Abstrakt by ViliX
* This is sort of experimental game, it's not focused on the gameplay as much as on the meaning.
* Please do not rate this game unless you finish it. This game is pointless without reaching the end. Also please read the instructions, if something seems to be unclear. Thanks for understanding.
* This game requires latest Java.
* Fullscreen/resolutions option is located in settings.
* In every second round, you will be spawning the black minions. They will be spawned on the map border. I mention it here, because that's where most people are lost.
* If the game doesn't work, please try the second version (can be found on the link provided).
* Instructions *
Minions are sent automatically every 4 seconds.
You can set their direction by pressing arrow keys.
You can move camera by WSAD keys and zoom by Q and E.
Mute music by M and sound by N.
Press ESC to go back to menu. Pressing ESC while in menu exits the game.
Press P to pause.
In round one, you are spawning minions at the cactus and you are DEFENDING it. You will be spawning white minions.
In the second round, you are spawning minions AT THE BORDERS and you want to DESTROY the cactus. YOU WILL BE SPAWNING THE BLACK MINIONS (that's where most people are lost).
If choosen spawn spot is blocked by another being, the minion will spawn at the oposite side.
* Story *
One day, you were traveling to your cactus home, but something terrible has happened. Someone casted diarrhoeaccus spell on you. It means, that you've caught schizephrenia. Your WORLD has divided into two parts, but they remain CONNECTED. You just don't know it yet.
Through the day, you are fighting off nasty goblins from POTATO SALAD kingdom, but during the night, you are a powerful warlord who wants to destroy the Cactus kingdom.
Just another abstract day in Abstrakt Land..
* Technical info *
This game is written in Java and uses LibGDX and Box2D. Setting the resolution should work for all targeted platforms. Release for Android was also planned, but the game got a different direction from that point.
* Sorry if the abstract (LSD/acid) graphics hurts your eyes, but it fits to the main point.
* If I'd put the number of times I've played/tested this game into an integer, I'd get a stack overflow. I've removed every bug I've found, but that doesn't mean that there aren't any. This means, that I am not aware of any bugs, but I am able to respond to your comments and fix them as soon as possible. So, if you see a bug, let me know.
* If you understand the point of this game, I'll be so happy that I'll tweet about you on Twitter. ;)
* Please do not rate this game unless you finish it. This game is pointless without reaching the end. Also please read the instructions, if something seems to be unclear. Thanks for understanding.
* This game requires latest Java.
* Fullscreen/resolutions option is located in settings.
* In every second round, you will be spawning the black minions. They will be spawned on the map border. I mention it here, because that's where most people are lost.
* If the game doesn't work, please try the second version (can be found on the link provided).
* Instructions *
Minions are sent automatically every 4 seconds.
You can set their direction by pressing arrow keys.
You can move camera by WSAD keys and zoom by Q and E.
Mute music by M and sound by N.
Press ESC to go back to menu. Pressing ESC while in menu exits the game.
Press P to pause.
In round one, you are spawning minions at the cactus and you are DEFENDING it. You will be spawning white minions.
In the second round, you are spawning minions AT THE BORDERS and you want to DESTROY the cactus. YOU WILL BE SPAWNING THE BLACK MINIONS (that's where most people are lost).
If choosen spawn spot is blocked by another being, the minion will spawn at the oposite side.
* Story *
One day, you were traveling to your cactus home, but something terrible has happened. Someone casted diarrhoeaccus spell on you. It means, that you've caught schizephrenia. Your WORLD has divided into two parts, but they remain CONNECTED. You just don't know it yet.
Through the day, you are fighting off nasty goblins from POTATO SALAD kingdom, but during the night, you are a powerful warlord who wants to destroy the Cactus kingdom.
Just another abstract day in Abstrakt Land..
* Technical info *
This game is written in Java and uses LibGDX and Box2D. Setting the resolution should work for all targeted platforms. Release for Android was also planned, but the game got a different direction from that point.
* Sorry if the abstract (LSD/acid) graphics hurts your eyes, but it fits to the main point.
* If I'd put the number of times I've played/tested this game into an integer, I'd get a stack overflow. I've removed every bug I've found, but that doesn't mean that there aren't any. This means, that I am not aware of any bugs, but I am able to respond to your comments and fix them as soon as possible. So, if you see a bug, let me know.
* If you understand the point of this game, I'll be so happy that I'll tweet about you on Twitter. ;)
| Windows | Linux | OS/X | Source (Java) | http://gamejolt.com/games/other/abstrakt/33336/ |
| Walkthrough (Youtube) | http://goo.gl/kVHfEK |
| Original URL | https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30/?action=preview&uid=29167 |
Ratings
| Coolness | 100% | 1 |
| Overall | 3.17 | 596 |
| Audio | 2.54 | 653 |
| Fun | 2.62 | 918 |
| Graphics | 2.69 | 819 |
| Humor | 2.64 | 374 |
| Innovation | 3.40 | 374 |
| Mood | 3.26 | 331 |
| Theme | 3.42 | 430 |
but i have to say that - eventhough it was the concept behind it - playing against yourself isn't that much fun ^^
at one point i just did nothing and waited until one dies…
@remmy Some people don't figure out that they are playing against themselves. If you've noticed that before the final text, you are a mindful gamer.
I'm not the biggest fan of the psychodelic mood, and the game could be a little bit faster, but I really liked what you tried to pull here overall.
Thanks for the game!
@caranha I was in a strange mood when thinking about the idea. But thanks for informing me about what should be improved :)
@CryoGenesis @ENDESGA Thanks guys. I'll check your games soon.
Also, the audio didn't work for me. Not sure why.
@kirbytails7 Are you sure you haven't accidentaly pressed M/N? Or that you just muted it somewhere? There hasn't been any audio issues reported so far, but thanks for informing me.
Love it!
You mentioned Box2D with respect to mine? Nope. Hand written physics engine. I don't even think I included Box2D in the project.
@uprightpath I though it was Box2D. Sorry for my mistake :/
I started thinking that they're the same patterns, but then I though that I saw a deviation. Are they really exactly the same?
@sam1373 Yes, they are, only if the line is full, the minions will spawn in the opposite line.
@Aomeas I've focused on the meaning more than I should. I should have devoted some of my time to the game mechanics. Thanks for the creative criticism, though :)
I'm guessing it's an issue on my end, but I hope that helps!
(byl jsi to ty na tom polarkacově streamu, že jo? :-) )
@Empyrelhell @Rage Paint @Nuclear Napalm I know about these flaws, but now it's too late to change them :/
The game is a bit slow though, but overall, I liked your game. Good job
@Kyoutashan Thanks much :)
The end is interesting but it could be also strong to bring the insight to the player during the game and even make him play serioulsy against himself, but it will required more thinking and also a great gamedesign.
I follow your instruction and i was not dissappointed.
More artistic than a game, but that's great.
@OFF Thanks, I was in a weird state when I came up with this idea.
"Sorry if the abstract (LSD/acid) graphics hurts your eyes, but it fits to the main point." Check out my game ^^.
Nice work!
@thecolorhacker Thanks, pal! :)
@Xgor I was in a strange mood.
@Shide Thanks :) I've tried your game.
@mechabit @ninjascript Thanks :)
Obviously the end is awesome !
The graphics and the music are cool, the gameplay is maybe a little bit slow but it's ok. I didn't understand how the attack round works before reading.
Nice concept, nice game ;)
Joking apart, very interesting game, and the end destroyed me
But wait that's the name of the game!
Everything else was a very nice experience.