Escape Lines by henrypenface

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made by henrypenface for LD21 (-)
About:
So here is my LD48 #21 Entry...
Don't expect much from this, but it plays and I am happy since it is my first LD
There are only 5 levels too.

To play:
If you have python and pygame installed run the .py (the source file)
if not, run the exe.

Controls:
mouse to target
LMB to launch an ESCAPE ship
RMB to place the launcher
and when in Launching mode, RMB fires a bomb that will disable a ship
m to turn off that annoying music
q to quit

Known bugs:
Can't launch bomb if all ships are launched, oh well.
q to quit, no alt-f4 or closing the window, sorry I forgot to add it.

Everything, source and executables are in the zip file

HenryPenface<3

Ratings

Coolness 5% 115
Overall 2.94 219
Audio 2.00 271
Community 2.00 336
Fun 2.65 248
Graphics 2.94 198
Humor 1.83 257
Innovation 3.35 117
Theme 3.59 80

Feedback

bitbof
22. Aug 2011 路 22:04 UTC
many people died today...
last level is too easy :P
Six
23. Aug 2011 路 08:50 UTC
A fun little game mechanic, it'd be nice to see it explored a bit more. Also seemed like it could be moving about about twice the speed, once you fire off all the ships there is quite a bit of sitting and waiting.
馃帳 henrypenface
23. Aug 2011 路 10:40 UTC
If I get around to updating it for a post-ld version I will be sure to toy with the speed a little :)
Shigor
23. Aug 2011 路 12:01 UTC
Nice idea, but it really is too slow
foobaz
23. Aug 2011 路 17:21 UTC
Nice idea. As others have said, a bit too slow. Also, it seems that there is no disadvantage to launching everything at the same time right now.
馃帳 henrypenface
23. Aug 2011 路 19:21 UTC
Originally the enemy ships were not limited to 3 tractor beams at once, so the game was more about trying to find a path through, a balance between this and how it is now might be nicer. (Thanks for the comments btw guys)
tcstyle
26. Aug 2011 路 12:05 UTC
Great idea, but quite difficult in higher levels. I like the graphical presentation.
Chaoslab
02. Sep 2011 路 00:54 UTC
I liked it! Was a bit on the slow side but still fun none the less. :-)
PaulSB
03. Sep 2011 路 18:17 UTC
This is the best game featuring Burnley I have ever played! xD Liked it, but yes I turned the music off pretty quickly, sorry :) Congrats on a good effort!
summaky
05. Sep 2011 路 19:05 UTC
Very interesting idea although it was a tad too slow for my tastes. The last level is a marvel of game balancing :-)
Andrew
11. Sep 2011 路 12:40 UTC
A speed-up button would have helped, especially after you realize you shot the last ship the wrong way.