DISPARATE by Hoopsnake Games

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made by Hoopsnake Games for LD30 (COMPO)
DISPARATE is an Obstacle Dodging / Constant Movement game about two connected planets that are slowly losing their energy source, and require the co-operation of 2 players to collect more energy. If one player loses, both lose.

Please make sure to read the in-game instructions.

The theme of Connected Worlds is incorporated in the story of the game and of both Human players controlling a player each on the same keyboard, sharing the same experience. Two separate entities sharing one common goal.

PLEASE NOTE THIS GAME IS DESIGNED AROUND 2 PLAYERS ON THE SAME KEYBOARD, BUT IF YOU'RE CRAZY ENOUGH YOU CAN CONTROL BOTH PLAYERS YOURSELF.

Didn't have the whole 48 hours for the unfortunately. I did plan on having Single Player in the game as well but due to some bugs had to yank that out at the last minute.

Post-Submission Bugfix 28/08/2014: Fixed Player Ducking allowing you to go through walls without being hit.

ONLY WEB VERSION HAS BUGS FIXED ATM

(CONTROLS)

Player 1
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A/D - Left/Right
S - Duck Down

Player 2
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Left Arrow / Right Arrow - Left/Right
Down Arrow - Duck Down

Ratings

Coolness 74% 3
Overall 2.98 781
Audio 2.77 515
Fun 3.23 390
Graphics 2.87 715
Humor 2.59 398
Innovation 2.77 855
Mood 2.89 630
Theme 2.84 820

Feedback

Aaants
25. Aug 2014 路 10:48 UTC
I like the idea but I really need to buy a friend to get the full effect. Enjoyed the funky visuals! :)
Jupitron
25. Aug 2014 路 11:55 UTC
Hahah tried to play alone, its really hard!
hungyg
25. Aug 2014 路 11:58 UTC
Hard to control with so little friction
RegularSlinky
25. Aug 2014 路 12:07 UTC
I wish there was someone around to play it with me because playing both together is hard. It took me a few tries to get anywhere, but I wanted to give it another go each time.
馃帳 Hoopsnake Games
25. Aug 2014 路 12:49 UTC
Thanks everyone, and hungyg that is something I tried to work on more but ran out of time :(
Garrett Hoofman
25. Aug 2014 路 13:48 UTC
Tried to play it alone like the other comments, difficult :) very challenging.
It was a lot of fun though, definitely gave it quite a few play throughs. I'll to find someone to play it with me and see how far we can get.
soyliquid
25. Aug 2014 路 14:22 UTC
No Single play mode? Solo playing is incredibly hard!
I can play only first few seconds but it seems good obstacle evading game.
馃帳 Hoopsnake Games
25. Aug 2014 路 14:34 UTC
soyliquid I tried to add a solo mode towards the end of the comp after originally designing for 2-player but had some code issues I couldn't resolve in time.
Dramentiaras
25. Aug 2014 路 15:30 UTC
Really nice, it's super hard to play on your own!
TeamOnBack
25. Aug 2014 路 15:33 UTC
Cool concept. Suggestions: Make it a lane based system where pressing/holding down the keys switches lanes. Some sort of a score system for getting so far (could be distance)
psydack
25. Aug 2014 路 15:45 UTC
I like the way when play with other person, it's funny.
matthias_zarzecki
25. Aug 2014 路 16:27 UTC
Neat idea!
harko12
25. Aug 2014 路 20:44 UTC
Looks neat, and neat idea, but I don't have the ambidexterity to play it
Artamus
26. Aug 2014 路 13:56 UTC
Nice game, congrats!
Hippolyta
26. Aug 2014 路 15:43 UTC
Cool game - but too hard for me as solo player ;-)
But imho would it also work as a single player game...
Anyway, good work!
Nuclear Napalm
26. Aug 2014 路 16:18 UTC
Playing alone is really tricky))
Skyfish
26. Aug 2014 路 16:19 UTC
The gameplay is very fun, good submission! I think you could have taken the wacky colour scheme further and capitalized on the graphics more to make the game better overall, the starry background is fun and the whole thing could have been in a sort of neon disco sort of mood, as it is, it looks a bit placeholder-ish instead.
locknic
26. Aug 2014 路 16:31 UTC
Had to play both. Noticed a cheat. If I lie down at some point, I can lie down forever and not get hit by anythign.
馃帳 Hoopsnake Games
26. Aug 2014 路 16:33 UTC
Oh nice pickup locknic, that's def a bug I'll need to fix when I wake up, thanks.
ShellfishGames
26. Aug 2014 路 16:59 UTC
This actually looks quite fun, but unfortunately I don't have a second player available. And on my own, I couldn't even pass two obstacles in a row. :D I can easily imagine, however, that it's rather addicting once a second player joins.
nesis
27. Aug 2014 路 05:49 UTC
A nice game! Very challenging to play on your own, but I can see some people getting pretty good at it. Nice polish with the sound and menu working so slickly :)
Literal Games
27. Aug 2014 路 15:04 UTC
As others have said it's super hard by yourself, but it seems like it would be super fun with a second player!
AtomicVikings
27. Aug 2014 路 18:27 UTC
add some more sounds (for when you hit the walls and such) and maybe a difficulty setting is appropriate :) Great game nonetheless.
jayhof
27. Aug 2014 路 18:45 UTC
Nice! Unfortunately I had to play alone, there was no friend around :) So I tried being a crazy person but failed miserably, thanks for the game good work!
KigurumiDevs
27. Aug 2014 路 23:31 UTC
It麓s simple and quite fun. Pretty much impossible alone xD
John Drury
27. Aug 2014 路 23:52 UTC
Super hard trying to play alone ;(
eastes
28. Aug 2014 路 10:16 UTC
Fellow Brisbanite! Thanks for making a 2 player game!
Alexandre Szybiak
30. Aug 2014 路 21:47 UTC
I like this crazy art style !
Trilby
30. Aug 2014 路 23:27 UTC
Absolutely frustrating for a loner.
Sunflower
31. Aug 2014 路 19:09 UTC
Ugh, what's with people and their multiplayer game ideas. It really reduces accessibility, you know? >.<
Audiovisuals seem pretty nice, but that multiplayer spoils it to me completely. :<
eemmbbeerr
01. Sep 2014 路 14:43 UTC
I tried to play alone, hadn't gotten far :D There are some places where you seem to be able to get through the walls without dying. But 'tis a fun game and thank you for the Linux build.
jukimv1986
06. Sep 2014 路 05:33 UTC
I was crazy enough to control both players at the same time. The game made me work hard and I failed miserably! Nice concept and take on the theme. Well done!
Jupiter_Hadley
12. Sep 2014 路 21:11 UTC
Really fun, insane, game! I included it in part 23 of my Ludum Dare 30 compilation video series, if you鈥檇 like to take a look :) http://youtu.be/KSNN8ZCA9kQ