{"author_link":"\/author\/gabbsson\/","author_name":"gabbsson","author_uid":"19472","comments":[{"author_name":"GlowingSnail","author_uid":"36700","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 8:55am","epoch":1398675000,"text":"Very nice entry. So nice I wasn't even mad it is yet another WASD-only, widescreen-only game. Because for once it seems there's some content, polish, and engaging gameplay here.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>The character sometimes gets stuck on the very corner of blocks. It can be unstuck, but still would be better if it could be fixed. I found the difficulty uneven. Took me way too long to pass the lava moat on the second level. Then I finished the games just as I was getting the hang of it: it's not obvious that to close a vortex you have to open a new one of the same color."},{"author_name":"gabbsson","author_uid":"19472","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 9:51am","epoch":1398678360,"text":"Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it. (Didnt even dawn on me to add more control-schemes..)\r<br\/>I am aware of the corner-bug, but didnt have time to fix it. Yeah its hard to make even levels when i &quot;know&quot; the solution, it needs some testing and tweaking!"},{"author_name":"Diamonde","author_uid":"19050","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 10:16am","epoch":1398679860,"text":"I really enjoyed this enry!\r<br\/>There were some parts which could be more polished, but the game mechanics were executed very well. I think it was very simple to understand the basics, and immediately it got challenging and very fun to play."},{"author_name":"j_peeba","author_uid":"5503","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 10:48am","epoch":1398681780,"text":"I liked the forcepoint puzzle mechanics but the somewhat sluggish controls diminished the fun a little bit. A good well rounded package nevertheless."},{"author_name":"kbm","author_uid":"20498","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 11:10am","epoch":1398683100,"text":"Thanks for your comment, your game is really interesting. Has a little bit of a Metroid-feel to it! Good job! :)"},{"author_name":"Jack","author_uid":"7315","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 11:20am","epoch":1398683700,"text":"Really enjoyed this, the puzzle mechanics were kind of sloppy (as in, the best way to complete the puzzles was to be lucky) but overall it was a really nice little game."},{"author_name":"sam101","author_uid":"21189","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 11:25am","epoch":1398684000,"text":"Doesn't work for me, the window opens, sets a weird sound, and quits :("},{"author_name":"sam101","author_uid":"21189","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 11:28am","epoch":1398684180,"text":"(Windows 8 not updated, XNA Redist installed, Athlon II X3 460, Geforce 8800 GTS, some really slow hard drive)"},{"author_name":"gabbsson","author_uid":"19472","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 11:41am","epoch":1398684960,"text":"The game is, im ashamed to say, 1280x720 only. If your screen does not support 720p it wont run. I regret making this decision now, it was to make sure the aim was correct. But ive learned alot from this experience and I'll make sure not to repeat the same mistakes next LD! (sorry to anyone who cant play the game :( )"},{"author_name":"PaperBlurt","author_uid":"26530","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 3:37pm","epoch":1398699120,"text":"Nice entry with a lot to it I think.\r<br\/>A lot of thought went in to this one if I were to take a guess.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Pixels look good and I like the environement!"},{"author_name":"Marcellus","author_uid":"26515","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 5:50pm","epoch":1398966300,"text":"Very nice game mechanic"},{"author_name":"NiceAlexanderAS","author_uid":"7045","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 4:47am","epoch":1399005720,"text":"Very fun, loving the graphics! I like how there is this gun like portal. The music is awesome :D Great work!"},{"author_name":"rojo","author_uid":"29998","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 4:53am","epoch":1399006080,"text":"Had a heck of a time getting over that first lava pit.  The force mechanics in the game were pretty fun, though.  Parallax backgrounds always look nice, too."