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Transforce

By zoneone2

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Coolness1100
Innovation434.08
Theme2393.68
Fun3243.32
Overall4863.28
Humor5872.27
Mood6422.88
Audio7382.35
Graphics10762.20

Comments

piscythe 2014-08-25 03:48

I couldn't play because the game detected a controller when I don't even own one. I've messed with simulating controller input, so maybe it was residue from that.

dragonmaster21 2014-08-25 03:53

Wow, I really like the idea. I didn't read the description here and while I was playing it I thought of Inception, so I can see the inspiration coming through. I wasn't able to get past the third level. I couldn't really get a big enough boost from the side to be able to jump over the obstacle, but maybe it was just my timing.

ViliX 2014-08-25 03:54

It's diffictult game, but after properly reading the tutorial, it's fun.

binroot 2014-08-25 04:26

Hands down the best game I've played so far!

zoneone2 2014-08-25 05:01

Thanks, guys!
@DragonMaster21, the controller issue should be fixed now.

zoneone2 2014-08-25 05:01

Sorry, meant @Piscythe

headchant 2014-08-25 06:19

If you provide a .love file, Linux and OSX folks could try your game too!

piscythe 2014-08-25 06:24

It worked that time. The game was frustrating at times, but it was worth it because that was the most innovative idea and best use of the theme I've seen so far. The sounds complemented the experience well, and restart-at-will was a wise decision. I'd love to see this as a full game.

zoneone2 2014-08-25 06:33

@headchant Thanks for letting me know! The .love file is now available.

recon 2014-08-25 06:39

Very imaginative! You could improve graphics, and sound, but physics are awesome!

hungyg 2014-08-25 06:43

Really cool idea. Timing is everything here. The controls and movement physics could have used some more polish, but great job nonetheless!

mess110 2014-08-25 07:11

can't get it to run on linux:

JLib.lua:6: attempts to call field 'getJoysticks' (a nil value)

do I need some joystick lib?

honcho 2014-08-25 07:17

Very interesting concept. Used xbox360 controller! Could not get past level 3 ;(

magmacrab 2014-08-25 07:28

Had some fun! did recognize my PS2 controller, but when i pressed the buttons, nothing happened. worked fine with the keyboard.

healthire 2014-08-25 08:37

So awesome, really innovative concept and fits the theme well. I really enjoyed playing it.

tbamberg 2014-08-25 22:12

Really cool idea, but very difficult to get the timing right!

jackdegree 2014-08-26 19:16

That moment when the third level appears and you're like... **** how am I going to time this right? Great concept and game, love it. Love the difficulty too, cause it's really about you know getting to learn a new way of thinking.

off 2014-08-26 19:21

The basic idea is awesome but maybe it could be more fun with a less timing based gameplay.
The game is really hard to master, even when you understand how (like with the first 3 level) it's really hard to get the things done... but i'm not a good player! ;)

Actually your main idea is so powerful that you could imagine so many game, even one with interaction between levels.

Great prototype, great job!

jupiter_hadley 2014-08-26 19:39

Kinda challenging, but well done. I included it in part 8 of my Ludum Dare 30 compilation video series :) http://youtu.be/_ZcQE6pTBcc

boodog 2014-08-26 23:34

Awesome game! Pretty fun!

leondryaso 2014-08-27 00:06

Very interesting concept. I really enjoyed this game!

nerd-burglars 2014-08-27 00:08

This game was not too hard, not too easy. Graphics could use a little polish, but hey, what 48 hr entry couldn't? Be proud, good physics game!

amour-maternel 2014-08-27 00:46

WOW. First time i try mecanics i've never seen before. It's rare and precious. I feel maybe controls don't respond very well. Make more levels, improve graphics and give me the new version please. Bravo.

marcellus 2014-08-27 01:06

Please please please make this game real ! More level, better controls and some music (the graphics are perfect like that) you really got something here that's the best game I've played in this LD.

This is so innovative 5 stars aren't even enough. Congratulations !

