13 Squares

by aduros
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.39
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.06
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.64
Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.27
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.94
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.95
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★53%
13 Squares is an explorable platformer. Only 13 squares are used to render the world and HUD. By finding coins, you can reach new areas, but leave less squares to see the world.

Push an arrow key to start.

It was built with Haxe and my game engine, Flambe: https://github.com/aduros/flambe.

screenshot

Comments20

lulzfish_429 Apr 2013, 04:37
Seems responsive enough, and I like to see people using their own graphics engines. However, it's really frustrating not being able to see most of the immediate world. I got maybe 3 coins before I gave up.
TrentSterling29 Apr 2013, 04:49
I know its supposed to be hard to see- but eventually I had nowhere to go and get more coins!
RealyUniqueName29 Apr 2013, 05:13
Easy to understand and fun to play, i like it :) Except one thing: have to run all the way again after coin is collected.
lpcustom
lpcustom29 Apr 2013, 06:03
I like the concept of only being able to see a few squares. It adds a lot of difficulty to an otherwise simple/easy concept. Great work!
Perry29 Apr 2013, 06:03
I really, really like the idea. And might steal it for another project. Again really nice idea.
fueelin29 Apr 2013, 06:04
Awesome game, pretty tough. Really cool take on the theme. I also quit after 3 coins though. And agree that I wish there was more ofa checkpoint system.
shaircast
shaircast29 Apr 2013, 06:09
awsome idea! collected 6 coins :) but it need kind of savepoint. repeating same actions is boring.
rockford
rockford29 Apr 2013, 09:24
Amazing :)
Lack the audio :(
graytest29 Apr 2013, 09:25
Cool idea. I liked how the world appeared around me when moving. A bit difficult at times, but really enjoyed it.
TheFuntastic
TheFuntastic29 Apr 2013, 09:27
Main thing that got to me was restarting at the beginning each time. Otherwise I like the idea.
allinlabs
allinlabs29 Apr 2013, 16:25
Really love this idea, and it's the first I play this kind of metroidvania
deige10129 Apr 2013, 16:59
I like the exploration.
GranaDa
GranaDa1 May 2013, 14:54
Awesome concept, I found the game very inspiring! :)
DaveDobson
DaveDobson3 May 2013, 06:08
Very neat take on the theme; I liked it a lot, the look, feel, and 13-square rule. I also really liked how you could jump higher with each successive coin - made for a puzzle aspect too. It was a little hard to know where you were, and sometimes I found that crucial squares just didn't show, but overall, a very fun, very creative entry.
joekinley
joekinley6 May 2013, 21:00
I liked the take on the theme. It was very hard to play though. I was pillaging around searching for coins and dying way too much. Also backtracking was a pain in the ass as I had to try out different routes a number of times. That got pretty frustrating.

Still a nice take, a nice game, good job you did there. I like it. It's like a minimalist metroidvania
glbs
glbs6 May 2013, 21:04
It's interesting how this plays with our memory and orientation. The (minimal) visuals work really well. It may just be missing something that could keep the motivation to retry again and again to the end. Maybe some music?
tankete
tankete7 May 2013, 04:29
Really liked the concept. Couldn't get past three coins, though. Needs sound and possibly a double jump, at least with the prevalence of stairs taller than 1 square. Simplicity was great!
PushmePullyu
PushmePullyu12 May 2013, 13:40
Very well done! Nailed the theme down pat!
Brassawiking
Brassawiking13 May 2013, 20:45
Smooth graphics. An interesting concept and good for those who like puzzles. However the different hazards makes it hard to explore, to much trial and error. Great game none the less, Im impressed!
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