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Switcheroo by Prologi

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made by Prologi for Ludum Dare 51 (COMPO)

Link https://prologi.itch.io/switcheroo

ezgif.com-gif-maker (1).gif Basicly, every 10 seconds either your shoot side or game view mirrors. Your goal is to beat the final boss, a 20-sided dice that belongs to an evil mage who turned you into a hexagon.

It might be a little bit confusing when you're being turned into a hexagon.

I think about making this into a full version. What do you think about it?

WASD - move LMB - shoot RMB - secondary skill

Each level new pick ups and enemies: - 1 lvl - Health pack and simple enemies - 2 lvl - Switcheroo and fast enemies - 3 lvl - Spread shot and big enemies - 4 lvl - ... do I really have to spoil everything? - 5 lvl - ... final round with new stuff

  • Later on just more difficulty

Fullscreen recommended! Enjoy!

Tools - Engine: Unity - Graphics: Aseprite - Music: Bfxr, Bosca Ceoil - IDE: Visual Studio - Git Client: Github Desktop

Source Code https://github.com/SergeiPolev/Switcheroo
Itch.io https://prologi.itch.io/switcheroo
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/51/switcheroo

Ratings

Given 30🗳️ 34🗨️

Feedback

mgnta
02. Oct 2022 · 22:39 UTC
Our ideas have something in common :)
The main switching mechanic is a pain in the mass: animation lasts long so you can lose some health due these periods.
Well done!
ColeB
03. Oct 2022 · 00:25 UTC
That was a lot more addicting then I was expecting. I really like the amount of powerups (Although I didn't use them much since I found it easier to just run in a straight line) and the screen flip always threw me for a loop
Ben Parisi
03. Oct 2022 · 00:41 UTC
really cleanly executed. Feels like a very complete game. I laughed the first time my stuff got switched. Made it to level 3.
Pandamander
03. Oct 2022 · 00:47 UTC
I thought I really had this under control...until the screen flipped. That really throws you off!

Fun intense music and I also liked the pixel art shader. Great work!
Kevin Du
03. Oct 2022 · 00:55 UTC
amazing! the best game I played so far.
Delightfullymad
03. Oct 2022 · 00:56 UTC
Fun game, and I like the style of it all. Good work!
LDJam user 301245
03. Oct 2022 · 00:58 UTC
It wont load the page on itch for me
:(
LDJam user 179040
03. Oct 2022 · 00:58 UTC
There is nothing I don't like about this game. Fantastic all the way around. Enjoyed the retro graphics and sound, and the control switches felt like me pointing the Vector3 the wrong way. ^_^
LDJam user 299751
03. Oct 2022 · 01:03 UTC
@gruff yeah, thank you. I forgot to publish it :)

@coleb @mgnta @kevin-du @mrwarranty @ben-parisi @pandamander

Thank you all! It's really heartwarming to read all your comments!
I'll check and rate your submissions tomorrow!
LDJam user 267095
03. Oct 2022 · 01:22 UTC
fun stuff, would be cool to see more!
LDJam user 301245
03. Oct 2022 · 02:02 UTC
I won, I beat the hexadexgonic evil mage thing! got to have another try i thought on your now sorted upload - great lil fun game, sticks well to jam theme and can see lots of passion in there. liking the pixelated shader !
confusedsoph
03. Oct 2022 · 02:44 UTC
I'm going to have this little background track stuck in my head for hours /pos
Nate954
03. Oct 2022 · 03:44 UTC
This is so fun!! Super hectic, and definitely annoying when it switches around, but dang it's super enjoyable! I love the music too! Awesome game!
LDJam user 237413
03. Oct 2022 · 04:12 UTC
THat was fun, although, I had a bit of trouble with the controls. Maybe something to do with the mouse position and perspective. Very cool game though
cafebeef
03. Oct 2022 · 05:47 UTC
This is absolutely my favorite game of the jam that I've played so far! The graphics/audio are simple but very well polished. Very easy to start playing, no instructions needed. And the gameplay isn't something that I've really seen before in other games -- switching around the controls threw me for a loop (in a good way!).

