Dimension Jumps by HolyBlackCat

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made by HolyBlackCat for LD30 (COMPO)
!! ADDED VERSION FOR VIDEOCARDS WITHOUT OpenGL 4.3 SUPPORT !!

Here is my entry for LD 48!
It's runner/platformer, in which you can try to escape from an alien monster using a interdimensional jump device.

It took ~22 hours (:O) to make it! Now I'm tired and hungry, but very happy.

I used: C++; Code::Blocks & MinGW(GCC); SDL(+ mixer plugin), GLEW, OpenGL; Paint.NET, sfxr, Audacity, SAI.
Also, I used this small base code: https://bitbucket.org/HolyBlackCat/engine-for-2d-games/src

Reupload 1: fixed controls description (added info about "pick up item" button), changed 4 background blocks, fixed 2-nd checkpoint (sometimes you respawn directly above spikes).

Reupload 2: ~4 blocks placed, ~4 blocks removed on tower near the bridge. Now you can't skip half of the game.

Reupload 3: added version for old videocards. It uses GL3.3 instead of GL4.3.

**I'm stuck at the beginning and I can't figure out how to teleport between worlds!**
If so, go the left and pick up the small shiny thing near the alien ship.

Ratings

Coolness 68% 3
Overall 3.20 565
Audio 2.87 441
Fun 2.81 765
Graphics 3.24 445
Humor 2.38 519
Innovation 3.03 663
Mood 3.19 385
Theme 3.36 475

Feedback

shatterhand
25. Aug 2014 · 15:02 UTC
It looks like my videocard is "Too crappy" for this, lol :)
Drew Van Camp
25. Aug 2014 · 15:04 UTC
Huh! Couldn't run it. Not an old computer, though, so I'm a little surprised to see this. "TheThing - Error: OpenGL 4.3 (compatibility profile) context init failed: your videodriver is too old or your videocard is too crappy."

Oh well -- screenshot looks cool.
BMacIntosh
25. Aug 2014 · 15:30 UTC
Same error.
Wevel
25. Aug 2014 · 15:35 UTC
Loved the idea but couldn't get past the second building.
tchem
25. Aug 2014 · 15:39 UTC
Proposes unique and different. i like of atmosphere,,,, strange and immersive,,,, great work
veryfinestlions
25. Aug 2014 · 15:59 UTC
I liked this a lot. You'd think the alien could just *ask* for the damn thing back, though, instead of just immediately going for the murderghost tactic. ;)

Could stand to be a tiny bit more lenient about getting just barely stuck in the ceiling or floor, but it worked well enough for me.
sam1373
25. Aug 2014 · 16:30 UTC
I also get the error.
🎤 HolyBlackCat
25. Aug 2014 · 23:58 UTC
Guys who got the error, if you really want to play it, you should update your videocard drivers. The game uses OpenGL 4.3, old drivers don't support it.
Endurion
26. Aug 2014 · 15:08 UTC
Can't play it, driver is too old.
stink123456
26. Aug 2014 · 15:40 UTC
Could you make a port for lower open gls
🎤 HolyBlackCat
26. Aug 2014 · 20:30 UTC
I'm suprised that so many people have videocards witout GL4.3 support. Ok, I'll make a version for GL3.3.
grillaface
26. Aug 2014 · 21:35 UTC
no mac :(
Spang
26. Aug 2014 · 21:43 UTC
The game worked for me. (Both Versions)
Your game is so interesting, it took me a few moments to realize that the ghost doesnt have to touch me, xD, after that running away from him was really great, the 2 worlds are well done. :)
nerd burglars
26. Aug 2014 · 22:22 UTC
It worked for me :)
SoulGame
26. Aug 2014 · 22:23 UTC
I tried for 15 minutes to understand how to use this ring. I kept smashing Z key, just in case, everywhere on the map, on the locked doors, on the enemy... Nothing happen. I don't get it! Help!
🎤 HolyBlackCat
27. Aug 2014 · 09:52 UTC
It's strange. Ring can be used at any time after you pick it up.
Maek
27. Aug 2014 · 10:54 UTC
Can't run the version for "old" graphic cards, it says that my graphic card doesnt support opnegl 4.3
🎤 HolyBlackCat
27. Aug 2014 · 11:08 UTC
Hm. I'll try to fix it.
🎤 HolyBlackCat
27. Aug 2014 · 11:39 UTC
Reuploaded again. Now it should work. (Tested it on integrated Intel videocard with GL 3.3 support.)
Techblogogy
27. Aug 2014 · 15:18 UTC
Not a bad game. Very nice
Headmade
27. Aug 2014 · 16:06 UTC
Couldn't get past the first three rooms. I couldn't figure out what to do with the item that I collected (don't know what that was either).
Headmade
27. Aug 2014 · 16:18 UTC
Sorry my comment was for a different game, mixed up the tabs
Raphy
28. Aug 2014 · 14:31 UTC
Sorry but the controls don't seem to work on my PC I can just move but there is nothing else I can do so I'm stuck at first door...
danidre14
28. Aug 2014 · 14:44 UTC
Sticks.
🎤 HolyBlackCat
28. Aug 2014 · 15:05 UTC
@Raphy
There are two types of doors. Thin ones open automatically when you touch them. Thick ones сan't be opened, they are solid blocks. Exit from start house and go to the left. There is a small thing near the alien ship, you can pick it up.
jomomomo
31. Aug 2014 · 19:20 UTC
Can't play windows games. Can we get a web version?
jpverkamp
31. Aug 2014 · 19:44 UTC
Looks really cool and I like the sounds, but couldn't for the life of me get through the second building. :(
hbocao
31. Aug 2014 · 20:01 UTC
Very good game overall. Unfortunetaly, could not pass through the bridge. Don't know what to do there.
🎤 HolyBlackCat
01. Sep 2014 · 18:12 UTC
Thank you! In the nearest house there is a secret entrance to underground tunnel.
🎤 HolyBlackCat
01. Sep 2014 · 20:25 UTC
@jomomomo
It's C++ & OpenGL, there is no way to make a web version. :C
geekygenius
13. Sep 2014 · 02:02 UTC
I loved the white noise in the background, it did a great job setting the mood. I couldn't get past the second house though...