superstar

by t-mw
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.58
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.80
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.35
Theme★★★★★★★★★★2.80
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.73
Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.82
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.05
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.40
It's your big break as an energy mule, but be careful, the world's ending.


#### Instructions

Use the arrow keys to move. Break open energy crates to attach their contents to your ship, and transport the energy balls to the green markers. The further you transport an energy ball the more you'll be paid, but if you collide with your cargo you'll destroy it.

#### Notes

Sound isn't working in Safari.

screenshot
Tags: #pico-8
Tools: PICO-8

Comments14

Maximus G3 Dec 2018, 02:01
This game is great. I really love the simplistic concept and graphics. The music is what makes this game incredible though. It sounds great and feels like I am under pressure. Good Work!
Mohrro
Mohrro3 Dec 2018, 02:06
A really good game with awesome graphics! I love it
Fnissalot3 Dec 2018, 16:02
Love the scifi feel! Well done!
zemmi
zemmi5 Dec 2018, 20:14
Fun time, really liked how you would have to back out sometimes and destroy all your energy just to save yourself. There were a couple attempts were all of the lanes would be cut off by those single falling tiles and I was left dead in the water waiting for the wave. Not sure if that was intended but I found it pretty disappointing since it felt less like my fault than the game trapping me.

Despite that, I played a lot. Managed a best score of '584'
Matank
Matank8 Dec 2018, 10:08
Very fun game, and I loved the retro art style!
JUSTCAMH
JUSTCAMH8 Dec 2018, 10:58
Good old Pico-8. You used it great! The game plays very well and the controls feel responsive. I was a bit lost on the whole 'snake' thing where you would go over your tail. Was this good, or bad? After re-reading this page, it is evident that this is bad, but maybe some more in-game feedback could be used to portray this? Overall fun game, loosly using the theme. Destroying the energy felt less like a sacrifice and more like a mess up on my behalf. I didn't WANT to lose the energy, so it technically isn't sacrifice, but otherwise, a very good submission!
Diego Burgos8 Dec 2018, 20:36
It was very challenging, nice work, I loved how sometimes you must sacrifice score in order to stay alive
peterfonts
peterfonts9 Dec 2018, 18:57
Wow! The mechanic taking the crates and move carefully is really nice! Graphics and sounds are good! Amazing game! Congrats!!
gwinnell
gwinnell19 Dec 2018, 14:50
To see this made in Pico8 is pretty sick! Music is pure VVVVVV vibes. Love it. Great sacrifice mechanic too.
shujal20 Dec 2018, 13:59
The game is quite fun and challenging, but I think the collision mechanic is a bit harsh. The graphics and especially audio were great and fit together well.
Cliff Lee CL
Cliff Lee CL20 Dec 2018, 16:03
Awesome entry! Gameplay, graphics, and audio are so great! The retro style feels good.
acaral20 Dec 2018, 16:29
Intelligent system serving a fun gameplay. Artistically it works. I have to say you did something polished and interesting.
acaral20 Dec 2018, 16:29
Intelligent system serving a fun gameplay. Artistically it works. I have to say you did something polished and interesting.
loveapplegames31 Dec 2018, 19:24
Great idea for a game mechanic! The resulting game looks polished and is very playable. It's a bit unfair when you get closed in by random falling tiles.

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