I’d imagine great with Backbone too
Show threadGed MaheuxSep 4, 2023
@tchaten Yes! Playing with a backbone is super fun, especially Tranquility Touchdown. Having a physical joystick for vector and thrust is really really fun!
Show threadOtawongSep 4, 2023

@gedeonm your post inspired my competitive nature. I just unlocked snake and gave it a go! Not sure that I’ll get 60, but it was a good first run.

Love the app and the return of my favourite bird. 🐦❤️

Show threadGed MaheuxSep 4, 2023
@Otawong 39 is a GREAT first run! Keep at it, I’m sure you’ll get near the top. Appreciate the support too, thx for that.
Show threadRodrigo EscobarSep 4, 2023
@gedeonm I am so close to being dethroned. I need to try to increase my lead!
Show threadGed MaheuxSep 4, 2023
@rodrigoescobar Dude, you are Batman or something. Totally amazing. If you can record the screen while you play I’m sure we’d all LOVE to see how the heck you’re doing it. Are you playing with the keyboard too or a controller?
Show threadRodrigo EscobarSep 4, 2023

@gedeonm Lol. I also don’t know how. I’ve tried again and I’ve made it only to low 50s. I only play with my iPhone or iPad without any external peripherals. I would probably use a controller if it were available on the tv.

This game has some philosophical things going on. Something like short term reward become your own destruction in the future 😂😂

Really fun stuff!

Show threadGed MaheuxSep 4, 2023
@rodrigoescobar So very glad to hear it, that makes all of us happy. If you have a minute to leave Ollie a rating or review in the store it would be most appreciated. Every bit helps. Thank you.
Show threadRodrigo EscobarSep 5, 2023
@gedeonm I've already given it 5 stars but I'll write a review later on :)
Show threadGed MaheuxSep 5, 2023
@rodrigoescobar Thank you so much!!
Show threadRodrigo EscobarSep 5, 2023
@gedeonm
Show threadRodrigo EscobarSep 5, 2023

@gedeonm two small feature requests for snake, please:

An option to pause the game
The possibility see/save the state of the last game I played, please

Show threadGed MaheuxSep 5, 2023
@rodrigoescobar noted! We had LONG LONG debates about if we should include a pause on all 3 of Ollie’s games. Will make a note to debate it some more :-D
Show threadRodrigo EscobarSep 5, 2023

@gedeonm I figured it was intentional but if it helps the debate I’d say that I would need it only for a couple of minutes tops.

If your collective concern was to pause for a long time maybe you could set that pause to have a limit of X amount of minutes and the game would end when it expires?

Show threadsclydeAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm Are the IAPs for Snake / Tranquility Touchdown for licensing or development? Or both I suppose. I guess they’re both so old they probably don’t need to be licensed. Just curious. Appreciate the lack of ads, coins, etc.
Show threadScott FAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm @bigzaphod Darn it guys, I had to pay for Snake just to stop damaging Ollie 🐧😂
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@escottf @bigzaphod Poor little birdie!!
Show threadEthan MarcotteAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm oh my goodness ged, it’s SO GREAT to see lil’ ollie on my home screen again 🥹😭
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@beep Thank you, Ethan. Really hope you enjoy play it as much as we enjoyed making it. Appreciate your support as always. 🖖👊
Show threadRodney Simba 🇿🇼 🇺🇸 :verified:Aug 29, 2023
@gedeonm @Gte you had me at snake
Show threadrustybikes 🐧Aug 29, 2023
@gedeonm I knew you guys were dropping *something* soon... This is a delightful/unexpected thing to see turn up! Ollie lives! Thanks, and congrats!! ❤️
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@rustybikes Hey thanks for the kinds words and support as always. Super duper appreciated! Long live Ollie!
Show threadJavi ⛪️Aug 29, 2023
@gedeonm free ? Nooo
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@Ragenau One of the three mini games (Ollie Soars) is free to play. The other two are a single IAP each. 👍
Show threadErik “Lacraia” MagnussonAug 30, 2023
@gedeonm @Ragenau Right! I was so surprised that the first thing I see you release after having to shutdown Twitterrific would be something you can’t make money from.
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 30, 2023
@lacraia @Ragenau Paid apps we’ve released since Elon killed Twitterrific on January 19th:
- Linea Sketch 4.2 (Jan)
- Wallaroo for macOS (Mar)
- WorldWideWeb Pro (May)
- Frenzic: Overtime 1.3 (May)
Show threadErik “Lacraia” MagnussonAug 30, 2023
@gedeonm @Ragenau 😆 I was thinking totally new product, but you’re still right that WorldWideWeb Pro is a new thing. Nice shipping list for the year even if Ollie’s Arcade is the last thing released this year.
Show threadHiroAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm Congratulations to the whole team! I’ve loved trying it out the last few days, very excited for others to get to enjoy it as well.
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@hiro Appreciate you helping us get the word out! Thanks for your support! 🖖
Show threadAtomAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm Looks so much fun! <wistfully remembers Ramp Champ>
Show threadWTLAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm Ohhhhh! I can install it on my Mac! Woot!
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@WTL Um… nope. Ollie’s Arcade is for iOS only… right @bigzaphod ?
Show threadDave DiamondAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm I love this! 🐍 🚀 🐦
Show threadSte GrainerAug 29, 2023
@gedeonm omg this looks amazing! Giving me Ramp Champ vibes 😍😍😍
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@stegrainer That’s quite a compliment, thank you! Hope you enjoy and thanks for your help spreading the word. 🖖
Show threadAntoine Fourré Aug 29, 2023
@gedeonm thanks 🙏
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 29, 2023
@fouranto Our pleasure!! Enjoy!
Show threadMarc Robinson Aug 30, 2023
@gedeonm Turns out Flappy Bird isn't any easier if you give the bird a name. 😕
Show threadEhlerAug 31, 2023
@gedeonm very neat! Might suggest some color options for snake for the colorblind. Had no idea the first time what the extra two pellets on my screen would do. Can tell these colors apart now that I understand it mechanically, but wouldn’t mind more contrasting colors.
Show threadGed MaheuxAug 31, 2023
@ehler We tested for all types of colorblindness in testing and chose the colors we did so they could be told apart. Concerned to hear you couldn’t. Not sure what to do there.
Show threadJerrod HofferthSep 20, 2023

@gedeonm @Iconfactory I’m having a blast with Tranquility Touchdown. The simplicity is refreshing and so great, yet I can’t help but also wonder about seeing it evolved into a standalone pick-up game with style points (flips, touchdown rates etc), objectives (pickups, fuel burn targets), achievements, etc.

Think Oids X + Alto’s Adventure. Hah.

Anyway thanks y’all. iOS so needs more of these games — this type of market used to be vibrant early on but has been crushed by IAP etc.

Show threadGed MaheuxSep 20, 2023

@jerrod @Iconfactory Hey thanks for the kind words, I’m super happy you are enjoying it. I came up with an idea for a sequel to Tranquility that has some of the aspects you are talking at about. I hope we get enough support to be able to make it one day.

If you have time to leave Ollie’s Arcade a rating or review in the App Store it would help us out a lot. Thanks again, and have fun!