Peek of Steph Thirion's new game, Faraway

A week or so ago Steph Thirion, creator of the esteemed iPhone game Eliss, posted a teaser of his new game Faraway on his website. Faraway was selected as one of six games to display at the Gamma IV party last night, chosen for it's unique use of one-button gameplay.

Now of course I'm a little biased here, but I think Faraway is pretty swell. Using only one button you swing a speeding comet around stars in an infinite galaxy, only stopping to connect constellations in tiny space pockets. Completing complex constellations gives you more points (and more time), and you can pick up power-up 'asteroids' to help you play a little longer. It's challenging at first to get adjusted to the star swinging, but once you get it you can really soar in space.

I took a few photos of people playing the game last night, so here's a sneak peek at Faraway! They're not perfect photos (especially the second one, the game's not that blurrrrry) and you can't see much, but it's something! I'm looking forward to it being released to everyone, and GDC folks, don't miss your chance to play it on the expo floor!

 UPDATE: Touch Arcade posted Steph doing a video tutorial of the game, which shows a lot more than my wimpy photos do!

Comments

[Mooch Rex]

Looks like I have another addition to my "Must Play" list. I really like the fact that the game randomizes each time you play. Very cool. I'm in love with the title screen too (especially the balance between Faraway and the red "infinity is coming" text...) All of these simple, beautifully designed games on the horizon. Heaven!

[Shamous]

2D pixelated gameplay reminds me of Space Pizza: http://bit.ly/bGwg4V. That's a total compliment cuz that used to be one of my favorite games.

[.tiff]

@Shamous Haha, I know. I thought about that too. I love space pizza. I should talk to Steph about marketing it as 'THE NEXT SPACE PIZZA, BITCHES'

P.S. Did you see the IGF/GDC awards last night? Zynga is a douchebag!