🌟 5-Star App Store Rating!
🎮 Available now in the iOS AppStore for iPad and iPhone!
Refreshed for iOS 18: UFO Emoji runs seamlessly on all iPads and iPhones from iOS 14 onwards. Whether you're on the📱iPhone or the iPad, expect nothing short of stellar gameplay.
The source code provided to Apple proves the game’s originality and creativity, securing its place in the Apple ecosystem. This isn’t just a game—it’s a work of art, meticulously designed from the ground up, without any templates or AI.
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🎮 Flight Yoke and 🔘 Diamond Circle Arrow Fire Buttons for intuitive controls
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⚡ Power-Ups that unlock new abilities
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🌎 Three Unique Worlds to Explore:
- 🌊 Water World
- 🏜️ Sand Dunes
- 🌌 Outer Space
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👾 Three Playable Characters:
- 👽 Alien: Mysterious and ready for action
- 🐵 Monkey Head: Cycling through “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil” expressions
- 💩 Poo Emoji: For those who love quirky humor
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✏️ Graphics and Concept Art
- 🎨 Hand-drawn sketches transformed into Photoshop and Illustrator assets
- Original vector PDFs supporting any screen resolution. All hi-res retina ready graphics
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🎵 Original Soundtrack and Sound Effects
- Composed entirely in 🎧 GarageBand
- Custom sounds created 🎤 from scratch by Todd Bruss
- 🛠️ 100% Swift
- 🎮 Developed using SpriteKit for dynamic, side-scrolling 2D gameplay
- 🚫 No AI-generated code, no templates—just pure creativity
- 🏠 Built with pride in Charlotte, North Carolina
- (c) 2015 - 2024 by Todd Bruss. All Rights Reserved.
- Apple Color Emoji is owned by Apple, Inc. and can only be used on Apple devices within the Apple ecosystem.
UFO Emoji merges the nostalgic magic of classic arcade gameplay with a modern, emoji-based twist. Every level is filled with challenges, power-ups, and surprises, bringing whimsical fun and excitement to all players. It’s more than just a game—it’s a labor of love, the product of years of dedication and artistic craftsmanship.
- Game Wireframe presented to Apple's Design Lead at WWDC 2015
- 2015 - Present: Ongoing Game Development
- 🎨 Hand-drawn Background and Foreground Art
- Final assets created using Photoshop and Illustrator PDFs
- 🎶 Original Music composed in GarageBand
- 🎧 Custom Sound Effects produced with GarageBand and a custom software synthesizer
- 💻 Swift Code built on Apple’s SpriteKit framework
- 🎨 Hand-drawn Background and Foreground Art
- UFO Emoji Orange Logo and Icon Redesign
- Menu Selections:
- Choose Your Pilot / Spacecraft:
- 👽 Alien with a custom Flying Saucer
- 🐵 Animated Monkey Head piloting a Banana Ship
- 💩 Poo Emoji flying the quirky PooShip
- Sound Controls:
- Toggle Sound Effects ON/OFF
- Toggle Background Music ON/OFF
- Joystick Placement:
- 🕹️ Joystick on Left or Right (with fire buttons on the opposite side)
- Level Selection
- Game Start Button with an Intro Scene
- 🟢 Ready, Set, Go! traffic light
- Levels created in milliseconds for fast-paced gameplay
- Choose Your Pilot / Spacecraft:
- On-Screen Joystick
- 🎯 Fire Buttons for shooting mechanics
- 📊 Score, High Score, Lives, and Power-ups Display
- Latest revisons to game assets
- Level Design and Game Play
- UFO Emoji officially launches, bringing emoji-powered action to iOS gamers.
- All-New Levels for extended gameplay
- More Power-Ups for enhanced excitement
- 🧠 Improved Pathfinder AI for bad guys
- Even More Fun with new mechanics and challenges
- Optimized to run seamlessly on iOS 17.
- Bug Fixes ensuring smooth gameplay
- Full support for any screen size across devices
- Adapted to multiple screen ratios (1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 2.2)
- Code Cleanup for better performance
- Supports Xcode 16.0 development tools
From humble beginnings in WWDC 2015 to continuous updates for iOS 18, UFO Emoji represents years of dedication, creativity, and independent development. Hand-drawn art, custom sounds, and handcrafted code make it a truly unique side-scrolling arcade experience designed to thrive in the Apple ecosystem. Stay tuned for even more updates and new adventures!
“I hope you enjoy UFO Emoji as much as I’ve enjoyed making it. This game embodies everything I love about creativity, independence, and the Apple ecosystem. It’s not just about gaming—it’s about pushing boundaries and showcasing what’s possible when we create with passion. Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to the future of independent game development!”
— Todd Bruss
