Avoid by jm77345

made by jm77345 for LD26 (COMPO)

This game was made for the Ludum Dare 26,
in 48 hours and completed on 28/04/2013.
So when I was thinking of what to do for the
Ludum Dare, I thought that I was going to
use Java. Then I got a little confused and
decided to use Gamemaker. I had never used
GM before so it was a risk. I spent about 6
hours learning my way around the program
and then on the second day I made this game.
It's pretty buggy but fun to make. I may
continue this project after LD26 but I ran out
of sprites so I need to buy the full version.
Enjoy!

Also, the menu buttons on the main menu don't
work because I ran out of sprites and couldn't
animate the rollover and pressed versions.

If you would like me to continue with the
game then email me jm77345@gmail.com
and I will take any criticism/thoughts.

Controls
W,A,S,D - Movement
Arrow Keys - Movement
ESC - End game

Thanks!

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Updated download links to Dropbox for ease of access
Enjoy!
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Windows	https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/s7j1r3qdh5e4xcr/Avoid_v0.1.zip?token_hash=AAEoB_DM5FQJ2TUJVedpMn2eFCnOKipO2eAU4A30U0vDrw&dl=1
Source	https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/do7yun9xthdnmu4/Ludum%20dare%2026-Avoid.gmz?token_hash=AAHdUZKBDSGwPgj_5dH_M2d_br5t-0iMuEamj_678nfjkQ&dl=1
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-26/?action=preview&uid=21214

Ratings

Coolness	61%	3
Overall	2.43	1209

Audio	2.11	889
Fun	2.40	1054
Graphics	2.50	973
Innovation	1.83	1299
Mood	2.00	1194
Theme	3.29	803

Feedback

🎤 jm77345

28. Apr 2013 · 19:07 UTC

If you want to download it and you don't know how to use drive, click File and then Download.

kyru

29. Apr 2013 · 14:16 UTC

Interesting concept. Could have used a timer or something to gauge how well one is doing.

🎤 jm77345

29. Apr 2013 · 14:50 UTC

Thanks for the idea. I'm going to revamp the game and continue development. I might add more levels/difficulties but thanks for the feedback

Overv

29. Apr 2013 · 15:08 UTC

I miss not being able to move diagonally.

metadept

29. Apr 2013 · 15:29 UTC

Interesting, I like the appearance of the blocks. I have two suggestions: First, some kind of total score or indication of how long you've survived. Second, make it possible to move diagonally. Hope to see you continue working on this!

AdventureIslands

29. Apr 2013 · 15:52 UTC

Diagonal movement and and score counter would have really improved this, but not bad for a first try with the program. The collision sound is a bit annoying though.

CryoGenesis

29. Apr 2013 · 16:01 UTC

Interesting game, controls are a little annoying.

FloatingGhost

29. Apr 2013 · 16:05 UTC

"Invalid zip file" - Can't run.

nintendoeats

29. Apr 2013 · 16:07 UTC

Your zip file appears to be borked.

whiteravens

29. Apr 2013 · 16:08 UTC

BUG: I slipped through the wall boundary, and never got hit anymore.

🎤 jm77345

29. Apr 2013 · 16:15 UTC

Try the google drive links:
Windows: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-pUvrxtFr73VDZkOUtDYS1Ic00/edit?usp=sharing
Source: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-pUvrxtFr73MjVaUkl3WDhsUkU/edit?usp=sharing

My file system is bugged so any files require special permissions. The drive ones I uploaded earlier should work. And yes I found that bug and will fix it in the new version after LD26

myachin

29. Apr 2013 · 16:47 UTC

Error (404)

nintendoeats

29. Apr 2013 · 16:49 UTC

It's a cute little thing. I like the nippy feel of the character. The effect on the blocks, while cool, is really straining on the eyes.

good luck with your future GMing. It's pretty handy.

nseward

29. Apr 2013 · 17:13 UTC

404

Gama11

29. Apr 2013 · 17:32 UTC

The link above gives me a 404. The Google Drive link downloads a .gmz-file, which I have no idea what to do with. :/

Gravity Games

29. Apr 2013 · 17:47 UTC

For some reason, I can't play this game. When I try to download it, your Dropbox gives me a 404 error. Did you move or delete the file from your Dropbox folder?

🎤 jm77345

29. Apr 2013 · 19:56 UTC

Try the link again. I think I fixed it.

Gravity Games

29. Apr 2013 · 22:57 UTC

It says that the zipped folder is empty. If it helps, I'm on Windows 7.

Jubjub.

30. Apr 2013 · 10:30 UTC

Perfect example of sticking to the theme. Though I wouldn't say it's very innovative, it's still very fun!

klianc09

30. Apr 2013 · 11:12 UTC

Basically what everyone, else said, better movement, wall glitch, annoying sound and funky colors (that's not a bad thing).
Seems more like a "Learn-GameMaker"-Test, but hey, that's what LD is there for: to try out something new and motivate yourself.

tankete

01. May 2013 · 05:20 UTC

I liked the speed increase, until it got crazy fast! Instead of just the speed increase, I was expecting the walls to close in. Like others have said, some kind of timer/counter to try to keep me playing to beat my best.

The main character was a tad small for an old-timer like myself. But overall I liked the simplicity.

infernet89

01. May 2013 · 14:42 UTC

.zip is broken, link in comments point to a .gmz (maybe need gamemaker to run that?)
Didn't voted.

Squared Muffin

01. May 2013 · 23:55 UTC

Pretty good entry for a first run with game-maker, but like other have said, diagonal movement and a timer would have really improved it!

little_polygon

03. May 2013 · 05:11 UTC

Argh, my eyes, my beautiful eyes T__T Awesome!

ethankennerly

03. May 2013 · 05:23 UTC

Sorry, it says the zip file is invalid (didn't vote).