Well rest assured they are coming! Hopefully sooner than later…

We are a small team with lots on our plate and in the immortal words of Guns N Roses, we just ask for a little patience.  Our hope for this update is to have not only just courses but also cool new features we think you guys will love.  But at the very least new courses.

After a lot of feedback and some soul searching we are looking at implementing a bunch of new things that may or may not make it into the next update or one down the road.  Some of these features include:

• More courses with new mechanics
• Creating and sharing replays for all those crazy moments
• Turn Based chat to lay down some serious smack talk
• Clean Ball aka No Power Up multiplayer modes
• Google Cloud Saves for Android users
• Ability to change your Turn Based username
• New characters and hats
• Networking and iCloud tweaks
• Currency optimizations

I just want to reiterate that NONE of these are 100% confirmed other than the new courses.  Instead they are are things we are considering. Getting them working in a way we are happy with will dictate the timeframe for the update and the content included in it.  We know you want courses sooner than later so that is our primary concern.

So for being awesome fans here is a small teaser of what to expect with the new courses and the sultry tones of Axel Rose to hold you over until then.

We are currently in the works of finishing up a new DLC course pack for SSG2 and after getting tons of emails from people suggesting course and hole ideas, we figured we would let you guys give it a shot! This isnt a contest or anything either.  We just wanted to give an open invite to players to share their ideas.

Character models, hats, courses you name it, we want to see it.  They can be hand drawn, photoshopped or whatever you want.  We have the course pack about 75% done so we thought it would be cool to give the keys to the inmates to see what happens for the last 25%.

Submit your course or hole ideas to promo@noodlecake.com and if we like what we see, we might use it in an update.  If not we will share our favorite posts with everyone just so people can see all the cool stuff. Dont worry too much about graphics either.  We will have to revamp the designs to fit with the games style so it is more about the course layout than anything.

If we end up using one of your holes, we will give you some sort of credit on the course such as posting your name or Twitter handle in there somewhere.  Also if we dont use it in the next update, we might later on so there is no real deadline for this.

IMPORTANT!

We are not obligated to use anyones designs or ideas and anything you submit. We also might take sections of a hole if we see something interesting that could be applied elsewhere. For example we might combine 9 various holes into one course and pick the theme, or take someones theme and apply various holes to it.  Really we are going to do whatever the hell we want with it

For us to consider an entire hole design you MUST follow the guidelines below:

- All holes MUST be able to be completed without the use of power ups.

- CANNOT have areas where players can get trapped, thus making it impossible to finish the hole.

- You CAN use the mechanics already laid out in the game.  For example portals, sticky walls, moving objects, magnets can all be incorporated.

- If it is a mechanic that doesn’t exist in the game currently, then odds are we WONT be able to integrate it.

- Dont get too bonkers with the designs or hole lengths (pot calling the kettle black?).  If it requires a Par of 10 or over, odds are the hole is too long. Pars of 1-5 are the sweet spot.

Anyways that is about it.  Remember email your stuff to promo@noodlecake.com and lets see how creative you can be!

That is right everyone! Android users can now challenge their friends directly with the new Username Search for SSG2 Turn Based. This also allows you to challenge your friends cross platform! Craziness!

We have also fixed a major bug with the Bonus Goals on the Android version that was causing random crashes in the game. So it should be smoother sailing from here on out.

The iOS version will also be updated very soon with the Username search, as well as some additional balancing for the final hats and a tweaks to the amount of currency that you can earn.  So stay tuned for that!

NOTE: Before the iOS update launches and you want to play cross platform, just get your friend with an Android device to use the Username search to challenge your custom or Game Center created user ID and you will be all set!

You can download an awesome set of  SSG2 backgrounds here.  See below for some samples.

These are formatted for iPhone 5, however with a simple crop you should be good to go with other devices.  Free high fives to anyone we see in the wild sporting one of these bad boys.

Enjoy!

[UPDATED MARCH 16th Re: Turn Based Crashes]

The game is out and we cant believe the response!  We cant thank you guys enough.

