Factsheet
Developer:
Fairy Engine LLC
Based in Carlsbad, California
Release date:
October 2010
Platforms:
iOS
Android
Windows Phone
Xbox 360
Website:
fairyengine.com
Regular Price:
| mobile: | FREE |
| Xbox 360: | 400 points |
Description
Jigsaw Guru is a relaxing jigsaw puzzle game, with some useful helps for players having a hard time finishing a puzzle, or wanting an easier experience. Very casual, with no time limit, you can save whenever you want, and pick up where you left off. Depending on the difficulty level you choose, a game can last between a minute and a whole hour, and you may have to use the zoom functionality to look at different parts of the picture. Jigsaw Guru allows you to play with any photo on your phone, for even more hours of fun.
History
For Fairy Engine's first game, the idea was to make something that would not require too many art assets; this is what led to using pictures, and developing a jigsaw puzzle app. Another constraint was to have the game ready for the launch of the Windows Phone platform by Microsoft, which meant the scope of the project needed to stay relatively small. Fun fact: most of the photos in the game come from the team's own collection, or have been contributed by relatives.
Features
- 3 difficulty levels.
- Use your own photos (on mobile).
- Save and reload whenever you want.
- Get help to finish puzzles more easily.
Videos
Demo video YouTube
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "Demo Video Winner" codeproject.com's Windows Phone 7 Competition, 2011
Selected Articles
- "[...] while jigsaws are not our "thang" so to speak, it actually is a nifty little gem--especially how you can use any photo on your device that you took as a jigsaw puzzle, ranging from a few pieces to a whole lot. It should keep jigsaw enthusiasts busy for sometime."
- Daniel Rubino, Windows Central - "All-in-all it’s a great little jigsaw puzzle game that’s easy to get into and play."
- David K., Mobility Digest
Additional Links
Development blog
Some development related articles written by the team: http://fairyengine.blogspot.com/.
About Fairy Engine LLC
Boilerplate
Fairy Engine is a one man game studio focusing on mobile, and whatever platforms might fit the dreams of its founder.
More information
More information on Fairy Engine LLC, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Jigsaw Guru / Jigsaw Guru Free Credits
Frederic My
Programming
Aimee Seaver
Artist, Freelancer
Tim Aza
Music, Freelancer
John Drelick
Sound Effects, Freelancer
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks