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Spout: monochrome mission

Spout: monochrome mission

by Triple Trip Studio

217 ratings
73 reviews
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Released
September 20, 2013
Updated
October 24, 2017

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Triple Trip Studio
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Embark on a retro, minimalistic adventure where you pilot a craft through a dangerous universe. Aim to travel as far as possible in this challenging, old-school styled game with multiple modes.

✓Retro minimalistic design
✓Classic Mode for learning
✓Challenging Hyper Mode
✓Adventure Mode with bonuses
✓High score progression
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What users say about Spout

Reviews of Spout are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.5/5 from 217 App Store ratings. What users like most: highly addictive and fun gameplay, simple, minimalist design. Top complaints: white lines/bars cascading down screen (critical visual bug), inverted controls confusing for many users. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 😊Highly addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍Simple, minimalist design
  • ⚡Quick pick-up-and-play experience
  • 🎮Multiple game modes (Adventure, Classic, Hyper, Speed)
  • 💰No intrusive ads or paywalls
  • 🎨Retro aesthetic and visual style
  • 🧠Challenging and strategic despite simplicity
  • ⏱️Perfect for quick gaming sessions
  • 🎵Thematic chiptune soundtrack
  • 🚀Smooth performance on most devices

Negative things

  • 🐛White lines/bars cascading down screen (critical visual bug)
  • 🎮Inverted controls confusing for many users
  • ⚙️Controls feel inconsistent and unresponsive
  • 🎨Graphics changed to overly retro in recent updates
  • ⏱️Game speed slowed significantly after updates
  • 🎵Repetitive and grating soundtrack
  • 📱Performance issues on older devices
  • 🎮Fixed center joystick placement uncomfortable
  • 🔧iOS 11 compatibility issues in older versions
  • 💾High scores reset unexpectedly
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What's New in Spout

2.0

October 24, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. A big update for Spout's 4th birthday! - Brand new design – even more retro - New challenging adventure mode - Change and unlock unique universe - Better support for the iPad, better controls and support of the Taptic Engine! Thanks for playing!

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User reviews

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Why lines

Why white lines across screen
EKEhmo K.

Please play it. It is so good

This is one of the best games I have ever played
Iibookboyuk

Fun but...

I love this game but controls are inverted pls fix will make gameplay easier
Ggamerman1256

Efects

Please delete that efects makes me lose its so ANNOYING.
Ddeslester

Pretty sick

A fun little game which I have personally spent hours on. I would love the idea of an inverted color mode (for those extra late nights) and perhaps a setting to play without the filter (pre v2.0-like)
__Apple06
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

White scrolling lines blocking entire game view

Bug

Game significantly slower after updates

Bug

iOS 11 compatibility breaking gameplay

Bug

Controls propel ship in arbitrary direction (left) on finger down

Bug

Momentary reorientation lag when placing finger on screen

Bug

High score data not persisting

Bug

World rendering visible at edges (pop-in effect)

Bug

Inconsistent framerate on older devices

Bug

Ads still appearing despite paid version purchase

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Requested Features

10 requests

Option to disable or toggle inverted controls

Feature

Adjustable joystick placement (move from center)

Feature

Separate shoot button option

Feature

Inverted color mode for late-night play

Feature

Toggle between old and new graphics styles

Feature

Harder difficulty modes beyond Speed mode

Feature

Online multiplayer/racing mode

Feature

Point or coin collection system with cosmetic upgrades

Feature

Stronger sound effects for ship engine

Feature

Finer control granularity (not just full speed or stop)

Feature

FAQ

What is Spout: monochrome mission?

Spout: monochrome mission is a retro and minimalistic adventure game where players control a craft through a dangerous universe. The primary goal is to travel as far as possible, with different modes offering varying challenges and gameplay twists.

What are the different game modes available?

The game features three modes: Classic Mode, which offers the original experience for learning controls; Hyper Mode, a faster and more challenging version; and Adventure Mode, which adds bonuses and level progression to the core gameplay.

Is Spout: monochrome mission free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress further.

What kind of experience does the game offer?

The game provides a retro and minimalistic visual style, reminiscent of older arcade games. It focuses on challenging gameplay, requiring players to master controls and navigate through dangerous environments to achieve high scores.