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[TheUltimate]

 
Hey Game Maker Community!

Here it is: the SIXTH version of my first game! It's been over a year since I started this, and it's almost complete! I'd appreciate any and all feedback before the fifth and final level is released!

 
What is it, do you ask?
It's a classic Annoying Platformer where the goal is not to get points or unlock skills, but just to survive till the end of the level!
(And just so you know, despite what the title may suggest, there's no swearing in this game at all )

THE BASICS

• Category: Platformer
• File size: 5 Mb
• Changes screen resolution: Not at all.
• GM version: 8.0 lite
• Vista compatible: Yes
  
• Current estimated length of game: Anywhere from two and a half minutes to well over an hour, depending on your skill (and ragequit tolerance).
• Download links: Host-A (CURRENT VERSION, below) || Sandbox (old version) || Indie(function;) (old version) || Note: If you find it anywhere else, it wasn't put there by me.

 

DOWNLOAD LINK
New bonus passwords so you can try all the levels:
Level 2: second
Level 3: third
Level 4: fourth

 

===== Check out what others think of WHAT THE @#&% ?! =====
- Indie(Magazine) review - Fluidic Ice review - Gam3rlink video playthrough -

SCREENSHOTS
<Note: There are no Green Hill graphics in the current version. The gif is very outdated.>

There is now a new character --->

SHAMELESS PLUG: My other games - Sophia's Spirits - Colour My World - Julius Dragonslayer - Origami - Dual Personality -

Remember that the old promise still stands: If you try my game, I'll try yours! Just tell me what it's called and I'll give it a whirl.

 
CHANGELOG

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===== version 0.6.2 =====
=== First jump is even easier now

===== version 0.6.1 =====
=== As per request, the falling blocks for the first jump have been made solid.

===== version 0.6 =====
=== I redid level 4's graphics completely. No more ripped Green Hill tiles!
=== Updated graphics for everything else (95% created by me, will soon be 100%)
=== Various bug fixes
Thanks to Follmania for making that code that I still have no idea how to implement! I'll figure it out eventually...

===== version 0.5 =====
=== NEW LEVELS! There are now four levels to enjoy / get frustrated at!
=== NEW GRAPHICS! Yep, you’re not allowed to complain about placeholders now.
=== SIGNATURE BANNERS! You can now easily show off your score! When you beat a level, the game will save a .png in the folder where it’s located. Here’s how the file name works: There will be the level number, followed by a (0.x-y). The x is the version number, and the y is to keep all the banners from the same run-through together. It's much easier than posting a huge screenshot!
=== MANY, MANY THINGS THAT I NOW HAVE THE SKILL TO MAKE! Mentioning anything here would spoil the fun, I think.

RESOLVED ISSUES FOR v. 0.7

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=== Options screen text colour bug has been fixed
=== Time is calculated on current framerate instead of set room_speed
=== Since you've bothered reading this far, I'll let you in on the secret that level 5 will likely end up being a city level, and that it's going to be awesome.

KNOWN BUGS IN v. 0.6.2:

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=== Sometimes when running down slopes at top speed, you can't jump.
=== Teleporting if you hit a vertical spike on the side
=== Occasionally you fly off the sides of moving platforms

FAQ

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Geez Ultimate, what the heck is taking you so long?
Life's pretty busy. This game WILL be completed, though, and that's not an empty promise. I've stuck with this game for over a year already and I'm not stopping now.

OMG you got new, non-Sonic level graphics?
Yep, sure did. I'm actually pretty happy with how they fit in the game. I'm still gonna tweak them a little here and there as I go along, so that the individual tilesets and backgrounds fit together throughout the whole thing. Oh, and what would you say if, for the next update, I put in decorative graphics, like trees and non-exploding stalagmites? I’m not sure whether that level of detail would detract from the simplicity of the game’s goal or not, so be sure to let me know what you think.

Will you ever add Epic Deaths Mode?
I've been getting a LOT of requests for that, so maybe, just maybe, you'll see it someday. Keep in mind, though, doing so would require me to recode most of the original level 1 and 2 objects, (and some of the level 3 objects) which may take a while.

Why the jump in file size?
The .gmk seems to be allergic to midi files, so I had no choice but to convert the bonus tracks to .mp3. If anyone knows how to get this to work, please say so.

Will there be a sequel?
I'm undecided on this one. Depends on how many ideas I have left over after completion, and what I feel is best for this game, because sometimes sequels are unnecessary... I also have a couple other WIP games that I intend to finish before starting anything new, so I'll get back to you on that.

