Do Not Expect Help by Icoates

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made by Icoates for LD28 (COMPO)
This is a bit difficult to explain, but in each level, one or more aspects of the ruleset are changed, but you only get one helpful text per level.

Ratings

Coolness 36% 1358
Overall 2.53 851
Audio 2.25 614
Fun 2.40 795
Graphics 2.11 872
Innovation 2.45 778
Mood 2.53 659
Theme 2.40 766

Feedback

J
17. Dec 2013 路 22:40 UTC
So, level 2: g is right, d is left, but no key seems to jump?
BlazingFanfish
19. Dec 2013 路 01:32 UTC
I found the magic pelican. Good game :)
馃帳 Icoates
19. Dec 2013 路 03:15 UTC
Thank you. The jump key on level 2 is a number.
SimianLogic
19. Dec 2013 路 03:24 UTC
i liked the zoom level -- i hadn't realized i was a turtle until i got up close. overall i think the jump physics need a little tightening and the collision rect on the turtle was a bit off... but nice job!
skysthelimit
19. Dec 2013 路 03:25 UTC
I.... HATE... YOU...... INDECISIVE TURTLE!

Seriously though, I'm surprised I played this as long as I did, it was intreguing to see what you would come up with for the next level.
cdgugler
19. Dec 2013 路 03:25 UTC
Nice game! I like the mood the music gives it.
huhwhozat
19. Dec 2013 路 04:13 UTC
The rule changing is a fun mechanic but felt arbitrary and unfair at times. I was frustrated especially by level two and the controls not being a direct map from the arrow pad. I was also frustrated at the lack of control precision and some of the pixel-perfect platforming, especially long sequences of exacting jumps. I like your graphics, except for the pelican. They seem to fit the concept well, but some animation would be nice. Music was good, but seemed too loud, could use some sfx too. Overall, I like the sense of whimsy and abandon, the game defies expectations but could use a little polish. :)
LD_LAN_Party
21. Dec 2013 路 01:15 UTC
I like turtles...
JohnnySix
26. Dec 2013 路 22:46 UTC
It escalated quickly - nice concept, the turtle was hard to control in places, especially once things got the switcheroo on the controls. He moved rather fast and slippy for a turtle. Challenging and fun though!
[Spoiler ] It was a somewhat unsatisfying ending, there needed to be some closure with the Pelican. [/Spoiler]
thebrainfuse
26. Dec 2013 路 22:48 UTC
i'm a masochistic gamer, and i approve of this game... brilliant and engaging design!
Xanjos
07. Jan 2014 路 01:46 UTC
Pretty interesting game. I enjoyed working out what rules have changed in each level.