Shapeshift by Crafting4U

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made by Crafting4U for LD35 (COMPO)
This is shapeshift (I didn't know what to name this game :P) - my game for Ludum Dare 35!

I would like to say I am extremely happy and proud of this game. Last Ludum Dare was the best (ludum dare) game I have made in terms of game mechanics and innovation. This is the best game I have made visually, and musically ever (including games that weren't made for Ludum Dare), and I'm very happy because of it! :D

Tools Used:
Programming - Eclipse + Java
Graphics - GIMP
Sound & Music - Boss rc-505 loopstation

You need Java and a 1280x720 display or higher to run this game. I recommend listen to the game with headphones, so you can hear the bass. ;)

Note: I was making a playable in-game tutorial for this game, but it caused a game-breaking bug that I didn't know how to fix and it was easier for me to scrap it than to waste all this time trying to fixing it. So, enjoy this long wall of text instead. :P

Controls:
W: Jump/Climb up ladder
S: Climb down ladder
A: Move left
D: Move right
Z: Use circle orb
X: Use star orb
R: Restart Level
Q: Mute audio

Tutorial:
Your player can be in one of three shapes at a time:
A square, a circle, or a star

As a square, you can move and climb ladders, but you cannot jump.

As a circle, you can't move horizontally on the ground, but you can jump. But,
you can move horizontally while in the air.

As a star, you can't move or jump at all, but you break glass blocks that are around you.

To turn into either a circle or a star, you need to have at least one circle or star orb. When you turn into a circle/star, you use up once circle/star orb.

The icons at the top left show how many orbs you have. Red is a circle orb, pink is a star orb. The icon below the star orb how many glass blocks you
have to break to complete the level.

So to turn into a circle, walk into a circle orb to collect it, and press Z. Then press W to jump. Remember, you can move horizontally in the air as a circle, but not on the ground.

So turn into a star, walk into a star orb to collect it. Then, walk up right next to the glass you want to break

Break all of the glass in a level to complete it.
There are 7 levels to complete.
(Note: If you are confused about a part of the game or tutorial, let me know in the comments and I will update the tutorial. Also, if you see any bugs or crashes, let me know. :D).

A timelapse of this game's creation on my youtube channel will be up very shortly. Enjoy the game! :D ^-^ XD

Ratings

Coolness 46% 1294
Overall 3.04 618
Audio 3.55 112
Fun 3.09 494
Graphics 2.77 593
Humor 2.50 361
Innovation 2.91 585
Mood 2.95 458
Theme 3.41 435

Feedback

w1n5t0n
18. Apr 2016 · 02:23 UTC
I really like your music!
candlesan
18. Apr 2016 · 05:03 UTC
Music was good indeed!
zugende
18. Apr 2016 · 10:56 UTC
I like the music and the wobble-sound. :D
qu2
18. Apr 2016 · 13:48 UTC
Nice music and graphics, it's fun.
Reallysketchy
18. Apr 2016 · 15:11 UTC
The controls were a little difficult but the music is really great!
Paulgami
21. Apr 2016 · 12:15 UTC
Nicely polished, and the level design was especially good. I like the mechanic, it'd be cool to see more of it (other shapes?). My one complaint is that it's a little annoying when you accidentally miss a jump/block and waste an orb, then you gotta restart. Other than that though, pretty good!
Idkfawin32
22. Apr 2016 · 08:33 UTC
great music!
samlo
23. Apr 2016 · 11:42 UTC
Awesome music! Controls were a bit tough. Really impressive you did this without a game engine btw, good work
🎤 Crafting4U
24. Apr 2016 · 23:35 UTC
Thank you for the nice comments, everyone! :D
Rock Eaters
29. Apr 2016 · 18:37 UTC
Nice gameplay mechanic !