So the theme was - "Its Dangerous to go Alone! Take this!" So this gave me the idea - that you take a BUDDY with you. That way you arent alone! You can either play by yourself or with someone. So even by playing by yourself - it still fits the Theme You are taking the role of 2 characters :D
Complete the game and you get something!! Not going to tell you what - so go play!
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I like the cooperative concept as far as the theme goes. The levels didn't really play into that aspect - Why am I bringing a buddy? - although that might be partially by design, such that a single person could judge the game. That being said having at least some non-trivial puzzle for each level would have gone a long way.
I think it's a good take on the theme ! Maybe more coop level design could have been cool, but as mintman said that makes it easier to rate. Good job !
You have the basis for a solid cooperative puzzler. I figure the time constraints were the real reason the puzzles were very simple - rather get the thing working than spend half the time coming up with brain-busters, right?
I wonder if there's any value to try and make these quasi-cooperative games with a single user in mind. Are our brains even capable of that level of multi-tasking simultaneously between characters? Interesting notion, there.
Amazing concept, can see it being a great game when added to. The certificate was a nice touch too. People love achievement type things and the certificate is essentially that.
The first game on this LD I've actually finished. =) The puzzle-concept is good, but the level design seems a bit rushed and using rars for different levels are cure, but annoying. =)
The cooperative part was a nice idea. The puzzles are unfortunately not too hard. Some timing would probably spice things up. Oh, and please, do not break the game apart in different executables ;)
I like the game's message! Not subtle, but good nonetheless.
Looking at the source, it seems you hard-coded the obstacles directly into the game. I admire your perseverance!! Using a map tool (say, Tiled, for instance) might help your level-building immensely.
Good work this LD! I like your style and I want to see more of your stuff.
ps. I thought the .rar system was a creative solution.
Thank you everyone for your comments and to all those that rated and played it. I am extatic about the result, especially as it was my first game and first Ludum Dare :) So thanks again!
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I wonder if there's any value to try and make these quasi-cooperative games with a single user in mind. Are our brains even capable of that level of multi-tasking simultaneously between characters? Interesting notion, there.
Always nice to get/play some multiplayer entries. Good work on this one.
The puzzle-concept is good, but the level design seems a bit rushed and using rars for different levels are cure, but annoying. =)
Oh, and please, do not break the game apart in different executables ;)
Also thought the many RARs were a tad annoying, but it worked, so...
Well done on finishing something decent for your first LD!
My fiance is planning to frame the certificate :P...
Looking at the source, it seems you hard-coded the obstacles directly into the game. I admire your perseverance!! Using a map tool (say, Tiled, for instance) might help your level-building immensely.
Good work this LD! I like your style and I want to see more of your stuff.
ps. I thought the .rar system was a creative solution.