Just a small FAQ based on some of the initial feedback:

1 – iCloud is working but only runs in the background.  It may take a minute and if it says it failed, just wait and try again.

2 – Username Challenges on Android – This feature is coming very soon! We didnt have time to perfect it before the iOS launch and wanted to make sure Android users had a game to play the same day.  Practice up against random people then when the challenge mode hits you will be able to show off how good you are!

3 – More courses are coming! If you are a fan of Indie Games you will love the designs!  That is all I can say for now

4 – Bug with Jail Broken Devices.  If your Turn Based games are crashing the app, try run the device in Safe Mode.  This should fix it for now until we issues a patch.

Now get golfing!

Cheers!

The wait is almost over!  SSG2 will be released on both iOS and Android this Thursday, March 14th!!!

We want to thank everyone for waiting patiently so we could finish the game and we really hope you enjoy it as much as we do.  It really turned into something special and honestly are so damn excited to hear what you guys think.

We also have a press site set up if you have a blog or are a reviewer looking for some more info.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @noodlecakegames for all the updates throughout the week and on launch as it is going to be one hell of a week!

- Team Noodlecake

So What Can You Expect from SSG2?

SSG2 is what you know and love from Super Stickman Golf and a whole lot more!

First off we have 20 New Courses.  Well, 16 brand new courses and 4 classics that have been re-imagined with the new mechanics.  Masters of the original Moon Base are going to find that Laser Moon Base is an entirely different beast.  By rebuilding the game from the ground up, we were able to implement new dynamic objects like the massive Windmill you see in the trailer.  These items add a whole new level of fun and interactivity to the game.

The courses are split into 5 Tours, and just like classic SSG, you have to at least par the previous course to unlock the next one.  However Tours are based on your overall level.  So if you are stuck on one course, you simply need to earn some more XP by playing courses and then level up to unlock a new batch of courses.

The biggest addition to the game is A-Sync Multiplayer or what we are calling, Turn Based Multiplayer.  In this mode you can compete with your friends or randomly against strangers on a hole by hole basis.  If you played Song-Pop or Draw Something you will be familiar with the “you go first, then I play my turn, then I play the next turn, then wait for you” mechanic.  Oh yea, you will also be able to play this mode cross platform on iOS and Android.  How do you like them apples?

Of course what would SSG2 be without the classic Race Mode?  Well we couldn’t just have the same old thing, so we created a new 8 Player Race Mode that works locally.  Trust me when I say this is one of the most hectic, fun, hilarious and profanity inducing things you will ever play with your friends.  Classic 2-4 Player Race mode is also available online to compete with golfers around the globe.

We also heard that our pudgy white stickman was getting lonely out there on the fairway  alone so we added a bunch of new unlockable characters.  Think you have what it takes to earn the extremely rare Golden Child?  I’d like to see you try!

And lastly what would an iOS game be without some hats? Well we got’em but they are not just for style.  Hats can be earned randomly and each has a unique ability that can help you depending on the situation.  Some hats are great for multiplayer, some are great for the campaign, it is up to you to decide what you like best.

We would also like to send a very special thanks to everyone who helped out with the Beta testing.  The feedback helped us immensely and we have a better game because of it.  We definitely couldn’t have done it without you.  Stay tuned for the launch date coming in March and we hope you guys love the game as much as we do!

- Team Noodlecake

All that is left for us is to add some more polish to it and fix a few more bugs then we can submit it to Apple for approval.  Thanks to everyone who waited patiently for the game.  We know it was a longer wait that we initially had hoped but with game development you can never be too sure.

Expect a full Gameplay Trailer very soon!

What the heck happened in 2012?! Well in a word. Lots.

2012 was a crazy year for us. As you know we started porting and publishing games for indie developers to Android and it has been a wild ride to date. We have seen a lot of success and because of that, have started publishing games not just on Android, but iOS as well. At one point we even decided to release one game a week with our Game A Week Project (GAWP) and managed to do so for almost 3 months straight, which was no easy task. Though it was fun, we probably won’t be doing that again anytime soon. All in all we couldn’t be happier with the results of our porting and publishing efforts but more than that, we have been able to forge amazing relationships with dev teams all over the globe which has been the best part. And you have lots to look forward to in 2013 with the critically acclaimed Punch Quest coming to Android, as well as some other great games like Zombie Roadtrip (both iOS and Android), Block Block, Box Cat, Bloop, Micro Miners and more.

