GI: We spoke with Brad Johnson about how he left behind Lara Croft to start his own one-man game studio for mobile platforms. He describes the changing landscape of game design and how getting sued by Sony might be the best thing to happen to him.
For those who missed it, the name Lame Castle came from a Sony PSP commercial. Give it a look to see the game on an iPhone screen when the characters are talking about how stupid iPhone games are.
Pocket Gamer: The mediaeval period was host to a number of exciting events. The devastating battle of Hastings, the bloody War of the Roses, and the mildly interesting signing of the Magna Carta are just a few examples.
Lame Castle wants to recreate the excitement of the time, only with fewer brutal executions and more double-jumping. It never comes close to doing so, but in its own childlike way it's a quirky and enjoyable attempt.
148apps - Lame Castle is an endless platformer, inspired by a PSP ad, that has you rushing through rocks and spike pits, while punting chickens and whacking treasure chests to get more points.
STP: Lame Castle has an interesting history. Developer Bradley Johnson wanted to respond to one of the annoying “Marcus PSP” commercials in which a game called “Lame Castle” was shown on an iPhone. So, he created this little run-and-jump gem that is just the opposite of lame.
Hell yeah! I love Lame Castle. I was num 1 on the leaderboards for a while, num 2 now. Getting the 4 million points the get back on top is a real pain. Anywho, go buy lame castle! Its only $0.99, or if you're cheap get the free trial. Its awesome.
