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Slope Challenge³ by Interface

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made by Interface for LD31 (COMPO)
Slope Challenge3: Complete the challenges and collect as many coins as you can!

You can place obstacles anywhere on a level platform - it can intersect with existing obstacles or ones you have placed. Use it to your advantage!

Game Notes
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Using the theme, I wanted to create a puzzle game where you have to plan your moves based on being to "see" the rest of the game. The platform concept ended up adding a challenge in that left and right are seemingly switched between levels.

Dev Notes
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Used Unity3D with VS2013, Paint, Gimp, Blender, Audacity, GarageBand.
Web http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD31/
Windows http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD31/SlopeChallenge3_Winx86.zip
OS/X http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD31/SlopeChallenge3_MacOSxX86.zip
Linux http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD31/SlopeChallenge3_LinuxX86.zip
Source http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD31/SlopeChallenge_UnitySource.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=42145

Ratings

Coolness 79% 2
Overall 3.33 409
Audio 3.08 333
Fun 2.83 799
Graphics 2.96 637
Innovation 3.63 221
Mood 2.82 664
Theme 3.75 362

Feedback

crewderek
08. Dec 2014 · 03:15 UTC
Game was a little difficult to figure out at first, once i figured it out it was actually pretty fun. The only tedious part I found was switching blocks took quite a while.
sharp911
08. Dec 2014 · 04:31 UTC
Looks great, great idea :) I like it. Good job
khahem
08. Dec 2014 · 04:37 UTC
The controls are a bit difficult to use but it's a good idea. The left-right trick works well :)
tonypai
08. Dec 2014 · 04:43 UTC
The division screen idea is brilliant! But I think if it can build block when game pause will be better. :P
Andrea
08. Dec 2014 · 04:52 UTC
Didn't manage to do much more than the warmup, but at least I tried ;)
stephenhaney
08. Dec 2014 · 04:53 UTC
Very cool - it's a unique twist compared to most of the games I'm seeing from this compo. I actually found it quite challenging, but enjoyed it. I agree that switching blocks could be streamlined. Nice entry.
Ozcr
08. Dec 2014 · 04:54 UTC
I never played it, but the picture looks nice.

5/5 stars.
qristofer
08. Dec 2014 · 05:31 UTC
Nice and puzzling game. It feels a bit like a brain trainer where you're asked to solve a 3D-puzzle. Took me a few tries before I got the hang of it. Nicely done.
allanolivei
08. Dec 2014 · 15:43 UTC
I liked the idea, but I think that should solve the puzzle and then drop the ball, so it is easier to select and insert the blocks.
Donutttt
08. Dec 2014 · 20:25 UTC
This was awesome. Really original, and fits the theme well. Also very fun. Great work
crazyrems
08. Dec 2014 · 21:03 UTC
Maybe a bit too slow, but that's well done.
Having different controls for switching block like swiping would be even nicer !
catchthefloaty
09. Dec 2014 · 02:02 UTC
inteerseting concept. love to see more
Red Sigma
09. Dec 2014 · 02:21 UTC
My only complaint is that switching blocks was a little bit lengthy for a (sort of) fast paced game, which had it's ups and downs. Other than that this was actually really innovative and fun! Great work.
vegard1992
09. Dec 2014 · 02:40 UTC
Its pretty cool but it a lot of furnishing. The controls are weird and its a bit funky game play wise =)

I think its a great idea though!
GAFBlizzard
09. Dec 2014 · 03:33 UTC
Clever idea, and I finished all but one of the puzzles, but it would have REALLY been nice to have hotkeys (like 123, or QWE, or whatever) to quickly switch between the block types. Having to glance over and move the mouse quickly to pick blocks makes it extra frustrating when you don't see in advance exactly what the block will look like when it gets placed.

Coins also block obstacles which is a bit troublesome.
Kain.Oborin
09. Dec 2014 · 06:30 UTC
I actually really enjoyed this game. I think the soundtrack fit and though it took me a second to figure it out, it was smooth sailing from there on.
PIXEL^3
09. Dec 2014 · 07:10 UTC
Nice concept but it needed a few more features. Just being able to delete a block would have helped a lot.

-AlucardX60
sorlok
09. Dec 2014 · 07:13 UTC
Really clever idea! You packed a lot of gameplay into one screen! Kind of had some trouble mechanics-wise (it's very easy to get stuck, which is frustrating, and I couldn't figure out how to delete parts). Overall great game, regardless!
Robber
09. Dec 2014 · 13:08 UTC
it's definately cool but pretty hard..it would be nice to have those building blocks under different hotkeys, or be able to switch between them with another mouse button something like that..soothing music
Crosstales
09. Dec 2014 · 13:09 UTC
A very nice idea and polished game - I had a lot of fun!

Very well done!
alfadur
09. Dec 2014 · 17:49 UTC
Great idea, it seems like there's also a lot of potential for adding environmental hazards like jump pads or holes.
Code Medicine
10. Dec 2014 · 00:03 UTC
Unique concept, I dig it. I do agree with the other feedback.. being able to place the blocks before the ball drops would make it a bit easier.
mtanton
10. Dec 2014 · 03:29 UTC
This is a cool puzzler. A suggestion: I think it would be better if you could switch blocks with a key on the keyboard, and have it display the selected block. Fun game, nice job!
pjimmy
13. Dec 2014 · 17:23 UTC
very cool and clever game, well done
DrGeraud
13. Dec 2014 · 17:37 UTC
The game was fun to play, even if I was a bit strugling with the controls precision.
dalbinblue
13. Dec 2014 · 19:36 UTC
I really liked the concept, and reminds me a bit of the classic the incredible machine for some reason. The only issue I have with the game is the way you switch blocks. Trying to hit the tiny check boxes, especially with a track pad is really frustrating. I spent most of the game pausing the level so I could switch the block direction then unpausing to place them. One two things could be done:
- make changing blocks keys on the keyboard so it can be done fast
- place the blocks before you start the level and then watch the level and adjust as needed
🎤 Interface
14. Dec 2014 · 04:07 UTC
Thanks for all the feedback so far. I like the keyboard shortcuts idea that many people threw out. Showing a "ghost" image of where your block will be placed as your moving your mouse is one other thing I've heard that would resolve some frustration.
I'm not a fan of allowing to place blocks while in pause mode or prior to the ball rolling. Although it's an interesting idea it would change the game drastically.
WetDesertRock
14. Dec 2014 · 17:29 UTC
Might I suggest a way to switch platforms via keys, or have a phase in the beginning where you can lay down the platforms ahead of time, it was tiring laying down platforms as I needed them.
Shackhal
15. Dec 2014 · 23:59 UTC
The game have a nice music, it goes with the gameplay. About the gameplay, I was confused at first, but clicking there (like a desperate person xD) solve that.

One problem I found could be the way to choose your obstacle type. It's very slow to do that. Also it was fun at the beginning but I lost interest on it very fast.

Overall, it's an acceptable game, only it need some fixes :|
benmcnelly
16. Dec 2014 · 07:02 UTC
Oh man I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, just make a whole game!
asobitech
16. Dec 2014 · 13:34 UTC
You could advance this and make it some sort of realtime Lemmings type game, with more than one ball and different types of balls.
Omiya Games
20. Dec 2014 · 04:16 UTC
Geez, the last level is too difficult. What were you guys thinking!? It's driving me insane!

Some polish could be used, such as real-time shadows.
MintArcade
20. Dec 2014 · 21:28 UTC
Interesting approach to the theme. Nice puzzle game.