What's New

Tweaked a few of the settings (acceleration)
Optimized map display
Fixed glitch #1 - hero sticks to wall
Exit now stays consistent to bottom right region
Add new sound track (approx 8 minutes of music)

App Description

The Gem Thief is an addicting retro-based arcade game inspired by the 1980 Berzerk video game for the Atari 2600.

Join us as you become the gem thief, a regular person who is out on a quest to save the gems of his village.

Do not miss the opportunity of a lifetime to help the gem thief reclaim these stolen gems and reunite his village.

Training and Tips:
You can visit TheGemThief.com to find all the latest information and future updates for this game.

Always remember that amazing people like you will allow this game to grow and future updates will come faster than you can ever imagine.

Lets bring retro-gaming to a completely different level by playing The Gem Thief.

Quick Instructions:
In this first version you move around simply by tilting your screen up/down/left/right and the gem thief will move in that direction. It is then up to you to attack the bad guys by simply tapping the screen any direction and he will fire in that direction.

There are currently 10 levels (including the boss), however the games objective for now is to see how many levels you can get to. In the future game center and tons and tons of additional features will be available.

Additional Tips - every 5 or so levels a big blue ship looking monster will appear. You can't beat this monster, but rather slow him down with the middle attack button.

Remember you have three attacks:

1) Normal - fast and can only target one enemy.
2) Slow - fast and won't harm enemy just slow them down.
3) Special - insanely fast, but limited to one time ever 5 seconds. Also this one can attack multiple enemies so use it wisely.

Learn more about the different enemies and their weaknesses on the official website.

Future Updates To Come:
1) Different characters to choose from and different powers and upgrades.
2) Tons of additional levels with new enemies and bosses.
3) Game Center for level, achievements and points.
4) Multiple game modes including retro retro (similar to BEZERK and crazy mode)
5) Power Items
6) and tons more!

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • July 30, 2014 Initial release