I think my main complaint about this game is one already stated with the directionality of the beams. I did eventually figure it out! Otherwise I actually really enjoyed this. Controls could have been better as mentioned, but it wasn't a huge hindrance either. Nice entry, and nice idea combining the beams to match the theme.
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Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Gameplay | #21 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
Theme Interpretation | #21 | 3.844 | 3.844 |
Originality | #22 | 3.688 | 3.688 |
Overall | #25 | 3.484 | 3.484 |
Presentation | #38 | 3.156 | 3.156 |
Ranked from 32 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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I love this game, it's neat!
As a point of critique, the splitter's directionality is not obvious and even if you know about it, it's still a 50/50 trial and error type of thing.
Unlike most commenters, I actually love that you made the choice to support keyboard before mouse. More games should allow you to use the keyboard as much as possible, it is way better for preventing RSI / carpal tunnel health problems. You do probably need to refine the controls a bit more, though. Perhaps merging the movement and rotation of the cursor into just the WASD keys? A single keystroke will align you if you're not aligned, and move you if you are. I think that might be easier and more intuitive than involving Q and E.
Nice gameplay, it was pretty fun! Mouse controls would have been easier though.
Good game, I'm glad you posted the instructions and keybindings clearing. With that said, they keys were not very intuitive, I suggest adding mouse input and drag and drop to make it easier to play. Also don't end levels immediately, I want to see the beam go and hit my target once I've solved the puzzle instead. Good job, fun game with lasers!
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