Snaketris
"The more you have, the worse it is" principle can be applied to the most of classic arcade games. For example, Snake gets worse each time it grows another tile of it's tail, and Tetris gets worse with every tetrimino you place. Why not to just take this mechanics and combine it the funniest way you can?
Let me introduce: SnaketriS!
Snaketris is a hotseat cooperative game for two where the first player uses cursor keys to control snake, eat fruit and grow, and the second player tries to play tetris using WASD. Your aim is to clear as many lines as you can, just like in classic tetris game. With a little difference: you can use snake to do it.
How many points can you score?
UPD: we made some significant changes (devlog). Check out a new version on itch.io.
Let me introduce: SnaketriS!
Snaketris is a hotseat cooperative game for two where the first player uses cursor keys to control snake, eat fruit and grow, and the second player tries to play tetris using WASD. Your aim is to clear as many lines as you can, just like in classic tetris game. With a little difference: you can use snake to do it.
How many points can you score?
UPD: we made some significant changes (devlog). Check out a new version on itch.io.
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@foomar, hmm, we'll check this thing out, thanks for feedback!
I just played with my self and we had such a great time! haha, no really, it is a very nice combination!
Great job!
I think with a few more mechanics (Maybe being able to push apples around?) the tetris player can have a little more to do while waiting for the snake.
@amir-bayareh, challenging, isn't it? =) Thank you!
@bryceltaylor, ooh, it really is an issue. Thank you for your feedback!
@dorblin7z7, thanks for a suggestion. Snake role turned out to be more dynamic.
@asixjin, well, it wasn't designed for one player, but still can be an interesting experience. Thanks for your feedback.
Overall I like this game very much. I had an amazing time playing it. I found it very innovative and creative. I haven't seen anyone else think of this! such an original game. Thank you so much for this experience and good luck in the future! Have an awesome day, and I hope to see you in the next jam!
// Isak from @liquidbrain
@interpol, interesting idea, should be challenging to implement. Added to TODO list anyway. =)
@dudum-lare, there is some kind of WIP version of a background tune made by @komnotmr, but we decided not to put unfinished work to a game. Sound can make a game better, but can also ruin it.
The controls felt a bit stiff and awkward, probably due to low framerate.
The two game mechanics work really well together, and I imagine there could be lots of yelling between two "coop" friends :)
Other than that: Fun! :)
If you want, you can listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/user-433639808 (We're also on iTunes and Stitcher)