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Transforce by ZoneOne2

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made by ZoneOne2 for LD30 (COMPO)
A prototype game where forces transfer between levels.
Each level down, time passes at 1/10th the speed of the level above it.
Partially inspired by the movie Inception.


OS/X and Linux users - Use the .love file with the appropriate Love framework found here: https://www.love2d.org/

32-bit Windows users - Use the .love source with the appropriate Love framework found here: https://www.love2d.org/



Ported to work for people without controllers at 12:58AM.

.love file added for Linux and OSX users at 2:31AM 8/25/14.

Added additional instructions for running 11:42AM 8/27/14.
Windows https://www.dropbox.com/s/mxqhjlsivhenjkv/Transforce.zip?dl=0
Source (.love) https://www.dropbox.com/s/m9n8yr3pq14yteb/Transforce.love?dl=0
OS/X (.love) https://www.dropbox.com/s/m9n8yr3pq14yteb/Transforce.love?dl=0
Linux (.love) https://www.dropbox.com/s/m9n8yr3pq14yteb/Transforce.love?dl=0
Source https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7us2k5hh29g1rt/Transforce_source.zip?dl=0
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30/?action=preview&uid=36419

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.28 486
Audio 2.35 738
Fun 3.32 324
Graphics 2.20 1076
Humor 2.27 587
Innovation 4.08 43
Mood 2.88 642
Theme 3.68 239

Feedback

Piscythe
25. Aug 2014 路 03:43 UTC
I couldn't play because the game detected a controller when I don't even own one. I've messed with simulating controller input, so maybe it was residue from that.
DragonMaster21
25. Aug 2014 路 03:48 UTC
Wow, I really like the idea. I didn't read the description here and while I was playing it I thought of Inception, so I can see the inspiration coming through. I wasn't able to get past the third level. I couldn't really get a big enough boost from the side to be able to jump over the obstacle, but maybe it was just my timing.
ViliX
25. Aug 2014 路 03:49 UTC
It's diffictult game, but after properly reading the tutorial, it's fun.
BinRoot
25. Aug 2014 路 04:21 UTC
Hands down the best game I've played so far!
馃帳 ZoneOne2
25. Aug 2014 路 04:56 UTC
Thanks, guys!
@DragonMaster21, the controller issue should be fixed now.
馃帳 ZoneOne2
25. Aug 2014 路 04:56 UTC
Sorry, meant @Piscythe
headchant
25. Aug 2014 路 06:14 UTC
If you provide a .love file, Linux and OSX folks could try your game too!
Piscythe
25. Aug 2014 路 06:19 UTC
It worked that time. The game was frustrating at times, but it was worth it because that was the most innovative idea and best use of the theme I've seen so far. The sounds complemented the experience well, and restart-at-will was a wise decision. I'd love to see this as a full game.
馃帳 ZoneOne2
25. Aug 2014 路 06:28 UTC
@headchant Thanks for letting me know! The .love file is now available.
Recon
25. Aug 2014 路 06:34 UTC
Very imaginative! You could improve graphics, and sound, but physics are awesome!
hungyg
25. Aug 2014 路 06:38 UTC
Really cool idea. Timing is everything here. The controls and movement physics could have used some more polish, but great job nonetheless!
mess110
25. Aug 2014 路 07:06 UTC
can't get it to run on linux:

JLib.lua:6: attempts to call field 'getJoysticks' (a nil value)

do I need some joystick lib?
John Drury
25. Aug 2014 路 07:12 UTC
Very interesting concept. Used xbox360 controller! Could not get past level 3 ;(
magmaCrab
25. Aug 2014 路 07:23 UTC
Had some fun! did recognize my PS2 controller, but when i pressed the buttons, nothing happened. worked fine with the keyboard.
Healthire
25. Aug 2014 路 08:32 UTC
So awesome, really innovative concept and fits the theme well. I really enjoyed playing it.
tbamberg
25. Aug 2014 路 22:07 UTC
Really cool idea, but very difficult to get the timing right!
JackDegree
26. Aug 2014 路 19:11 UTC
That moment when the third level appears and you're like... **** how am I going to time this right? Great concept and game, love it. Love the difficulty too, cause it's really about you know getting to learn a new way of thinking.
OFF
26. Aug 2014 路 19:16 UTC
The basic idea is awesome but maybe it could be more fun with a less timing based gameplay.
The game is really hard to master, even when you understand how (like with the first 3 level) it's really hard to get the things done... but i'm not a good player! ;)

Actually your main idea is so powerful that you could imagine so many game, even one with interaction between levels.

Great prototype, great job!
Jupiter_Hadley
26. Aug 2014 路 19:34 UTC
Kinda challenging, but well done. I included it in part 8 of my Ludum Dare 30 compilation video series :) http://youtu.be/_ZcQE6pTBcc
Boodog
26. Aug 2014 路 23:29 UTC
Awesome game! Pretty fun!
leondryaso
27. Aug 2014 路 00:01 UTC
Very interesting concept. I really enjoyed this game!
nerd burglars
27. Aug 2014 路 00:03 UTC
This game was not too hard, not too easy. Graphics could use a little polish, but hey, what 48 hr entry couldn't? Be proud, good physics game!
AnnaGavaldaKedavra
27. Aug 2014 路 00:41 UTC
WOW. First time i try mecanics i've never seen before. It's rare and precious. I feel maybe controls don't respond very well. Make more levels, improve graphics and give me the new version please. Bravo.
Marcellus
27. Aug 2014 路 01:01 UTC
Please please please make this game real ! More level, better controls and some music (the graphics are perfect like that) you really got something here that's the best game I've played in this LD.

