2015-12-15 13:18
A bit too difficult, but nice!
Foon → Ludum Dare Explorer → LD34 → Circle Runner
By janek
| Category | Rank | Score | Count | |
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| Coolness | 2373 | 10 |
A bit too difficult, but nice!
This is a perfect example of a game built on a simple, clean idea that, with quality and interesting level design and a smart selection of level gimmick mechanics, could become very good. Definitely keep working on it.
As it stands, the levels are a little too punishing. Work on building up the player's skill by introducing them to new mechanics and platforming challenges one at a time, before combining them all together. There's nothing wrong with a few easy short levels preparing the player for the difficult ones (and they keep the positive feedback loop going).
I love the art style, and especially how the solid white and black backgrounds interact with the solid white and back circle to form illusory contours (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illusory_contours).
I really liked how simple the game was, and how it made me think. (I thought that I had to be on one of the arrows, not in-between the two to get the thingy on the second level - I'm smart I swear!) Anyways, great job!
Remind me of gumboy
Pretty neat. Once the boost arrows came it it got frustrating though. Would've much preferred a hold both mechanic to jump whenever I want. And a bit more traction.
Pretty simple but fun entry and the art style works very well although the maximum velocity could be limited as you can go too fast at times.