Sabotage Will Set Us Free

Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.88
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.29
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.85
Theme★★★★★★★★★★2.27
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.74
Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.98
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.19
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.19
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★71%
Rise up and bankrupt the boss by sabotaging his machines.

This is an HTML5 game which runs in browser. I recommend using Google Chrome.

This game was made in Scirra Construct 2 so the source is the .capx file.

I hope you enjoy it!

Comments27

Sharkxx25 Aug 2014, 11:04
Well done but i cant find the connection to the Theme
sftrabbit25 Aug 2014, 11:08
I like the game mechanic, but could be a little more complex. It'd be interesting if more events occurred, or if the two robot things move around in different ways. It would also be good to see progressively more difficult levels. I like your pixel art for the people and the machines.
mrbungle
mrbungleauthor25 Aug 2014, 11:19
@Sharkxx Yeah, it's potentially a bit obscure! Basically the game is about how the the worlds of the boss and the workers are connected. Without the cooperation of the workers the boss doesn't make any money. Wealthy people are only wealthy because we let them be.

@sftrabbit All great suggestions, and some of that was originally meant to happen but alas time was not on my side!
mess110
mess11025 Aug 2014, 11:47
cool concept, gj with the graphics. didn't manage to fix all the machines at once
Inudenis25 Aug 2014, 11:54
I like it! Graphics are great
SnoutUp
SnoutUp25 Aug 2014, 11:57
I really liked it. Tho, at first I didn't noticed that machines stopped and was a bit confused. Also, that movement speed... Almost stopped playing when I realized I'll have to go to another side of the room :) But I did it! Lovely art.
xrm0
xrm025 Aug 2014, 11:59
I like the graphics, the idea, the wide screen. It took me some time to realize where was the player.
mrbungle
mrbungleauthor25 Aug 2014, 12:07
Thanks all for the compliments and feedback

@mess110 I'm pretty sure it's impossible to disable all the machines at once but it doesn't matter anyway. Even if there's some still running his costs mean you'll soon bankrupt the boss anyway!
dadman25 Aug 2014, 14:31
I really like the graphics and music of the game, they create a good atmosphere, however the game play is repetitive and a little too easy. Averages out as a three from me.
mattr555
mattr55525 Aug 2014, 14:31
Love the art and the dark mood. Great execution!
43iscoding
43iscoding25 Aug 2014, 14:33
Graphics are astonishing. Took me a while to understand what I should do :D
iSamurai25 Aug 2014, 14:34
The game is innovative in the concept, and I also enjoy the pixel art and vivid bgm in it. However, the gameplay seems a bit less various.
simileinchen25 Aug 2014, 14:35
Good concept but could be randomized for extra fun! Enjoyed it! Nice graphics!
S0rax25 Aug 2014, 14:35
good in innovation but it's not really fun.
Jesper Oskarsson25 Aug 2014, 14:39
Once I figured out how to play, the game was quite easy. I just walked behind the fixing drone from left to right and then back.

I like the atmosphere, maybe it could be improved by turning down the background noise whenever you shut down a machine. And maybe emphasize the difference between the boss's world and yours. Some dripping water or something like that, just too make life feel miserable. :D

Anyways, good job!
panurge25 Aug 2014, 17:49
Nice work. Lovely clean look and a simple but satisfying mechanic in the service of a strong message. I really liked it.
DragonXVI
DragonXVI25 Aug 2014, 19:49
HACK THE SYSTEM ah pants, caught. Nice simple pixel art style, the guy moves hilariously slowly :P But the gameplay's simple enough and easy to understand once it gets going.
Jupitron
Jupitron25 Aug 2014, 22:04
Awesome graphical style!
Dohan
Dohan27 Aug 2014, 22:00
That repair droid is very efficient, damn it!
borgi
borgi27 Aug 2014, 22:19
Nice graphics! Moody music! But the gameplay a bit too simple :) Well done!
DDFranky28 Aug 2014, 07:28
Really nice game. I can clearly see the connection to the theme and I have to say that I love it. Really cool graphics and sound design.
gnx28 Aug 2014, 20:07
Very stylish graphics and audio in a game that has not a very subtle message :D Gameplay is a bit bland maybe, but the mood makes it worthwhile to experience.
dunin
dunin29 Aug 2014, 18:39
Nice looking game. I love long format!
gameplay is little simple, not really infiltration, not really action... it could be a part of an adventure game...
ruerob29 Aug 2014, 19:04
Nice littel game. It makes fun to play. Thank you for your game.
synchingfeeling
synchingfeeling29 Aug 2014, 20:34
Really liked the gritty mood, graphics remind me of Beneath A Steel Sky Era adventure games.
apiotrw13 Sep 2014, 16:15
Nice game but really slow

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