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PolygonInvasion by Xesin

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made by Xesin for LD35 (COMPO)
First of all, I would like to say that this is the first game I've made.

Story: the planet of the regular polygons is suffering an alien invasion by the evil irregular polygons. In order to sort this crysis out, the two most powerful nations (squares and triangles) join their forces to create their only salvation: a cyborg capable of tranform itself into these two races. The cyborg's mission is to destroy all the evil irregular polygons, and it will be able to da that only with your help.

Controls:
WASD to move.
e to switch shapes.
space to shoot.
esc to pause.

Have fun! :)
Windows https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_sub2k81RfOVFJONnM0U3o1YzA/view?usp=sharing
Source https://github.com/Xesin/PolygonInvasion
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-35/?action=preview&uid=87834

Ratings

Coolness 56% 3
Overall 3.32 370
Audio 2.37 553
Fun 3.61 149
Graphics 2.54 714
Humor 2.61 322
Innovation 2.39 836
Theme 3.00 683

Feedback

qu2
18. Apr 2016 · 10:04 UTC
I got 9575 points :)
This is really fun, well done. But my god are the enemies in level 2 tough.
A couple of suggestions: 1) why not have the player auto-shoot, since there seems to be no reason to ever stop shooting? 2) Maybe vary the pitch of the sounds on each play, they'll get less repetitive that way.
Martin Enderleit
18. Apr 2016 · 10:21 UTC
Shooting is a bit too slow, and there doesn't seem to be much point to the shape shifting. I mostly stayed in square shape. :)
ziege
18. Apr 2016 · 10:23 UTC
This is fun. Especially the bossfight (didn't manage to get past second level, it is brutal).
josemwarrior
19. Apr 2016 · 14:59 UTC
This is very fun, I can't beat the Polygon Easter, is very hard!! But is one of the best game that I play so far. 5 stars
sudorossy
19. Apr 2016 · 21:09 UTC
I love it! The Triangle is a bit overpowered! Managed to beat the boss with it :)
Just Tom
19. Apr 2016 · 21:18 UTC
The mechanics are down, it works as a bullet hell

I found myself jumping between shapes a lot though square held advantage vs. a boss, I Like the form switching :) a good strength.
nintendoeats
19. Apr 2016 · 21:20 UTC
Very solid effort. The flow is good, which is key to a bullethell shooter. I was unable to get passed the first boss because I'm really not great at twitch games, but I did feel that the difficulty went from dead easy to OHMYGOD the moment the boss came on screen.

Given how fast you need to move, I didn't think that the square was viable. Maybe that's just me.

Excellent graphics, I really like the transition animation!
kostasvs
19. Apr 2016 · 21:44 UTC
Looks well done for a first-time game, good job! I didn't really see much use for the square form, maybe it needs faster rate of fire to be useful compared to the triangle. Some music would do it good, you can't have a good infinite shooter without music!
vctr_seleucos
20. Apr 2016 · 09:10 UTC
Some music and more enemies would be lovely, good job!
Black Horn Studios
20. Apr 2016 · 15:03 UTC
Nice game, congrats for complete.
hpearson2
20. Apr 2016 · 18:20 UTC
Score: 10,120

Triangle was much easier than square and didn't have much reason to switch. Audio was draining without music and repetitive shoot sounds. With all that said I liked it. It enc-operated shape shifting into the game and had bullet hell elements without being to crazy.
SantiHisteria
20. Apr 2016 · 19:20 UTC
I like the game. Some more enemies and player shapes would be great, but in general it's funny!
mayank.technical
21. Apr 2016 · 03:36 UTC
The most colourful Big Boss enemies I have ever seen.Its fun playing it reminds me old such space shooters games. Try to tweek your game mechanics else. Good work!
macronoid
22. Apr 2016 · 17:05 UTC
That's quite enjoyable. I didn't like that much the regular enemies' attack, but the bossfight is really fun. Those patterns were classic but very well timed and shaped.

However, I didn't feel the need of changing shape. I think the higher speed of the triangle ship is a downside rather than an advantage.

Anyway, great job for a first game! congrats ;)
JuDelCo
23. Apr 2016 · 16:35 UTC
2nd "world" went CRAZY full of bullets impossible to dodge.

15000 ~ my score :P
Louspirit
26. Apr 2016 · 11:28 UTC
I made 6510. Congrats for your first game, it is such a great work. I really loved switching between shaped because they are perfectly balanced. The sounds, font, lazer speed are amazing.

Only advice, for next time please think of azerty keyoards.
Dr. Funkenstein
29. Apr 2016 · 07:29 UTC
I WOULD HAVE TO BE IN A CERTAIN KIND OF MOOD TO GET HOOKED TO THIS GAME: RAINY DAY NOWHERE TO GO. I HAD FUN AND IT WAS CHALLENGING
Yetikatt
04. May 2016 · 14:27 UTC
Fun game, didn't see any compelling reason to switch to the square though, it felt as though it didn't really make up for the lack of mobility. The boss fights nicely choreographed though, Good job!