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Unacrystal by EggPlant <3

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made by EggPlant <3 for LD27 (COMPO)
BIG NOTE: The HTML5 version is prone to some odd visual bugs and sound-related issues (Thanks GM:Studio). I'd recommend the runnable Windows version if you have issues (Works fine on Mac/Linux under Wine also :) ) If you really must use the Web version, run under a Chromium-based browser (i.e. chrome) and look over any music-related issues. :(

Unacrystal is a Boss-Rush-style Shoot Em Up. The aim of the game is to destroy The Unacrystal (the blue gem) before it destroys the universe. The arm time is conveniently 10 seconds.

Each time you destroy the crystal, it causes a distortion in time, sending you back and fighting an enemy ship in a slightly alternate reality (i.e. one where they made a stronger ship :P ).

The aim of the game is to attempt to destroy every version of these crystals until it fails to mess with time (7 stages total).

This game is retro-hard, so it's likely only a small percentage of people will be able to beat the final stage. Anyone who does, please come forward; and I shall knight thee~ <3

CONTROLS:
Move
Shoot (Hold for Auto/Rapid Fire)
Shield
Shield Reflect (uses 100% shield energy)

Software Used:

Game Maker: Studio
Famitracker (For sound effect generation)
Audacity
Jazz++
SynthFont
Graphics Gale

UPDATE: Contrary to the message you receive upon beating the game; I have officially beaten this fully several times. >:D
Windows http://www.jasonharmon.co.uk/10Seconds/Unacrystal-Final.exe
Web http://www.jasonharmon.co.uk/10Seconds/index.html
Source http://www.jasonharmon.co.uk/10Seconds/Unacrystal.gmz
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-27/?action=preview&uid=27016

Ratings

Coolness 66% 3
Overall 3.39 256
Audio 3.15 219
Fun 3.61 88
Graphics 3.10 425
Humor 2.08 645
Innovation 2.61 826
Mood 2.82 479
Theme 3.37 353

Feedback

lulzfish_4
26. Aug 2013 · 01:33 UTC
Controls are good, but I didn't end up using the shield reflect because it takes so much energy. Couldn't beat stage 3, I was focused on the core and so when I had it almost destroyed, I was still dodging the bottom gun and missing some of my shots.
Suese
26. Aug 2013 · 02:15 UTC
It had a good flow to it.
Tym0r
26. Aug 2013 · 02:21 UTC
looks really cool but sadly not playable because on german keyboards z and y is swapped in place.
chabuduo
26. Aug 2013 · 02:38 UTC
wow amazing stuff. i couldnt get too far though, its pretty unforgiving.
gamepopper
26. Aug 2013 · 03:10 UTC
I love shmups and boss rushes. I love the reflect mechanic and the 10 second limit gives you a real urgency!
bugninja
26. Aug 2013 · 03:27 UTC
It's not the style of game I usually play, but it was definitely interesting and fun. Liked the simple controls, picked it right now. Lots of games are hard to even figure out, but this one - there was no question, it was go time from the start.
kevinAlbs
26. Aug 2013 · 03:31 UTC
The movement is really smooth and the game is overall fun. Is there any way to skip stage 0?
Roan Contreras
26. Aug 2013 · 04:10 UTC
That was fun, I like it.
rylgh
26. Aug 2013 · 05:04 UTC
Really fun, got to stage 4.
dekart
26. Aug 2013 · 17:40 UTC
Good concept. I love the music too.
proc
27. Aug 2013 · 00:35 UTC
You reached: Stage 0. Great I died in the tutorial without a shot fired at me or me moving. just slap the z and c keys if you want to join my special hall of fame.

I enjoyed that even if I was rubbish. That time limit leaves my usual shmup play style of "let me survive, forget highscores" in the dust.
netguy204
27. Aug 2013 · 02:00 UTC
Very enjoyable. Played the game for a while and chatted with the author on IRC. Simple, fun, turns all the right audio/visual feedback nobs that arcade games use to make you feel happy. Well done.
Phobos001
27. Aug 2013 · 02:20 UTC
Very fun, and interesting idea! Haven't beaten the game yet, but that's probably because I never used the shields xD

Also, enemy bullets can go through the enemy ship. Was this intentional from a gameplay perspective, or is it an oversight? :P
N0_Named_Guy
27. Aug 2013 · 04:24 UTC
You got me hooked. I will not write an in-depth review for this game. I just won't. Your game is hard, but addictive. I will master that bullet deflect thingy.

Nice job on this one. Rating pending.
GigaBass
27. Aug 2013 · 17:07 UTC
Very fun game! Challening, but fun! Good music and tight controls. Will beat this sometime soon :)
Dew
27. Aug 2013 · 19:14 UTC
Interesting aproach!

Don't be mad with browsers they aren't made for games (yet)
gre
27. Aug 2013 · 19:56 UTC
Good shooter game :)
Fireblend
28. Aug 2013 · 01:57 UTC
Good job! Kinda addicting, although it took me a while to figure it out.
anmorales
28. Aug 2013 · 01:58 UTC
I like it, it was fun to play! Great job!
Elrobo
28. Aug 2013 · 04:24 UTC
I enjoyed this, my only real nitpick is that the shield deflect circle is deceptive for how big of an area it reflects. I stopped relying on it for head on stuff and just juked and shot mostly.
canvapps
29. Aug 2013 · 23:42 UTC
game has a nice flow, I like how you managed to get the arcade game effect.
good work!
dalbinblue
31. Aug 2013 · 01:40 UTC
A good game, but surprisingly frustrating that you can't move backwards diagonally. You can move forwards diagonally, but not back, and that kept tripping me up.
LD_LAN_Party
01. Sep 2013 · 20:58 UTC
Very hard, like the description said, but also fun. I like how each level adds an additional piece, so you have to keep changing your strategy.
Raiyumi
05. Sep 2013 · 00:54 UTC
Pretty fun game. :)
Jacob123
12. Sep 2013 · 14:31 UTC
Liked this one a lot. Unfortunately 10 seconds was not enough time for stage three for I could not beat it.
manuq
13. Sep 2013 · 02:54 UTC
This one is a joy to play.