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Rediculosis by unclechristmas

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made by unclechristmas for LD23 (COMPO)
I had to cut out a lot of features and additional content I had planned to add (more interesting enemies, powerups, SOUND, MUSIC, etc) about 2 hours from the end.

I haven't programmed anything in this short a timeframe before and it kinda shows, and I'm still learning C++, but obviously I learned a lot.

In hindsight I probably spent too much time on the engine at the beginning, and I'll probably be using something ready-made next time.

There is a game in there... somewhere. I hope someone enjoys it, at least as much as I did making it.

(Also, in case anyone cares, the title is a play on "Pediculosis", which is an infestation of lice.)

EDIT: I updated this slightly, see journal entry here: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/2012/04/26/rediculosis-final/

Windows http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73345123/Rediculosis.zip
Source http://dl.dropbox.com/u/73345123/Rediculosis.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-23/?action=preview&uid=12116

Ratings

Coolness 24% 955
Overall 2.44 754
Fun 2.19 746
Graphics 1.81 862
Humor 2.11 499
Innovation 2.75 511
Mood 2.31 657
Theme 2.88 510

Feedback

J0hnjwj
23. Apr 2012 路 16:52 UTC
The game could need some polishing for sure, but it's playable. The whole thing was confusing initially but I sooned realized the challenge and depth of it.
J0hnjwj
23. Apr 2012 路 16:52 UTC
The game could need some polishing for sure, but it's playable. The whole thing was confusing initially but I soon realized the challenge and depth of it.
Sanguine
23. Apr 2012 路 19:15 UTC
I think the game could be really awesome if it was a bit faster, I felt a bit like a was just waiting for that bar to fill up, instead of playing a game. If those things are fixed, it could be a really nice game.
MadGnomeGamer
24. Apr 2012 路 04:36 UTC
"Firing a secretion costs blood" LOL.

A really weird but interesting little game! With some p0olish it could become really popular. Something about living the life cycle of a small gross little insect that sucks blood, fires 'secretions' and lays eggs is just appealing. Or maybe that's just me. ;/

I like how you move slower when your behind is stuffed full of eggs, by the way!
馃帳 unclechristmas
24. Apr 2012 路 10:09 UTC
Thanks for the feedback guys, it's really helpful. I will be releasing an improved (read "finished") version sometime soon.
naufr4g0
26. Apr 2012 路 15:56 UTC
UUU a simple innovative game! :)
I like the graphics of the insects, but I would have liked if there was a background. :/
Anyway the game have a good playability and a good difficulty scale! Yellow insects are relly annoying! :D
PabloAM
26. Apr 2012 路 21:09 UTC
Good game, just it would be better adding just a score at finish of each level :)
schnerble
29. Apr 2012 路 20:59 UTC
Some cool ideas, but a bit too easy, and probably not enough things to do. It sounds like those were coming, though. No doubt you were struck by the old time limit problem that hit us all :)
demonpants
01. May 2012 路 18:25 UTC
I would love a Mac port, if you would.
dansludumdare
04. May 2012 路 06:04 UTC
I found the levels played the same. Maybe set the walking guys on predefined paths, and make the shooter guys shoot in patterns, both unique for every level.
馃帳 unclechristmas
06. May 2012 路 17:19 UTC
@demonpants: I would love to port it to Mac but I have no experience in porting to Mac. Sorry :(
Raptor85
11. May 2012 路 21:31 UTC
the first level with no enemies was a total GRIND to clear...running back and forth and back and forth, could have used less repetition
Datw
13. May 2012 路 22:31 UTC
Well, the beginning i thought that the game would be fun. It turned out that it just is too slow. Besides that, it WAS fun.
I had the inverse problem in my entry: the game was too fast. But remember, making a game in 24h is no easy task!