How many levels are you planning?
Five. (Sorry guys, I'm not going to make any more levels after this. I don't want the game to overstay its welcome by being too long.)

WHAT I'D LIKE FEEDBACK ON:
◊ Which level is your favourite? (Graphics, style, gameplay, whatever.)
◊ End-of-game boss: Yay or nay?
◊ Think it's worth posting this on other websites?

Suggestions are welcome! Who knows, if it's a good one, you might see it in the game one day!

 
HIGH SCORES!
The person with the best overall time whenever there's a new level WILL GET THEIR OWN CHARACTER IN THE GAME!
Currently in the lead: Snail_Man
Previous winners: LegacyCrono and Melle1

VERSION 0.6 AND VERSION 0.6.1 (list updated December 17)
<Level 1>
1 ◊ Snail_Man ◊ 00:25:68
2 ◊ Gam3rlink ◊ 00:30:56
3 ◊ BurntFish ◊ 02:08:94
4 ◊ Xmas ◊◊◊◊◊ 16:19:92

<Level 2>
1 ◊ Snail_Man ◊ 01:24:52
2 ◊ Gam3rlink ◊ 01:33::94
3 ◊ BurntFish ◊ 05:30:52
4 ◊ Xmas ◊◊◊◊◊ 25:55:64

<Level 3>
1 ◊ Snail_Man ◊ 02:42:22
2 ◊ Gam3rlink ◊ 02:56:04
3 ◊ BurntFish ◊ 09:10:60
4 ◊ Xmas ◊◊◊◊◊ 39:20:34

<Level 4>
1 ◊ Snail_Man ◊ 03:56:02
2 ◊ Gam3rlink ◊ 03:56:30
3 ◊ BurntFish ◊ 11:30:80
4 ◊ Xmas ◊◊◊◊◊ 67:34:94

My scores:
Level 1 - 00:25:50
Level 2 - 01:08:53
Level 3 - 02:04:34
Level 4 - 02:29:28

All-time record: LegacyCrono
Level 1 - 00:26:98
Level 2 - 01:07:38
Level 3 - 01:52:96
Level 4 - 02:18:96

Previous versions:

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VERSION 0.5
<Level 1>
1 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊◊◊◊ 00:26:98
2 ◊ GamerTeen ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 01:10:76
3 ◊ The Black Dragon 01:20:88
4 ◊ wakeskater_X ◊◊◊ 02:03:52
5 ◊ smash ball ◊◊◊◊◊ 07:35:22
6 ◊ Taizen Chisou ◊◊ 09:17:62
7 ◊ yingyay ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 30:00:00
8 ◊ sneaky666 ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 35:20:24

<Level 2>
1 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊◊◊◊ 01:07:38
2 ◊ GamerTeen ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 03:46:10
3 ◊ wakeskater_X ◊◊◊ 05:19:68
4 ◊ smash ball ◊◊◊◊◊ 06:17:64
5 ◊ _metalhead ◊◊◊◊◊ 09:17:62
6 ◊ Taizen Chisou ◊◊ 15:18:42
7 ◊ sneaky666 ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 43:42:50

<Level 3>
1 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊◊◊◊ 01:52:96
2 ◊ GamerTeen ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 10:14:88
3 ◊ Taizen Chisou ◊◊ 22:25:36
4 ◊ smash ball ◊◊◊◊◊ 38:04:08
5 ◊ sneaky666 ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 71:29:96

<Level 4>
1 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊◊◊◊ 02:18:96
2 ◊ GamerTeen ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 11:48:40
3 ◊ Taizen Chisou ◊◊ 29:00:30
4 ◊ smash ball ◊◊◊◊◊ 46:23:36
5 ◊ sneaky666 ◊◊◊◊◊◊ 80:03:52

VERSION 0.4
<Level 1>
1 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊◊ 00:21:74
2 ◊ Melle1 ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 00:26:90
3 ◊ GamerTeen ◊◊◊ 00:28:16
4 ◊ Bllaahh ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 01:58:70
5 ◊ BretHudson ◊◊◊ 02:15:72
6 ◊ Vivi_IX ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 04:43:46
7 ◊ Junhalestone ◊◊ 07:23:00
8 ◊ thirt33n_37 ◊◊◊◊ 09:01:74
9 ◊ mads2194 ◊◊◊◊ 09:22:26

