Harry Inks Shrinks
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Gamejolt Link: http://gamejolt.com/games/HarryInksShrinks/252116
Stencyl Arcade Link:
http://www.stencyl.com/game/play/36686
This is my unfinished game "Harry Inks Shrinks." I didn't get to finish most of the things I wanted to do because there were many mechanics I hadn't learned. This was to show what I was able to get done.
Objective: Follow the instructions (or not) and get to the end, sometimes you may need to walk away and back to something to get to the next area/room.
See hints at bottom if stuck. _(Along with minor spoilers)_
I learned a lot along the way especially with making pixel art (which I've barely done before) and I now know what's possible to do in a (busy) weekend with my current level (although proper collisions are DEFINITELY still higher). I wanted to at least add the enemies running around and the ability to shoot, but I didn't want to rush that part and accidentally break the game. I am proud to say that everything in the game was made or designed by me (even if not as much as many of the games for Ludum Dare 38. It also forced me to do a ton in a few days and I know it's possible for me to add to this game to make it how I originally planned if I work at even just a fraction as I had this weekend.
Hint 1 [Bedroom]: Walk towards the mirror in the room to shrink.
Hint 2 [Large Bedroom]: Walk towards the sand/dust looking area under the dresser to shrink again.
Hint 3 [Desert Town]: None of the doors you pass here will work (didn't have time to make each actually relevant). Go into the last red building.
Stencyl Arcade Link:
http://www.stencyl.com/game/play/36686
This is my unfinished game "Harry Inks Shrinks." I didn't get to finish most of the things I wanted to do because there were many mechanics I hadn't learned. This was to show what I was able to get done.
Instructions
Controls: Arrow Keys (only had time to put in movement, see below for details)Objective: Follow the instructions (or not) and get to the end, sometimes you may need to walk away and back to something to get to the next area/room.
See hints at bottom if stuck. _(Along with minor spoilers)_
Description
After a lot of brainstorming, my take on the theme "A Small World" was the idea of a literal small world. The premise of the game was that you were a scientist (or just some smart guy) working on a shrink ray named Harry Inks. I came up with the name "Harry Inks" because it's an anagram of "Shrinkray" which was the original weapon/tool I had in mind. The issue is that I've only made one game before and it was with a Crash Course kit that served as a tutorial for beginners (although I added a lot more than what was originally asked). Despite not having much experience I decided to see what I can do in 2 days (or 3 days, as it is now, if I couldn't make it in time for the compo).I learned a lot along the way especially with making pixel art (which I've barely done before) and I now know what's possible to do in a (busy) weekend with my current level (although proper collisions are DEFINITELY still higher). I wanted to at least add the enemies running around and the ability to shoot, but I didn't want to rush that part and accidentally break the game. I am proud to say that everything in the game was made or designed by me (even if not as much as many of the games for Ludum Dare 38. It also forced me to do a ton in a few days and I know it's possible for me to add to this game to make it how I originally planned if I work at even just a fraction as I had this weekend.
Screenshots
Original Plans:
In-Game Look:
Hints
_A common bug is not being able to move to the next area/room on your first go. If it happens, just move back a few steps and try to go back._Hint 1 [Bedroom]: Walk towards the mirror in the room to shrink.
Hint 2 [Large Bedroom]: Walk towards the sand/dust looking area under the dresser to shrink again.
Hint 3 [Desert Town]: None of the doors you pass here will work (didn't have time to make each actually relevant). Go into the last red building.