Collect and create "functions" to make a path, destroying them to drop down to the exit();.
Each function on the stack is a "tiny world" which you create and destroy.
Controls are explained in the game, but here they are: Arrows : Move X : (Hold) Open inventory X + left/right : select "function" X + up : use the selected "function" X + down : destroy the topmost function on the stack
I love this concept! If I were you, I'd keep working on this after the competition to make more levels and such. There's so much potential here. :) Also, I saw on your journal that you were having trouble finding a good camera angle. My suggestion, keep it how it is, and add a simple layered mini-map in the corner.
The controls and HUD where a bit unwieldy at first, but the concept is pure gold, which is what LD is all about;) The stacked platforms are a great gameplay device, it really left me wanting more. This is a great entry! Love it!
Like the concept, echo the "too short". An "memory map" of sorts that overlayed all the stack frames with a dot for the player would be nice - the shadow is hard to spot.
Very clever and well-executed idea, I love the concept! Loads of scope to extend the experience with further shapes, challenges etc. It would be cool to have music and perhaps a bit more "theming" as it is quite abstract obviously. Really good job though
Very cool concept but pretty sparse on level design. The last level finally starts introducing some interesting constraints to the game. Namely that blocks are limited resources and you can't always "collect" a block and fall safely. I'd like to see some more levels exploring that. Tons of potential here, make some more levels and add some more mechanics!
Awesome ! Very fun to play. A bit though to figure out at first, but this is very good ! I did not get at first why I could not orient the pieces the way I wanted, there is no explanation that the will only go in one direction. The camera is also a bit not the way you would expect it... maybe would it be better with the possibility to rotate the view or something like this ? Anyway, I really enjoyed playing your game.
It's a shame that the game is so short, you obviously ran out of time to implement more levels, but please make something bigger out of this, it has great potential, especially seeing how you can create more and more layers if you have enough shapes, some sweet strategies might emerge from these mechanics in more complex levels.
Other than that, really nice graphics too, although there should be a better way of visualizing the position of stuff, the player's shadow is not enough...
Really interesting idea. I found the game quite difficult though... wasn't good at telling when to go "down", kept falling beside the edge of the square. I agree with the others though, it could easily be turned into something more and something fascinating and fun!
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I managed to break the game by holding X and spamming up and down :p Camera zoomed right out and wouldn't come back in. Good work!
This is getting saved as one of my LD 23 favorites.
Anyway, I really enjoyed playing your game.
Other than that, really nice graphics too, although there should be a better way of visualizing the position of stuff, the player's shadow is not enough...
Congrats!