UPDATE: So I tried using Microsoft's ClickOnce technology when I rebuilt it so it would run on computers without XNA Game Studio, but that didn't work because the project uses external data storage. So instead I included XNA Redistributable in the archive, a temporary fix, but now it should work for all of those who didn't have XNA Game Studio.
FINALLY! Now I can sleep and shower for the first time in 3 days!
So here's my submission for LD27 [: Sorry I only had time to design 8 levels /: I thought I was gonna go with procedural generation but I realized that was practically impossible with this kind of geometry, so I made a level editor and level UI system last night and packed in as much levels I could make (I didn't sleep at all X.X) But to make up for it there's an in-game level editor! :D It's the same one I used to create all the levels, except the tutorial (that one I hard coded into the game), and a Readme is included. Also there's an in game tutorial, but it doesn't let you know there are optional seconday controls (The arrow keys)
I Hope you enjoy! [: I really worked hard on this!
What program did you use to make your game? I asked because I couldn't get the game to open. When I try to open, nothing happens. No error messages. I'm using Windows 8 64bit.
Ok, got it working. Turns out that I haven't got XNA installed. Confusing since I'm constantly switching between two computers heh. As for the game, I like it! I think you got something there: a nice fast-paced anti-gravity platformer.
It's quite hard, I like it :) Crashed after the first time after first level, player sometimes freezes in mid-air. Good game :) Reminded me of VVVVV a little
Thanks all [: For the feedback and the error reports, it's all helping very much. I really should do a postmortem soon >.<
I wish I'd heard of this VVVVV game before it was mentioned on the comments here, I looked it up and it's quite awesome. It would have been cool to use that as one of my sources of inspiration.
Ha ha ha, the tutorial is harder than the first level.
The up-down-left-right holy crap was hard as hell for me. The explosion effects were awesome. The fluidity was great. Reminds me of a faster version of VVVVVV. I think the 10sec theme in this case was a bonus, since the game's a bit more "twitchy" style due to its responsive controls.
Awesome twitch reflex gameplay but that last level is a killer. Still haven't gotten passed it. Controls took me awhile to get used to but they grew on me. I think the difficulty works for it and the fast restarts are very helpful.
Awesome game! The gameplay is really fun :) And I love the sound effects and all the graphical effects, this game is so great! I sent it to few friends ;)
Great entry! Interesting concept, solid controls and tough but beatable level design! Took a bit to get used to the fast pace at first. Wouldn't really have needed the 10 second timer though.
One thing you might consider is if you die by spike, hold the time bar in place - I had some trouble on occasion figuring out if I died from spikes or from the time running out since the bar disappears immediately. I think with some difficulty tuning this could be a super fun little game. Nice work!
I really liked the pace of the game, it was a bit hard to control the character at the beginning, but when you get it the game is fun. Good job! :)
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Jiggawatt7 Sep 2013, 09:11
I really really love the controls, everything feels responsive. There's details like how you can control yourself in mid-air (and even a level built around that, nice). The hyperactive camera adds to the hectic feeling. Hell, any game that reminds me of N is a good thing.
Damn, this game is so hard. This is for sure in the top three best games I have played this LD. music is great, so hard, fast paced, soundtrack please? Keep it up!
the soundtrack can be found on the front page of http://robothell.bandcamp.com/ I used the songs 'CDOB'(my personal favorite), 'Pterodactyl', and 'C2L' in the game.
Really cool game. Most games I've played that use gravity as a facet of the gameplay end up coming across as floaty or nonresponsive, but you really kept the energy going throughout. Really cool game, and strong execution.
Intense! It's amazing that the mechanics and controls just work so well considering how original the concept is. The levels are extremely well designed and rarely frustrating even after dying repeatedly. The changing colors every time I die definitely help reduce the frustration :]
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I enjoyed this one! I started to walk and then my mind was blown :D
VVVVVVV? ;)
I'm using Windows 8 64bit.
You might need XNA game studio 4.0 to run it, If you really wanna go through the trouble, that may fix the issue.
I like the minimalistic graphics, got straight to the gameplay! Didn't crash for me.
As for the game, I like it! I think you got something there: a nice fast-paced anti-gravity platformer.
I wish I'd heard of this VVVVV game before it was mentioned on the comments here, I looked it up and it's quite awesome. It would have been cool to use that as one of my sources of inspiration.
The up-down-left-right holy crap was hard as hell for me. The explosion effects were awesome. The fluidity was great. Reminds me of a faster version of VVVVVV. I think the 10sec theme in this case was a bonus, since the game's a bit more "twitchy" style due to its responsive controls.
It crashes when you're out of focus though.
the soundtrack can be found on the front page of
http://robothell.bandcamp.com/
I used the songs 'CDOB'(my personal favorite), 'Pterodactyl', and 'C2L' in the game.
It's amazing that the mechanics and controls just work so well considering how original the concept is. The levels are extremely well designed and rarely frustrating even after dying repeatedly. The changing colors every time I die definitely help reduce the frustration :]