But now for what you really came for, the SSG2 news. You will be glad to hear that the game has turned into something more than we really could’ve hoped for, and it is not even done yet! The extra development time we needed has really added to the overall quality of the game and we hope it shows when you actually get your hands on it. The new courses are all ridiculously fun to play, and we hope are accessible to both beginners and SSG veterans. All the new interactive environmental elements like portals, gravity boosters, sticky walls and kinematic objects create something entirely new, yet familiar, in the SSG world.

The new multiplayer mode has also been a welcome addition and is so much fun to play. We really feel like turn based matches are going to be a huge hit, maybe even more so than the traditional campaign of the game. There is nothing better than hitting a sick shot and making your opponent cower in defeat as they watch the replay on their turn. For those of you who want something more frantic and fast paced, you will be glad to hear we not only have optimized the race mode, but for local games we have started working on adding up to 8 players at once. If you want mayhem, trust me when I say local 8 player race mode will be your bag. And for those of you who want to play online, you will still be able to hit up the traditional 2-4 player race as well.

So what is our timeline? Well it depends on a number of key factors but we are still on pace for a Q1 release. We will be sending out a version for some alpha testing soon and then followed up by larger scale beta testing. The beta testing will really dictate how much longer we need to work on the game as there are bound to be bugs we havent found yet. I know lots of you have expressed interest in beta testing so when the time comes, you will hear from us about how you can sign up.

In the meantime here are few more screen shots to hopefully tide you over. Note that these were taken from an in progress build so the pars are not set for all the courses yet and the frame rate and time played counters should be ignored.

It is hard to believe it is only one week into 2013, but with all the things we have coming up, it looks like it is going to be a hell of a year!

Cheers
Team Noodlecake

What you know:

- New courses
- New power ups
- More dynamic environments
- A-sync multiplayer matches and race multiplayer
- More achievements and goals
- Cloud Saves

What you don’t know:

1. New Characters – Thats right, our classic white pudgy “stickman” will now be joined by a cast of characters for you to unlock.  And no, you are not on acid, well maybe you are, but that is in fact a Ninja wearing a clown wig in the screen shot.  More on the clown wig later.

2. Character Levelling – Ever wanted to open up a new course but just couldn’t break the par barrier?  We’re introducing a new way to progress through the courses.  As you golf, you earn experience points for making great shots, great scores, beating your friends etc.  Every time you level up, you unlock new courses as well as other goodies. Your level will also come into play when match making for online games to add a level of balance. Will you be the first the hit the level cap? Better start working on your short game.

3. Collectable Hats/Loot – What about wanting an extra Nitro boost, or maybe additional power-up slots?  With the new hat system you can customize your play style by adding new perks to your character, along with a stylish new look. Hat Collecting will have a random loot element to it, so try to get them all and wreak havoc on the greens.

4. Release Date – Ok this is a big one.  We had initially hoped to have SSG2 out before the end of the year but realistically it is looking like Q1 next year.  Before you troll us in rage, trust me when I say it is for good reason.  We really want this sequel to be more than just a skinned version of SSG.  We are a small team working around the clock to get this done, so we would love it if you guys could hold out just a bit longer so we can make a killer game.

5. Remix Contest – This isn’t new but I wanted to let you know we are going to close the contest soon.  We have had some great entries so far but are hankering to hear more.  Officially the contest will be over on Friday Nov 16th.  That gives you just over 1 month to get your masterpiece done.  If you need the working files you can download them here.

Well that about sums it up for now.  We still have a few surprises up our sleeves that we’ll save for another time, so stay tuned for that. We are beyond excited to get SSG2 out to you guys and hope you can wait just a little bit longer as we put the final touches on it.

Cheers,
Team Noodlecake