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Simple Ships

By luker

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Coolness359
Theme2942.68
Fun3842.55
Innovation4562.29
Mood4762.15
Overall5112.30
Graphics5241.90

Comments

zconnelly13 2013-12-16 19:45

Hmmm, the controls were a bit unintuitive at first, but once I got used to it I liked it! This is a great start :)

What exactly was the play on the theme?

timtipgames 2013-12-16 19:46

It can't read the about.txt when I chose the "about" options which makes it impossible to get more information. I have been unable to figure out the controls.

coblynau 2013-12-16 19:47

Good little game; I was convinced I was dodging cookies for a while. :)

mruno 2013-12-16 19:54

Fun game, but very simple. I also thought they were cookies. :p It would have been nice for it to be progressively harder.

luker 2013-12-16 19:59

Hey,

Thanks for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I may try to change the texture for the meteor, maybe not.
The part of the theme is that you die instantly and dont get a second chance.
I dont know about the problem with the about.txt, but I will paste it into the description now.
I did think of making it harder, but had no time. I didnt start until Saturday evening. Will do better next time, so make sure to look out for me in April (I think the next one is on April, if not, correct me on that)

Thanks
Love You all
Luke

ob6160 2013-12-16 20:03

Fun to play :) Better graphics and more intricate game mechanics would make it amazing :)

luker 2013-12-16 20:03

Thanks, will note that for next time.

Thanks
Love You all
Luke

luker 2013-12-17 00:57

Make sure to check out my new version!

Thanks
Love You all
Luke

PS: How do you change your profile pic? I am a noob at this website, it really confuses me.

sudorossy 2013-12-17 01:24

Pretty neat little game! I love those kinds of games where you don't exactly have direct control. Needs online high scores ;)

lazdo 2013-12-17 01:40

Didnt really like the controls

jongtao 2013-12-17 03:09

Well, it's simple and there are ships. The controls are so simple, but it's pretty neat how you can do everything with one button.

danbo 2013-12-17 12:13

You only get one button to control the ship. Rotate the head and play it like lunar lander or some shit

luker 2013-12-17 21:01

Sorry, I now know why the about thing doesnt work. It is because of a fail in the packaging of the jar, but dont owrr, hopefully I will fix it soon.

Luke

venks 2013-12-18 05:03

Very good use of the theme alongside the controls. Really easy to pick up and play.

luker 2013-12-18 13:16

Thanks, will make sure to fix bugs.
NOTE: Everyone, please report every bug, even the TINIEST things to me so I can fix them. I like a clean game.

Thanks
Luke

luker 2013-12-18 15:05

Current Users of my game: Please download the game again for the changes and bug fixes.
Thanks
Luke

mrvanderpants 2013-12-18 17:44

Took me a while to figure the controls out. But a pretty fun game!

luker 2013-12-19 02:25

Thanks

Luke

luker 2013-12-19 02:25

6 days til XMas!

brmassa 2013-12-19 03:55

Luke, nice entry. simple but fun, with clean visuals.

mrjordan 2013-12-19 06:44

Nifty little game! Would have liked some music though.

luker 2013-12-19 16:12

Thanks everyone, the reason there is no sound is because I cannot find a program to make sound effects that doesn't cost more than my house, or one that is so confusing it puts quatum physics to shame. If anyone has suggestions, feel free to tell me it would be greatly appreciated.

Luke

luker 2013-12-20 17:40

Make sure to post your High scores in the comments!

_zulli 2013-12-22 22:13

Cool game! With some improvals on graphics, progressive difficulty and music this game will become great! I've liked how you used the theme. Good job :)

If you have time please rate my game! :D

luker 2013-12-23 19:49

It has progressive difficulty, and I have re-drawn the graphics at least 3 times since the first version. Not going to add music, I am shit at it :O

pomb 2013-12-30 07:25

No restart button? had to close and reopen to play again.
I think the hitbox for the ships is too big because I found that I died when asteroids just came close to me

luker 2013-12-31 11:18

Thanks for the heads up @Pomb
I will add a restart button, and fix the hit box. Please re-try in an hour or so and it should be fixed. Thank you.

Luke

luker 2013-12-31 13:04

I have done those things @Pomb, please re-download.
Luke

luker 2014-01-08 17:12

Thanks for the votes!

luker 2015-07-31 00:50

3 Years, and I have come a long way...
Be sure to see me very soon..

Luke