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Down The Rabbit Hole by cxsquared

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made by cxsquared for LD31 (COMPO)
Down The Rabbit Hole is a simple platformer with the tiles being made up of previous levels. Once you get to the last level you can see the entire game on one screen.

The game was made using Haxeflixel, PyxelEdit, SFXR, and Logic Pro.

This was my first attempt at Ludum Dare and I'm pretty happy with it. It was a whole lot of fun and I can't wait till next time.
Web http://codyclaborn.me/DownTheRabbitHole
Desktop Download http://cxsquared.itch.io/down-the-rabbit-hole
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBJTeg0-5pk&feature=youtu.be
Soundtrack https://soundcloud.com/cxsquared/down-the-rabbit-hole
Source https://github.com/cxsquared/LD_OneScreen
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=23711

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.04 723
Audio 3.59 97
Fun 2.78 845
Graphics 2.54 915
Humor 2.29 705
Innovation 2.92 710
Mood 3.42 180
Theme 2.99 1062

Feedback

Mixer
08. Dec 2014 · 04:32 UTC
Really good game! The music and text really added alot of mood to the game, I should remember that for my next game :D
crewderek
08. Dec 2014 · 04:34 UTC
Interesting colors and music. Along with an interestingly made theme. The colors actually started hurting my eyes a little. the music did well with the mood though
squirrel
08. Dec 2014 · 04:38 UTC
The music and the gameplay was fun, but the graphics were REALLY distracting at some points. Still, nice way to use the theme and fun game.
resty
08. Dec 2014 · 04:42 UTC
really really good game, except for the color...
BaneStar007
08. Dec 2014 · 05:13 UTC
I couldn't run it, didn't fit into my screen.. how ironic
daviosmash
08. Dec 2014 · 05:17 UTC
Very mellow music, loved it. Nicely done!
BKGH
08. Dec 2014 · 05:17 UTC
I absolutely love the change of graphics, as well as the audio!
karol
08. Dec 2014 · 05:27 UTC
I can't get past the third level or so. The blue box just doesn't seem to jump high enough to get on the next platform.
Raptor85
08. Dec 2014 · 06:41 UTC
the scrollbars kinda break it, i didnt see them at first and a few levels got frustrated as i couldnt find my guy.
Figglewatts
08. Dec 2014 · 17:19 UTC
Loved the mood of this one. Double jump didn't work if I jumped up to the max jump height with a single jump.
johnbrynte
08. Dec 2014 · 21:47 UTC
Very strange feeling game, especially with the colors and changing scenery. Truly makes this quite simple platformer really interesting!
FerraWare
08. Dec 2014 · 23:15 UTC
Love it! All hail HaxeFlixel :P
andrewkennedy
09. Dec 2014 · 00:01 UTC
Nice music. That and the text transitions really added a lot of nice touch to the game. I found the double jumping to be a little finnicky at times, but overall the platforming felt pretty good!
rd127p77
09. Dec 2014 · 01:08 UTC
This game is a nice calm platformer
pvtroswold
09. Dec 2014 · 01:53 UTC
Nice one. I'm tempted to replay just to see the game develop again. The music does set a nice atmosphere!
WhiteVoidia
09. Dec 2014 · 02:52 UTC
Very nice. The controls can be a bit grating at times (sometimes feels a bit too slow, and double jumping is finicky at best). Music is great. Very novel take on the theme. Very well done.
RetributionStudios
09. Dec 2014 · 03:22 UTC
Exceptionally great game! Keep it up!
Kitch
09. Dec 2014 · 03:55 UTC
I had the same problem as karol, couldn't jump high enough :( But I like that the previous levels make the tiles for the next levels. Really cool concept.
Good work. Thanks!
Kitch
09. Dec 2014 · 03:57 UTC
I take that back... I totally didn't notice the double jump (I think its if you're standing still only?) Continuing on... :) (sorry bout that)
🎤 cxsquared
09. Dec 2014 · 04:45 UTC
@Kitch ya the double jump is a fickle thing that I'm not even sure how to 100% do it every time.
Nuclear Napalm
09. Dec 2014 · 08:44 UTC
Music is amazing!
wooltech
10. Dec 2014 · 01:02 UTC
The whole thing feels really polished. The controls feel a little awkward on the double jumps sometimes, but the music and the text on the transitions add a lot to it.
bconrad217
10. Dec 2014 · 02:04 UTC
Music and simplicity created a good mood. Controls were a bit finicky at times but enjoyable overall!
joelthebergman
10. Dec 2014 · 02:42 UTC
Awesome game! Loved the music.
mrexcessive
10. Dec 2014 · 15:10 UTC
Hi there. Liked the level design. Spike collision was a bit off. Found some of the jumps pixel-perfect annoying, lovely look/graphics. Liked the sound too. Good job!
aidinviper
10. Dec 2014 · 18:18 UTC
nice job. i love that .
Belvar
10. Dec 2014 · 21:03 UTC
good level design. The tilesets are a bit odd but that makes it original. The movements are a bit too slow and the double jump mechanics is working in a weird way. Sometimes it did work perfectly and other times I struggled to get on a platform a few blocks higher.
psychonull
11. Dec 2014 · 01:16 UTC
Well done, everything is great, specially the Mood, Audio and the idea. Would have played a lot more if the double jump was better! however I got used to it
cmcoto
11. Dec 2014 · 02:56 UTC
Great game, and awesome play!
Boracho
