IMPORTANT NOTE: below will be 2 download links. Both include the runnable game and the source code, however the top link includes the game's OST and so the download itself is much greater. If you don't want the OST, use the second link. Both should be expected to work properly on Windows and Linux, however OSX is unknown. If anyone can try these games on OSX, please let me know the result in the comments.
The Omnipotent Program(OP) is a game where the rules can be changed. It takes place in a world under the control of The OP- a program that handles everything that happens in the gaming world that is become increasingly aggravated at the fact that the player always seems to win against the enemy. One day, he decides to even out the playing field... upon figuring out that in order to win the game you must be the player, he decides to body-swap the player and the enemy. The outcome could be disastrous...
This game features a complex AI/PLAYER switch game mechanic that is likely to create a lot of bugs, however I have playtested as much as I can and so far the experience has gone just fine. However, don't use this as a reason to not expect bugs.
The player uses a disc in which they can throw at the enemy. When the enemy and player switch, the enemy will now shoot the disc at the player.
Upon destroying the enemy in it's monster form, you will proceed to the Master Program room, where you must figure out how to destroy the OP.
I had a lot of trouble from the introduction figuring out just what I was supposed to be doing. Then after I killed(?) the monster(?) in the first bit, and the monster(?) went into the next room with the program(?) it just stopped moving forward and the graphics kept shuddering. I left it for a little while and it didn't seem to go any further.
And the music. Sounded cool at first. Thirty seconds later, not so much.
For those wondering why the enemy stops moving at the last room, you're supposed to release the blocks in front of the enemy in order to push it into the program and destroy it. Hope that clears things up a bit. Thanks for playing :)
The first set of controls doesn't seem to work for me. I would prefer to use that, because using Q for shooting the disks, having to move my middle finger over my ring finger is not a comfortable control scheme in my opinion. Otherwise, the mechanic is pretty clever and I'm giving you a fair score for innovation and theme execution. Nice game overall, but still has it's flaws.
Interesting game. I included it in part 1 of my Ludum Dare 33 Compilation video series, if you would like to take a look :) https://youtu.be/SB3lix7PW1A
The mechanics are original but a bit strange. I could pass the first boss because the distribution of the keys are not the best option to play without problems. The graphics and music are nice, but you must improve the control and add some story clues to improve the narrative of the game. Nice job!
Nice entry, The mechanics are a bit hard to figure out at first, the graphics are good, the music as well, and sound wise i dig the atari sound effects that appear at the end :)
I think i found a small glich, in the bonus minigame room (collect all the bits) at some point i threw my disk and it was stuck in a wall with no way to retreive it
It looks good, but it's hard to figure out what's going on! The disc flies everywhere, and it's difficult to tell what's damaging what, and which health bar is which?
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And the music. Sounded cool at first. Thirty seconds later, not so much.
Otherwise, the mechanic is pretty clever and I'm giving you a fair score for innovation and theme execution.
Nice game overall, but still has it's flaws.
I think i found a small glich, in the bonus minigame room (collect all the bits) at some point i threw my disk and it was stuck in a wall with no way to retreive it