Octagon (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Lukas Korba |
| Publisher(s) | Lukas Korba |
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| Composer(s) | Jaroslav Beck |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
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| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Octagon is a 2013 action game developed and published by the Czech indie developer Lukas Korba. In the game, the player must guide an octagon through randomly generated eight-sided levels. Octagon was released for iOS in November 2013, followed by Android in September 2014, and was met with a positive reception.
Gameplay
[edit]In Octagon, the player must guide an octagon through eight-sided, three-dimensional levels without falling.[1] Each level is randomly generated,[2][3] and to complete one, the player can move the octagon left or right or flip its gravity to land on a platform directly above it.[4][5]
Release
[edit]Octagon was released for iOS on November 7, 2013.[4][6] An endless mode was added to the game in December 2013,[7] and Octagon was released to Android devices in September 2014.[8] A sequel titled Extreme Evolution was released on May 6, 2020.[9]
Reception
[edit]Publications praised Octagon for its gameplay.[4] Critics praised the game's fixed layout,[10] comparing Octagon to Super Hexagon and Boson X; however, some voiced concerns on the game's flipping controls.[4][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Thomas, Lucas M. (January 10, 2014). "App Store Update: January 10". IGN. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Saldana, Giancarlo (November 8, 2013). "Confirm Purchase: The biggest mobile games released 11/09/13". GamesRadar+. p. 7. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Whitwam, Ryan (November 11, 2013). "Octagon is an Intense Arcade-Style Game with Infinite Levels". PCMag. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Flodine, Dave (November 11, 2013). "Octagon - A Minimal Arcade with Maximum Challenge Review". AppSpy. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Kazmucha, Allyson (November 9, 2013). "Octagon for iPhone and iPad is easy to pick up and play, but insanely addictive". iMore. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Priestman, Chris (November 6, 2013). "Out at midnight: Spin through the hazardous tunnels of arcade dodger Octagon". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Priestman, Chris (December 17, 2013). "Minimalist dodge-'em-up Octagon available at half price for the holidays". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Rad, Chloi (September 17, 2014). "Colorful dodge-'em-up Octagon is now available on Android for free". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Nelson, Jared (May 6, 2020). "Out Now: Juicy Realm, Sonic at the Olympic Games, Surviving Titan, Forza Street, The Goldbergs: Back to the 80s!, EverMerge, Guns and Spurs 2, Vengeance RPG, Deathtrap Dungeon and More". TouchArcade. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Sage, Simon (March 5, 2018). "5 great games to help you forget Flappy Bird". iMore. Retrieved December 8, 2024.