MegaWave by jemalexander

made by jemalexander for LD32 (JAM)

MegaWave is a hero with a jaunty step and a microwave strapped to his chest. He hates potatoes. Or rather, he *loves* potatoes and is currently very hungry. Defeat King Potato with your microwave beams and chow down on his soft, fluffy innards. Honestly, he's tastier than he looks.

My first game jam. And my first game.

I had such grand plans. It turns out making games is hard.

So while I managed very little of my original scope (including fully animated enemies left on the cutting room floor), everything in this short boss encounter was created from scratch. Which means no sound, because I am totally tone deaf. Sorry!

I learnt a huge amount making this. You'll see me again next year.

Windows	https://www.dropbox.com/s/i34rxsccjoncv4y/MegaWave.exe?dl=0
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=51725

Ratings

Coolness	57%	3
Overall(Jam)	3.03	684

Fun(Jam)	2.96	580
Graphics(Jam)	3.07	624
Humor(Jam)	3.50	196
Innovation(Jam)	2.54	814
Mood(Jam)	2.95	595
Theme(Jam)	3.42	470

Feedback

DaveCarlile

21. Apr 2015 · 13:52 UTC

I kind of like this game, especially the potato boss. He lashes out trying to preserve himself from being cooked, while at the same time being sad and resigned at his life of being a potato. That alone kept me playing for awhile.

The game play was good enough, and I think you captured the boss fight vibe well. Nice job.

lochmann-apps

21. Apr 2015 · 14:02 UTC

I can't start the game with windows 8.1 - do I have to install something before? You can contact me via twitter if you need more information. (I haven't rated the game)

rogberth

21. Apr 2015 · 14:04 UTC

I like boss fights. Specially if I can eat them later haha. Nice little game =)

blaster391

21. Apr 2015 · 14:07 UTC

That potato looks so sad, I almost felt bad trying to kill him. I do like the graphics of both the player and potato :D It could do with sound, and it did crash the first time I tried it. But a great first attempt at a game.
I know what it is like to overscope massively, the first LD I tried I did, and the game I made was awful. But this LD being my second attempt I just keep getting better.

Damdoshi

21. Apr 2015 · 15:31 UTC

Cool. = ) The player animation is quite pretty.
Nice game.

track02

21. Apr 2015 · 17:01 UTC

Pretty cool, I really like the animation on the player

SinclairStrange

21. Apr 2015 · 17:04 UTC

I've never felt sorry for a potato so for that, this game is awesome ;). Overall it's a pretty good game, I enjoyed the game play and the over all atmosphere. Good stuff!

🎤 jemalexander

21. Apr 2015 · 17:07 UTC

Thanks everyone. Glad you like it! :)

@lochmann-apps: I can't test on Windows 8, as I don't have it. Feel free to let me know what it says on Twitter. I'm @jemalexander.

elpaulo

21. Apr 2015 · 19:04 UTC

That's cool to have implemented some patterns to the boss, it's making it fun.

MegaMasterX

21. Apr 2015 · 19:25 UTC

Spun up a virtual machine to give this a gander. The patterns certainly make a nice boss fight.

daltostronic

21. Apr 2015 · 19:37 UTC

Nice animations :)

akios

21. Apr 2015 · 19:38 UTC

What i just played...

rd127p77

24. Apr 2015 · 22:44 UTC

Great Game.

Tortoise

25. Apr 2015 · 21:07 UTC

Nice game. I liked how the boss gave a clue before he attacked, the second step was a killer to get up. I felt sad for the potato :<

Xanjos

26. Apr 2015 · 17:26 UTC

A bit short but I like how getting hit just once causes you to lose and start again (in some sort of insane hard mode that actually fits this boss battle) plus I loved all these animations you've managed to put in.