Invictus by coderitual | LudumData

Invictus by coderitual

made by coderitual for LD32 (JAM)

Enemies chasing you. It is certain that you will be caught. Collect explosive packages and survive as long as possible.

Notice: This is very simple mobile one-button game. It's more like prototype than real game. It was really hard to get it done though.

Controls: only click/tap to change direction of the player movement

The best experience is on mobiles, but if you are browsing on your desktop also *use the link* - embedded version does not fit (portrait mode)

Changes/Fixes:
* Fixed player spawning position
* World wrap added

Game was created with xna.js library.
https://github.com/coderitual/xna.js

WebGL support required!

Web	http://xnajs.com/ld32/release/
Video	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1kYkSgQowg
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=22182

Ratings

Coolness	100%	1
Overall(Jam)	3.04	675

Fun(Jam)	2.99	574
Graphics(Jam)	2.92	695
Humor(Jam)	1.75	918
Innovation(Jam)	3.18	459
Mood(Jam)	2.47	873
Theme(Jam)	2.35	976

Feedback

21. Apr 2015 · 10:22 UTC

I really liked this! It's really simple and clean. At first I didn't know how to play, but with afew clicks I got it. Good job, I love the clean look :)

21. Apr 2015 · 10:26 UTC

I sometime spawn outside of the world, but it's great otherwise.

🎤 coderitual

21. Apr 2015 · 10:45 UTC

Ah yes. I forgot to reset the player position after death. I'll fix it.

21. Apr 2015 · 11:14 UTC

interesting. You should have the player wrap from one side to the other to avoid getting of screen though.

21. Apr 2015 · 11:16 UTC

This is really cool! It's brutally hard, though. I feel like if the explosions were quicker that might give the player more of an advantage. At the moment, if I trigger an explosion, I outrun the bullets and get killed by enemies that it would have killed.

21. Apr 2015 · 11:26 UTC

Even being simple, I love the graphic theme. It's coherent and give a zen feeling to the whole game. It's pretty hard, you should maybe slown down a bit the enemies.

🎤 coderitual

21. Apr 2015 · 11:39 UTC

@StabAlarash Wrap player from one side to the other is really good idea. I bring it to the game.

@BermudaCake I also think that bullets should move faster (player could be saved at the last moment :))

21. Apr 2015 · 12:10 UTC

Oh, this is kind of nice. Very relaxing to wobble around the screen.

I agree with Mixer, it would be nice to have a few seconds to work out the controls before the enemies start spawning; it's not immediately obvious what effect tapping has.

It might also be nice to have the world wrap asteroids-style -- one you're off the screen, it's almost impossible to get back on.

21. Apr 2015 · 13:13 UTC

It's pretty cool, I can see this getting better with a little more work. I think the enemies spawn a little too suddenly and maybe a bigger map would be cool. The movement mechanics are pretty nice and I almost got good enough to weave in and out of the enemies which felt pretty sweet :) Overall pretty cool

21. Apr 2015 · 13:15 UTC

Not bad! After I got how to play it, I did so for some time. Nice mechanic. Just needs audio, more visual effects.

🎤 coderitual

21. Apr 2015 · 15:50 UTC

Bullets are little bit faster now :)

21. Apr 2015 · 16:09 UTC

Great game - very good control scheme. Challenging and addictive! Needs to wrap around when you go off the screen in one direction though. Add more particle effects! :)

🎤 coderitual

21. Apr 2015 · 18:38 UTC

* Added world wrap

21. Apr 2015 · 21:56 UTC

This was extremely challenging, but I did find myself getting better and better the more I played, which is very satisfying and hard to pull off. Nice work!

21. Apr 2015 · 21:58 UTC

Really nice start, I like where it's headed. I didn't notice an impact when I held my clicks, maybe use that for an extra dimension of control.

🎤 coderitual

21. Apr 2015 · 22:06 UTC

Thanks!

@Incredible Ape: For now it is just tap, but good idea!

rectangular Tim

21. Apr 2015 · 22:38 UTC

I don't like how enemies can spawn directly in front of you. The mechanics are simple and if you put a little more work into it, this game might become quite fun.

21. Apr 2015 · 22:43 UTC

Great start, nice simplistic graphics. Would love to see this after more work and polish!

21. Apr 2015 · 22:47 UTC

Simple, clean, challenging. As fun as it was intensely clicking, I would like to try it on my phone. I hope you get the chance to work on the prototype more.

🎤 coderitual

22. Apr 2015 · 08:32 UTC

Thanks for advices! Today I'll fix this bug with enemy spawning.

22. Apr 2015 · 23:27 UTC

A really cool idea that always keeps you on your toes. Challenging and fun to play.

22. Apr 2015 · 23:30 UTC

Great prototype. I could see people playing this on mobile. It's frustratingly difficult but doesn't make you wait a long time to get right back into it, which is great.

23. Apr 2015 · 11:05 UTC

Very nice idea :) With some polish and a bit more content, that would make a cool Steam game !
Great job on finishing something during the jam :) !

23. Apr 2015 · 12:34 UTC

High score ~2500. Pretty fun game, though seems a bit out of time. Also there is a lack of music for me. Otherwise, pretty great game! Giving a good rating

23. Apr 2015 · 12:38 UTC

I really like this. It's simple but perfect for a mobile game whilst waiting for the bus. My one gripe was some cheap deaths where I was outrunning loads of them then have one spawn a millimetre in front of me. I was on the edge of my seat then disheartened haha.

