Hi thanks for playing my game, and for the feedback. Asteroids do normally bounce off the enemies however if an enemy UFO crashes into an asteroid which is locked in place with your tractor beam then it will destroy it, this is easier to accomplish when your score is low and by zooming carrying an asteroid, just be careful though not to use the tractor beam for too long because asteroid can crash into you
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I do think space invaders combined with either pong or snake or breakout could work well. It would be cool to discover what game you get by mixing different classic games together and see how hard they would be to play. I have come across a game, not on this jam, but which was like snake and pacman, and it was a really good puzzler, you collect the dots and get longer as expected in a maze and then have to plan which way to go so you don't crash into yourself, I don't think I will find it again as I've forgotten what it was called. But you can definitely make some nice combinations suitable for any skill level
I won't lie it is a hard game and it gets harder as your score goes up. The asteroids will travel faster and the enemy UFOs get better at evading. Seven is a very good score especially considering the controls are alien to you (pun intended).
My highest score so far is eleven, I think it helps to stay above the enemies because then you have an easier time shooting without getting shot, also you can use the tractor beam which is effective when you are higher especially if you zoom (press d) and are carrying an asteroid or if you wait above an asteroid the enemy is on a collision course with then use the tractor beam while above. You do have to be careful using the tractor beam though because asteroids can be destroyed by other asteroids and they can rise and destroy you like you mention when the tractor beam is used for too long, but to prevent this you can either release spacebar (stop tractor beam) or hold "w" to rise higher before the asteroid is pulled into you.
You are right i probably should have set the controls differently, I am getting a lot of comments about them. Maybe the arrow keys for movement and "z" and "x" for weapons would be better default controls
I have never tried playing two games at once until now, which is why I probably suck at this, it seems to require a crazy amount of skill to survive even for a short period, but a very interesting idea and challenge! I'd love to see what else you make. I think it would be awesome if you could choose which two games to combine from a selection.
Thanks for playing my game, I think it helps to drop down at one of the two ends and time it so you land on an enemy or so if you do miss, then the enemy is moving away to give yourself plenty of time to drop again. The rats behave differently, they won't chase you like the spiders but you can't just rush because there may be snakes below. One final tip: Keep the ball close because if the enemy touches the ball it's pretty much game over, unless it's a snake, in which case just be aware the ball doesn't squash it.
I had fun playing your game. I like shrinking platforms and limitations, not sure if you know but the block you push doesn't always land where it should, it is cool though and fits perfectly with the style of your game. I have no idea what that button does at the end of the game, it seems like it should create a platform. I got to the end somehow. Maybe you could have some platforms which can fall and squash the boss or have to land on his platforms so they disappear.
I think I got quite far and would definitely continue to the end if it didn't stop working.. The destructible platforms are amazing to watch burn, and think you know this judging by the cool checkpoints. You have certainly shown how much fun your platforms can be. I believe you deserve to win this jam and wish you luck!
there is a lot to like about this game, one being the artwork, I like that you lift up in the air when you land on a destructible platform, maybe it could disappear in a more interesting way eg if the logs were floating on water, and you land on a vertical platform it could sink a little like a trampoline, lift you up then sink and make a splash, it might be quite difficult to do but looks like you have some skills with animation.
My first thought was where are the platforms? But then I realised you are controlling the platform, I really like playing your game. I think it would be better if you could see more destruction, e.g. feathers falling (which maybe you could recollect) or you could have a character with a jetback which could explode upon impact, you could also collect fuel shown by a bar rather than display a number, and carry a limited amount, as I have found that sometimes you can collect more than one jump with one jump which i like but it can eventually become too easy if there is no limit (not sure if there is in your game) but something to consider. Overall I would say this is a clever idea, and the gameplay is awesome.
hello all, i am the maker of 'meet your death' in platformer challenge #1, after enjoying the jam I have just submitted my next game for the second platformer challenge, I have named my newest game 'death scream' and hope you all enjoy it, or draw some inspiration from it, and I look forward to playing your games!
This is a good platform game, but it is a shame there are no moving platforms and this is the only reason I am giving a low score. Had this game been an auto runner it would recieve a better score however this wouldn't make it a better game. Some simple things I think you could have done to get a better score and reach the top is to make the platforms drop when they are stood on for a while, and maybe make them move side to side.
This is an exceptionally well made game. Even though most of the platforms weren't really needed and occasionally get in the way you'd think it would be really bad but it actually works really well kinda like the original sonic games on the mega drive - where you just want to go fast, and use your characters abilities to get to the end killing or dodging enemies on the way.
This is an exceptionally well made game. Even though most of the platforms weren't really needed and occasionally get in the way you'd think it would be really bad but it actually works really well kinda like the original sonic games on the mega drive - where you just want to go fast, and use your characters abilities to get to the end killing or dodging enemies on the way.
Although some platforms didn't come back when they were supposed to, and seemed to kill me unfairy I kind of expect that with any late entry, but how good are the moving platforms? well i absolutely love the ideas you have come up with.
The boat platform was fantastic, so too were the platforms which dip into lava, and the lightning was really fun to dodge whilst jumping to the next platforms. Normally its not a good idea to stand on a platform which breaks / vanishes so it did feel good when you need to. My favourite platform games are those which make you feel like you are learning something for the next challenge. I can't really fault the platforms. Well done!