},{"author_name":"alvarop","author_uid":"31332","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 5:14pm","epoch":1399050540,"text":"Nice mechanic and everything, but this game went way over my head. I can't get it :'("},{"author_name":"gabbsson","author_uid":"19472","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 5:24pm","epoch":1399051140,"text":"Oh no thats no good! Id recommend trying the post mortem which let you try some other levels first. I will however remember this til next LD and make sure to have a better difficulty progression. My hint is: Try to combine the vortexes to push\/pull you in the right direction!"},{"author_name":"Artless","author_uid":"35362","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 5:35pm","epoch":1399051800,"text":"Your second level may be your most difficult. I would move it to the end of the game at this point."},{"author_name":"gabbsson","author_uid":"19472","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 5:39pm","epoch":1399052040,"text":"I have moved it in the post mortem (I think, should double check). I'm not allowed to move it in the original though am I?"},{"author_name":"lorancou","author_uid":"8588","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 8:11pm","epoch":1399061160,"text":"A bit too hard for me, I got stuck at the first lava pit :\/ It's a good idea to give tutorial texts, but it would have been even better to propose some non-lethal ways to get some practice with to the tools. Still, this is neat and I'm sure I'd enjoy a more polished version of the game."},{"author_name":"LandoSystems","author_uid":"18212","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 8:13pm","epoch":1399061280,"text":"A very solid entry, especially for the 48 hour compo.  Very interesting mechanics, slightly hindered by a very steep learning curve, but in the end a very rewarding experience."},{"author_name":"Random Abductions","author_uid":"29549","time":"May 2, 2014 @ 8:22pm","epoch":1399061820,"text":"Cool concept, I didn't get too far however, the first jump is way to hard for a first introduction to the mechanics. I like the artstyle very much!"},{"author_name":"jsmars","author_uid":"3933","time":"May 7, 2014 @ 8:06am","epoch":1399449660,"text":"Really well made entry! Great graphics, mechanics and game progression!"}],"images":["ld29\/19472-9e087a08192efe562393c68b0afca199.jpg","ld29\/19472-2f51870e6281bcb6537dd0eef0ea98a1.jpg","ld29\/19472-08b4710d5295d7da342b2a049ffcd532.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/fz9ea3nlzasu5mq\/PFG.rar","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/confirmation.aspx?id=20914","text":"XNA-Redist"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/134zvvd60ocq4pd\/Source%20PFG.rar","text":"Source"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/lfl2kokc1mrimw6\/PFG%20v1.1.rar","text":"Post Mortem v 1.1"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"18522","g_author":"19472","g_event":"LD29","g_eventkey":"22","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"18551","g_title":"P.F.G - Portable Forcepoint Generator","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"191","g_commentcount":"21","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/19472-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/19472-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/19472-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"You find yourself mysteriously situated outside a secret laboratory deep beneath the surface.. Can you utilize the tools you are given to reach safety atop the surface!?\r\n\r\nControls:\r\nWASD \/ Arrow keys - Move, Jump\r\nMouse - Aim\r\n\r\nL-Click - Shoot \/ Detonate (Hold when shooting to charge)\r\nR-Click - Shoot \/ Detonate (Hold when shooting to charge)\r\n\r\nOnly one of each vortex can be present at any given time!\r\n\r\nIf the game is too hard feel free to try the post mortem version! It should provide a less steep learning curve!\r\n\r\nSo heres my entry to the Compo! Hope you enjoy playing it as much as I did making it! Excuse the music, my first attempt ever!\r\n\r\nDont forget you need XNA redist or XNA installed to play!\r\nI used Farseer Physics.\r\n\r\nPs.\r\nI have included instructions for adding custom maps :)\r\n\r\nEDIT: The level creating wont work unless you replace an existing map (I made a mistake in the code which was supposed to allow for more maps to be added on top of the existing).\r\n\r\nPost mortem v1.1 fixes the stupid resolution restriction and Ive added a pause menu which lets you exit whenever. (accesed through escape). Also added arrowkeys to controls. Switched 2nd and 4th level to \"balance\" difficulty increment.\r\nId love to fix the control-sluggishness and choppy collision with the ground, but that'll be for an other day. (v 1.2)","title":"P.F.G - Portable Forcepoint Generator"}