11. Dec 2014 · 03:04 UTC
fun little platformer. I love the way the controls feel, especially the jumping. The play on the theme is really clever as well. Good sound/music, good gameplay. Awesome job!
spacedoubt
11. Dec 2014 · 03:06 UTC
Really nice, simple and very atmospheric platformer. Love the use of the text from Alice.
MrShoestore
11. Dec 2014 · 03:07 UTC
nifty idea with the levels, although the problem i have with it is the first two levels have a really clean look to them, but as the levels get more complete, your tiles become more complex and less pleasing. i wonder if sticking to similar colors per level would help (so you eventually make it through the spectrum). i dunno. still very clever
Jupitron
11. Dec 2014 · 13:42 UTC
Really nice platformer, its great to progress and discover new tile sizes.
Tiago Ling Alexandre
11. Dec 2014 · 20:04 UTC
Very nice! The colors are a little exaggerated but your take on the theme is very nice. Also a very cool song. Good job!
perfect victim
11. Dec 2014 · 20:08 UTC
good game with good music.
RobustInteractive
11. Dec 2014 · 21:07 UTC
this was a good innovation. great job!
6DownStudios
12. Dec 2014 · 03:30 UTC
Clever idea! I would've like checkpoints in a couple of the tougher levels, but the music was outstanding!
LMT
12. Dec 2014 · 21:38 UTC
Really awesome music and nice interpretation of the theme!
Rick Hoppmann
13. Dec 2014 · 19:34 UTC
Interesting idea with the tiles!
Some graphical feedback for the player's interactions (jumping, landing, dying) would've been great. Maybe also a faster move speed for the player.
I got stuck in the level where the spikes appeared for the first time, because I couldn't jump high enough to reach the next platform.
PigeonsFromOuterSpace
13. Dec 2014 · 21:26 UTC
As others mentioned music with mellow gameplay creates very interesting atmosphere. I really like graphics style on second screen :D I noticed that on one repetition main player character changed color to pink :) Does something controls it or is it at random ?
🎤 cxsquared
14. Dec 2014 · 01:37 UTC
@PigeonsFromOuterSpace the players can be randomly chosen from 3 different color.
LeReveur
14. Dec 2014 · 20:32 UTC
It's a good entry for a first time ! Hope we'll see you on next LDs, well done. :)
Caliber_Project
15. Dec 2014 · 04:59 UTC
Great debut on your entry. This is a good start and great to see your proud of your game. I loved the narrative you put behind this game, and it was tricky the way you had to perform double jumps to reach certain platforms. Good design choice and pacing.
ohsqueezy
15. Dec 2014 · 15:20 UTC
Cool interpretation of the theme and pleasant keyboard composition!
Grindstorm
16. Dec 2014 · 20:05 UTC
I enjoyed the sense of evolution you gave at the start of the game, too bad you didn't use this feature further.
UrbanLogicGames
16. Dec 2014 · 22:56 UTC
Really like this, but after the first few screens it got a bit too hard for me unfortunately! The transition in scale was interesting too, I'm not sure how much that gets used later but would be interested to see more of that. The art may not be to everyone's taste but it's certainly unique, music is good too.
Leaghorn
16. Dec 2014 · 23:10 UTC
Good platformer, BUT:
- there is no collider on some spikes so they do nothing
- cant double jump if I touch anything in mid-air so its very tricky to double jump in some narrow spaces.
igoramendola
17. Dec 2014 · 07:20 UTC
Interesting interpretation of the theme ^^
I felt that sometimes the double jump didn't work properly, but it's ok.
It's a nice game and congrats for concluding your first LD entry in your first attempt.
Backterria
17. Dec 2014 · 12:14 UTC
I like the abstract tiles that you've used!Nice relaxing music too!
Dracir
17. Dec 2014 · 14:44 UTC
Colors choice wow, my eyes :P. But i like the idea that you see all the last levels
Mach60KAS
17. Dec 2014 · 22:31 UTC
Hi, enjoyed your game. :) I loved the idea of the past levels being part of the tileset for the next, but it did make the graphics very noisy. :/ The collision was a little unforgiving, but the game wasn't too long so I didn't mind. The music was very nice, and I like the use of Lewis Carroll. Keep up the good work! :)
mathmadlen
19. Dec 2014 · 05:04 UTC
Very creative! Loved how existential /poetic? philosophical?/ it felt, thanks to how text and music worked together. A little like Thomas Was Alone on acid /in a good way!/. Great work!
jukimv1986
22. Dec 2014 · 20:54 UTC
great game for being your first ludum dare! I liked your approach, similar to the one I used, and then how you wrapped it with a story. very well done, keep doing ludum dares!!
srakowski
24. Dec 2014 · 03:43 UTC
Mood was great! I like the tie into Alice and Wonderland! The controls and movement were quite interesting... it had the feel of moving a block around the screen without gravity, but was full on platformer. I just liked the feel of it. Well done!
gameattack
24. Dec 2014 · 12:42 UTC
I like the music and ambiance of the game. Graphics are confusing though.
kirbytails7
24. Dec 2014 · 23:19 UTC
Neat idea. The levels don't seem well-designed for the double jump, though (and I also didn't know about the double jump until reading comments).