Cathode Ray by Figglewatts

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made by Figglewatts for LD31 (COMPO)
Cathode Ray is a game about a CRT screen.
More specifically, it's about a single electron inside the cathode ray tube of the screen on it's epic quest to display the words "ENTIRE GAME" on a single screen.

To play the game you simply alter a magnetic field to change the electron's trajectory.

WARNING: Game may not be physically accurate (but I did use all the right words!).

Ratings

Coolness 45% 1550
Overall 3.59 204
Audio 3.22 249
Fun 3.68 113
Graphics 3.54 277
Humor 3.23 158
Innovation 4.07 59
Theme 4.04 136

Feedback

Joris
08. Dec 2014 路 13:28 UTC
This game is evil. I can't get past the 2nd level. Loads of fun thoough. Really interesting concept. Great game!
Linkigi
08. Dec 2014 路 15:45 UTC
I think there's a Slight typo on lvl 2 where it says to use 'W' and 'D' instead of 'W' and 'S' (I'm assuming). But I think the game is great. I really like your interpretation of the theme and it feels good to make the electron swoop around.
馃帳 Figglewatts
08. Dec 2014 路 16:13 UTC
I've corrected the typo now. That's what I get for leaving the text to the last minute!
RedPanda
08. Dec 2014 路 16:46 UTC
Super cool! :D
Eponesh
08. Dec 2014 路 16:49 UTC
I can't get past the 2nd level too, but game is awesome!:)
Wakka
08. Dec 2014 路 16:55 UTC
Awesome Idea! Had a lot of fun, and I really like the challenge. But that second level is a bit tooo hard in my opinion.
furriKira
08. Dec 2014 路 17:00 UTC
The game is still hard to control I'll be honest but it give the challenge.

Glad you made those polarizing things, for I would have only managed by pressing space! Good game all together~
Madball
08. Dec 2014 路 17:03 UTC
The audio is perfect!
I think the second level is actually the hardest one, mainly because of vertical walls, maybe because I wasn't used to the game yet. At first I was a bit frustrated by it, but after I completed it I completed the whole game and was like "That's all?"
Controls are complicated. All those magnetic fields changing your direction all of sudden, and spacebar affecting your movement in a strange way both when pressed and when released. It is difficult to learn, but you can make many original levels with it, so I would like to see a post-compo. It would make a great high-difficulty game!
And OMG the theme! The theme! That's brilliant!
SpecialTrooper
08. Dec 2014 路 17:29 UTC
So hard!!! :-(
But I love the concept the audio and the graphics - great job!
Homletmoo
08. Dec 2014 路 19:58 UTC
It's like a fun version of Flappy Bird!
Empyrealhell
09. Dec 2014 路 06:30 UTC
I really wish you had added arrow key support for that. I tried to play it, but with a non-qwerty keyboard, level 2 just wasn't possible. It looks like it could make for some really interesting levels though, and the graphics are really nice. It also helped out a ton once I realized that the lines show you the exact trajectory you will travel if you change to that direction.
Fnkee
09. Dec 2014 路 23:21 UTC
Mind was blown. This must be the most unique twist of the theme I've seen so far during the season. The game rocks, and I really wished for there to be more stages! Really addicting. Good job man!
lurumdurum
10. Dec 2014 路 21:02 UTC
Very interesting concept, very! The music fits well, and kept my attention into the game. :)
aeveis
11. Dec 2014 路 08:15 UTC
Ah, I beat it. I think the mapping of the controls just made it very awkward. holding and pressing buttons at the same time is very hard. Interesting concept though! The pathing for red and blue helped a lot.
cxsquared
11. Dec 2014 路 13:59 UTC
Really cool interpretation of the theme. The game is crazy hard but really cool. I think this mechanic could be fleshed out into a really cool game. Good work.
TheThirdOne
12. Dec 2014 路 02:48 UTC
I really liked it. Pressing space was weird. I would really like a infinite runner version. (Easier than level 2 pls)
Boracho
12. Dec 2014 路 16:14 UTC
excellent use of the theme! Game is HARD but that's not a bad thing.
sorlok
15. Dec 2014 路 02:14 UTC
I like the general idea, but the game was too frustrating for me. Good mechanics overall.
rjhunter
17. Dec 2014 路 00:19 UTC
Fabulous entry.

Brilliant interpretation of the theme, slick execution, hilarious text.

Like many people here, I struggled with Level 2. Level 3 was a breeze, and Level 4 was hard but not Level 2 hard.

Also I know you said you fixed the typo but the version I downloaded still says "W and D". I wonder if, co-incidentally, space+D might be a better choice of control than space+S. For consistency.

Great job all around!