SHAPEshiftSHIFTshape by aberdeenphoenix

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made by aberdeenphoenix for LD35 (COMPO)
This is an infinite-runner-style game. Shift your shape to gain points from gates and defend from enemies!

Pay careful attention and PRACTICE on the intro screen!

Hint: Get the color right first, then the shape.

Shift changes shape category (which is color coded)
Z changes shape within shape category

Ratings

Coolness 59% 3
Overall 3.30 387
Audio 2.76 438
Fun 3.23 410
Graphics 2.57 696
Mood 2.72 601
Theme 3.87 137

Feedback

grayhaze
18. Apr 2016 · 21:01 UTC
Really challenging, but rewarding when you get the shapes and colours right. A simple concept well executed. Good work! :)
seanarooni
18. Apr 2016 · 21:02 UTC
cool game, very difficult, but fun once i got the hang of it!
Pusty
18. Apr 2016 · 21:06 UTC
This was fun! Kinda hard for me tho'. only got to 98 points.
tanis
18. Apr 2016 · 21:06 UTC
Absolutely captivating gameplay. Simple core mechanic that works really well. It takes some time to master it. Great work. I feel this would work really well on mobile platforms with a touch screen.
Rscar
18. Apr 2016 · 21:34 UTC
Took me a few minutes to really grasp the controls, but I am pleased to report a score of 224. Really difficult, really enjoyed it!
mukult
18. Apr 2016 · 23:22 UTC
Nice game!! Difficult though for a beginner!
pixel_maniacs
18. Apr 2016 · 23:29 UTC
Interesting game! We just played it on our game and showed it to our fans too! :)
CMLSC
18. Apr 2016 · 23:41 UTC
102 points. It's really hard. XD
I feel like the particles coming from the square do not belong there. I recommend replacing them with larger particles in any post versions.
Bonoshman
19. Apr 2016 · 00:42 UTC
I enjoyed it! Difficulty when first starting is pretty high, but rewarding once I mastered it!
Baknik
19. Apr 2016 · 00:43 UTC
It's bit bit awkward switching from thinking about the shape you need for a door (match) and the shape you need for an enemy (opposite). Also a bit unfair when an enemy is right behind a door and there's not enough time to react! Interesting idea though.
Foxtacy
19. Apr 2016 · 01:27 UTC
A bit confusing! but really fun! :D
Mordokay
19. Apr 2016 · 01:28 UTC
Nice game. At first was hard but then it becomes easy. I bit similar to mine actually :). +1
XtremePrime
19. Apr 2016 · 01:30 UTC
Nice game! I really like the concept, but the whole pyramid scheme seems just a tad bit overly complicated and the enemies put themselves in front of the games, which makes it almost impossible to shift.
Roan Contreras
19. Apr 2016 · 01:38 UTC
The game's good, but that shape shifting mechanic against the enemies is really difficult to take a hold on.
Geckoo1337
19. Apr 2016 · 05:18 UTC
Interesting gameplay. Maybe too hard for me. The controls are smooth. Really addictive. It could be funny on mobile device. Well done ++
s0wbear
19. Apr 2016 · 09:36 UTC
It's a little awkward to play with a QWERTZ keyboard :/
But the concept is good and executed well!
Jukepoks1
20. Apr 2016 · 20:13 UTC
Easy controls. :D though bit confusing at first to learn how they work. good idea!
Swynfel
20. Apr 2016 · 22:18 UTC
Cool !

When I first saw the shift&Z switching triangle, I felt like I was going to die.

It turned out okay ! I had awesome one digit-scores in my first tries, but once I got used to it, it felt great.

Interesting idea. And it was actually very addicting (I got a score of 939. Not very related, I just wanted to brag). A little frustrating sometimes (often) when a door and a enemy come at the same time, but the player can live with it (good job making a door fail not instant death).

Having to be in the opposite of an enemy to beat him is a good idea. Makes your brain melt in the first few minutes).

There was audio and particle effects : Cool !

A little repetitive after a few try, and the game play is limited... But I played your game anyway, strange...

Good job !
KunoNoOni
21. Apr 2016 · 01:48 UTC
Cool concept. Nice music and the controls felt good. Well Done!
LinealGames
23. Apr 2016 · 23:40 UTC
Found it to be very difficult because there was to many shapes to shape shift into
KairosXIII
28. Apr 2016 · 02:47 UTC
Challenging game, love the audio.
PowerSpark
28. Apr 2016 · 02:49 UTC
Challenging, but still great gameplay! Continue improving :)
Imperial Unit
01. May 2016 · 05:05 UTC
I enjoyed it. The clear visuals and tight controls made memorizing all the different shapes and their positions within the triangle very easy.
Pantelis Petsopoulos
07. May 2016 · 23:05 UTC
A bit difficult for me but I appreciate a thoughtful design.