Project 327 by jn327

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made by jn327 for LD31 (COMPO)
First Ludum Dare entry.
2-6 player local turn based strategy game.

Features:
Physics based combat - Use gravity to bend the direction of projectiles and explosions to move asteroids into other players.
Stealth - Hide from other players in gas clouds.
Multiple projectile types.

Works on mobile devices.

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.19 560
Fun 3.05 598
Graphics 3.41 345
Humor 1.95 856
Innovation 3.04 628
Mood 2.58 857
Theme 3.36 851

Feedback

donan
08. Dec 2014 · 09:57 UTC
Nice One. Love the mechanics and the idea of using gravity to help shooting the other player. Perhaps the one screen theme kills the strategy of your idea because its really small to hide. Making it bigger it could be an even better game :)
wavertron
08. Dec 2014 · 10:10 UTC
Little hard to rate the Fun factor playing against myself. An interesting little game. Almost an odd mix of real-time (ie asteroids keeps moving) and turn based play. Sfx would have been great just to give the lasers/bombs a bit of grunt.
hexagore
08. Dec 2014 · 10:32 UTC
Agh sorry I can't rate this game because I don't have anyone to play it with :(
Tuism
08. Dec 2014 · 10:42 UTC
Not my cup of tea... Great graphics, but as soon as wall of text comes up I just throw my hands up. Never did like turn based tactical combat...

Kudos for an interface that was recognisable though. Sliders, buttons... But they weren't logically flowing, it felt. Go to the right, then back up then go down again... Not super intuitive.
mrwillowb
08. Dec 2014 · 11:04 UTC
nice turn based strategy, better if it was online multiplayer
GeeItSomeLaldy
08. Dec 2014 · 13:29 UTC
Interesting game. Sometimes wish the gravity effects were a bit more pronounced though. Some neat strategy of using the alternate weapons to push asteroids around.
Random Abductions
08. Dec 2014 · 13:30 UTC
Interesting idea, but there seems to be no strategy. We just started firing and the one who started also won. But the art looks good and the game is easy to understand and play. Cool option for more players, i like that.
lisac
08. Dec 2014 · 13:33 UTC
Very good :)
tigerbyte
08. Dec 2014 · 13:41 UTC
Didn't really understand where the strategy was. If player 1 skips their first turn, player 2 will have the wrong ships pulsing. No indication of whether or not I could "unselect" a ship if I decided to change my mind. Didn't seem like I could.

I could see this being better with some more time into it. Developing the strategy of pushing asteroids around, using gravity in some interesting ways.
Anti
08. Dec 2014 · 13:51 UTC
Nice game. The game feels very polished and nice mechanics. Really liked this one. Me and my friend had alot of fun.
Dohxis
08. Dec 2014 · 13:53 UTC
Well done, great game! :)
Alter
08. Dec 2014 · 14:36 UTC
Nice game. I hope for the online version in the future.
zulubo
08. Dec 2014 · 14:39 UTC
Really nice! Reminds me a bit of chess: You're powerless as the other guy destroys all your pieces on their turn. NIce job! FUn to play with a friend.
Phoenix849
08. Dec 2014 · 14:46 UTC
This idea was great. Had myself a Me vs I run. I wish you included weapon characteristics on mouse overs. I don't quite understand the purpose of gas clouds since players are supposed to be watching on one screen. Is it intended for mass battles?
ajopart
08. Dec 2014 · 15:06 UTC
Nice use of gravity ! Are the maps randomly generated ? Good job
andysolace
08. Dec 2014 · 15:13 UTC
Good overall, with some really nice little details (such as the asteroids moving in real time)

Really didn't think much of the UI,and the big yellow splash screens between each round though. After the first time I thought they would stop being displayed, but its not really a big deal.

Background assets were hot though, so well done on the artwork!

I do wish that gravity effected the ships too though, perhaps even only when they're moving. It would help with the players hiding from eachother, and help the game universe feel a little more consistent.

Really good overall though, well done!
tonypai
08. Dec 2014 · 17:36 UTC
The mechanics is cool! And the turn based strategy game reminds me playing paper game in my childhood, the game also control aircraft to shoot the enemy, but the different part is firing bullets with sliding pencil. Ah, good old days. :P
Ellian
08. Dec 2014 · 18:38 UTC
Interesting game! The asteroids and black holes actually really gives it a strategy vibe, nice work here. :)
Too bad you don't have any sound :(
raincole
08. Dec 2014 · 18:39 UTC
Nice to see old-school turn-based strategy game!
It would be even better if there was an AI opponent. Cause I have no friend:(
Halleflux
08. Dec 2014 · 18:40 UTC
The idea is good, but it isn't too well refined. That's mostly just because of the time limit, and given that, it is good.
It seems too easy to run into things. Showing collision might help.
Legiion
08. Dec 2014 · 18:41 UTC
A coop Game, you have my Vote Sir.
Nardom
08. Dec 2014 · 18:46 UTC
Downside: multiplayer, couldn't really rate it for the fun factor because of this. (Online multiplayer could make up for this)

The use of physics for the projectiles is nice, and once asteroids start moving the whole comes alive. Which feels nice for a turn based game.
davesoft
08. Dec 2014 · 22:38 UTC
Love it, most tactical gravity shooter i've ever played!
stray
09. Dec 2014 · 06:24 UTC
Nice.
Really in 48 hours? good job!
Groydis
09. Dec 2014 · 08:37 UTC
My Son and I played this, had a great time. Well Done
Crosstales
09. Dec 2014 · 12:47 UTC
A good turn based strategy game - looks polished and was fun to play!
AI would be very nice. ;-)

Good job!
daviosmash
09. Dec 2014 · 16:34 UTC
Love strategy games, this one was fun. Lack of space and some awkward movements (my fault) made it a bit difficult, but overall it was good.
ENDESGA
09. Dec 2014 · 23:45 UTC
awesome game! :D I love it
LTyrosine
14. Dec 2014 · 13:59 UTC
Cool concept, ok execution. As is, it lacks some elements to be a fun game (imo). I would love to see a full featured version of this one, hope you keep working on it.