PS : jumps sometimes bugs and the vertical bounce is way easier than the horizontal one. But I played til the end and enjoyed it, even if I died like 50 times.

buckslice 2014-08-27 01:56

The second level was harder than the last level imo. Also, the computer key bindings are kind of weird because they are all so close to each other, but nbd. The sound effects were great and the game itself is awesome. Excellente!

lolshouse 2014-08-27 02:10

This is crazy inventive. Nice job!
~funkeh

okeedokeben 2014-08-27 03:16

That blew my mind. Awesome mechanic. Would love to see it developed further!

teamquadratic 2014-08-27 05:00

Brilliant concept. Personally, I had trouble with the horizontal kicks, but with some polishing this could be really good!

myougahiroshi 2014-08-27 06:23

can't run as it's not "win32 application"

myougahiroshi 2014-08-27 06:23

can't run as it's not "win32 application":(

simonchauvin 2014-08-27 08:25

This is seriously awesome.

yodamaster 2014-08-27 14:28

What is a "love" format? Can't play.

kidanger 2014-08-27 14:31

Very interesting gameplay, nice work!

aomeas 2014-08-27 14:33

We must go deeper :D

goutye 2014-08-27 14:59

Good idea! I really like your game! Congrats !

moosefly 2014-08-27 15:32

The basic gameplay is so intriguing that the fact that it is super barebones doesn't really matter. I'm not sure if I've ever play anything similar and the few levels it had were nicely designed to show of some of the things you can do with the mechanic. Really cool. Worked fine with a PS3 controller using XInput Wrapper for DS3.

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zoneone2 2014-08-27 15:47

@MyougaHiroshi @yodamaster
I've added additional instructions for Linux, OS/X, and 32-bit Windows users if you want to give it another go.

myougahiroshi 2014-08-27 16:25

thanks, now it works perfect :D very nice game and great idea, I think it gets quite hard at the first level, what has 3 stages :D

mechabit 2014-08-27 22:00

Cool mechanics, now get an artist and release this game!

dohan 2014-08-27 22:54

The concept is awesome! But for now it's very hard...

lkr 2014-08-27 23:39

Very interesting and fresh game mechanic :)

The timing felt a bit tight at times, but it was very enjoyable to play through.

konwlege 2014-08-28 12:48

It send me message Transforce.exe is not valid Win32 application.

endingchaos 2014-08-28 13:35

A fun entry! Great job!

chaoseiro 2014-08-28 15:03

Amazing! It is hard to get used to this new mechanic, but it is well done! Please keep making this game :P

commodorekid 2014-08-28 15:39

That game is just soo awesome! I love force/time games like that. Great job.

ninjascript 2014-08-29 15:16

I'm not so good at timing those kicks but I really like the concept.

keymaster 2014-08-29 17:16

Oh man this game mechanic is really amazing! Challenging yet satisfying when you get it right! Great job, I hope this will be a full game some time!

paps 2014-08-29 17:43

One word Awesome. But there is one problem, on the keyboard the choice of keys is not optimal, which make it really hard.
Anyway you can really do something with that proto/concept.
Well done

glbs 2014-08-29 23:48

At first I thought I wasn't gonna make it through any levels, but the challenge and the fast retry allowed me to practice and improve.
The mechanics are really innovative and challenging, and although this is in fact quite a plain prototype (not much clothing), it is captivating and interesting to play!

jahmaican 2014-08-30 09:45

Needs more work, because it's a really good concept!

haymanmarc 2014-08-30 21:03

Neat idea. Needs more explanation at game start. Perhaps a video tutorial.

banana4life 2014-09-03 14:41

Really nice game!

snicklodocus 2014-09-09 20:42

Great idea! I think with some refinement, it could be the foundation for a great puzzle game. Currently, I think timing is emphasized too much over puzzle solving. But very innovative. Good job!

klianc09 2014-09-12 13:39

Plays well with 360 controller. One of the most innovative ideas I have seen this LD. And although it's a prototye it's already a lot of fun.
Would love levels with more worlds... We need to go deeper!

lokarunith 2014-09-13 11:10

Great job recreating the dream mechanics in inception. Very fun game.