New iOS game made in Malta

A new casual game has been developed in Malta for the iOS mobile platform used in Apple’s iPod, iPhone and iPad. It is available for free from Apple’s App Store.

Blossoms is the creation of Maltese software developer Noel Baldaccino and his team who spent 18 months working on the game

Blossoms is the creation of Maltese software developer Noel Baldacchino and his team who spent 18 months working on a game that blends the necessity for eye-blinking strategy and the skills for finger swiping precision.

The concept of the game is simple, yet Blossoms presents itself in a very abstract and unconventional way.

The player has to swipe across the screen, to control the breeze and guide coloured leaves in the fountain of youth, while disposing of negative leaves as fast as possible.

The more positive leaves hit the water surface, the more karma points are accumulated, which results in advancement to the next season.

Ninety per cent of the game logic is made up of mathematical formulas to mimic the way leaves react to different forces of wind in nature.

Thanks to its very simple controls, the game is easy enough for kids to enjoy as well as adults, making it the perfect time-killer.

“We wanted to make a work of art, rather than just another game that follows the standard video-gaming playing rules we have all become accustomed to. The result is a minimalistic style, and it’s up to the adventurous spirit of the player to uncover the inner workings of the game,” explained Mr Baldacchino.

“You won’t see a points counter, or a top score list, because in both life and nature there are no such rules! I believe that all art should be made available to everyone, so we put out the game for free.”