<Level 2>
1 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊◊ 01:09:76
2 ◊ Melle1 ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 01:53:12
3 ◊ GamerTeen ◊◊◊ 01:54:82
4 ◊ mads2194 ◊◊◊◊ 02:05:90
5 ◊ BretHudson ◊◊◊ 04:08:44
6 ◊ Bllaahh ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 04:12:32
7 ◊ Junhalestone ◊◊ 19:28:00
8 ◊ Vivi_IX ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 22:04:02
9 ◊ The Kid ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ 30:00:00

 
BONUS MATERIAL

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LIST OF FAME: People who have beaten my score!
1 ◊ Melle1 ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ (version 0.2)
2 ◊ LegacyCrono ◊ (version 0.4 and 0.5)

CHEAT CODES: (Not case sensitive and subject to change between versions.)

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BringItOn - Go to level 1 (Specifically so you can try out the passwords if you don't feel like beating the game)
TheOldFashionedWay / BrandNew - Alternate between the old and new physics (By popular request!)
More to come in the next update! There will be some that you have to find yourself...

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

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"The first time I find myself laughing loudly because of a game made in Game Maker. Nice work!"
- Doom Hacker

"Your game is amazing! I love the main menu with shake effects, and the menu literally made
me laugh out loud. I love how the text box's are a real part of the game. I got to -32 lives,
I just had to see what was beyond. It was really frustrating. But mainly, a good game."
- KolisEntertainment

"Argh! It's so difficult, but it keeps me coming back for more... I rated it on YoYo - it's
so damn addictive! [Posted the next day] Wow. I genuinely just played your game for 20 minutes -
very addictive. Nicely done! (Plus, I was willing to comment here and bump my game from the
top of the WIP list...)"
- junhalestone

"This game seriously pisses me off... nice work."
- Krimzen

"I have to admit that this game has a lot of potential to be not just a game but a commercial
game. Being a game developer student taught me that."
- King Tetiro

"Certainly, it is an annoying game. It's as annoying as my need to finish it. A lot better
than the usual 'impossible game'."
- Vivi_IX

"Lol i ain't gonna lie. It's annoyingly addictive."
- yingyay

"Ffuuuu... This is frustrating alright... Gaaawwddaamn... I think it's really fun anyway though!
There's quite a nice variety of threats so it's not just awkward block jumping or anything like
it is in most "hard" or "annoying" games."
- Liveandlearn

"The only thing that could be more painful than this What the @*$%'s intensity would be taking
a cheese grater to your face... I am looking forward to seeing the final result of this game,
and hope the creativity in the levels stays consistent."
- BretHudson, from the indie(Magazine;) review

"Extremely fun, fast-paced and well thought out. I loved how every time you think you're safe,
something happens to kill you. For example, in level one there's a sign that says 'You can always
trust these blocks." Then the next one kills you and says "Mostly"
You are officially the biggest troll known to humankind. Congratulations!"
- icymx

"Dear TheUltimate
I hate you, I truly, passionately hate you. You have wasted half an hour of my life trying to get
through 5 seconds of gameplay. If it wasn't for you, I could have showered and brushed my teeth.
If it wasn't for you my cat could have ate half an hour earlier. I will never forgive you for
stealing my life.
Yours truly ~whatever account I'm on"
- mpc827

"As far as gameplay goes, I don't think it's a game for the masses because it is very difficult.
But since you give unlimited chances to re-try each level, it tends to bring people back. Again...
and again... until they hate you.
Overall, I'd say you've done a good job on this. I enjoyed the graphics. And judging from the
comments here, most people managed to play the game and enjoy it."
- chance

"AMAZINGLY ADDICTIVE AND CHALLENGING!!"
- Gam3rlink

"My boredom has led me to wonder what would happen if I downloaded this obviously frustratingly
addicting game after reading 7 pages... The answer? TRYING to quit after -10. Congratulations
for not only creating an indeed trolly-polly game, but your commitment to detail is amazing.
The progress you've made on your game is not only awesome, but inspiring. Keep up the good work.
I haven't checked how GM was doing in many years, and I had a great time using it back in 06,
I miss it, definitely going to download the demo and check this out again."
- FriT

Enjoy the game!
Thanks everyone!

◊ TheUltimate ◊
 

Edited by TheUltimate, 12 January 2013 - 06:49 PM.

