Ludum Dare #26compo

Recondite Rectangles

by reheated

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.63

Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.50

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.84

Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.44

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.97

Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.85

Humor★★★★★★★★★★1.39

Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.93

Coolness★★★★★★★★★★54%

Recondite Rectangles is a puzzle game. It is made in HTML5 and is tested on Windows in Firefox, IE10 and Chrome. You need a keyboard.

This game was an experiment to see if a computer program could generate interesting levels for a puzzle game without knowing the exact mechanics of the game. All the puzzles are computer generated (but stored in a file so everyone experiences the same puzzles).

The game files include a tool for generating more levels (you will need Nodejs). Instructions for doing so, as well as modifying many aspects of the game, are in details.txt.

Comments19

daniel29 Apr 2013, 02:54

Very cool game, I played it for a while :) Ended up getting stuck inside the bottom wall and had to refresh page though :/
Love the concept!

sparkleswirl29 Apr 2013, 03:51

Wow, this game is awesome. I love the idea and the puzzle and the fact that it all takes place on the same grid. Great job!

gabehollombe29 Apr 2013, 04:47

Great entry! I like the Mondiran feel, the simple but compelling mechanic, and the little man animation. Well-done, mate!

Uhfgood29 Apr 2013, 05:21

kept getting stuck in puzzle 9 -- but great work otherwise

shaircast29 Apr 2013, 05:46

wow. cool and genius!

Brian Corr29 Apr 2013, 05:48

Sick as

chobrah29 Apr 2013, 06:32

Really nice puzzle idea, great mood. Very well done :)

Corofides29 Apr 2013, 09:53

Nice game. Simple mechanic which creates a fun puzzle.

tinytouchtales29 Apr 2013, 12:02

yes, it has something!

brantkings29 Apr 2013, 12:28

Very cool. Couldn't get to the end. I liked, it was a very creative puzzle, and it's possible to be figured out, and the first levels are so easy you can pass by without problems. The frustating part was the platforming: I would lost control of the guy because he was too fast and mess up the puzzle. Other than that, good! Thanks.

reustonium29 Apr 2013, 14:41

awesome tip of the cap to 'minimalism', fun, innovative gameplay. Nice music too, I enjoyed it.

Husky29 Apr 2013, 16:22

It's really cool!!!
When I learned the game play by trying and error,
it's pretty awesome!
Simple but hard and fun, good job!

caasi29 Apr 2013, 19:16

Cool!

I like the simplicity and the visual style,
and JavaScript!

Kiwiboi29 Apr 2013, 20:13

Nice puzzle game you got there!
It took a while for me to understand how it worked (screw reading instructions) but when I did I realized the game required some wit, I like it! ;D

peggiosoft29 Apr 2013, 20:15

nice concept, great realization.
javascript = respect.

stevejohnson29 Apr 2013, 21:42

This plays really well. The level designs are successful, so good job! Sound would make this feel a lot more polished. Also, the music cut out after a bit.