the hook mechanic is cool but requires more positive visual feedback ( my entry has the same pb, I was running out of time)
it is hard to understand why cops behave differently, they do not look distinct enough;
also why not make them whippable with some kind of 3 hits stun? Right now it feels a bit strange that they stop periodically .
Worth polishing, whip is always fun :) Let me whip the cop ! I like the theme and graphics.
You can whip the cop when he's confused! They get frustrated by not catching you and enter in a vulnerable state, that's when you can whip them and kill them.
I know what you mean, I've added shadows under characters and a red one under the player to make it a little less confusing, although it helped it still is confusing, and the whip "hook" mechanic is super fast, so that can generate confusion too.
TBH I don't know how to further dial down the confusion meter :P Maybe I have to slow down the action after a successful whip for a second
yes I think that the slowdown and a meaty sound effect when your whip connect would be good ( as in an old capcom beat em all like final fight ) . Also , a smear animation when the player dashes towards the catched victim would be great , would increase satisfaction ( a little "reward" for playing well ) .