My only criticism is that the boss's projectiles are too easy to defend against. The player's reload speed is so much faster, and your bullets destroy the boss's bullets, so just kinda shooting anywhere will keep you from taking damage from him. (Though, in your favor, I think it's much better to have an enemy be too easy than too hard in a game jam.)
LDJam user 258850
03. Oct 2022 · 08:14 UTC
What a great game! ^^ my score \o/

![image_2022-10-03_091234162.png](///raw/223/f3/z/501b1.png)

Is there a final boss or does it go on forever, I'll try again if so. The idea is simple but you've done it so well! really fun game :)
m11
03. Oct 2022 · 08:30 UTC
Really fun - great audio :)
LDJam user 226027
03. Oct 2022 · 11:26 UTC
Fun, fast paced chaos!
JustRyne
03. Oct 2022 · 11:50 UTC
Great Game! Fast Paced With Some great shooting mechanics using the theme, and I really enjoyed the music and look/ style of the game.
thesnide
03. Oct 2022 · 12:39 UTC
Great game, loving the pixelated effect. Awesome music theme.
Castitatis
03. Oct 2022 · 13:43 UTC
that game gets crazy pretty quick haha. Such a good concept, the music is really good :)
Flamus
03. Oct 2022 · 15:42 UTC
Good entry, loved the music and gameplay!
LDJam user 236416
03. Oct 2022 · 15:46 UTC
I win the first level! :smiley:
Nash
03. Oct 2022 · 16:19 UTC
Feels very complete game! The art style is a smart choice for a jam game and it is also very stylish.

Some switcheroos were obviously (as designed) very confusing. Mirroring controls is often thought to be quite annoying for the player. Here it did not matter too much since it is a pretty short game. But if I played for longer periods of time I think it would start to get very jarring for the brain.

But overall, a very solid game. Good work!
httpsterio
03. Oct 2022 · 18:10 UTC
Visually a very stunning game and everything from the soundtrack to the pieces to the gameplay contributed to a very polished and stressful mood.

I'm not 100% sold on the idea of flipping controls, it didn't feel much of a mechanic I could learn to get better at. I mainly just ran away and focused on shooting behind me, which meant that a most of the levels were too easy.

If your game area would've been a more of an enclosed arena, I would've felt like I should do more than just run and do damage. It's a very solid game nonetheless and very impressive for a jam game :)
PepJo
03. Oct 2022 · 18:12 UTC
Was very cool! I did have some trouble controlling the roll, I am not sure if it was because of the switches or something else, it seems to get misaligned with the cursor. Overall very fun and chaotic!
pinkemma
03. Oct 2022 · 19:07 UTC
Fun little game! I enjoyed that the switcharoo wasn't just left / right / up / down. Very challenging to figure out the direction changes.
nyxkn
03. Oct 2022 · 19:09 UTC
I love the art style! Very well polished game. I got to level 6 but then there didn't seem much incentive in continuing as it was all rather the same. Upgrades could fit well into this game. I'm generally not very fond of controls switching but I felt in this case it wasn't as annoying as it usually is and I could get a hang of it. Good music too. Good game!
LDJam user 0
03. Oct 2022 · 19:34 UTC
Enjoyed the art style. The gameplay was pretty intuitive, I think it would have been nice to make the 10s timer more apparent, so you could be more prepared for a switch.
LDJam user 234567
03. Oct 2022 · 20:33 UTC
I love the 3D pixel art style.

The reverse commands make me crasy :dizzy_face:

Very nice game for compo !
MadHumster
03. Oct 2022 · 21:56 UTC
This game is what I feel like when trying to fix rotation issues in the project:)
Great idea! Loved the graphics!
Kuboxxxxx
03. Oct 2022 · 22:46 UTC
That was a great experience, I wish I could play more. It's a great base game that just waits to be finished into a full game, I liked the different mechanics that make you stay alert at all times. Great music that goes well with graphics!
LDJam user 278918
04. Oct 2022 · 00:12 UTC
I really love the way this game looks! The constant switching for the controls really adds a level of difficulty I wasn't expecting, but I still won on my first try! Great entry.
LDJam user 251170
04. Oct 2022 · 00:14 UTC
Great music (albeit a bit repetitive)!
Interesting (and mindtricking) mechanics!
Lovely style!
Responsive controls!

