And Then There Was Pong

by zabot
Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.93
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.04
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.59
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.74
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.67
Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.54
Humor★★★★★★★★★★1.90
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.61
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★51%
Play your way through 3 different retro games and a game of my own imagination. Hope you enjoy, it was an amazing experience, and check out the time lapse if you get the chance.

Genres: action

Comments15

Brucef28 Aug 2012, 03:20
it sure fit the theme well. as fun as each of the games that were in there are on their own, I think for your second LD you should make an attempt to create something original and exciting. but still, well done, mate!
lurkingshadow28 Aug 2012, 08:42
interesting way of interpreting the theme.
Zoomyzoom28 Aug 2012, 13:39
Most interesting :)
Suffolk and Clever29 Aug 2012, 06:26
I like your interpretation of the theme. I got up to the space shooter level (not sure what game that level was a homage to) before losing. Although I realize it would be difficult given the time restrictions, I would have liked to have seen the games "evolve" at a faster rate - e.g., after Pong or Breakout you could have had Pitfall, and then Super Mario Bros, eventually moving up to Street Fighter and Call of Duty... though, obviously, that's an extreme example ;)
Cake&Code29 Aug 2012, 16:29
How clever! I love the concept of capturing the evolution of gaming itself in a game!! It could have been a bit more engaging since some of the games took too long to beat. Maybe have a countdown until the next evolution and the player tries to score as many points as possible per game? That way it's faster paced but the effort put in still matters. Overall, great job!
Gryxitl
Gryxitl31 Aug 2012, 22:21
This game is awesome
Colapsydo
Colapsydo1 Sep 2012, 12:16
The idea fits the themes and the three game are well executed.
The game stop after space invaders, I don't know if it's the end or not. In case, it could be great to put a screen to inform that the game is over.
yettatore
yettatore3 Sep 2012, 01:08
Really good game. Like in the early times, but with processors =D
Zelen3d
Zelen3d3 Sep 2012, 01:20
I liked the transitions between the games. There was some bug that prevented space invaders from restarting even if I had still 3 lifes yet. After space invaders there should be asteroids :)
yosh
yosh3 Sep 2012, 02:27
Always nice to find some interesting interpretations of the theme :)
Pacifist Games3 Sep 2012, 03:59
I really like the concept, and especially the transitions between segments, but there were a few things I didn't like:

- The game of Pong doesn't seem to have any purpose since getting the ball past the other player didn't earn me any points,
- The Space Invaders take far too long to come onscreen and it's annoying to have to sit there and wait for them to do so!
- The game crashed after the Space Invaders segment and wouldn't let me see the next game.

You did a great job though, and I enjoyed it anyway!
cappelnord
cappelnord3 Sep 2012, 07:42
a very good take on the theme. Crashed once when I got hit in the Space Invaders level.
Rex Peppers
Rex Peppers3 Sep 2012, 17:26
Good stuff but broke a couple times causing me to start over...
Andy Go11 Sep 2012, 11:51
Well done :)

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