The Crypts Of Despair - Final Bug Testing, Light Dungeon Hack. Options

[JTR]

The Crypts Of Despair


(image from wip 4.)

Genre/Category: Arcade.
Download Size: 1,157 KB
Game File-Type: Stand-Alone Executable
Resolution: No change. (use F4 to switch fullscreen/window)
Written In: GM6.1 Registered

IMPORTANT: When fighting/moving next to more than one enemy, keep track of your HP because the combat message system can't keep track of cumulative damage you've received.

You can use the quicksave system in this test version. (F5 to Save, F6 to Load)
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Can you Hack & Slash your way to level 30 and finish the game? I need the game to be fairly hard, but not too hard, so let me know how you managed and any suggestions. Also, report any bugs/oddities.


Some facts about the game:
-You can find the Longsword, Chain Mail, Wooden Buckler and Rope from the dungeon if you didn't buy them from the store.
(The Crossbow can only be bought.)
-There are three items the PC can wield/wear that can't be found from the store.
-Bats tends to be the most reliable source of meat. (Rats are more often too small.)
-Some slime monsters carry treasures inside them.
-The Auto Distribute option raises DEF and DMG by 2.

Fixed in this version:
-Poison/Health Potions were sometimes worth 0 DMG.
-Fixed cumulative effects of a certain potion.
-Things that lowered Max HP, also lowered current HP. That wasn't too nice.
-Fixed combat system and arrow killing.
-Made a certain disease a little less dangerous.
-Some other polishing.

This post has been edited by JTR: Sep 4 2007, 09:41 PM

[Dark Xion]

Wow man, I love this, still playing so I will give a more thorough review in a few min, but so far it's pretty sweet, I love the game Fatal Labyrinth for the Sega Genesis (not sure if u have played but alot like this) so i love these types of games man

EDIT: Alright, I played it a little more, and man it brings me back lol, I have always wanted to make a game like fatal labyrinth but have never rly gotten around to it, this is pretty sweet man, you should do an online high-score table, or if you want, when u finish this I will host it on my site with an online high-score table for ya

This post has been edited by Dark Xion: Jul 12 2007, 04:09 AM

[JTR]

Dark Xion
Thanks! Glad to hear you're liking it.
Yeah, I have Fatal Labyrint, and it's great fun.
EDIT: (Heh, I just played it to refresh the memories and you were right about the similarities!)

I agree about the online highscores for this one, but I also want to keep the local list as an option.
Anyway, I've never done online scores, so PM me if you know any good (not easily hackable) ways to do it.

This post has been edited by JTR: Jul 12 2007, 04:45 AM

[gamer4maker]

This is soooo FUN!!! It reminds me of when NES was out. That brings back old times!

This post has been edited by gamer4maker: Jul 12 2007, 04:55 AM

[JTR]

Dark Xion
Apparently your inbox is full...?

gamer4maker
Thanks! I like to keep my games retro.

[HomerTheDragoon]

wow very cool. Ive got a nes still and they are so fun to play(the games)

This post has been edited by HomerTheDragoon: Jul 12 2007, 06:29 AM

[Dark Xion]

Dark Xion
Apparently your inbox is full...?

gamer4maker
Thanks! I like to keep my games retro.

Yeah it was, I just discovered that, I cleared up a bunch of space just now so I can get messages again

This post has been edited by Dark Xion: Jul 12 2007, 06:31 PM

[JTR]

Uploaded WIP 3:
I fixed a nasty bug at level 30. You can also get a bow from the store in this version.

[Lord Alfred]

Well my friend, you seem to be at it again. I'm expecting this to be another really great creatoin and maybe a staff pick.

[JTR]

Uploaded WIP 4.
Check changes from the first post.

And please comment!

[Zakiller2000]

This is a really fun game, but one thing I noticed. I was killed over a treasure chest that I hadn't open, and when I died, I randomly pressed X and opened the treasure chest even though I was still dead.

I see a lot of potential in this. =D

Edit: Also, I was wondering if you could change the Restart key to something other than Enter, please. I have a habit of pressing it, sorry. ^^;

This post has been edited by Zakiller2000: Jul 14 2007, 06:23 AM

[JTR]

Zakiller2000
I'll fix that, thanks.
Sure, I'll change the restart key.
Thanks for the support!

[Zakiller2000]

Are you going to add the ability to move diagonally afterward? It would be nice, considering the enemy can attack you diagonally, but you can't attack them diagonally.

Also, a save feature would be good later on for those who have to stop playing but don't want to lose progress.

This post has been edited by Zakiller2000: Jul 14 2007, 02:22 PM

[JTR]

I'll add a proper save system in a while.
They attack diagonally? I'll need to check that out... EDIT: You sure? Which monster did that?

This post has been edited by JTR: Jul 14 2007, 02:57 PM

[JTR]

Wip 5.
Now you won't starve quite as often.

[rinkuhero]

Funny, I was playing WIP 4 and you released WIP 5.

My high score on WIP 4 was 2519. I'll try WIP 5 now.

[rinkuhero]

For the record, I think the chain mail is overpowered -- it's probably by far the best purchase available (even as expensive as it is).

I also think it'd be nice if there was some stat customization at the beginning, such as getting 5 bonus points that you could add to HP, attack, or defense.

The ability to re-enter the shop while in the dungeon (perhaps every 5 levels or something) might add interest to the game too, that way you can spend some of the money you earned on more food and such. But that might change the gameplay too drastically and take away from the addictive formula you have now.

[rinkuhero]

Victory!

http://pics.livejournal.com/rinku/pic/000g5rya

[JTR]

rinkuhero
I'll lower the chain mail Def from 15 to 10.
I agree about the stat customization screen.
I'll think about the shop thing.

Thanks for testing and the good ideas!

EDIT: You did it! Congratulations!
Can you remember what supplies you purchased?

This post has been edited by JTR: Jul 14 2007, 05:54 PM

[rinkuhero]

rinkuhero
I'll lower the chain mail Def from 15 to 10.
I agree about the stat customization screen.
I'll think about the shop thing.

Thanks for testing and the good ideas!

EDIT: You did it! Congratulations!
Can you remember what supplies you purchased?

I usually purchase the chain mail, one food, and a bow, so I think that's what I did there. Sometimes I get the chain mail, the shield, and food. Defense matters a lot, especially later in the dungeon.