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flop by ix

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made by ix for LD31 (COMPO)
For this theme, I decided to create a platforming game which never scrolls. Instead, triggers mutate the level around the player.

Unfortunately, 'flop' appears to be a relatively prescient name -- owing to some early time lost to silly bug hunting, I have a fairly long TODO list remaining. (Most noticeably, this is my first LD entry to *not* include sound. Somehow I've always had time before.)

This is known to work in Chromium 39.0.2171.71 under Debian Linux; your mileage may vary (I didn't have time for compatibility testing either).

POST-COMPO FIX: the "Web (post-compo Firefox fix)" version makes the arrow keys work in firefox; it is otherwise the same as the compo version of the game.
Web http://ixchow.github.io/flop/compo.html
Web (post-compo Firefox fix) http://ixchow.github.io/flop/fixed.html
Source https://github.com/ixchow/flop
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=18837

Ratings

Coolness 24% 2112
Overall 3.53 240
Fun 3.25 395
Graphics 3.98 96
Humor 2.52 528
Innovation 3.84 137
Mood 3.14 371
Theme 4.38 35

Feedback

stray
08. Dec 2014 · 06:42 UTC
The way u change lvls .... is really awesome.
Great graphic and theme
justinooncx
08. Dec 2014 · 06:53 UTC
It's like jumping in molasses. But still, it was interesting.
Wayward
08. Dec 2014 · 07:09 UTC
The level changing was really awesome.
But the controlls are awful, it felt unprecise and sluggish.
johnbrynte
08. Dec 2014 · 11:55 UTC
Really fun interpretation of the theme. The controls are a bit quirky, but that might also just add to the game. Quite fun and relaxing.
mrexcessive
09. Dec 2014 · 15:49 UTC
Hi there. Like the flying off and on coloured paper effects for level changes. Good job!
chrisamaphone
09. Dec 2014 · 19:37 UTC
Great interpretation of the theme and use of triangles. :D
HappyTransportGames
09. Dec 2014 · 19:38 UTC
Anybody else having problems with Firefox? I can't use the arrows.
Jaenis
09. Dec 2014 · 19:43 UTC
Great take on theme!
Almost got to the end, got stuck on "THE" level at middle of the "H" letter, snif.... ;)
Valtaroth
09. Dec 2014 · 19:43 UTC
I really like the visual style you went for, including the way you gradually change the level. The jump feels a bit wonky but once you got used to it, it works great.
friken
09. Dec 2014 · 19:43 UTC
nice work. I really love the concept. Only wish was controller support. the controls feel floaty and hard on kb, but would feel great on a controller I think
UlydevSecondGame
09. Dec 2014 · 19:44 UTC
Totally awesome concept. Very polished graphics !
Mokosha
09. Dec 2014 · 19:44 UTC
Absolutely fantastic game! Great job!

One (minor) criticism: The controls could do with a *little* bit of polish. It was hard to get a feel for how much I should hold left/right when jumping.

I got stuck in the H near the end (?) but otherwise was a great game, and good interpretation of the theme!
inkeystring
09. Dec 2014 · 19:46 UTC
Doesn't seem to work for me in Firefox either..
Leaghorn
09. Dec 2014 · 19:48 UTC
Cool style. Very nice level change effect. Controls could be more responsive and movements quicker.
madameberry
09. Dec 2014 · 19:48 UTC
ok, done. really. =]
Haha the end was funny. The moon-jumping was pretty frustrating though.
Larry
09. Dec 2014 · 19:49 UTC
It doesn't work on Safari but I got it to work in Chrome. I enjoyed playing the game. I got stuck in the 'H' and couldn't escape.
louis.denizet
09. Dec 2014 · 19:50 UTC
Love the game idea with the theme!
Char is a bit hard to control and music lacks a bit, but very nice work! =)
Hoothoot
09. Dec 2014 · 19:54 UTC
Favourite game so far! Looking gorgeous! The controls were a bit hard to get a grip on. On some level, I kind of like it that way though.
zzq
09. Dec 2014 · 19:55 UTC
Great visuals. Love this live naturally flawed triangles.
guimonpa
09. Dec 2014 · 21:23 UTC
Nice style, love the transitions. The end was a nice touch, wasn't expecting that.
The controls felt a bit floaty and I would have liked to have some more air control.
🎤 ix
10. Dec 2014 · 00:43 UTC
I've added a fixed version which might make the arrow keys work in firefox (and maybe safari, if we're really lucky). I ran out of time for tuning the air control (the thing that really bugs me about the controls is jumping off of ramps, actually).
tobyp
10. Dec 2014 · 09:29 UTC
I really like the concept, but the controls are awful. BUT you completely nailed the theme - the levels rearrange themselves! Small thing though - I managed to get stuck in the "H" in "THE", and failed to reach what I assume would have been "END".
Nitrodeus
10. Dec 2014 · 19:43 UTC
Wow really nice and addictive game !
wlovas
11. Dec 2014 · 04:35 UTC
I also got stuck in the H, but i did make it to the end, and also finished. Fun despite the "ballistic" controls..
nassi
12. Dec 2014 · 15:42 UTC
Cool idea, but I'm not a fan of the floaty gameplay. Pushed all the way till the "true end" though.
Marcellus
12. Dec 2014 · 21:50 UTC
very very nice use of the theme
pjimmy
13. Dec 2014 · 15:47 UTC
love it :) simple but creative, well done
pladams9
13. Dec 2014 · 23:03 UTC
I know some other people have commented on the controls - they don't feel THAT bad to me, but a little more control during mid-jump would be less frustrating (I don't expect realism in my platformers, lol). But I think it's an awesome game. Fun, very pretty.

Add some sound and maybe tighten those controls up just a wee bit and keep going with this. Looks awesome.
6DownStudios
14. Dec 2014 · 06:48 UTC
Really cool interpretation of the theme, and I love the art style! The contrast of the pasteled rough triangles (that can dart all over the screen) and the little round guy (moves an animates so smoothly), it really works! Well done!
ChuiGum
16. Dec 2014 · 02:27 UTC
Love the art style, fits well with the theme. Good job
alyphen
20. Dec 2014 · 17:06 UTC
A genius mechanic, and a beautiful visual effect. Clever interpretation of the theme. The lack of sound & music draws away from the atmosphere, but it's very beautiful and fun to play. More gameplay mechanics might have been nice, although admittedly you did mention a lack of time. The physics were a little floaty, with little to no air control, but other than that no problems there. I'd like to see an expansion with tighter physics and some level selection, along with some sound effects and music.
Almax27
22. Dec 2014 · 17:42 UTC
Unique visuals really make this game, the controls and collisions were somewhat frustrating however, trying to fall down a 1 square gap but constantly catching one edge or the other almost made me rage quit :P I think more air control and gravity (read player weight) would really help. That aside I did enjoy the experienced and loved the way collecting each objective mutated the environment. Nice work :D
DA_KID
22. Dec 2014 · 17:58 UTC
Platforming feels floaty and terrible. needs sound. Awesome concept.
Ludipe
22. Dec 2014 · 18:03 UTC
The art and the effects were really awesome. Gameplay needs more polishing, though I understand it was a time-related issue.
Pulsartronic
22. Dec 2014 · 18:26 UTC
You achieve to break the theme limitations really well. So fantastic that point. The addiction is really strong and I needed to went until THE END. Congratulations, really solid entry!
jpmit
23. Dec 2014 · 17:01 UTC
I really like the feel of the controls, and the look of the game is brilliant. Also, an impressive amount of gameplay for 48hrs. All round, a great entry!