{"author_link":"\/author\/robcozzens\/","author_name":"robcozzens","author_uid":"10944","comments":[{"author_name":"Kinzata","author_uid":"22931","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:20am","epoch":1367208900,"text":"Always love shooters like this!  Nice style."},{"author_name":"TrentSterling","author_uid":"20238","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:21am","epoch":1367208960,"text":"15,000 high-score. I did this by hiding in the bottom right corner - but eventually I got killed!"},{"author_name":"NAMKCOR","author_uid":"7685","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:47am","epoch":1367214120,"text":"Not bad, it's a little weird to move with the mouse and shoot with WASD though.  Normally it's the other way around."},{"author_name":"ananasblau","author_uid":"3562","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:50am","epoch":1367214300,"text":"Finally a mad shooting game where I don't suck. Basically inverting the controls, shoot with keys and move with the mouse is an extremely smart move. And you remembered to add particles, they are rare this time."},{"author_name":"Zaszx","author_uid":"8417","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 6:27am","epoch":1367216520,"text":"Shooters are almost always good. Nice game."},{"author_name":"svenardo","author_uid":"19180","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 6:31am","epoch":1367216760,"text":"Nice Robotron like feel, and satisfying particle effects."},{"author_name":"Orni","author_uid":"10771","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 6:40am","epoch":1367217300,"text":"cool little game\r<br\/>If you add some music, screen shakes and occasional enemies that shoot back, this would sell very well on smartphones"},{"author_name":"evelyn-jolli","author_uid":"22069","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 9:34am","epoch":1367227740,"text":"like the fluidity of the mouse movement but the wasd shooting feels harsh in comparison. fun game"},{"author_name":"KhaoTom","author_uid":"7425","time":"Apr 29, 2013 @ 10:43am","epoch":1367231880,"text":"This is awesome fun. Nice chunky impact fx. The controls feel amazingly good, I hadn't played a twin stick that controlled like this so it was awkward at first but now I see the truth in it. Good stuff!"},{"author_name":"ilovepixel","author_uid":"13148","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 7:15am","epoch":1367305800,"text":"This was a very fun to play game. Enjoyed it."},{"author_name":"timtimtimtim","author_uid":"13136","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 7:15am","epoch":1367305800,"text":"fun simple game. well-executed. interesting controls. good job"},{"author_name":"thatwhichis","author_uid":"23194","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 4:25pm","epoch":1367338800,"text":"Yeah, can't decide how I feel about that reversal of the typical WASD\/Mouse configuration.  It's freeing to be able to use the mouse for movement, but I agree &quot;the wasd shooting feels harsh in comparison.&quot;  Maybe just need to let it sink in a little more; next thing you know this will be the default control scheme!"},{"author_name":"rzfmzn","author_uid":"4736","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 4:27pm","epoch":1367338920,"text":"I like the twist regarding the controls, at least I can`t recall any other shooter that moves in the mouse and shoot with WASD. =O)\r<br\/>Gratz"},{"author_name":"OniiRam","author_uid":"22157","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 4:48pm","epoch":1367340180,"text":"Very nice, I really like this! Add some background music maybe"},{"author_name":"sharbelfs","author_uid":"3689","time":"Apr 30, 2013 @ 8:31pm","epoch":1367353560,"text":"Neon visual is very nice. And this kind of game is very addictive."},{"author_name":"GreenPixelDev","author_uid":"19538","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 4:58am","epoch":1367383980,"text":"The controls took a little time to get used to (I'm more used to shooting with the mouse and moving with WASD) but after I did, the game became pretty enjoyable and addicting! The art fits the gameplay and theme well! Great job! :D"},{"author_name":"Blinked","author_uid":"8072","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 5:00am","epoch":1367384100,"text":"As a fan of Geometry Wars I absolutely adore the style of this game, however the controls are the opposite of what I'd expect, I don't know if it's intentional, but it makes the game quite hard for me to play. Overall excellent entry though :)"},{"author_name":"SnoringFrog","author_uid":"20952","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 5:03am","epoch":1367384280,"text":"The comparison to Robotron was very apt. This looks and sounds like it was strongly inspired by it, which is great. I only managed to get 11,200 points, but enjoyed it a lot."},{"author_name":"reverso13","author_uid":"12353","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 9:12pm","epoch":1367442420,"text":"Nice! i love the neon- graphics! =)"},{"author_name":"Martin_Monosys","author_uid":"20047","time":"May 1, 2013 @ 9:17pm","epoch":1367442720,"text":"Reversal of mouse and WASD works fine, it's just a shame the ship is always a bit slower than the cursor, kills me every time... Otherwise, very good !!! :)"},{"author_name":"LTyrosine","author_uid":"6633","time":"May 2, 2013 @ 3:55am","epoch":1367466600,"text":"Had no problems with reversed WASD. A nice polished game, well done."},{"author_name":"intripoon","author_uid":"11637","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 11:57am","epoch":1367581920,"text":"Nice quick shooter. I like the idea of exchanging mouse and keyboard. Usually you walk with the keys and aim with he mouse."},{"author_name":"robcozzens","author_uid":"10944","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 10:53pm","epoch":1367621280,"text":"Those are a lot of great suggestions! Thanks!"},{"author_name":"bvanschooten","author_uid":"14520","time":"May 3, 2013 @ 11:46pm","epoch":1367624460,"text":"Fun game! With some better graphics this would be great. I see there is a lot of discussion about the controls.  I actually like the reversed controls.  Moving rather than shooting with the mouse makes me feel more in control."},{"author_name":"CogComp","author_uid":"16225","time":"May 4, 2013 @ 12:07pm","epoch":1367668920,"text":"Great fun!"},{"author_name":"geepit","author_uid":"7990","time":"May 14, 2013 @ 7:38pm","epoch":1368559980,"text":"Nicely done, was fun!"}],"images":["ld26\/10944-6fbe65070e69d3381fa9f1bb9710dcb4.jpg","ld26\/10944-af37da6db36b361dc091b0ce170037e8.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/759198\/LD26\/MinimalShooter.swf","text":"Flash"},{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/759198\/LD26\/MinimalShooter.html","text":"Web"},{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/759198\/LD26\/MinimalShooterSource.zip","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"26197","g_author":"10944","g_event":"LD26","g_eventkey":"16","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"26227","g_title":"Minimal Shooter","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"238","g_commentcount":"26","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\/\/233892\/10944-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/233892\/10944-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"A very minimal shooter.\r\n\r\nUse the mouse to move and the directional keys to fire!\r\n\r\nCan you beat my high score of 21,050?\r\n\r\nNote: The collision boundaries of the bad guys are slightly off. I was hoping to fix it after submission, but I double-checked to see if bug fixes were allowed and it doesn't seem like they are.\r\n\r\nSorry about that, but it is still playable.<\/p>","title":"Minimal Shooter"}