Ludum Dare #53compo
Twisted Pedal
Please play the WebGL version in FULL SCREEN.
Smash Z & X to pedal forwards.
Press SPACE to brake.
Turn with ARROW KEYS.
Drive over tomatoes to gather sauce to make pizzas that you deliver to manholes.
Alternative controls:
KL for pedalling and AD for turning.
The game has no music, I recommend playing some catchy tunes on the background.
Smash Z & X to pedal forwards.
Press SPACE to brake.
Turn with ARROW KEYS.
Drive over tomatoes to gather sauce to make pizzas that you deliver to manholes.
Alternative controls:
KL for pedalling and AD for turning.
The game has no music, I recommend playing some catchy tunes on the background.
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Comments9
The mashing of the two keys for pedaling was a really novel touch, and I liked it at first but it got sore quick. Maybe if you did it to accelerate rather than constantly my fingers wouldn't burn out so quick? I think as well maybe if the turning circle was a bit smaller that might be good, often I would see an obstacle and not be able to react in time.
Overall though this was really novel and interesting, I had some fun!
I thought angry tomatoes were the ones moving at first, but they're all moving haha!
I sometimes get hit while I don't feel like I did, but overall, the controls and the gameplay loop are fun! Would recommend.
For you next jam, consider looking into assigning key codes instead of letters for all of those who aren't using a QWERTY keyboard!
Really fun game, easy to understand! Good job on the biking feeling!
But yeah, the fully upgraded bike feels awesome, just racing through the sea of tomatoes in the middle and squashing them feels awesome. I loved the randomization of the power ups, that made every run of the game unique. Also regarding the game loop, I felt it had a good arcade feel to it where you immediately want to jump in again once you've finished the round. The sound effects when squishing the tomatoes are fun, that also makes it satisfying to squash them.
Very fun game, I had a good time playing it. Great job!