OneThrust

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.00
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.91
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.61
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.91
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.88
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.05
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.80
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★66%
OneThrust is a space based navigation / gravity simulation, in which you are granted one chance, one thrust capability to escape the planet.

You have to plan your trip, and use the gravitational pull of moons and planets to exit to the safe zone.

Can you make it?

Comments24

TheOneWhoKnocks15 Dec 2013, 11:51
It could have used a bit more polishing, specifically with the GUI, but it's simple and fun. I like it (:
jedt120115 Dec 2013, 13:24
I like this game. It's like Kerbal space but more relaxing kind. You get only one thrust means careful planning and fun at the same time. I wish I get rewards for getting further and further as I play.
Graham Weldon
Graham Weldonauthor15 Dec 2013, 14:52
@jedt1201 You're right on, some sort of score would be brilliant. I actually have 5 levels, but only 1 published, as it takes a while to ensure that levels are actually "beatable". If I publish more levels, some sort of score would be ideal.

I was thinking it would be cool to track multiple metrics:

- Fastest time completed
- Longest flight time
- Top Speed
- ... anything else.
Sestren16 Dec 2013, 03:30
Nice entry, although a bit easy to win. I'd love to see a post-compo version if you decide to add more levels or challenges.
kunzbe16 Dec 2013, 05:53
The raw-pixelish style of the planets reminds me of yoshis island. Cool orbital physics
Graham Weldon
Graham Weldonauthor16 Dec 2013, 13:47
Thanks for the great comment! :)
windwalkerranger16 Dec 2013, 13:52
Definately want to see a post-compo version, a very nice innovative game :)
ChrisMingay
ChrisMingay16 Dec 2013, 13:52
I think this could be expanded quite nicely into a larger game. I did feel I was just waiting around for a while though each time I played. If it had some sort of fast forward system, that's be great :)
Msquirrel
Msquirrel16 Dec 2013, 13:52
Nice, Simple but effective :D
Arowx16 Dec 2013, 13:52
Great little game. You could add maybe more levels with more obstacles and build on it.
Jeasonfire
Jeasonfire16 Dec 2013, 13:54
That was fun, I won after a few tries :)
ian_snyder
ian_snyder16 Dec 2013, 13:54
Really fun, Graham! I love the simplicity, and it's definitely doable, just needs some patience. I understand about not releasing too many levels in case they aren't beatable for the jam. You should definitely expand this and put it on some game portals :)
plancien
plancien16 Dec 2013, 13:55
Funny idea. I agree with others comments : some metrics and scoring would add the need to replay again and again to do better.

You could do an easy level too.
chicknstu
chicknstu16 Dec 2013, 13:55
I was about to write this one off after crashing for the millionth time. then it suddenly 'Clicked' and now I want more!

Good work! :)
nicotuason16 Dec 2013, 13:59
Charming artwork! Would be improved if the minimap were a bit larger so you could plan better, but still a fun game.
phi617 Dec 2013, 12:25
Interesting idea, but found the minimap too small to see what was going on! Definitely potential for a great game here though!
Lyje
Lyje18 Dec 2013, 14:48
Hard, but love the idea.
mortl832418 Dec 2013, 14:50
Awesome game. Took a few goes to understand, but pretty fun to watch.
tobbez
tobbez18 Dec 2013, 14:50
A bit short, it seems extreamly difficult to predict the path the rocket will take and it seems much easier to escape with luck.
van noctar18 Dec 2013, 15:02
Good game, gravity is correctly exploited! :)
ittlebit18 Dec 2013, 15:04
Great start, and fun little concept, Seems like there could be lots of potential.
Move127
Move12718 Dec 2013, 15:09
Tons of fun. It would be nice if it kept track of how far from Earth you get, like a high score feature or something.
olafsworld9820 Dec 2013, 04:21
funny game, i almost made it and then this hue planet just went strait over the screen. i had fun. not at first.
BluShine
BluShine29 Dec 2013, 12:37
Awesome idea. The concept is actually quite similar to AlanZucconi's entry, 0rbitalis http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-28/?action=preview&uid=21108 but the execution is very different, and that's cool to see. No music and the graphics aren't exactly polished (but they're effective enough). I wish there was a time slow/speed-up function to make it easier to line-up planets, but otherwise it was quite fun and interesting.

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