[yingyay]

SCREW YOU ND THIS GAME!!!
Lol i aint gonna lie. it's annoyingly addictive

[TheUltimate]

Haha thanks for your reply yingyay. Glad you like it.

[Liveandlearn]

Ffuuuu... This is frustrating alright... Gaaawwddaamn..

The graphics are quite nice as they are now, though it's pretty random to have sonic stuff in there. The background stuff is awesome!

I think you should add an option to make the music play continuously and not pause when you die, because... That's a rockin' track and I keep dying aaaghu!

I think it's really fun anyway though! There's quite a nice variety of threats so it's not just awkward block jumping or anything like it is in most "hard" or "annoying" games.

[TheUltimate]

I think you should add an option to make the music play continuously and not pause when you die, because... That's a rockin' track and I keep dying aaaghu!

Ahhh, a suggestion! And a pretty good one at that! I just might have to add that!

[TheUltimate]

UPDATE:
Changed the menu screen to keyboard-only. (It used to be mouse-only, which might annoy some people)
Added some actual options to the options screen, and some more to come. You now have the option to play the level music continuously since it normally stops when you lose a life.
Fixed a peculiar bug, where if you jump then duck at the precise moment you hit the ground, you go flying off in that direction.

[Conker]

Just finished playing (and by this I mean I just got my ass handed to me by spikes.)

First off, I agree with yingyang, it's annoyingly addictive . After I reached the first checkpoint (pole thing with star on it) I was baffled, stuck, confused, etc. I jumped over the squares, cleared the spike strip and was about to reach the knuckles sign when I got this "cheater." I thought, well, no biggie, i'll just try other stuff, must be a way out. Died about 60 more times before I gave up.

Now i'm not the hardcore puzzle/gamer type, so I lost interest when I got stuck, but I really tried to figure it out. I was enjoying the challenges though, untill they went beyond my skills. Naturally this game isn't for me but i'm sure the puzzle masters will enjoy it. Heres some things I noticed:

1. When pushing/walking against spikes at a certain speed there is no damage effect or death.

2. The controlls are enabled on the death toll screen (after dying.)

3. Automatic death at certain altitude is annoying, but I guess that's the whole point.

Pretty much it. Question though, how do you get the backgorunds to move at certain speeds than one another?

7/10

[TheUltimate]

Thanks for playing!
Glad you gave me some feedback.

Okay... now here's my feedback to your feedback:
There used to words in the air that said "Skip half the level! Go this way! -->" and then if you did that you'd die. That's where the "cheater" part comes from, guess I forgot to take it out and it doesn't make sense now. Sorry about that. I replaced it with a wall to make things clearer. But, it might show up in later levels, so I'd watch out if I were you .
Second, you're supposed to jump down to the left after the checkpoint, not return to the right. (Pro tip: JUMP, don't drop.) It's always been there. (Check out my signature to see what I mean )
Third, you played it long enough to die sixty times??? Wow, I'm impressed. Glad I was able to keep your interest for that long.

And... Numbered stuff:
1) Spikes: I noticed that. It's fixed in the updated version.
2) Lives screen: Yep. Fixed it.
3) Falling off-screen: Yeah, it's kind of the point

As for the backgrounds, it's essentially this, repeated for several layers:

background_x[0]=view_xview[0] * 0.6
background_y[0]=view_yview[0] * 0.4

It moves the backgrounds at a speed proportionate to the speed of the view, and if you do a little math, it'll create the wonderful illusion of depth you see in my game.

◊ TheUltimate ◊

[Conker]

Thanks for playing!
Glad you gave me some feedback.

Okay... now here's my feedback to your feedback:
There used to words in the air that said "Skip half the level! Go this way! -->" and then if you did that you'd die. That's where the "cheater" part comes from, guess I forgot to take it out and it doesn't make sense now. Sorry about that. I replaced it with a wall to make things clearer. But, it might show up in later levels, so I'd watch out if I were you .
Second, you're supposed to jump down to the left after the checkpoint, not return to the right. (Pro tip: JUMP, don't drop.) It's always been there. (Check out my signature to see what I mean )
Third, you played it long enough to die sixty times??? Wow, I'm impressed. Glad I was able to keep your interest for that long.

And... Numbered stuff:
1) Spikes: I noticed that. It's fixed in the updated version.
2) Lives screen: Yep. Fixed it.
3) Falling off-screen: Yeah, it's kind of the point

As for the backgrounds, it's essentially this, repeated for several layers:

background_x[0]=view_xview[0] * 0.6
background_y[0]=view_yview[0] * 0.4

It moves the backgrounds at a speed proportionate to the speed of the view, and if you do a little math, it'll create the wonderful illusion of depth you see in my game.