This is so innovative 5 stars aren't even enough. Congratulations !

PS : jumps sometimes bugs and the vertical bounce is way easier than the horizontal one. But I played til the end and enjoyed it, even if I died like 50 times.
buckslice
27. Aug 2014 路 01:51 UTC
The second level was harder than the last level imo. Also, the computer key bindings are kind of weird because they are all so close to each other, but nbd. The sound effects were great and the game itself is awesome. Excellente!
Chikun Dev Team
27. Aug 2014 路 02:05 UTC
This is crazy inventive. Nice job!
~funkeh
okeedokeben
27. Aug 2014 路 03:11 UTC
That blew my mind. Awesome mechanic. Would love to see it developed further!
TeamQuadratic
27. Aug 2014 路 04:55 UTC
Brilliant concept. Personally, I had trouble with the horizontal kicks, but with some polishing this could be really good!
MyougaHiroshi
27. Aug 2014 路 06:18 UTC
can't run as it's not "win32 application"
MyougaHiroshi
27. Aug 2014 路 06:18 UTC
can't run as it's not "win32 application":(
Simon
27. Aug 2014 路 08:20 UTC
This is seriously awesome.
yodamaster
27. Aug 2014 路 14:23 UTC
What is a "love" format? Can't play.
kidanger
27. Aug 2014 路 14:26 UTC
Very interesting gameplay, nice work!
Aomeas
27. Aug 2014 路 14:28 UTC
We must go deeper :D
Goutye
27. Aug 2014 路 14:54 UTC
Good idea! I really like your game! Congrats !
Moosefly
27. Aug 2014 路 15:27 UTC
The basic gameplay is so intriguing that the fact that it is super barebones doesn't really matter. I'm not sure if I've ever play anything similar and the few levels it had were nicely designed to show of some of the things you can do with the mechanic. Really cool. Worked fine with a PS3 controller using XInput Wrapper for DS3.

Anssi@MooseflyGames
馃帳 ZoneOne2
27. Aug 2014 路 15:42 UTC
@MyougaHiroshi @yodamaster
I've added additional instructions for Linux, OS/X, and 32-bit Windows users if you want to give it another go.
MyougaHiroshi
27. Aug 2014 路 16:20 UTC
thanks, now it works perfect :D very nice game and great idea, I think it gets quite hard at the first level, what has 3 stages :D
mechabit
27. Aug 2014 路 21:55 UTC
Cool mechanics, now get an artist and release this game!
Dohan
27. Aug 2014 路 22:49 UTC
The concept is awesome! But for now it's very hard...
lkr
27. Aug 2014 路 23:34 UTC
Very interesting and fresh game mechanic :)

The timing felt a bit tight at times, but it was very enjoyable to play through.
Knowledge
28. Aug 2014 路 12:43 UTC
It send me message Transforce.exe is not valid Win32 application.
EndingChaos
28. Aug 2014 路 13:30 UTC
A fun entry! Great job!
Chaoseiro
28. Aug 2014 路 14:58 UTC
Amazing! It is hard to get used to this new mechanic, but it is well done! Please keep making this game :P
commodoreKid
28. Aug 2014 路 15:34 UTC
That game is just soo awesome! I love force/time games like that. Great job.
ninjascript
29. Aug 2014 路 15:11 UTC
I'm not so good at timing those kicks but I really like the concept.
KeyMaster
29. Aug 2014 路 17:11 UTC
Oh man this game mechanic is really amazing! Challenging yet satisfying when you get it right! Great job, I hope this will be a full game some time!
paps
29. Aug 2014 路 17:38 UTC
One word Awesome. But there is one problem, on the keyboard the choice of keys is not optimal, which make it really hard.
Anyway you can really do something with that proto/concept.
Well done
glbs
29. Aug 2014 路 23:43 UTC
At first I thought I wasn't gonna make it through any levels, but the challenge and the fast retry allowed me to practice and improve.
The mechanics are really innovative and challenging, and although this is in fact quite a plain prototype (not much clothing), it is captivating and interesting to play!
jahmaican
30. Aug 2014 路 09:40 UTC
Needs more work, because it's a really good concept!
HayManMarc
30. Aug 2014 路 20:58 UTC
Neat idea. Needs more explanation at game start. Perhaps a video tutorial.
banana4life
03. Sep 2014 路 14:36 UTC
Really nice game!
Snicklodocus
09. Sep 2014 路 20:37 UTC
Great idea! I think with some refinement, it could be the foundation for a great puzzle game. Currently, I think timing is emphasized too much over puzzle solving. But very innovative. Good job!
klianc09
12. Sep 2014 路 13:34 UTC
Plays well with 360 controller. One of the most innovative ideas I have seen this LD. And although it's a prototye it's already a lot of fun.
Would love levels with more worlds... We need to go deeper!
Lokarunith
13. Sep 2014 路 11:05 UTC
Great job recreating the dream mechanics in inception. Very fun game.