== Note == My friend finished this game without using paddle (using only spacebar to direct the ball). So, if using spacebar makes the game too easy for you, just imagine that those aliens stole your paddle and take it as additional challenge! ^_^
=== Objective == Use the ball to destroy the defenses of alien spaceship and protect the Earth from invasion.
Do not let the ball touch ground, because it will lose energy. If you are out of energy, you are defeated.
=== Controls === Start game - SPACE. Move the paddle: LEFT and RIGHT. SPACE can be used to slightly change the direction of the ball, but be careful, as it will make it also fly faster.
=== Tools === Graphics: Gimp Programming: Stencyl Music: Music Maker Jam Sound Effects: Bfxr
The source file can be opened with Stencyl. You can also rename it to .zip and open as usual archive.
Cute aesthetics to this game :) great idea to have health for this kind of game in a ludumdare context - most people would probably be too frustrated if they got game over too quickly and not try the game properly.
At first I was confused by the ball often being stuck in horizontal movement. After I re-read the instructions and noticed that you can push the ball with space, I made it through. After that it was a fun and quick game! Thank you for including a livebar :)
The music is great, and it looks good too, but the gameplay is let down by the "cheat" with the ball. Damn shame, because otherwise this could have been a cracking breakout game.
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joppiesaus8 Dec 2014, 15:05
Nice breakout game. The spacebar is more an exploit rather than a control, but the feeling of the game is great thanks to the sounds and graphics!
Nice! The bounce physics needs to be adjusted to maximize Y-velocity though, as often I'd find myself waiting ages for the ball to travel up the screen.
nice mood, fits the theme. ball physics feel a bit off and improbable, especially when the ball hits the edges of the paddle. appreciate the energy bar in this case! :)
Really cool art style, I really dig the aesthetic. I liked the music as well! The ball was a bit confusing to control using space but great entry overall
Nice breakout clone, though the "spacebar" mechanic can be exploited to make the game super easy. It'd be cool if mechanics changed from one stage to the next.
I died because I kept speeding up the ball faster than my paddle could go :) it was fun!
I actually really enjoyed the space bar mechanic a lot, I think it brings something new to the breakout table. Sure it needs tweaking (maybe it should have limited uses or a recharge time? ), but I had fun with it!
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But yea, "feature" with active space-bar looks like a cheat.
I love using the space bar for the game physics, that idea is definitely a good one that could be built upon.
I actually really enjoyed the space bar mechanic a lot, I think it brings something new to the breakout table. Sure it needs tweaking (maybe it should have limited uses or a recharge time? ), but I had fun with it!
Loved the art style. :3
Nice adaptation of the gameplay with a background story.