◊ TheUltimate ◊

Man, I tried going that way, but I kept dying... Guess I didn't go over far enough.

Thanks for the background tips

[TheUltimate]

Man, I tried going that way, but I kept dying... Guess I didn't go over far enough.

Really? Hmm... is this part perhaps a little too cryptic? What do you guys think?

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(The jump provides enough momentum to get by before the spikes pop out.)

Also, quick poll: How many levels of this would you be willing to play through? I'm planning on having anywhere from four to six stages.

◊ TheUltimate ◊

[TheUltimate]

UPDATE:
Finished level 1! (Level 2 coming soon)
Added changeable controls

Really, why have only three people played this?

◊ TheUltimate ◊

Edited by TheUltimate, 25 May 2011 - 08:18 PM.

[GreenhornGames]

Played...and your title doesn't lie xD

I went to with lifes to -15 then i decided there is no hope for me...

its a little too fast but maybe thats just my brain.

I have nothing more to say. No serious bugs i've encountered.

If it's your first game just like mine, then it's pretty good.

[Marchal_Mig12]

I could not even go past the first jump :/

[iceshield]

please fix the control of the player . he have problems when running jumping hitting invisible boxs ... something the player just slide continues on that boxs and sometimes just refuse to jump (the jump sound triggers but the actualy jump dont)
Make difficulty grade on level design (so the player knows all the thins he could do with his player , jumping sliding , get jump according speed and so on...) , then put traps from , easy to hard
Put random hidden blocks appear in jumping spots (make more fustrating and hard even on easy jumps). Put some spikes that show and hide , and when the player is very near popup and kill him (and after some time he will try do make his pass in another way)

Didn't pass first level get stuck at the 'USUALY' part ... But keeped me playing

[ChickenViking]

Well, first of all, calling a game 'annoying' is a big turn-off for me. Calling it Annoying in the title... But still, I played it a few minutes.

First of all, the small window was too small for me to see much, and I only have a 24" widescreen monitor. If you let me resize the window or even play in full screen, it would be much better.

- Second, I really didn't like the messages being solid boxes. They just got in the way. I would prefer having a sign the player can read, or something like that.

- Third, it's too difficult. If I always win, it gets boring quickly. If I always loose, I loose interest quickly. What you should strive for is challenging the player. Make the game difficult, but not so difficult it can't be beaten. Making it difficult just to make it difficult is pointless. You might as well make the level as a loop, so the player will never be able to reach the exit. Or give us a boss that literally can't be defeated.

- Third, what's with the invisible boxes in the beginning? They got in the way.

- Fourth, use your own graphics next time. There are plenty of bad Sonic games already. We don't need another one.

- Fifth, you don't even have a custom loading screen. That's just lazy and a big turn-off.

Edited by ChickenViking, 28 May 2011 - 12:15 PM.

[TheUltimate]

Wow! I come here to look at my topic and so many people have replied! Thanks for trying it you guys!

Greenhorn:
Yeah, this is my first game.

Marchal:
Really? Okay, I'll make those blocks fall later in my next update.

iceshield:
Hm, I haven't actually encountered any of those bugs but I'll look into it. Also, those obstacles you mentioned are already in the game.
But I'm glad you liked playing it.

Now Chicken's points:
I changed the title so it doesn't say Annoying any more. But hey, you still played it, didn't you?

1) I said the window is adjustable. Or is it too hidden in my post for you to spot? Hm... Also, you "only" have a 24" screen??? Gee, some people have all the luck...

2) I don't see how the boxes could get in the way, seeing as they're part of the terrain. Might just be me, though, since I like to integrate things instead of just sticking a sign there. Cause if I put a sign there, it'll take too long to read since the font has to be small enough for it to look like a sign and not a billboard. It would look out of place if it made a rectangle pop up or interrupted the game, since the way I have it now, you read them as you go along. You don't have to stop, except the one right at the beginning. Either way, I'll still need to have blocks for the terrain, so why not break up the monotony?

3) Making it challenging just for the heck of it doesn't need to have a point. A lot of the games have no point but are still enjoyable. Some people just like the challenge.

3) (second point three) That's the point. They're to make you go What the heck? more than anything, since they don't hurt you. Since I use them later in the game, it gives you a little heads-up that they exist.

