Ludum Dare #26compo

Mass Splitter

by scriptorum

Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.75

Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.67

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.59

Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.00

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.41

Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.21

Humor★★★★★★★★★★1.94

Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.54

Coolness★★★★★★★★★★71%

GOAL: In as few shots as possible, fill all three fireworks with enough orb mass to fill them all up with color.

INSTRUCTIONS:

0. Click on the game. (Or Flash ignores your keystrokes.)

1. Hold SPACE to start the orb mass splitting.

2. Release SPACE to fire the separated orb mass from the main mass, in the direction of the irritatingly rotating gun.

3. Tap SPACE to switch between active orb masses.

4. Press R to restart the game.

5. Large separated orb masses fire slower. Small masses go farther.

TIP: Aim 180 degrees away from the target, hold, and release when pointed at the target, for a good balance of orb size and distance.

Ran out of time for an intro screen or game over screen or score screen or randomized levels. Ah well!

Comments19

mrexcessive29 Apr 2013, 04:13

Lovely game... science fiction/culture fan? (ships converting mass all the time...) shame you didn't have the time for more levels. Also when complete lv1 (three yellow fireworks) is that it or could more be done ?

Alec Von Arx29 Apr 2013, 04:14

Actually kind of addicting once you get the hang of it.

avidgamerNino29 Apr 2013, 04:16

Liked at first then it just gets to a point where the noise starts echoing big time

Cosmologicon29 Apr 2013, 04:17

Pretty clever idea, I was pleased when I finally got it, would have liked more levels.

Loren29 Apr 2013, 04:53

super unique idea and gameplay. Great great job!

gizmo29 Apr 2013, 05:38

yes!

sol_hsa29 Apr 2013, 05:40

Great idea, I would love to see this developed further =)

gokuhd29 Apr 2013, 05:42

Very interesting. I didn't stop until I get the three of them yellow :). Nice concept!.

scriptorumauthor29 Apr 2013, 05:44

Thanks for the feedback. If I had another hour I'd have put in more levels. I just ran out of time. Last LD I didn't even finish, so I'm happy with what I've got. ;)

RealyUniqueName30 Apr 2013, 09:14

Unfortunately i always stuck when orbs become one-pixel size. In this case it just don't shoot.

Awennor30 Apr 2013, 09:23

Most innovative I have played so far!

metadept30 Apr 2013, 15:50

Cool concept, definitely would have liked some more content. Once I lit the targets up I used my remaining mass to fling myself around space... Pretty fun!

thatwhichis30 Apr 2013, 15:53

Intriguing play mechanic, congrats on getting it out here!

Deadlyapps30 Apr 2013, 18:01

Interesting Mechanic

Tater_hater4 May 2013, 18:25

its kinda cool, very different

fermcg7 May 2013, 02:22

It was really nice.

I think you should port it to mobile or tablets.

Martin_Monosys7 May 2013, 21:21

Hmmm... super strange game...

Lythom8 May 2013, 17:27

Hi there ! I really liked this game. It really need some polish (at least a game over text) but I had fun playing it, the challenge is very well balanced.
For your next entry, try to find better audio too >.>
Good overall that could have been a very good with more polish. Thanks for the game !

HelkeGames11 May 2013, 08:27

Fun little game, well done!