Would definitely encourage you to pursue finishing this!

23. Apr 2015 · 12:40 UTC

Its very smooth and original. The controls sure are unconventional, but the game doesnt fit the theme quite well.

🎤 coderitual

23. Apr 2015 · 12:40 UTC

Thanks! Agree with you @AnioraZ. I was focused mainly on gameplay. This was also first game created with my webgl library. I've found many bugs in it doing this game...

Currently I'm working on highscore system and fixing last (hope so) bugs.

PS. My record is 14920

inappropriatebeeguin

23. Apr 2015 · 12:41 UTC

It took me a little too long to figure out what was happening with the controls. but once I got the hang of it I appreciated the simplicity while still offering good (if somewhat awkward) control.

🎤 coderitual

23. Apr 2015 · 12:44 UTC

@rodobodolfo this enemy spawning bug will be fixed today.
@TeamCalcium probably you are right. This LD convinced me to finish my old idea. This weapon system (not connected to the ship) is somewhat related to the theme but only little bit:)

23. Apr 2015 · 17:35 UTC

Nice work, appreciate mobile games in LD

23. Apr 2015 · 22:29 UTC

Really cool! i loved the concept, only complaint is having enemies appear right in front of you with no time to move.

23. Apr 2015 · 22:30 UTC

Good... lite and fun,, congrats

refreshcreations

23. Apr 2015 · 22:31 UTC

It's a nice idea here, which, despite some bugs, is a pretty solid game.

I kept getting killed by enemies spawning under me, or directly in front of me which hampered my enjoyment somewhat, but I can see how with a bit more time, you could have something more unique and playable out there, nice concept for sure!

🎤 coderitual

24. Apr 2015 · 22:45 UTC

*Fixed enemy spawning point

Archonthewizard

24. Apr 2015 · 23:17 UTC

Wow! What a fun addicting game! You're really on to something here! It reminded me of the pacifism mode on Geometry Wars. I would definitely put this on my phone.

1 piece of feedback: consider waiting a few seconds after an enemy spawns before allowing it to kill the player. It was quite frustrating have 3000 points and then getting an enemy spawn right in front of me with no time to avoid it.

🎤 coderitual

24. Apr 2015 · 23:23 UTC

@Archonthewizard Although I have eliminated the enemy spawning very close to the player, as you say will actually be better.

🎤 coderitual

25. Apr 2015 · 00:52 UTC

Hm. It't too easy now...

25. Apr 2015 · 16:04 UTC

A bit difficult at first, but you improve fast the longer you play. I liked the one action control.

25. Apr 2015 · 20:38 UTC

Really basic, but it's good enough. It could be a good game for IOS or Android. Add some noises or music ++

25. Apr 2015 · 23:21 UTC

Very fun arcade game! Hard, too! I like the circling controls instead of the turn left/right idea. Very cool.

26. Apr 2015 · 10:43 UTC

Nice game ! Interesting mechanics and pretty well executed I'd say :D

26. Apr 2015 · 14:04 UTC

I liked this, simple and addictive! Took me two runs to figure out what was going on, but after that it was great fun :) Seems very well suited as a phone game!

27. Apr 2015 · 00:59 UTC

Really cool style and play - I sometimes wish the control was a little tighter since I found this suuuper hard, but that can add to it too

27. Apr 2015 · 02:52 UTC

Really additive gameplay, reminds me of playing Tilt to Live on iOS! But I think it will be better if the player can move and rotate towards the tap position. Well done!

27. Apr 2015 · 08:34 UTC

I got 2300. Very addictive game. Good works!

🎤 coderitual

27. Apr 2015 · 15:53 UTC

Thanks you all for your comments. This is really motivating.

29. Apr 2015 · 11:19 UTC

Its a simple but nice design, and I really like the gameplay, works everything fine!
Its just, it doesn't match the theme imho.

29. Apr 2015 · 21:57 UTC

Very interesting concept! You have to push this to a full game on mobile!

02. May 2015 · 19:47 UTC

A nice and simple game. Give it some funky music.

🎤 coderitual

02. May 2015 · 21:30 UTC

thx! Now I am waiting for music from my friend.

03. May 2015 · 04:03 UTC

Not sure what the unconventional weapon is and I really feel like the direction reverse should be more responsive/instantaneous. Its pretty tough as is but its a cool little idea that would be interesting to see more of.

03. May 2015 · 13:09 UTC

Very cool, even though it is just a prototype.

🎤 coderitual

03. May 2015 · 18:13 UTC

@Photon Right. I will definitely tweak movement parameters.

03. May 2015 · 18:15 UTC

Neat idea! I enjoyed the color pallet and effects!

03. May 2015 · 22:53 UTC

Wow, that was hard to get used to, but it was so unique that I loved it. Good game!

Graphics were simple, but sharp and polished, can't dock points there. Once I figured out how to get going had a very smooth feel to it.

05. May 2015 · 01:15 UTC

Little hard but interesting!

tripleVisionGames

05. May 2015 · 16:23 UTC

It's very pretty, good use of simple art. The game is promising and worth developing further

09. May 2015 · 10:17 UTC

Nice game. I think, difficult becomes too hard so quickly. It must grow slowly. It will be more interesting.

09. May 2015 · 15:30 UTC

Simple but really nice game. It was somehow pretty hard (or at least it felt so), but exploiting the borders made it somewhat easier. Good entry!

🎤 coderitual

10. May 2015 · 15:21 UTC

Thanks for comments!