When I first heard about Eggggg [$2.99], I couldn't help but agree with the developer's own assessment that the title was 'ridiculous' and 'crazy'. After all, Eggggg is a game where you literally propel your protagonist around a variety of colorful environments with their own vomit. However, to describe Eggggg as a 'sick' platformer would be correct in every sense of the word - behind the rather odd concept is a charming adventure which is really unlike similar games on the App Store. While our review back in October was unrelentingly positive, the one issue I had was its relative brevity - once the mechanics have been mastered and the admittedly challenging levels have all been completed, it's impossible not to want more of the game's eccentric charm. Thankfully, developers Hyper Games have announced the first major update for Eggggg set to launch in December, with some cool new Christmas-themed additions as well as Apple TV and MFI controller support.
While there aren't many specifics on the nature of the new Christmas themed level, the sneak peek that the developers have shown on our forums demonstrates the same beautifully hand drawn graphics from the rest of the game, as well as some nice Christmas lights and Santa Claus attire. Despite these cosmetic additions, the fact there are more new levels on the way in Egggg is fantastic in itself, and hopefully the first of many in future updates over the next few months. The inclusion of Apple TV support is also nice to see,...