A six-degrees-of-freedom first-person-platformer/racing game.
Right, so, this is a bit complicated to explain. The short version is as follows:
WASD to run SPACE to jump Mouse and QE to change what way you're facing SHIFT for brakes (you'll never use those) R to restart from the most recent checkpoint T to restart from the start of the game
Here's where it gets a bit complicated: while you're in the air, WASD does absolutely nothing at all. The only thing that matters is the way you're facing - you'll automatically glide forwards whenever you're in the air. The trick is, you have more control over the glide the closer your aim is to the angle of the momentum you've got. If that didn't make any sense, just remember to take smooth long turns whenever you can - it's faster.
Something to take into consideration is that the runspeed is FAST. So fast, in fact, that you can run straight up walls. From a standstill, if you want. That being said, the way your legs work is that they don't really care in what direction you run in as long as you're touching something - basically, if you want to stay on a wall, you need to run "into" it a bit, otherwise you're likely to fall off. Not that you can't pretty easily glide back on at high speeds.
If it's still confusing, feel free to send me an email at [email protected]. I'm also on twitter with @sfdstrandberg if that's more your type of thing I guess. Oh and http://sstrandberg.tumblr.com is a devlog of sorts. I think that's everything. I'm tired. It's 2:18AM here and I've been making myself seasick with videogames.
So I think I'll be one of the few who actually finished this... Twice. So that says something about the game. The design was really good, level design was pretty darn great, I took a run at doing some sections in reverse and they're a lot funner going down than up. Going fast in this game felt good, I've told you this already, but I have to emphasize it. If you ever revisit these mechanics I think they'd make a decent "Descent" game.
This was fun and interesting, you might want to double check your FPS controller, turning in the air caused me to have a (somewhat) permanent "roll" rotation, which was cool in the air but seemed odd/hard to work with on the ground. Good job!
Had fun with this game until I got stuck. Hit a wall and couldn't seem to get past it. I would love to spend the time mastering this so will come back to it once I played some of the many other LD entries! Great execution though and looks awesome.
Controls are pretty different than most games, but that's awesome. Very fun game and very challenging. The game has great ascetics but low geometry, but that doesn't take away from the fun. Great job with this, really enjoyed playing it.
Amazed by the game! So unique and innovative! The idea of conserving momentum while still trying to turn is very challenging! You should totally develop this concept more! The only thing I dislike is that the gameplay feels kinda slow. It has to be more fast-paced. 10/10 anyways!
The feels : 1) wtf I'm falling 2) how am I supposed to do this ??? 3) Oh ok this is how it works... ouch damn wall 4) wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this is so much fun !!! oh I missed that platform. oops. 5) nailed it ! 16 min >_<" I've tried to speedrun this again today and finally got a highscore of 06:15:79 ! http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/?attachment_id=358795 This game is the best race-style game I've played in years! Thank you so much !!
There's a sortcut near the beginning which can make you gain like 20 seconds : instead of going through the 4-5 successive holes turning to the right, use your speed to go directly up and on the right, on the last platform used to gain speed and reach the far inclined platforms :) you may lack some speed if not done correctly though :p
KSHHHHhhhhhaaaaaaaa during the first banked turn through gateways is a tremendous feeling, sound in ears when Success Jump is exhilarating Dream Feeling. Played for too long.
It took me some time to understand the gameplay, it's a little bit difficult to get the point of the controls, but the game shows lots of potential and imagination! Congrats!
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kmakai: this is intended behaviour. you can use Q and E to correct the roll.
Jonathan and Chris: You're absolutely correct, I just sort of ran out of time and chose to make the course I made as interesting as possible instead.
Thanks a lot for bringing me some challenge right in the morning :D
The feeling is so neat!
Can't find any links with theme...
The only thing I dislike is that the gameplay feels kinda slow. It has to be more fast-paced.
10/10 anyways!
1) wtf I'm falling
2) how am I supposed to do this ???
3) Oh ok this is how it works... ouch damn wall
4) wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this is so much fun !!! oh I missed that platform. oops.
5) nailed it ! 16 min >_<"
I've tried to speedrun this again today and finally got a highscore of 06:15:79 !
http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/?attachment_id=358795
This game is the best race-style game I've played in years! Thank you so much !!
I might need a few pills.