{"author_link":"\/author\/nmccoy\/","author_name":"NMcCoy","author_uid":"2081","comments":[{"author_name":"NMcCoy","author_uid":"2081","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 8:45am","epoch":1429519200,"text":"Game crash when gate is destroyed (preventing restart) should be fixed now."},{"author_name":"Figglewatts","author_uid":"18833","time":"Apr 20, 2015 @ 2:47pm","epoch":1429540920,"text":"I really liked the way the player was controlled."},{"author_name":"monkeedude1212","author_uid":"43464","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 9:51pm","epoch":1429652760,"text":"Solid controls. Good gameplay concept, made it difficult. Audio, graphics, everything well executed. One of my top picks this year."},{"author_name":"anokta","author_uid":"13553","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 9:53pm","epoch":1429652880,"text":"like the mechanics of the game, feels very smooth! :)"},{"author_name":"Dynad","author_uid":"26032","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 9:54pm","epoch":1429652940,"text":"Great work on the controls, the boost works very well.. at first I had no idea what to do, after some alien \/ enemies or some kind were showing up."},{"author_name":"TheMeorch","author_uid":"44776","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 9:58pm","epoch":1429653180,"text":"The ship controls really nicely with the mouse, and it combines with the atmospheric music for a really pleasant experience.  I also love the polygonal look of the asteroids.  Well done!"},{"author_name":"MGhareeb32","author_uid":"52528","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 9:59pm","epoch":1429653240,"text":"The game controls perfectly and has consistent and visuals. Really good dude!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I didn't get if there's a goal or not though :)"},{"author_name":"FrederickK","author_uid":"11311","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:01pm","epoch":1429653360,"text":"Solid controls, but crazy difficult to play it.\r<br\/>A little bit of mercy would be nice. D:"},{"author_name":"trappytrap92","author_uid":"53105","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:03pm","epoch":1429653480,"text":"Smooth gameplay. I've missed some tutorial, but I really like this game"},{"author_name":"NMcCoy","author_uid":"2081","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:05pm","epoch":1429653600,"text":"Added some basic instructions to the description."},{"author_name":"remiv","author_uid":"51869","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:12pm","epoch":1429654020,"text":"Once I get it, I find that game neat. The control on the direction by stick might be more precise, but this is still neat."},{"author_name":"Sim","author_uid":"19126","time":"Apr 21, 2015 @ 10:19pm","epoch":1429654440,"text":"Nice variation on Asteroids. The controls were fluid and after a bit of practise I could move things around quite reliably. The sounds and particles really made it feel polished."},{"author_name":"oparisy","author_uid":"50996","time":"Apr 23, 2015 @ 9:10pm","epoch":1429823100,"text":"Sadly, that game is too hard for me.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>That being said... I love the graphics, star field, very nice particle systems! The ship is very pleasing to control, actually it was so fun I spent most of my time fooling and boosting around.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Having a small ship is a nice touch, it gives a nice feeling of &quot;deep space&quot; when playing in full screen.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Having &quot;soft borders&quot; instead of invisible walls made sense (can't get too far of the warp gate) and improved immersion.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Nice back story too!"},{"author_name":"yackeroeni","author_uid":"50441","time":"Apr 25, 2015 @ 6:59pm","epoch":1429988040,"text":"Very fun game to play. The core mechanic works surprisingly well and though the game is difficult, you feel like you can really improve. Nice graphics and sound."},{"author_name":"FistBumpGames","author_uid":"30260","time":"Apr 27, 2015 @ 5:14pm","epoch":1430154540,"text":"Solid little game, but the controls are merciless in the beginning."},{"author_name":"Portals","author_uid":"35005","time":"Apr 29, 2015 @ 3:07pm","epoch":1430319720,"text":"The stars in the background is just amazing to look at. The graphics are simple and awesome! Gameplay feels smooth and relaxing. Bit hard to hid the crystals to the portal. Other than that, it's a great game! Good job!"},{"author_name":"Jupiter_Hadley","author_uid":"27744","time":"May 12, 2015 @ 11:39pm","epoch":1431473640,"text":"Neat game, really awesome graphics, but I wasnt really sure what to do... I included it in part 10 of my Ludum Dare 32 compilation video series, if you would like to take a look :) https:\/\/youtu.be\/3cEj0moqZLI"}],"images":["ld32\/2081-37b2e023e7bd5dd0e41b84bec3a4f33c.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/nmccoy.net\/ludumdare32\/","text":"Web (Unity)"},{"url":"http:\/\/nmccoy.net\/ludumdare32\/AsterpoidsWin.zip","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/nmccoy.net\/ludumdare32\/AsterpoidsMac.zip","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"http:\/\/nmccoy.net\/ludumdare32\/AsterpoidsLinux.zip","text":"Linux"},{"url":"http:\/\/nmccoy.net\/ludumdare32\/AsterpoidsSrc.zip","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"12247","g_author":"2081","g_event":"LD32","g_eventkey":"27","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"12277","g_title":"Asterpoids","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"167","g_commentcount":"17","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/444368\/2081-shot0-1429494441.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"I'm an asteroid miner. There's good pay in collecting those powerful, volatile desideratium crystals. Problem is, I got a bit overzealous with my mining laser, nicked a big ol' crystal, and the blast took out most of my systems. Mining laser, long-range scanners, hyperdrive, cargo scoop, air conditioning... Anyway, all I've got left are the thrusters and shield generator. I found an old run-down hypergate that might be able to get me back home, but it's low on power. And it seems someone else has found it too, and wants the rare alloys it's built from...\r\n\r\nInstructions:\r\nBreak apart asteroids by pushing them into each other with your ship's exhaust, push the green crystals into the gate to restore its energy, defeat the UFO by hitting it with crystals or its own missiles.\r\n\r\nGAMEPAD HIGHLY RECOMMENDED\r\nControls: \r\ncontrol stick\/mouse\/arrows = move\r\nbutton 1\/mouse 1\/left ctrl = charge boost\r\nbutton 2\/mouse 2\/left alt = cut engine\r\n\r\n(The name is from a typo I kept consistently making for the entire time I was working on the game. I eventually just gave up.)","title":"Asterpoids"}