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03/18/2013
 


[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]

Brisbane, AU - 18 March 2013 - Cute, sweet and oh so cuddly, these adorable critters crave your love and affection!  Tickle Critters is currently available on the iTunes store at 50% off the regular price for a limited time (currently $.99, regularly $1.99 US or currency equivalent).  These lovable baby animals are too cute to pass up, but purchasing the app now can help save animals all over the world.  Safki Investments will be donating a portion of the proceeds during the sale to the RSPCA.  There’s never been a better time to be an animal lover!

Patrick Puppy, Percy Penguin, Penelope Pig, Katie Kitten, Danielle Duckling and Ricci Rabbit just can’t wait to meet you!  These darling babies need your love and attention!  Tickle each critter with a simple swipe of your finger, fill their tickle meter and see what happens!  Perfect for the young and young at heart, Tickle Critters is sure to make you (and your little ones) laugh!

Full App Features

Undeniably cute critters: Patrick Puppy, Percy Penguin, Penelope Pig, Katie Kitten, Danielle Duckling and Ricci Rabbit each have different looks and backgrounds to keep you engaged and laughing for hours!

Simple to Play: A simple swipe of the finger is all you need, the perfect game on the go for  tablets and smart phones!

Darling Visuals: Each critter has their own set of vibrant and engaging animations for both happy and sad tickle them and see how they react!

Lovable audio:  The contagious music and sound effects for each critter (and baby laughter) will captivate and entertain the young ones!

Tickle Critters is quickly making it’s way into family homes everywhere, and with popular reviews on sites like iPhoneAppReview, iPhoneMom and AppStoreArcade, it’s no surpise that everyone is loving the addictive game.  

 “We’re thrilled that the game is doing well critically,” says director of development Julie Wright.  “We wanted a fun enjoyable app for families to play together.  Now everyone can play Tickle Critters knowing that they helped out a critter in real life as well!”

Tickle Critters is now available on Google Play (Android) and iTunes stores for $.99 US, 50% off the original price of $1.99 US.   A trailer showcasing the gameplay and animations can be viewed via the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOgjNEyRcdk&feature=youtu.be  Fans of the game are encouraged to visit the fan pages on Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter.

Media assets including screenshots, logo and game overview can be downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sqwimxh85yozd05/TickleCritters_PressKit.zip

About Safki Investments

Safki Investment PTY LTD is a development company based in Australia who are highly trained in independent game development, specialising in mobile, console & handheld games.  They strive to make fun and entertaining games that are enjoyable for all audiences.

End Press Release*

For Media:

A review copy is now available to selected media outlets. To receive a review version of Tickle Critters, please contact Mary at Mary@indieviddy.com

Media Contact

For promo codes and more information please contact:

Mary Kish

Mary@indieviddy.com

http://indieviddy.com/

 

 
   
   
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