Ludum Dare #33compo

Cant i just stretch my neck peacefully ?

by grynca

Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.67

Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.65

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.88

Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.36

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.12

Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.20

Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.43

Coolness★★★★★★★★★★46%

Controls:

shoot laser - Left mouse

close lids - right mouse (protects from most damage)

Objective: last for 2.5 mins.

Hint: It is a good idea to dodge and also spare your laser (it recharges slowly)

Tech:

custom source 2D framework based on SDL2 - https://github.com/grynca/geng ( heavy WIP )

compiled via emscripten to browser. Emscripten version must be run via some localhost server (needs to access local files).

This was my first LD. Had most problems with my own framework + learning Emscripten. Hopefully next time will be better. But overall great event !

I will put (hopefully) online version up soon.

UPDATE:

- Online version here: http://grynca.cz/

- Added missing libraries to Desktop version

- winning Gameplay video here: https://youtu.be/UT_FN_H5xDw

Comments20

KodingNights24 Aug 2015, 10:54

Neither the Web or windows version worked. Missing libraries.

Mantlair24 Aug 2015, 11:30

Maaaan. It doesnt work on windows 32 bit. I wanna play it though can you make it work somehow. Web build is throwing exception too B/.

Insality24 Aug 2015, 11:34

the same, can't run the game :[

Juin24 Aug 2015, 18:17

Interesting mechanic, you really gotta plan out your dodging

Arg41024 Aug 2015, 18:38

System Error - libwinpthread-1.dll is missing from your computer. Ill look into a fix. but for now i cant play

gryncaauthor24 Aug 2015, 20:14

It should be fixed now ...

tanjent25 Aug 2015, 07:55

Good variant with the shield mechanic. Can easily see how one can expand this with powerups and other obstacles.

Afenda25 Aug 2015, 07:55

Intresting game but when the laser bar is empty i can shoot this normal ? But that is fine for first competition. Nice Work !!

Birke25 Aug 2015, 07:59

Lovely set of mechanics. I think the game would be more fun to play if your laser recharged faster. Was great you could retract yourself to dodge missiles.

LPeter199725 Aug 2015, 07:59

exception thrown: TypeError: Unable to get property 'createVertexArrayOES' of undefined or null reference,TypeError

Soup With Bits25 Aug 2015, 08:24

Really dig the movement/controls
-nifty little game!

Jani Nykänen25 Aug 2015, 16:38

Nice game. I like the style of the monster!

Multiplexor26 Aug 2015, 15:14

I like how the monster is articulated! And the game is quite hard! (At least i tried a few times and i always died, too many helicopters)

Good job overall :)

bytegrove31 Aug 2015, 21:20

Ooh an emscripten game! Cool! I've been itching to try out emscripten myself. Seeing how you managed to create a game with your framework during the compo is really cool and inspiring, nice work!
Fun game idea as well, although it could do with some further polishing. I like the funny title. :P

dcolgan1 Sep 2015, 16:27

Pretty fun! I like the controls.

stupidmindlessf1 Sep 2015, 16:30

like the creature and the hand drawn art. Progress bar is good but would be even better if you know how much of how much progress you made.
Is there a way to survive at the end?

gryncaauthor2 Sep 2015, 06:15

stupidmindlessf: of course, check the gameplay youtube video

ohsqueezy3 Sep 2015, 13:50

made me feel tense. you know you are going to die sometime just depends on how long you can avoid those hunting you.

Erlend Aakre3 Sep 2015, 13:54

Fun game, was way too easy for a bit and then suddenly all the choppers swarmed! THEY SWARMED! :'(

Creative Sectors14 Sep 2015, 16:13

Well, the mood isn't topnotch, but the gameplay really is fun and the movement of the monster is reaaally funny. Keep up the good work!

Creative Sectors: Kardfogú

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