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Minimalistic Shifter

By mukult

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Coolness277
Innovation1313.75
Theme4703.35
Audio5752.21
Humor5971.76
Overall6363.00
Fun7242.74
Graphics7252.53
Mood7672.18

Comments

jdmazz 2016-04-18 03:06

This is a very innovative game.

agentparsec 2016-04-18 03:42

Hard to play in webplayer because of the mouse not being locked in the window. I keep clicking outside the window since I have to move it that way to move the box around. Otherwise, it's quite well done.

lanestp 2016-04-18 03:45

The embed doesn't do it any favors but the game itself is very original. I like the idea a lot!

mukult 2016-04-18 04:58

Thanks for feedback... i have removed webplayer build!!
This game is not meant to be played in web anyways... Might as well remove it! :)

sez 2016-04-18 08:49

I really like the concept. The only real complaint I had were the HP of the enemies and the sound effects. Especially the lather really annoyed me quite fast. Well done!

htspencer88 2016-04-18 15:26

I really liked it!

Using the window to scout ahead and then having to decide between which type of character I want was engaging.

I understand what you mean about the game lacking finish, I do feel it could have been fleshed out more but the central idea is really strong.

I was playing in fullscreen but I still managed to get get issues where my cursor wasn't bound to the game. I do have two monitors though so that might be the issue. Its not a massive problem but does get quite fiddly.

Good job!

bagface 2016-04-18 23:35

Neat window mechanic. Controller makes it much better!

brinkhousegames 2016-04-18 23:39

Really interesting idea for the mechanic of moving the window to reveal the play area as you go, sort of a dynamic fog of war, thought that was cool. I had some difficulty with the controls and getting the aiming/movement to work well together. The movement of the window with the mouse made my brain want to think that it was also responsible for aiming my character to shoot, so that took some getting used to. Also, can you die? I got hit a lot by the enemies but nothing ever happened so I just ignored them eventually.

I think you should keep working on this, it could become something really cool!


I'd love for you to check out my game, Tito's Revenge!
http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-35/?action=preview&uid=65699

dragonzbw 2016-04-18 23:46

Fun gameplay! Innovative as well

thepelranthean 2016-04-18 23:53

Great game.

Occasionally I got lost since there weren't too many points of reference. But then I'd find a familiar wall, so it all worked out.

Good job!

matzigon 2016-04-19 00:02

Too bad it is quite unfinished. The moving window mechanic is if not brilliant but a nice touch. DEfinitely worth more time to polish it!

rantt 2016-04-19 00:36

Cool mechanic, very original. I enjoyed it, nicely done.

saiodin 2016-04-19 20:12

Interesting idea. But even fullscreen on windows I had problems with the mouse. It seems like you have infinite health and I'm not a fan of the tankiness of the enemies. The movement makes it pretty hard to hit stuff.

samlo 2016-04-20 14:10

Whoaaa this is pretty cool. I especially like the viewport mouse controls. Great submission!

jupiter_hadley 2016-04-20 15:16

Really neat idea! I included it in my video compilation series of Ludum Dare games, if you’d like to check them out :) https://youtu.be/KyB-5ZqWXwk

rafaskb 2016-04-21 01:07

Interesting shooter, really minimalistic as the name says. Fun stuff :)

mightytoaststudio 2016-04-21 08:05

Good gameplay with interesting mechanic, sad to hear is unfinished.

jaredbruhn 2016-04-21 17:56

Nice. Interesting balance, I found myself wanting to BE SQUARE.

jonask 2016-04-28 18:28

Cool idea. A bit to claustrophobic for me though :)