2D Boy has posted a detailed look at the World of Goo launch on iPad. After only a month of availability on the App Store, the iPad version of World of Goo has moved an impressive 125,000 copies. With the price ranging form $5 to $10 in that time, that's a lot of scratch (and a whole lot of goo).
To put things in perspective, the 2D Boy site notes that the best 31-day sales period for the WiiWare version was 68,000 copies, while the best for the Steam version was 97K. The developer adds, "So far, the iPad version is by far the fastest selling version of the game, both in terms of number of units sold and in revenue generated."
Check out the 2D Boy site for an extensive analysis of the iPad launch -- with charts and graphs! -- and an inside look at the indie development scene.
Reader Comments (12)
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 10:02PM VeeDeeVee said
"I call it my WogPad"
I call it my accidental racism.
I call it my accidental racism.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 10:05PM AlvinRod said
Hooray for indie games!
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 10:26PM GewurztraminerX said
Great game for the Wii. I'd get it again if it were on the iPod/iPhone.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 10:29PM Mmmmz said
Well, for once it's a game that makes a lot of sense to be on the iPad.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 10:44PM Courtney said
Good for them, that is such a great game.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 10:44PM SmokemeaKipper said
Loved this on the PC via Steam.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 11:27PM Mrblonde57 said
Getting an iPad from my girlfriend for v day so I will be getting this game for it.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 12:07AM Stumblebee said
What else has 2DBoy made aside from WoG?
Holy shit, I just realized what she meant from Wogpad. Wow.
Holy shit, I just realized what she meant from Wogpad. Wow.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 1:31AM SisypheanLife said
I'm happy for any success these couple of guys have. Its a great game.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 5:29AM Mabui said
Most expensive by far on Wiiware then anything else - I have somehow purchased this particular game three times so far (Wiiware and twice on PC) Though, if I had an Ipod or Ipad I'd seriously consider getting it the fourth time.. well actually maybe not.. that is a bit too far.
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 6:25PM ND92 said
Couldn't access the post through mobile. :(
The game is top notch on a platform where top-notch is pretty rare. There really aren't many -great- games on iOS in general, just mediocrity across the board.
Wiiware just doesn't get marketed, so I knew it would do nicely on iPad, which undoubtedly it got lots of "featured" and allocades from apple.
..Not that they don't deserve it, great work
The game is top notch on a platform where top-notch is pretty rare. There really aren't many -great- games on iOS in general, just mediocrity across the board.
Wiiware just doesn't get marketed, so I knew it would do nicely on iPad, which undoubtedly it got lots of "featured" and allocades from apple.
..Not that they don't deserve it, great work





