Tightrope Gauntlet
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NOTE:
I have added some minor adjustments to the controls post-compo from the feedback in the comments.
Jump and land are now one button(Z), and the game over screen is now skippable by pressing the jump and land button repeatedly. This is because a lot of people (understandably) found the length of time taken to get back to the start screen frustrating. I also increased the range in pixels where the player can use the land button to land back on the rope, as many were finding this extremely hard to do. Hope this helps!
THE CONTROLS
Left & right arrow - Catch weapon/Stab/Aim laser
Z - Jump/Land
X - Fire aimed laser
C - Drop current weapon
Thank you for taking the time to play Tightrope Gauntlet.
I've had a lot of fun making this, but there were many more features I wanted to add.
I will continue to develop this game beyond the competition so keep checking back.
And now...
THE PLOT
In the near future, people compete in virtual reality games.
One such game is the Tightrope Gauntlet.
The challenger has to remain balanced on the tightrope while
bombarded with enemies left and right.
To win, they must still be remaining on the rope after 5 minutes is up.
YOU START WITH NOTHING.
You may avoid the oncoming enemies by jumping over them, but be warned...
You have to hit the Jump/Land button before your feet fall beyond the rope
on the way down.
Occasionally a weapon may fly towards you. You can catch
it by using the Catch buttons.
If you manage to grab a sword, you can attack enemies by pressing
the Left or Right buttons.
A laser rifle will be your best friend, but you'll have to be
quick in dropping the sword and grabbing after. The *Drop* button will allow
you to drop your current weapon. Use the Left or Right
buttons to aim, and press the Fire button to shoot.
If you manage to stay on the rope for 5 minutes, you pass the gauntlet.
However, the enemy onslaught increases the less time you have left, and
the better the weaponry in your possession.
FINAL WORD
Enjoy the game, and if you have any comments or feedback, please let me know.
TOOLS USED
Game engine
Gamemaker Studio 1.4
Art
Aseprite
Audio
sfxr
Audacity
NOTE:
I have added some minor adjustments to the controls post-compo from the feedback in the comments.
Jump and land are now one button(Z), and the game over screen is now skippable by pressing the jump and land button repeatedly. This is because a lot of people (understandably) found the length of time taken to get back to the start screen frustrating. I also increased the range in pixels where the player can use the land button to land back on the rope, as many were finding this extremely hard to do. Hope this helps!
THE CONTROLS
Left & right arrow - Catch weapon/Stab/Aim laser
Z - Jump/Land
X - Fire aimed laser
C - Drop current weapon
Thank you for taking the time to play Tightrope Gauntlet.
I've had a lot of fun making this, but there were many more features I wanted to add.
I will continue to develop this game beyond the competition so keep checking back.
And now...
THE PLOT
In the near future, people compete in virtual reality games.
One such game is the Tightrope Gauntlet.
The challenger has to remain balanced on the tightrope while
bombarded with enemies left and right.
To win, they must still be remaining on the rope after 5 minutes is up.
YOU START WITH NOTHING.
You may avoid the oncoming enemies by jumping over them, but be warned...
You have to hit the Jump/Land button before your feet fall beyond the rope
on the way down.
Occasionally a weapon may fly towards you. You can catch
it by using the Catch buttons.
If you manage to grab a sword, you can attack enemies by pressing
the Left or Right buttons.
A laser rifle will be your best friend, but you'll have to be
quick in dropping the sword and grabbing after. The *Drop* button will allow
you to drop your current weapon. Use the Left or Right
buttons to aim, and press the Fire button to shoot.
If you manage to stay on the rope for 5 minutes, you pass the gauntlet.
However, the enemy onslaught increases the less time you have left, and
the better the weaponry in your possession.
FINAL WORD
Enjoy the game, and if you have any comments or feedback, please let me know.
TOOLS USED
Game engine
Gamemaker Studio 1.4
Art
Aseprite
Audio
sfxr
Audacity