Thank you for your submission!
LDJam user 299751
04. Oct 2022 · 00:25 UTC
@kepsert @iguanana @kuboxxxxx @madhumster @fifut @nyxkn @pinkemma @pepjo @httpsterio @nash @xpycm @flamus @castitatis @thesnide @justryne @grilladroid @m11 @rickylee @cafebeef @haydads @nate954 @confusedsoph @gruff @reevest2

Sorry, guys, for tagging (gosh, that really a lot of people). I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I really appreciate your comments.

I'm really thinking about continuing the development, do you think that's a good idea? You can just leave a like or comment to let me know.

Again, thank you very much!
Pusheeneiro
04. Oct 2022 · 00:41 UTC
Lovely graphics, and nice gameplay.
Frib
04. Oct 2022 · 02:04 UTC
That music track is a total banger, good stuff! Liked the switcheroo, always felt confusing. The game felt a bit on the easy side as running away in one direction always seems to work. But it was a lot of fun regardless. Good job!
CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 02:18 UTC
Nice shooter game, the switch is good and works fine! I can't reach to the end of the game. Good work!
TheseusInABottle
04. Oct 2022 · 03:17 UTC
I love the aesthetic. Graphicly this was really good, but also just from a gameplay standpoint it was really fun. I am a sucker for wacky mechanics and the moment when the entire screen space flipped and started displaying backwards was so damn cool.
Charred Axolotl
04. Oct 2022 · 04:08 UTC
I really liked the hectic nature of this. It was very fast-paced and fun
cafebeef
04. Oct 2022 · 04:47 UTC
@prologi I think it could turn into a great full-fledged game! This is just my opinion: but I think you'd want to focus on adding *other things that could be switched*, rather than just adding more levels/more enemies. For example, maybe on a later level, your input keys (WASD) move you in an inverted direction. Perhaps a powerup that delays the next switch by another 5 seconds. Or maybe your health and the bosses' health switch. (I have no idea if these would be any good, just throwing them out there.)
LDJam user 299751
04. Oct 2022 · 04:49 UTC
@cafebeef actually that's pretty good ideas. Thank you! It's really important to me to hear other's devs opinion
Matt Green
04. Oct 2022 · 05:54 UTC
I love the 3d pixel art thing, it really made the simple models pop and feel exciting. The mechanic was cool. The music was a bit aggressive but it added to the mood (the mood was panic!).

I had a great time and I think I won, unless Rewind was just setting up a second level. Solid entry all around!
Henrik Ganard
04. Oct 2022 · 05:58 UTC
Cool game. My brain turned into jello when trying to invert the controllers but I like it. The aesthetics were special and put me off at first, but after playing for a bit it grew on me and I started to think it was a good match for the game.
nardandas
04. Oct 2022 · 06:27 UTC
Really great aesthetic, I loved it! The switcheroos really messed with my brain. I'm sure the flipping of controls is overall a pretty cool thing, I just could never really get it to work. Ended up with quite a simple strategy, run backwards and shoot. Seemed totally safe.
SaxOps1
04. Oct 2022 · 09:37 UTC
![Capture.PNG](///raw/581/z/51e5d.png)

Look great! I think it needs some better UX about telling the player which direction has swapped, but besides from that I had fun.
Phillip Scott
04. Oct 2022 · 09:51 UTC
Fun shader, music was cool but a little loud. overall I liked the concept!

Good entry
osh.studio
04. Oct 2022 · 12:07 UTC
So fun, loved the use of pixel camera! Simple but fun game with an easy but still tricky goal to work towards. Well done!
Cinar
04. Oct 2022 · 14:32 UTC
Cool game
R3D3R
04. Oct 2022 · 14:38 UTC
The pixelated aesthetic of the game is fantastic! This makes my trigger happy...happy, and I enjoy the boss battle and how nicely the camera throws me off! xD:) Wonderful concept! Thank you for a wonderful experience! :D I even beat the boss B)
mbrezu
04. Oct 2022 · 15:55 UTC
Awesome! First game that was easy enough for me to win quickly, almost everything else I played was way, way too hard or had a steep difficulty slope.

Loved the concept and the graphics!
LDJam user 299751
04. Oct 2022 · 16:00 UTC
In case you're interested in the devlog of full version:
https://prologi.itch.io/switcheroo/devlog/435659/it-started-here-on-the-ludum-dare
Urjarm
04. Oct 2022 · 17:49 UTC
The music is a banger! I really liked the overall "composition" of the game and that everything fits together so well. The graphics are a nice implementation of a pixel are look and the idea is very original; even though it may sometimes be a little overwhelming. All in all, a very fun and surprisingly polished game!
elysiagriffin
04. Oct 2022 · 18:10 UTC
Thanks for submitting your game for me to play on my stream!

