WASD to move. Space bar to look at object. Arrow keys to use skills as you acquire them. R to go to the last checkpoint.
This was my 2nd time competing in Ludum Dare. The end result isn't at a level I had hoped, but the game feels "complete", and will hopefully keep you entertained. I had a blast, and will definitely participate again.
Thanks for playing, I hope you enjoy. I'd love to know how far you got.
FYI - At certain times in the game, all the action will freeze (including your controls) as important text is shown. My apologies regarding some of the dialog progressing slowly. I meant to add in a "next" button so you could read at your own pace, but ran out of time. Hopefully it doesn't deter you from finishing... the ending is probably my favorite part.
If you've got your first ability, but are not sure how to get out of the first room... scrolls down for the solution.
The music is really nice, sets the mood well. I'm not one for these sorts of games but it was enjoyable only complaint was that I wish I could scroll through text faster.
@Rex Peppers - Use the stealth mode (up arrow key) to get past him.
@TwilightFlandre and prettymuchbryce - Understandable... I knew it would be a bit annoying. I wanted to add the ability to move forward and backwards through the dialog, but ran out of time.
@raincole - Probably a bug, but it shouldn't be game breaking.
@CoffeeOnimal - Thanks. The room with the 4 guys is the very last one.... you were so close to seeing the ending. Thanks for playing :)
The controls felt really stiff and the dialog, while interesting to read, was difficult at times to wait for. I enjoy the idea of him gaining powers from reading comics a lot, and I think the mood is pretty good on this one.
What I like about this game is your character's seemingly innocent descent into villainy. Kinda of a cute story, I feel :P Nice stealth effect, was a bit too fast on the drain...might've been nice if it was a toggle so the player can focus on maneuvering.
potentially cool idea, though the mechanics i go to are a little frustrating and need to be tuned and i think there was too many of them for how short a game it is. also i encountered a few bugs, though nothing gamebreaking and i'm sure you were limited by time. the dialogue was also not too bad.
Nice setup for what could be an interesting story. The stealth ability is visualized very nicely. Unfortunately there in also lies a problem, the ability saps so quickly I found it extremely hard to pass the guards an it made give up eventually. Little more difficulty tweaking and I'm sure it would be a lovely game.
with a little polish, this could be really fun. the magnet power was slick, gave a real feeling of empowerment. after the room with the four guys, i was stuck in a wall outside a cell. was it a recursive end?
@vandriver - There is a definitive ending. Sorry about the bug... especially because the ending is an important part of the story. I think I know the problem and will probably fix in a post compo version.
I felt really drawn into this game, especially with the comments made by the player character. The gameplay wasn't bad either. Good work, sir. Good work indeed.
The introductory monologue revealed the character's dilemma and identity crisis, was he a villain? The stealth power interested me. If you continue to develop this, do you imagine widening the arc of guard's vision would maintain my suspension of disbelief?
@ethankennerly - It's really up to the player to decide, but I certainly imagined him as a villain, who had done terrible things, but lived in denial of who he was. To be honest, I'm not sure what your second question is asking. If you'd provide some more, I'd be happy to answer... but I'm not planning on developing the game further.
Hey, this is pretty cool. The stealth ability is really fun, and I like the graphic effect you created to represent their seeing range. I haven't finished it yet, but will certainly get back to it later. Nicely done!
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Here's a hint. If your stealth power is on, the guards can't see you... which would make your cell look empty :)
I got as far as the four big guys.
@TwilightFlandre and prettymuchbryce - Understandable... I knew it would be a bit annoying. I wanted to add the ability to move forward and backwards through the dialog, but ran out of time.
@raincole - Probably a bug, but it shouldn't be game breaking.
@CoffeeOnimal - Thanks. The room with the 4 guys is the very last one.... you were so close to seeing the ending. Thanks for playing :)
@vandriver - There is a definitive ending. Sorry about the bug... especially because the ending is an important part of the story. I think I know the problem and will probably fix in a post compo version.
@ethankennerly - It's really up to the player to decide, but I certainly imagined him as a villain, who had done terrible things, but lived in denial of who he was. To be honest, I'm not sure what your second question is asking. If you'd provide some more, I'd be happy to answer... but I'm not planning on developing the game further.