4) *sigh* I see you haven't read my first post very carefully... This game is neither bad nor a Sonic game. Here. I'll quote it for you.

And the reason I'm using graphics from Sonic games is as a placeholder of sorts. I'll change them later.

It was there from the start. I'm just doing what many other people here do. They have placeholders so that others can test out the gameplay first, because making your own graphics takes a long time. I always think "gameplay before graphics" because if you prioritize graphics, it'll end up being one of those useless eye candy games with no point. If it's any consolation, all of level 2 (which is almost done) has my own graphics. You can come back and see.

5) Yeah, I agree that I can't stand the default loading screen on finished games. On finished games. Please note that this is still a very early version. A work in progress version that's nowhere near finished. Seeing as there's only one level so far, and this is only my first game as well, don't expect everything to be done yet. I'm looking for ideas on the gameplay here, not the graphics. Don't worry though, it'll definitely be gone in the final version.

Anyway, thanks for trying my game and offering advice!

◊ TheUltimate ◊

EDIT: My boredom has led me to wonder what will happen if I add a pointless "edit" sentence to the bottom of a post that's over a year old... The answer? Absolutely nothing. Congratulations to whoever finds this, by the way. Your attention to detail is amazing.

Edited by TheUltimate, 26 June 2012 - 03:15 AM.

[ChickenViking]

When I say I want a sign instead of those huge out-of-place messages, I mean a sign we can read if we want to and ignore if we don't I just think huge messages like that don't fit into the rest of the game. Look at the latest Splinter Cell or Splinter Cell 3D for a good example and how not to do things. "We need to hide in the dark, try to not make a sound and never let the enemies know we're here... oh, and please read the mission briefing covering the entire side of that building." You see the problem.

As for invisible boxes, I'm sorry to say it, but they don't make me go 'What the heck?' I find them annoying, but that's about it. If you want a good 'What the heck' moment, I can name a few. If you play(ed?) Lord of the Rings Online, you might have gone to Evendim. It's a normal location with a big lake, but with a tiny sandcastle on a small island. In the first Tomb Raider, I got my first 'What the heck' moment when I climbed into a small cave and appeared on the other side in a large cave with small dinosaurs. A short while later the screen started shaking, and all of a sudden the dinosaurs were running toward me and continuing past me. That should have been a big warning, I know. But I went further in to see what was going on, and all of a sudden a giantic T-Rex charged towards me. I had to duck into a small cave where it couldn't reach me to survive. That was a great 'What the heck' moment. Finding an invisible box somehow can't quite compare with it.

And as for sprites, loading screen and all that, I do know this is just a demo. But shouldn't a demo still be fun and feel somewhat polished? Instead of handing out a quick demo, I suggest you work on it and have at least a few levels finished and polished before you post an updated version. It makes both you and the game look more serious.

[TheUltimate]

I agree that my game doesn't even compare to professionally made ones, but I did polish this before I posted it. I mean, you don't get stuck in the ground. The game doesn't glitch up and freeze. The menus work. And see how each part of the level has separate obstacles? It takes a really long time to create and perfect them individually the way I did, and that's why I only have one level so far. It's a demo, and I wanted to see what people thought of it before I continued onto the next level, so I don't end up doing something like creating half the game and finding out people don't like it.
Oh, and you're supposed to find the boxes annoying. That's the point. I'm not going for a story here, I'm just going for my first game and I'm aware I'll never satisfy everyone.
About the signs, you know you can ignore them if you want to, right? Each game's got a different style, and this is mine.

◊ TheUltimate ◊

[yingyay]

I FINALLY BEAT THE FIRST LEVEL! Please make more stages soon. Im ready for whatever you got!

[Vivi_IX]

Certianly, it is an annoying game. It's as annoying as my need to finish it.

Just as I was about to give up after about my sixtith death, I took a look at the availible control schemes. The mouse scheme seemed very interesting so I gave it a whirl. Much to my surprise it was very much simpler than using the keyboard. With a mix of using the mouse and keyboard I was able to finish the game!....but at no record

I beat it at 25:07:86 with -104 lives

It truely was annoying but I like the sonic style (with the sprites and acceleration) a lot better than the usually "imposible game".

Honestly though, I'm really not looking forward to any more levels. I think this one consumed enough of my effort for one day.

Edited by Vivi_IX, 29 May 2011 - 06:29 PM.