{"author_link":"\/author\/mukult\/","author_name":"mukult","author_uid":"65633","comments":[{"author_name":"jdmazz","author_uid":"50350","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:06am","epoch":1460948460,"text":"This is a very innovative game."},{"author_name":"AgentParsec","author_uid":"12468","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:42am","epoch":1460950620,"text":"Hard to play in webplayer because of the mouse not being locked in the window.  I keep clicking outside the window since I have to move it that way to move the box around.  Otherwise, it's quite well done."},{"author_name":"lanestp","author_uid":"49246","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:45am","epoch":1460950800,"text":"The embed doesn't do it any favors but the game itself is very original. I like the idea a lot!"},{"author_name":"mukult","author_uid":"65633","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:58am","epoch":1460955180,"text":"Thanks for feedback... i have removed webplayer build!! \r<br\/>This game is not meant to be played in web anyways... Might as well remove it! :)"},{"author_name":"sez","author_uid":"40880","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 8:49am","epoch":1460969040,"text":"I really like the concept. The only real complaint I had were the HP of the enemies and the sound effects. Especially the lather really annoyed me quite fast. Well done!"},{"author_name":"htspencer88","author_uid":"92711","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 3:26pm","epoch":1460992860,"text":"I really liked it!\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Using the window to scout ahead and then having to decide between which type of character I want was engaging.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I understand what you mean about the game lacking finish, I do feel it could have been fleshed out more but the central idea is really strong.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I was playing in fullscreen but I still managed to get get issues where my cursor wasn't bound to the game. I do have two monitors though so that might be the issue. Its not a massive problem but does get quite fiddly.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Good job!"},{"author_name":"bagface","author_uid":"92583","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:35pm","epoch":1461022200,"text":"Neat window mechanic. Controller makes it much better!"},{"author_name":"brinkhousegames","author_uid":"65699","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:39pm","epoch":1461022440,"text":"Really interesting idea for the mechanic of moving the window to reveal the play area as you go, sort of a dynamic fog of war, thought that was cool. I had some difficulty with the controls and getting the aiming\/movement to work well together. The movement of the window with the mouse made my brain want to think that it was also responsible for aiming my character to shoot, so that took some getting used to. Also, can you die? I got hit a lot by the enemies but nothing ever happened so I just ignored them eventually. \r<br\/>\r<br\/>I think you should keep working on this, it could become something really cool! \r<br\/>\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I'd love for you to check out my game, Tito's Revenge! \r<br\/>http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-35\/?action=preview&amp;uid=65699"},{"author_name":"DragonZBW (SparkLight Games)","author_uid":"85560","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:46pm","epoch":1461022860,"text":"Fun gameplay! Innovative as well"},{"author_name":"The Pelranthean","author_uid":"41785","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:53pm","epoch":1461023280,"text":"Great game.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Occasionally I got lost since there weren't too many points of reference. But then I'd find a familiar wall, so it all worked out.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Good job!"},{"author_name":"Matzigon","author_uid":"56958","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 12:02am","epoch":1461023820,"text":"Too bad it is quite unfinished. The moving window mechanic is if not brilliant but a nice touch. DEfinitely worth more time to polish it!"},{"author_name":"rantt","author_uid":"41103","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 12:36am","epoch":1461025860,"text":"Cool mechanic, very original.  I enjoyed it, nicely done."},{"author_name":"Saiodin","author_uid":"53626","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 8:12pm","epoch":1461096420,"text":"Interesting idea. But even fullscreen on windows I had problems with the mouse. It seems like you have infinite health and I'm not a fan of the tankiness of the enemies. The movement makes it pretty hard to hit stuff."},{"author_name":"samlo","author_uid":"88195","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 2:10pm","epoch":1461161100,"text":"Whoaaa this is pretty cool. I especially like the viewport mouse controls. Great submission!"},{"author_name":"Jupiter_Hadley","author_uid":"27744","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 3:16pm","epoch":1461165060,"text":"Really neat idea! I included it in my video compilation series of Ludum Dare games, if you&rsquo;d like to check them out :) https:\/\/youtu.be\/KyB-5ZqWXwk"},{"author_name":"RafaSKB","author_uid":"90983","time":"Apr 21, 2016 @ 1:07am","epoch":1461200520,"text":"Interesting shooter, really minimalistic as the name says. Fun stuff :)"},{"author_name":"MightyToastStudio","author_uid":"91074","time":"Apr 21, 2016 @ 8:05am","epoch":1461225600,"text":"Good gameplay with interesting mechanic, sad to hear is unfinished."},{"author_name":"Jared and Mikhail","author_uid":"91241","time":"Apr 21, 2016 @ 5:56pm","epoch":1461261060,"text":"Nice. Interesting balance, I found myself wanting to BE SQUARE."},{"author_name":"jonask","author_uid":"31835","time":"Apr 28, 2016 @ 6:28pm","epoch":1461867780,"text":"Cool idea. A bit to claustrophobic for me though :)"}],"images":["ld35\/65633-2ff6c7716a884b71faa2c74f53574f8f.jpg","ld35\/65633-badb98a13a1317cf224345d407af8f8a.jpg","ld35\/65633-c9cc69676f0c4878a9b751e293c5b48c.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/fgutyuab8vwsrct\/PCBuild2.zip?dl=0","text":"Windows"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/iqu59p4yyg93yaz\/MacBuild2.zip?dl=0","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/66lj6gduua4i3dw\/Source.zip?dl=0","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"2378","g_author":"65633","g_event":"LD35","g_eventkey":"33","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"2395","g_title":"Minimalistic Shifter","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"636","g_commentcount":"19","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\/\/542293\/65633-shot0-1460941311.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/65633-shot1-1460941311.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/65633-shot2-1460941311.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Hey everyone, this is my second Ludum Dare! :) \r\nHad a lot of fun making this weird thing.\r\n\r\nSo, the main gameplay mechanism is that, you have to shift the window to see the level and explore. You can only shoot in between the window. the bullets wont hit enemies beyond the window. There are only 2 shapes for now, Triangle shape and square shape.\r\n\r\nWith triangle shape --- You move a little slow and have larger window. You also shoot just 1 bullet\r\n\r\nWith square shape ---- You move faster with smaller window. You shoot more bullets.\r\n\r\nThe objective right now is to kill all the enemies and find the green door to advance to the next level.\r\n\r\nA few notes : Did not get as much time as wanted to actually \"finish\" the game as such. The AI is kind of dumb. Its an incomplete thing but it sure is fun :D\r\n\r\nI hope you guys like the gameplay mechanic.\r\n\r\nHow to play :\r\nThe game was intended to be played with xbox 360 controller.\r\n\r\nMoving window -> Right stick \/ Mouse DRAG\r\nPlayer shoot -> Right trigger \/ Left mouse click\r\nPlayer switch -> Button B\/ Right mouse click\r\nPlayer movement -> Left Stick \/ WASD\r\n\r\nPS: Links for more platforms (WEB & MACOSX) coming soon. Bear with me :P \r\n\r\nPlay it in FULLSCREEN... mouse gets crazy when playing in windowed\/web player mode.\r\n[Quick fix added based on feedback about the cursor.. Should be better to play with mouse now]\r\n","title":"Minimalistic Shifter"}