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iOS publisher Bulky Pix to release 40 games in 2011

27.02.2011
While most New Year’s resolutions are waning by this time of year, game publisher is making good on their ambitious plan to release 40 iPad and iPhone games in 2011. These new titles will double their current library of games for iOS devices. The Paris- and San Francisco-based publisher developed about a third of these new releases in-house, while the remaining projects are being developed by outside studios.

You might have already recognized some new Bulky Pix titles in the iOS App Store over the past few weeks; Hysteria Project 2, iCannon Hellfire, and Cardboard Castle are already available for download on the App Store.

(a sequel to the award-winning original) begins where its predecessor left off. Bulky Pix promises the sequel will be longer than the original (providing over an hour of gameplay) but fans will likely still find the episodic first person horror series to be short. Employing new filming techniques and gesture controls, the player must find clues and navigate a maze-like building while hiding from a serial killer. In one thrilling segment of the game, you have to peer out behind a wall to see what the killer is doing. But if you peer out too far, he’ll see you and it’s game over. Developed internally at Bulky Pix, Hysteria Project 2 is available for $2 on the iTunes App Store.

Another Bulky Pix-developed title, , is a shooter game with a twist: players must defend their position from invasion from not just one direction, but from a full 360 degrees around them. iCannon utilizes the iPhone’s accelerometer to create the illusion of adrenaline-pumping combat all around you. The game features over 20 missions and the ability to garner powers like an energy wave or invincibility.

Additionally, this month will see the launch of three third-party games published by the company. (from Whitebirds) takes place in a medieval, colorful world. The physics puzzle game follows a heroic (albeit, cardboard) knight as he travels the land performing noble tasks. The puzzles often require a combination of touch and gesture controls and a resourceful mind. In order to defeat an enemy knight, for example, you can tap on a raincloud to melt him. Then, once he’s just a pile of mush, use the mush to help build a bridge. The strange logic and unique visuals of the game are sure to amuse both kids and adults.

Meanwhile, by Sanuk Games just launched recently. The arcade game challenges players to rotate 3D objects to match their own shadows. With three difficulty levels, 200 objects to match, and three game modes, Bulky Pix hopes that 3D Twist & Match will provide many hours and variations of enjoyable gameplay. Additionally, the game offers a choice of ten themed scenes (such as Christmas, jungle, and beach) to play around in.