GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Iconfactory, a graphic design firm specializing in icons and user interface design, today announced the immediate release of Astronut 1.0 for iPhone™ and iPod touch™.
“I believe this is our finest entertainment title to date. We’ve crafted the game play to be fun and addicting, while creating the beautiful graphics user’s love to see on Apple’s stunning retina display.”
On a quest to become the next cosmic hero, players become Astronut, space scout for Orbital Outer-Limit Aerospace and Lunar Astronautics [OOLALA™]. Gamers explore strange new galaxies in an effort to conquer 24 challenging levels and complete bonus missions.
There are 40 formidable achievements to unlock, which can be posted to Apple’s Game Center, along with scores. Coupled with the ability to boast via Twitter and Facebook, the app enables players to expand their social gaming network. Astronut is fully compatible with iOS 4 multi-tasking and also includes a saved game status that allows users to pause and resume without interrupting game play.
Gedeon Maheux, Art Director for Astronut and Iconfactory founder said, “I believe this is our finest entertainment title to date. We’ve crafted the game play to be fun and addicting, while creating the beautiful graphics user’s love to see on Apple’s stunning retina display.”
Astronut is available now on the iTunes App Store for free. Via in-app purchase, for $1.99, players can unlock another 20 challenging levels to explore new sectors, enemies and planets.
The Iconfactory is an innovative design firm with offices in North Carolina, California, Atlanta and Stockholm, Sweden. For more about The Iconfactory visit www.iconfactory.com. For more about Astronut visit www.astronutapp.com or follow @astronutapp on Twitter.
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