I suppose the question of "Entire Game on One Screen" could be answered with "How deep is your screen?"
And, indeed, answering that question with another question is just another way of saying you're determined to bend the rules as much as possible.
I am Sigma is a deep game. About a robot. Who works in a warehouse, in space. Getting the items required by the people queuing up. The warehouse is also quite deep.
As a matter of fact you can see the *entire* warehouse from the entrance.
Strangely, it's also full of lasers and traps that Sigma will have to navigate in order to retrieve the latest thingamabobbies and whosamawotsits that are so in demand.
Smooth take on the theme. The items were great, too ("What the heck is a Sanic?"). I found the responsiveness a little sluggish sometimes -- I guess it was the time it took to roll into a ball. Amazing amount of level design (including reuse) for a 48-hour competition.
(Oh, and challenging without being *quite* impossible. After 23 minutes and 111 deaths, I finally made it to the end!)
Really interesting, is it a Metroid tribute? Feels like it with the gameplay style and the fact he turns into a ball, though I see what you did there - it saved having to make walk animation :)
I like it but it's too damn hard! I didn't know where to go at all, and after dying a million times to get somewhere to find out you can't pick the thing up there I rage quit XD
A solid entry and a good interpretation of the theme. I am, however, mightily glad that I have a desk job and that you are not (I hope) a warehouse designer.
I totally love your interpretation of theme. It's fantastic! One of the best so far. I finished it with 65 deaths and I can say "death is useful" :) Final screen made me laugh. Raw gameplay is classic and fun, maybe controls sometimes behaved strangely, but one not simple move as a ball :)
I love the mood, music and atmosphere. Makes me think of Knytt stories. I love how the character turns into a ball when you move it. It's surprising and the physics are enjoyable. The vortex feeling of the camera movement when transitioning between levels is super cool and innovative. Didn't see that coming. Great work!
After 51 deaths I win! :) Game is fun and I love the story behind that. Although the idea of different depth rooms is not completely original (I see another game like this), it was well implemented and I like it!
This is a very nice entry which has a lot in it! The idea and realization are fantastic. The gameplay is actually quite good and the length is appropriate.
After finishing it with there are only a few things to say for improvement: 1) Once you have colltected an item and die in that level, the item should be reset. Otherwise the way back is actually often given instantly. 2) A little indication before the lasers shoot would be nice. Like a charging light or something. Otherwise you end up jumping right into them quite often.
Great game! The controls were a bit wonky (the variation between speed on ground and in air I think), but solid enough. Great interpretation of the theme, the zoom effect looked really good :)
I was hoping someone would do a game like this! Unfortunately, while I do mostly like it, I don't like the controls; sort of floaty and laggy, makes it feel slow trying to get anywhere. Honestly, it took me at least 10 deaths to make the jump to get the A1 Giggermajigger. Still, it certainly proves itself to be a viable concept!
Really awesome idea but unfortunately terrible controls. Make it less like the player is running around on ice, and give some variable jump height and youll be in business.
Definitely my favorite game from this one. Besides from some annoying bugs like not staying on the platforms, it's great. One thing I think would make it better is if you could control how fast you go through all the screens, because then you can see the items in each separate screen. Otherwise, great job, I'd love to see more, but this is satisfying as it is. <3
Ugh, at some point I lost my patience. Maybe it's too late for this kind of game. And that C2 level, where you put an object right there, just too few pixels too far to easy get it... you monster!
Despite that, the game has it's charm. I like like the robot is rolling :) And pretty cool idea for taking a theme.
Clever play on the theme, fun game. movement is just a tad imprecise for getting into doors and wall jumps but nothing gamebreaking. Enjoyable tunes, enjoyable overall experience. Nice job!
I liked it. My time was 14:36 and 52 deaths fyi. I felt there was a lot of story that could have been put in still, but there really is only so much you can do in 48 hours.
Good job overall. I love the central mechanic and the comments that the robot makes after encountering the various pitfalls. However, I did find the movement a little floaty and the graphics and audio could use a fair bit of polish. You more than made up for these drawbacks with an innovative mechanic and sense of humor. Great work!
Nice platformer game. I like it that all the levels are actually on the stage - in one screen, but just at different depth level. Very innovative on that point!
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(Oh, and challenging without being *quite* impossible. After 23 minutes and 111 deaths, I finally made it to the end!)
I like it but it's too damn hard! I didn't know where to go at all, and after dying a million times to get somewhere to find out you can't pick the thing up there I rage quit XD
Also, perhaps it's not entirely clear but the item you're after is labelled with the Area Letter and the door number (ie, A1 is Section A, door 1)
My wife made a "Mum plays..." of your game: http://youtu.be/flMrNd6UmQE
I got the item and die to back to drop area, but its hard to localize some itens..
cool game, great job!
The thing I would change would be how it takes a lot of time for your character to start running. It would be more responsive this way.
Otherwise, good job on the game ! Its quite long as well for a jam.
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Game is fun and I love the story behind that.
Although the idea of different depth rooms is not completely original (I see another game like this), it was well implemented and I like it!
The controls make it hard to play properly, but it's not necessarily a bad thing.
The idea and realization are fantastic. The gameplay is actually quite good and the length is appropriate.
After finishing it with there are only a few things to say for improvement:
1) Once you have colltected an item and die in that level, the item should be reset. Otherwise the way back is actually often given instantly.
2) A little indication before the lasers shoot would be nice. Like a charging light or something. Otherwise you end up jumping right into them quite often.
Like it very much!
took from me 22:19 to complete
Despite that, the game has it's charm. I like like the robot is rolling :) And pretty cool idea for taking a theme.