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Unicycle Messenger by Sanguine

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made by Sanguine for LD28 (COMPO)
About:

In Unicycle Messenger you experience the flow of unicycling in cities.

The point is to earn as much money as possible so that you can unlock fancy new unicycles.

Controls:

WASD/Arrow keys to move.
R to go to start position if you're stuck in a wall somehow.
3 to toggle 3D effect, do this if the game is lagging for you.
Escape to quit.

Made in Game Maker 8.1
Windows http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14147903/Unicycle_Messenger.zip
Soundtrack (Free DL) http://soundcloud.com/200ma/unicycle-messenger-ost
Source (.gm81) http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14147903/UnicycleMessengerSource.gm81
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-28/?action=preview&uid=4159

Ratings

Coolness 42% 1231
Overall 3.18 354
Audio 3.53 74
Fun 3.38 185
Graphics 3.00 451
Innovation 2.95 475
Mood 3.13 262
Theme 2.10 882

Feedback

rubna
16. Dec 2013 · 16:02 UTC
Entrancing game! Loved the soundtrack :D Also dancing buildings. Getting stuck in walls is kind of a bummer, but not too big of a problem, really. Good job man :P
Capitals
17. Dec 2013 · 13:45 UTC
Nice soundtrack and graphics.
mortl8324
17. Dec 2013 · 13:58 UTC
My highest rated game at the moment. Really fun. Getting high speeds felt amazing. wish there was a bit more space to play around at high speeds.
ludotrix
17. Dec 2013 · 14:08 UTC
Controls are a bit finicky and the zooming effect could be smoother. I like the audio.
X-0r
17. Dec 2013 · 14:12 UTC
My favorite one: The off-road (almost extreme) version :P
And of course the final one... I just loved going off-track as shortcuts ^_^

I never coded in GameMaker, but you might want to check the x/y speed of your unicycle as it crashes into a building - and let it bounce off with that speed instead of getting it stuck...

Anyhow, was fun to play :)
KeyMaster
17. Dec 2013 · 14:19 UTC
Really cool game! Good graphics and really nice soundtrack (reminded me of dustforce). Sadly the controls were very difficult and I got stuck in walls often. Otherwise, really cool game that I'd like to see more of.
Rothens
17. Dec 2013 · 14:20 UTC
It's a very entertaining entry. I loved the soundtrack.
PTSnoop
17. Dec 2013 · 21:00 UTC
The soundtrack and graphical style really served together to create a good atmosphere. One or two minor quibbles (I got stuck on buildings a few times, and I'm not sure what it is that You Only Get One of... wheels on your unicycle?) but overall, a very good game.
funselektor
19. Dec 2013 · 07:59 UTC
I liked it, the game has a clean simple look.
For fixing that getting stuck problem (assuming you're in Box2D), you could just change the restitution value of boxes to stop the unicycle from being halfway though.
Moosefly
20. Dec 2013 · 04:06 UTC
I just had to play this, since we also thought about making a unicycle game :D. My only gripes with it are the fact that the camera is a bit quirky (especially when going off-road) and that the physics are a bit wonky (I would've loved to see how a Drag Race Unicycle would've fared against one of those cars!). Good job!
Dr. Mo
20. Dec 2013 · 04:06 UTC
"Makes me seasick. This camera is a sin against God." -Jdetan

The way the buildings bob up and down like that...I'm sorry, but this game actually gave me a headache too. Good job submitting a game, but this really didn't play well at all.
JaymeeMak
20. Dec 2013 · 15:32 UTC
This is a really nice entry; just moving the unicycle around is a joy, and the soundtrack is excellent.
pighead10
20. Dec 2013 · 15:47 UTC
Got stuck in walls a lot. Felt a bit cramped at high speeds, but was otherwise fun. Where was the theme?
pighead10
20. Dec 2013 · 15:49 UTC
Got stuck in walls a lot. Felt a bit cramped at high speeds, but was otherwise fun. Cheap use of the theme though.
natpat
20. Dec 2013 · 15:56 UTC
Once I got a grip on the quirky camera and the controls, this game became a joy to play. Managing to get from one building to another, smoothly gliding round corners whilst avoiding the pesky cars and buildings - that was fun. If the building collision had been improved it would have been perfect.
Azzar
23. Dec 2013 · 13:50 UTC
It's amazing how such simple gameplay becomes so addicting and engaging. Getting stuck in building is a tad frustrating at times, but that is somewhat fixed by the restart button. Leaves a really nice impression
mmickyman
24. Dec 2013 · 12:30 UTC
Good fast feeling, I like that the building are moving, a little psychedelic vibe.
The camera could give motion sicness I guess ahah.
Atridas
01. Jan 2014 · 15:16 UTC
Nice concept. A little hard to control and you get stuck a little too often, but good overall.