Sheep It Up! - A new game cartridge released for Gameboy (+ free ROM available)

[drludos]

Hi everyone!

Earlier this month, I’ve released a new Gameboy game on cartridge: "Sheep It Up!"

It's an arcade game where a sheep has to climb up by hanging himself to flying velcro straps. The concept is simple, but the game rapidly gets quite challenging: how high can you climb without falling down?

As a game collector myself, I wanted this game to be produced without sacrificing any vintage Gameboy titles. So everything is manufactured specifically for this game: the pcb, the rom, the shell, the protective case and even the sticker! We also tried to keep the price reasonable, so everyone can enjoy the game ($15 + shipping):

- $20 U.S Shipped
- $23 International Shipped

It will run on any Gameboy model: the original GB, the Pocket, the Color, the Gameboy Advance and SP, and the Super Game Boy.

If you still own a Gameboy, you can buy a cartridge from the publisher website:
https://catskullgames.com/sheep-it-up

I hope you’ll enjoy the game!

Update: you can now play the game online or download the ROM for free here:
https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/708650

[YoshiM]

Looks like a lot of fun and the concept is cute as heck! I'll look into ordering this soon!

[jb143]

That's cool. Good luck with the game. I was making a Gameboy game once but was a bit too ambitious with it and never finished it. I should have kept things simple and made a fun little arcade game instead.

Also, just as an FYI, I have heard that the owners of Velcro brand have contacted people who use it in their crafts they sell(such as Etsy and the like) to make sure they are actually using the real brand. That doesn't directly apply here since you're not using physical "hook and loop fasteners" but it is something you should be aware of since Velcro is a registered trademark.

[CRTGAMER]

Very Honest Seller
I had placed an order on this game, commited Pay Pal and changed mind. Contacted seller who immediatly refunded the Pay Pal transaction!

Earlier this month, I’ve released a new Gameboy game on cartridge: "Sheep It Up!" It's an arcade game where a sheep has to climb up by hanging himself to flying velcro straps. The concept is simple, but the game rapidly gets quite challenging: how high can you climb without falling down?

As a game collector myself, I wanted this game to be produced without sacrificing any vintage Gameboy titles. So everything is manufactured specifically for this game: the pcb, the rom, the shell, the protective case and even the sticker! We also tried to keep the price reasonable, so everyone can enjoy the game: $15 (+shipping). It will run on any Gameboy model: the original GB, the Pocket, the Color, the Gameboy Advance and SP, and the Super Game Boy.

That's cool. Good luck with the game. I have heard that the owners of Velcro brand have contacted people who use it in their crafts they sell(such as Etsy and the like) to make sure they are actually using the real brand. That doesn't directly apply here since you're not using physical "hook and loop fasteners" but it is something you should be aware of since Velcro is a registered trademark.

$20 U.S Shipped - $23 International Shipped

Nice! Suggest large font of the price in the OP, I missed it buried in your text. Hope the Velcro in the title screen does not get the game shut down.

[drludos]

Thanks for your interest in my game and your tips!

I've modified the OP to include the price with shipping costs included in a large font as suggested, thanks a lot for the heads-up!

If any of you order the game, please feel free to share your highscore here - mine is 147 !

[jb143]

Just out of curiosity, where/how did you have the carts made?

Hope the Velcro in the title screen does not get the game shut down.

At least they seem to be having fun with it...
A message from the Lawyers at Velcro Company:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRi8LptvFZY

I hope they don't try to shut it down too, I only mention Etsy because they do "go after" little guys making crafts with their products. Having to call it it a hook and loop fastener just sounds dumb though and no one will know what you're talking about when we all know it as Velcro.

[CRTGAMER]

At least they seem to be having fun with it...
A message from the Lawyers at Velcro Company:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRi8LptvFZY

I hope they don't try to shut it down too, I only mention Etsy because they do "go after" little guys making crafts with their products. Having to call it it a hook and loop fastener just sounds dumb though and no one will know what you're talking about when we all know it as Velcro.

Thanks for the quick refund. Okay changed my mind again now really want the game. Apologies, I promise I will not ask for a refund again. I edited my previous post higher up this thread mentioning your honesty.

Curious on the game, I understand the B button is jump. Does the DPad work for direction or is the leap a random sideways movement?

Thanks, looking forward to the game! Have a great Thanksgiving!

EDIT
Oh and to help your sales, suggest placing the Animated GIF back in your official site. The gameboy keyboard adapter there looks interesting. Imagine if a PS/2 Mouse can be made to work for some of the GB, GBC and GBA games!

[drludos]

Thanks for the quick refund. Okay changed my mind again now really want the game. Apologies, I promise I will not ask for a refund again. I edited my previous post higher up this thread mentioning your honesty.

Curious on the game, I understand the B button is jump. Does the DPad work for direction or is the leap a random sideways movement?

Thanks, looking forward to the game! Have a great Thanksgiving!

EDIT
Oh and to help your sales, suggest placing the Animated GIF back in your official site. The gameboy keyboard adapter there looks interesting. Imagine if a PS/2 Mouse can be made to work for some of the GB, GBC and GBA games!

Hi, the sales part is handled directly by Catskull Games (a one man operation too), who manfactures, sells and ship the cartridge directly. I only created the game, all the hardware part is made by Catskull, so he's the one who refunded you - I'll let him know that you appreciate his professionalism .

Thanks for the suggestion about the GIF, I'll tell Catskull to see if he can include it into the website.

Regarding the game B (or A) is jump, and while in air, you can move left / right using the D-pad. There is no randomness in the way you control the sheep: it's up to you to time your jumps right to avoid fallling!

And I hope you enjoy the game when you receive your cart!