Ludum Dare #21compo
Escape Lines
About:
So here is my LD48 #21 Entry...
Don't expect much from this, but it plays and I am happy since it is my first LD
There are only 5 levels too.
To play:
If you have python and pygame installed run the .py (the source file)
if not, run the exe.
Controls:
mouse to target
LMB to launch an ESCAPE ship
RMB to place the launcher
and when in Launching mode, RMB fires a bomb that will disable a ship
m to turn off that annoying music
q to quit
Known bugs:
Can't launch bomb if all ships are launched, oh well.
q to quit, no alt-f4 or closing the window, sorry I forgot to add it.
Everything, source and executables are in the zip file
HenryPenface<3
So here is my LD48 #21 Entry...
Don't expect much from this, but it plays and I am happy since it is my first LD
There are only 5 levels too.
To play:
If you have python and pygame installed run the .py (the source file)
if not, run the exe.
Controls:
mouse to target
LMB to launch an ESCAPE ship
RMB to place the launcher
and when in Launching mode, RMB fires a bomb that will disable a ship
m to turn off that annoying music
q to quit
Known bugs:
Can't launch bomb if all ships are launched, oh well.
q to quit, no alt-f4 or closing the window, sorry I forgot to add it.
Everything, source and executables are in the zip file
HenryPenface<3
Comments11
Six23 Aug 2011, 08:55
A fun little game mechanic, it'd be nice to see it explored a bit more. Also seemed like it could be moving about about twice the speed, once you fire off all the ships there is quite a bit of sitting and waiting.
henrypenface23 Aug 2011, 10:45
If I get around to updating it for a post-ld version I will be sure to toy with the speed a little :)
Shigor23 Aug 2011, 12:06
Nice idea, but it really is too slow
foobaz23 Aug 2011, 17:26
Nice idea. As others have said, a bit too slow. Also, it seems that there is no disadvantage to launching everything at the same time right now.
henrypenface23 Aug 2011, 19:26
Originally the enemy ships were not limited to 3 tractor beams at once, so the game was more about trying to find a path through, a balance between this and how it is now might be nicer. (Thanks for the comments btw guys)
tcstyle26 Aug 2011, 12:10
Great idea, but quite difficult in higher levels. I like the graphical presentation.
Chaoslab2 Sep 2011, 00:59
I liked it! Was a bit on the slow side but still fun none the less. :-)
PaulSB3 Sep 2011, 18:22
This is the best game featuring Burnley I have ever played! xD Liked it, but yes I turned the music off pretty quickly, sorry :) Congrats on a good effort!
summaky5 Sep 2011, 19:10
Very interesting idea although it was a tad too slow for my tastes. The last level is a marvel of game balancing :-)
Andrew11 Sep 2011, 12:45
A speed-up button would have helped, especially after you realize you shot the last ship the wrong way.
last level is too easy :P