Down by HunLyxxod

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made by HunLyxxod for LD26 (COMPO)
Here is my entry for the Ludum Dare 26. This is a Hexagon-like game: avoid the obstacles and try to survive longest.

Use the arrow keys to control the ship.

Ratings

Coolness 61% 3
Overall 3.03 705
Audio 3.03 357
Fun 2.94 595
Graphics 2.63 872
Humor 1.78 908
Innovation 2.19 1157
Mood 2.81 611
Theme 3.97 181

Feedback

ella guro
29. Apr 2013 · 08:37 UTC
the .exe doesn't seem to work for me. it seems to open fine but the actual game window won't show up.
Diventurer
29. Apr 2013 · 08:38 UTC
Alright game, but got boring really fast. :S
Crefossus
29. Apr 2013 · 08:38 UTC
Great job it's pretty polished for 48 hours. It just needs something to give it replay ability besides score. I only could stand playing a few times. It's not minimalism but challenges/achievements sort of like jetpack joyride games could extend its life.
My Milked Eek
29. Apr 2013 · 11:03 UTC
Your game starts, but I do not see a window.
🎤 HunLyxxod
29. Apr 2013 · 11:19 UTC
@ella guro, @My milked Eek: How do you know the game starts?
What OS are you using?
What is your screen resolution?
shotiris
29. Apr 2013 · 11:41 UTC
Yup, game window... where is it at? No play, sorry :(
🎤 HunLyxxod
29. Apr 2013 · 12:08 UTC
I uploaded a new version to fix the window not showing when the screen vertical resolution is less than 1000px. Sorry about that.
wy477wh173
29. Apr 2013 · 21:17 UTC
Really simple, fits with the theme, but there isn't alot there. A decent helicopter clone, good job.
garygreen
29. Apr 2013 · 21:19 UTC
I really like the straightforwardness of this game and the monochrome graphics. Very frustrating though as I die far too quickly.
Celticraft49
29. Apr 2013 · 22:47 UTC
I enjoyed this game, it was a similar game to Fall-Down, a game I enjoyed on the app store.
Tainted_Code
30. Apr 2013 · 07:25 UTC
Fun little game to play. It doesn't really have much replay value for the type of game it is, you need something to keep people playing it! But good job, nonetheless :)
ananasblau
30. Apr 2013 · 07:45 UTC
this is surprisingly easy to play. normally i hit the walls all the time with those endless runner games but this one not. 1046m was my second run.
My Milked Eek
30. Apr 2013 · 08:40 UTC
I knew because there was a window in my task bar and I didn't see the actual window.

It works now.


Fun little game, but as others mentioned: little replay value. What could have been a nice addition is a speed up button.
🎤 HunLyxxod
30. Apr 2013 · 10:13 UTC
There is something that I don't understand:
The only objective of games like Canabalt, Escape or Hexagon (not super hexagon) is the score. They have no achievements, no leaderboards (at least in their first version), the level generator is the same each time you play. Hexagon have the notion of player level (line, triangle, …) but it's almost the same as the score.
And even if their only goal is a better score, they are not boring. In fact, they are considered addictive.

So, what doesn't work with my game? Ok, they have better graphics, better music, better realization, but it's not replay value, isn't it?
What gameplay elements my game lacks?

@My Milked Eek: The farther you go, the faster the game is. If you reach ~2500m, you will want a speed down button, not a speed up.
Tokken18
01. May 2013 · 14:56 UTC
Can't play, have a mac.
yokcos700
01. May 2013 · 15:07 UTC
Nice game; I quite enjoyed it. As was mentioned by others, I lack the urge to play more than a few times. But each time I played was a treat.
gmaker
01. May 2013 · 16:22 UTC
nice)
berkano
01. May 2013 · 17:08 UTC
Great music! I got to about 1000m then it was too tough for me.
Salamander3
02. May 2013 · 13:50 UTC
This was enjoyable, the different levels each restart was a nice touch, but I'm not seeing the point of the score board if the levels are changing. Felt polished and played well, however.
fishbrain
03. May 2013 · 15:32 UTC
Very simple and minimal, classic gameplay, well executed.
danblack
04. May 2013 · 17:15 UTC
Not original but on theme and nicely done. Good game but needed more variety to keep it interesting.
JMickle
08. May 2013 · 15:05 UTC
i got 1487
Broxxar
08. May 2013 · 15:07 UTC
Reminds me of super hexagon in game play. Cool stuff.