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The Ancient Tower

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jupiter_hadley 2016-08-31 16:33

Challenging, well made game! I included it in my compilation video series of Ludum Dare 36 games, if you’d like to take a look :) https://youtu.be/6fURV7WMVCQ

monkeybit29 2016-08-31 21:57

pretty cool idea, I think more than anything it needs a checkpoint system, nice job

taro 2016-09-02 23:33

Thought it was a pretty clever game with a nice set of puzzles that truly demonstrated the potential of your mechanic. Felt the controls were both floaty and slow; I would have appreciated a little movement to make it feel more natural (note, though, for this type of game, faster speed can be a detriment).

Other observations include:
* It was easy to fall off of the moving platform, so some sort of physic relativity would have been nice on those.
* Checkpoints would have been nice.
* The spikey wall platforming felt kind of pointless for this game. It simply felt like yet another platformer at that segment. The switch-door puzzles were more interesting.

jonathang 2016-09-03 11:03

Wow this game is super difficult, I was getting used to the controls but resetting to the very bottom every time was just too frustrating and I stopped. The jump sound effect is a bit loud/repetitive. Cool idea though.

insality 2016-09-03 13:37

The first impression what it is very very difficult and have the frustration emotions because there is no checkpoints.

But complete the game with just 2 deaths and got laught from "What the damn technology it is" :D
Ok, cool game, sounds and general entry

+Dont like jar executables :)

kizler 2016-09-04 05:00

I really like the concept of trying to play two characters at once. I tried to imagine how gameplay would work for myself, and I believe you nailed it.

The controls seemed floaty sometimes, but that allowed for me to manipulate jumps a tad bit easier. Unfortunately though. The game was much too hard for me... I couldn't get past the second door. :(

daanvanyperen 2016-09-04 12:54

Enjoyed the overall concept! Mechanics are easy to pick up.

rfgpfeiffer 2016-09-05 10:52

I think the floaty controls work to the game's detriment. I'd rather move fast, die fast, retry fast.