It's a really bad idea to shoot lasers inside an icecave. unfortunately that's the only way to escape - and since someone wannabe musician has filled the cave with horrible disco music you definitely want to get out.
Made in Unity with heavy use of the GL API. Go line rendering! This is also the first time I tried to use a DAW to make my music for the combo. Not really happy with the result but most of Sunday was spent learning LMMS so hopefully next time I'll be able to bash something better together.
Jeah the use of the theme is pretty nonexistent. At first I wanted to make a game about a viking shouting down spikes from a cave ceiling to crush enemies but decided the ricocheting laser shots would be more fun to code and play.
Wow really well done game here. I love the idea of the bouncing shots. Not only does it make me want to fire less because I can create my own bullet hell, it also makes me want to aim better which isn't easy, but still tight controls. The first enemy on the second level killed me like right away however, and that is kinda frustrating. I think you should teach your player more, but a really fun game, that I might come back to play later. :)
This was really solidly made, the bouncing lasers is a good touch, not 100% unconvential weapon wise but the Light-cycle style approach to them made it very fun and tricky indeed. Presentation is very damn good as well, enjoyed it a heck of a lot, thanks! :D
Absolutely fantastic! Great game mechanic and very wel designed levels. Hats off to you Birke. The only down side maybe is that the shooting sound gets annoyig after a while.
I like it. I can't get past cave 2, those little red thingies are a pain in my rear.
The Web/HTML5 thing crashes for me (Firefox/MacOS). I've been seeing a lot of complaints about Unity HTML5 builds not working on MacOS, but that Firefox fixes it (but it never does for me). Just FYI.
Thanks for the feedback everyone! Jeah the player movement needs to be tighter and not so physics based as it is now. The number of enemies is also quite random from playthrough to playthrough so that's another thing I'll look into fixing at a later point. I am thinking there should also be more of an incentive to shot enemies yourself instead of just dodging them.
With the key thingies and open spaces it works much much better. It's quite solid gameplay and while playing I can see myself getting better and trying different strategies. Which is really good.
I'm using a strategy in which I shoot in bursts, then wait and hope for them to clean the level while hiding. Then I go out and finish whatever is there while avoiding groups of lasers instead of individual chaotic lasers. In the process I get better quickly at moving around loads of lasers. I see this strategy as the 'Unconventional' side of the weapon.
What a great concept. I love the way it forces you to trade off skill in shooting with skill in manoeuvring. Perhaps it doesn't play to the theme as well as it could have, but it's an excellent game nonetheless!
Pretty solid entry. The priority on accuracy was really cool. Gets pretty hectic towards the end with a lot more enemies. The number of enemies that appeared seemed a bit random, though. I guess it's supposed to feel like a rogue-like.
Dunno if this is intentional or not, but the name instantly reminded me of Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball. Name association aside, you've created a unique arcade game here and it's really fun.
One of my favorites for this Ludum Dare session. This game is really addictive. I can't stop it. First time when I have seen your project, it appeared to me too basic with an poor aesthetic, but in fact, it's very clean. I love the concept. Thumbs up ++
Having your projectiles stay on the map the entire time is really cool, missing a shot is a bigger deal with lasting consequences, since they become a hazard you have to deal with.
Movement feels good, having a jetpack with little particles lets you have a low-effort movement system that makes sense contextually.
Graphics are simple but work well to serve the concept since you can easily identify everything on screen.
Music is a bit repetitive but it seems you felt the same given the description :P
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Definitely fun :)
I love the idea of the bouncing shots. Not only does it make me want to fire less because I can create my own bullet hell, it also makes me want to aim better which isn't easy, but still tight controls. The first enemy on the second level killed me like right away however, and that is kinda frustrating. I think you should teach your player more, but a really fun game, that I might come back to play later. :)
The Web/HTML5 thing crashes for me (Firefox/MacOS). I've been seeing a lot of complaints about Unity HTML5 builds not working on MacOS, but that Firefox fixes it (but it never does for me). Just FYI.
I'm using a strategy in which I shoot in bursts, then wait and hope for them to clean the level while hiding. Then I go out and finish whatever is there while avoiding groups of lasers instead of individual chaotic lasers. In the process I get better quickly at moving around loads of lasers. I see this strategy as the 'Unconventional' side of the weapon.
Movement feels good, having a jetpack with little particles lets you have a low-effort movement system that makes sense contextually.
Graphics are simple but work well to serve the concept since you can easily identify everything on screen.
Music is a bit repetitive but it seems you felt the same given the description :P