Floating Point is a Point-and-Click adventure where you must connect two dimensions, a "real" world and an "abstract" world, to find an answer.
The twist is: each dimension is opened in a different browser window.
-- How to Play --
!! In order to play you have to open the game twice, then follow the instructions. !!
If you are on windows 7, you can drag the game to the side of the screen so they share the space correctly.
You can drag your browser tab out of the browser window to crate a new window.
Use the mouse to interact. Use the hand to perform actions, and the eye to gather information.
You can also press 1 or 2 to select the hand and the eye.
Click the sides of the screen to move.
-- Other --
I had to rush a lot near the end, so unfortunately the "dark world" didn't get much use in the puzzle, and there was a whole other 4th screen that had to be scrapped.
Also, at one point in the game you're supposed to pick a small key on the ground near the stone wall. It's really small and kinda blends with the background, so I'm saying this to help ^^
Made with Construct 2
-- Bugs --
If you have a problem with the game loading, press Ctrl+F5 to reload and clear the local storage, which hold the values that links the two windows.
-- Changelog --
v2
- Corrected a win condition, it now shows in both screens
Incredible, such a strange concept to play a game on 2 open browser windows but this was really cool. Great piano track and I loved the extended info on the kiwi, hilarious!!
Wow, what an interesting idea. Very well executed as well. The opposing graphics are quite nice and effective. I'd love to see an expanded post-compo version.
As with Myst and Riven, the logic of most puzzle elements eludes me. Impressive twin screen usage, but couldn't the effect have been achieved by two canvases side by side? Too bad you couldn't finish the game, I like the concept, mood and graphics though.
Didn't know this was possible at all! :) Very cool concept!
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Andrew Shouldice5 May 2013, 17:09
Haunting entry. I'd love to see more adventure games from you in this style. (Not necessarily in two browser windows, but the dreamlike aesthetic and surreal gameplay.)
Very interesting game. I'm not sure I got the full gist of it though. I saw the interaction between the worlds (such as the water) and I was able to find the key. But, then the game just kind of ended. Despite my confusion, the concept was fantastic. Nice job on linking the two windows. Audio matched the dreamy atmosphere as well.
Dayum. I love adventure games and mysterious stuff, and the two browser screens gimmick gets full points for originality. Beautiful graphics, beautiful audio, definitely minimalist.
The only bad things I found were a couple of typoes ("this strange fruit if dripping water"), and
SLIGHT SPOILERS
The ending was a bit abrupt. But I guess you had to end it somehow.
END SPOILERS
All in all, one of the most original and atmospheric entries I've played so far.
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GaTechGrad7 May 2013, 03:21
I really liked the two world concept in this adventure game. Technically, the two browser concept is an impressive accomplishment, but I really wouldn't want to open two browsers every time to play a game. I could see this game being a hit on a two screen system like the 3DS, but unfortunately it only allows one screen for input.
I'd like to take issue with that. What you have here is definitely a viable game, as I would define the concept. It just needs a more involved ending (even just a "you manage to escape from this strange world" message would work for this type of story).
Novel use of local storage and the two tabs/windows. I hadn't seen that trick before. I wish there was more! It was cool to bring stuff across the gap to see how it would behave in the other world.
I'd love to see this concept fleshed out more. It's a rather unique approach, and fun to explore. The ending felt rushed, but as you mentioned, so were you toward the end of the competition. Good job!
Maybe a bit short but I absolutely loved the use of two browser windows as part of the gameplay mechanics. Would definitely love to see a post-compo version with even more puzzles.
Great out of the box thinking. I would have liked to see more interaction between the worlds.
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Jacques_le_lezard20 May 2013, 09:08
Jacques the kiwi!!! XD I really loved the idea of interaction between two windows!!! You should just add a few more things to discover before ending I think ^^ Great job anyway
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Very charming art style as well.
I'm not really into this game genre but this one caught me for quite a while. Haven't finished it though.
Muito bom!
Really clever.
Amazing game you have here, man! I also like the music theme, same as a old game of mine.
The concept was really good and you knew how to take advantage of it correctly.
Nice music, nice ambience. Excellent work pal!
The only bad things I found were a couple of typoes ("this strange fruit if dripping water"), and
SLIGHT SPOILERS
The ending was a bit abrupt. But I guess you had to end it somehow.
END SPOILERS
All in all, one of the most original and atmospheric entries I've played so far.