PR0BE by Softwave
Basic idea: A game where you explore the Saturnian moon of Enceladus.
This was my first attempt at an LD and I didn't quite finish, which is disappointing. I feel I learned a lot though. I will keep adding to the game and actually try and finish it post-LD.
What went wrong:
I made the probably unwise decision to use the Phaser framework and JavaScript/HTML5 instead of Flash/Flixel, my usual toolset. I just wasn't familiar enough with Phaser and its quirks to finish my game in time. Adding to that, it proved difficult to turn a basic concept into a workable idea. Ideas, at least when it comes to games and gameplay, are not my strength.
What went right: I learned a lot. I feel that I have a much better chance at making something good in the next LD and I'm looking forward to it. :)
This was my first attempt at an LD and I didn't quite finish, which is disappointing. I feel I learned a lot though. I will keep adding to the game and actually try and finish it post-LD.
What went wrong:
I made the probably unwise decision to use the Phaser framework and JavaScript/HTML5 instead of Flash/Flixel, my usual toolset. I just wasn't familiar enough with Phaser and its quirks to finish my game in time. Adding to that, it proved difficult to turn a basic concept into a workable idea. Ideas, at least when it comes to games and gameplay, are not my strength.
What went right: I learned a lot. I feel that I have a much better chance at making something good in the next LD and I'm looking forward to it. :)
| Web | http://softwavestudios.com/apps/LD29/ |
| Post-Compo | http://gamejolt.com/games/arcade/pr0be/26005/ |
| Original URL | https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=17662 |
Ratings
| Coolness | 26% | 1930 |
| Overall(Jam) | 2.60 | 659 |
| Audio(Jam) | 1.95 | 626 |
| Fun(Jam) | 2.46 | 610 |
| Graphics(Jam) | 2.52 | 661 |
| Humor(Jam) | 1.81 | 619 |
| Innovation(Jam) | 2.39 | 644 |
| Mood(Jam) | 2.80 | 525 |
| Theme(Jam) | 3.09 | 407 |
And thank you all for the comments. :)
I'm going to try and properly finish it.
Well done for your first Ludum Dare!
Might I suggest you take a look at HaxeFlixel?
It publishes to both Flash and HTML5 as well as all native platforms and has nearly the exact same API as Flixel (since it's a Flixel port) :)
I'm a fan of games that tell narratives through multiple different gameplay sequences (like landing and then swimming and then something else). So I hope you do flesh this out some more.
In any case, well done on your first Ludum Dare! Hope you compete again!