Squared by JPatrick

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made by JPatrick for LD35 (COMPO)
Squared is a survival game with shapes. You can shift between the default shape and shapes that have more powerful weapons and attacks. Shapes have to be unlocked and charged up before use. Levelling up and charging the shapes is achieved by killing the robots.

Please read the instructions before playing :)
Forgot to mention in the instructions that it is WASD to move.

Ratings

Coolness 40% 1536
Overall 2.80 785
Audio 2.39 547
Fun 2.95 587
Graphics 2.30 813
Humor 2.13 492
Innovation 2.55 786
Mood 2.35 743
Theme 2.95 708

Feedback

Berserker_Chris
17. Apr 2016 · 23:33 UTC
It looks and feels like the first idear prototype, and not like an finished game.
There is no collision or anything with the enemys and the only kind to see if you get damage is the healthstatus.
treegemmer
18. Apr 2016 · 03:02 UTC
Would be nice to start with things a bit slower, to get the hang of things before dying. I thought it was strange to put the pc in the corner since it can't move (right?)
kleinzach
19. Apr 2016 · 22:25 UTC
A nice start, but as a player it really feels like i need more feedback. Seeing a number tick down doesn't feel like anything, and then dying comes at a surprise. Also, the whole thing feels like it requires more precision than I can really get with a mouse and keyboard which can make the game a little frustrating. I did like the use of the four shapes though, and how the power levels create a risk-reward of waiting for the diamond or just going for a circle.
Reis Mahnic
19. Apr 2016 · 22:29 UTC
Frantic, and once I understood what I was doing I had some fun. Your instructions don't detail that WASD moves the player character, so like the person above, I was confused as to why there was no way to move for a bit.
Senor Salty
19. Apr 2016 · 22:42 UTC
Most fun Ive had shooting hot dogs at brown board tacs.
In all seriousness though,for some constructive critism the game was way to easy.More enemy hp and less powerups would strike a nice balance.
jakass
22. Apr 2016 · 17:22 UTC
Very good!
runvs
30. Apr 2016 · 17:38 UTC
Nice entry. I like the idea.
lanestp
03. May 2016 · 00:43 UTC
Good entry. I got owned pretty quickly. It would be nice if the enemies started off a little slower. Other than that, very nice!
General
06. May 2016 · 06:14 UTC
Made a video review for you: https://youtu.be/cov2SmkSm4E
Big Cow
06. May 2016 · 22:22 UTC
Nice little scoot around and shoot type game. Reminded me of the dynamic in super smash tv. Found it very hard to avoid being hit and hard to press the numbers to change shape when moving around and shooting. Great idea though. Pew Pew! -R
davor10105
09. May 2016 · 20:31 UTC
like it, good job!