If you’d like to rewatch the playthrough, you can find it here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1608912292?t=9h50m13s

Good luck on your ratings, see you next LD! :D

💜 Elysia Griffin AKA Button Feedback Lady
https://www.twitch.tv/elysiagriffin

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Vader89gg
04. Oct 2022 · 22:15 UTC
great concept for a game, althrough it resulted way too confusing when the screen switched sides
José Bonilla
05. Oct 2022 · 00:26 UTC
Loved the concept, a Vampirelike shoot em up! As discussed on the stream, I'd include an option to choose a permanent upgrade from a list of 2-3 available ones at the end of each level, to encourage replayability. Mechanic is great and the art style is not exactly my cup of tea, but I think it works. Music was a little bit repetitive. Mobile version would be awesome. Good job, especially for compo!
LDJam user 0
05. Oct 2022 · 08:54 UTC
Not sure if making another VS clone with a confusing mechanic that just makes things harder without rewarding you as a player at any point is all that fun.

Have your tried riding a bike with inverted controls? Can be a fun hard exercise for a bit.

Have you rode a bike that inverts controls every 10 seconds (but not consistently)? Well...

Also, posting this anonymously so there won't be a backlash. I'm tired of every game having the same wall of positive comments regardless how fun it is really to play it. Let's break this corrupt cycle of hypocricy :)
LDJam user 279622
05. Oct 2022 · 09:48 UTC
I played this one on stream last night! unfortunately the VOD got muted, so no link :(

crossover episode with my game when????
![switcheroo.png](///raw/644/44/z/52485.png)
LDJam user 299751
05. Oct 2022 · 10:28 UTC
@badcop On LD52? :)
LDJam user 268934
05. Oct 2022 · 11:35 UTC
Good compo entry , lot of nice little details and the switch effect is realy nicly done!
Zerbu
05. Oct 2022 · 17:51 UTC
This game seems to be all over Twitch. Props for great marketing! The game is good too of course, I love the audio in particular.
waffleworksgames
05. Oct 2022 · 22:58 UTC
Very chaotic but very fun. I really like the pixelated 3D graphics, haven't seen that style used very often but it looks super clean. Nice work!
Levi
05. Oct 2022 · 23:43 UTC
This game is like you cracked open a can of Wako Pop and poured it on my eyeballs. Great visuals, funky chiptune music. My only negative is that the game leans on the easy side. Well done! :)
Rage Paint Games
06. Oct 2022 · 02:09 UTC
Despite sucking with inverted controls, I still enjoyed this game. I'd love to see this game get developed further after the jam is over. I noticed so long as I ran away from the enemies, I could easily win the game without issue, so I think to prevent people from just constantly backing up, you could give them a goal they HAD to reach, such as saving Meeples -- other people the Wizard have turned into game pieces.
Little Doctor Games
06. Oct 2022 · 05:45 UTC
Hey! Thanks for showing us your game! Here's video from the stream. (Check the description for when Switcheroo starts)
https://youtu.be/_ypAI4tkaho
Serxiolas
06. Oct 2022 · 23:14 UTC
I won! (Only Level 1 I think XD) And my brain recieved some dizziness in the process!

Juicy movements! Nice visuals and consistent audio! Good entry!
Shibaya
07. Oct 2022 · 21:56 UTC
Switch!
Good take on the theme! I really enjoyed playing the game. Good job!
wolderado
08. Oct 2022 · 08:13 UTC
Very fun game! Unique take on the theme. Switcheroo absolutely destroys my sense of direction but was able to beat the first level easily :smile:
LDJam user 0
08. Oct 2022 · 13:41 UTC
short and sweet
TsFreddie
09. Oct 2022 · 21:22 UTC
Really fun and simple. If you are planning on making the full version still being pixelated 3d, I do happen have a couple of shader and camera tricks to make a pixel-art like visuals without all the edges go all shimmery. If you would like to see that, I can update some demos when I'm awake. Good luck on your full game!
LDJam user 299751
16. Oct 2022 · 19:43 UTC
@tsfreddie Yeah, that would be great!