TASK

• Make a platformer which contains some destructible platforms

INSPIRATION

Try to think of different ways a platform can be destroyed. For example, is it a bubble that pops when jumped on and also boosts the player up into the air, is it a cloud that slowly and silently fades to nothing, is it a block of ice that shoots harmful shards out when shot, is the whole terrain destructible, is anything left after the platform has been destroyed such as an item, an enemy or is the land so blown up that it's turned into jagged spikes

Try to think about what could trigger the platform to be destroyed. For example, is the platform destroyed when it's stomped on or jumped underneath, is there a boulder that ploughs through some snow, fire that burns its way up a rope, is there timed explosions, a detonation switch, can enemies destroy the platforms?

If you aren't sure if something is allowed as a destructible platform, I would say yes it is allowed. For example, does the player have the ability to drop a stick of dynamite that they can also stand on? Is an enemy that can be stood on a destructible platform? I'm sure there will be other examples like this but if in doubt, they will all be allowed

You may also want to to ask yourself what sort of character do you want to have in your game? Does this character of yours have a special ability? (A weapon, magic, air dash, stomp, no ability but looks cute etc) Does this special ability affect how your player destroys the platforms?

USEFUL INFO

• This jam is open to everyone of all skill levels
• You will have 1 month to make your game. You don't have to use all of that time to make your game. So you can relax, take time off and come back to it, plan it out a little bit, try to learn something new for your game, have time to redo it over, have the time to join other jams that have overlapping deadlines etc
• Your game doesn't have to be finished, a demo of what you have got so far is perfectly fine
• If you miss the deadline, don't worry, you just won't be entered
• Your game can even be an updated version of a previously made game
• Your game can be 2D or 3D
• All of the different types of platformer games are allowed in this jam (side scrollers, endless runner, puzzle based, metroidvania style, single screen room escapes, or anything else with platforms in it)
• Exporting your game as a HTML5 file is the most accessible way for people to play your game but downloadable games are fine too, but please be aware that I am only on windows and that if others are too, it can result in less people rating your game if exporting for only apple or linux

RULES

• You must use assets that you created or have the legal right to use. Crediting the creators is encouraged
• You can work alone or in a team. If in a team, crediting all of the team members is encouraged
• You can submit more than one game if you want to
• No offensive content please
• If your game contains a lot of blood, scares or anything like that, please put a warning in the description

VOTING

• Voting will be open to submitters only (Plus a rating and comment for each game from me)
• Voting will last for 2 weeks at the end of the submission deadline
• Try to vote and leave feedback on other peoples games (They might do the same for you)
• The winner will be decided by the community
• I shall announce the winner and feature video footage on my YouTube channel (GAME FAVORITES) so be sure to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwnfSxVGlnf6qa6LpVsc7w I'll probably keep this video shorter than my last one but will have to see closer to the time

The judging question will be: HOW GOOD ARE THE DESTRUCTIBLE PLATFORMS?

Please rate the games higher if the platforms destroy in an interesting way such as have staging to the destruction like cracking before breaking, if they are in well thought out positions, or anything else you feel makes the destructible platforms more enjoyable such as artwork, audio etc

If you have any questions, my email is robclarke86@hotmail.co.uk