This is my second Ludum Dare. I didn't dedicate as much time as with my first entry a few months ago so I don't expect to be higher in Overall.
Engine: GameMaker Art: GameMaker sprite editor + free version of PyxelEdit
Controls: -left/right arrow keys = movement -Z = jump -X = place X or O -R = restart
Goal: Survive as long as possible by removing the bombs. You remove the bombs by getting straight-3 lines of either X or O. The little guy you play with places X and O in alternation on the square he is on.
Edit: I added .exe file. I am terribly sorry for putting people through the horrendous installer for the game. I had no idea GameMaker can also make standalone .exe files. I guess you learn something new everyday
Didn't like the way character is moving - I think it should be oriented on finding the best way to make the lines, not trying to deal with terrain. Jump should be higher at least. The Concept is nice and I liked it overall though!
It's a little difficult to get to the top squares, because sometimes I can't reach higher platforms. But I like the idea! a post compo version would be great!
I originally didn't think my graphics and audio was up to much so didn't turn them on for rating, but I've had good feedback so I've edited and turned them back on :D Thank you.
Please no installer! It's an innovative idea. I don't like the way the platforming is implemented. It is way too hard to get from bottom to top. By the time you reach the tile you need, the bombs are already exploding. A first step would be to replace the double jump by a single high jump and make one way platforms.
Great concept, totally in the theme. Improvements : - Sound ! (obviously :-)) - Make jumps higher or change you level design a little bit. Some jumps are really hard, or impossible. Great submission anyway !
There's a bug where if you put yourself on the edge of several squares, you'll put the same sign on all of them simultaneously.
The more important issue is that you can replace a sign in the same square. So the winning strategy is to only put X or O in all squares. You would just take a single path that goes through all 9 squares and put the X in each of them. If you can make the whole cycle faster than the timer for the bomb, it's impossible to loose.
I would have prefered Up to jump, the controls would have been a bit more comfortable. The concept is really great, it has a lot of potential. With some feedbacks, sounds, stressful soundtrack and a big timer, it could be a very fun hardcore game. The sive of the window was a bit uncomfortable as I couldn't see a part of the bottom.
I really hope that you will develop the idea postcompo. Good job!
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It's an innovative idea. I don't like the way the platforming is implemented. It is way too hard to get from bottom to top. By the time you reach the tile you need, the bombs are already exploding.
A first step would be to replace the double jump by a single high jump and make one way platforms.
- Sound ! (obviously :-))
- Make jumps higher or change you level design a little bit. Some jumps are really hard, or impossible.
Great submission anyway !
The more important issue is that you can replace a sign in the same square. So the winning strategy is to only put X or O in all squares. You would just take a single path that goes through all 9 squares and put the X in each of them. If you can make the whole cycle faster than the timer for the bomb, it's impossible to loose.
but a little hard to win...lol...
I really hope that you will develop the idea postcompo. Good job!