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The Tree by Joritan Cety

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made by Joritan Cety for LD29 (COMPO)
Common problem: if the game window opens, then immediately closes, run the game from the terminal (java -jar PATH_TO_JAR_HERE)

An enemy has built an underground base we haven't explored yet.
Control the robot sent to explore the enemy base.

Instructions will be given in-game.
Read in-game text!

NOTES:
Extract the ZIP file before running the game!
This game requires Java Runtime Environment to run.
If you have trouble running the game, try updating Java.
If you still have trouble, leave a comment describing the problem.
Windows https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/138233317/LD29/win/TheTree.zip
OS/X https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/138233317/LD29/mac/TheTree.zip
Linux https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/138233317/LD29/lin/TheTree.zip
Source https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/138233317/LD29/TheTree.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=21420

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 2.93 798
Audio 2.40 742
Fun 2.62 899
Graphics 2.62 902
Humor 1.75 1001
Innovation 2.88 690
Mood 2.60 899
Theme 2.39 1088

Feedback

bobmandude9889
28. Apr 2014 路 02:13 UTC
I can't run it. The window flashes for a second.
馃帳 Joritan Cety
28. Apr 2014 路 02:15 UTC
You have to update Java to run it, or run it using the command line
SlamBlasta
28. Apr 2014 路 02:16 UTC
The game opens and then immediately closes. I think it is not finding the resources correctly. I had the same problem. You should be loading resources through inputStreams (or at least, that was my solution).
GreenyUk
28. Apr 2014 路 02:18 UTC
Pretty cool. Not immediately clear as to how it relates to the theme though?
SlamBlasta
28. Apr 2014 路 02:18 UTC
Actually, it runs from the command line just fine for whatever reason. (java -jar FILE_PATH_HERE)
馃帳 Joritan Cety
28. Apr 2014 路 02:20 UTC
Yeah, I had that problem while testing the game... Updating Java fixes the problem, but running it from command line is fine.
tiffi
28. Apr 2014 路 02:29 UTC
Works fine here. Cool game, works really well. But I think 1or 2 hits should be enough for a turret. Great game though
CaiusTSM
28. Apr 2014 路 02:31 UTC
If you are using slick2D you need to have the libs and natives included in the folder with the jar file or it will do bad things (made my computer freeze, had to force shutdown).
Skencer
28. Apr 2014 路 02:32 UTC
The turret's shooting became a little bit annoying after a short time. the dash is an interesting concept but using wasd it was difficult to use shift or ctrl.
kevincorrigan
28. Apr 2014 路 02:32 UTC
Nice Game, I had no problems running it.
fernandomdr
28. Apr 2014 路 02:32 UTC
It took getting used to but it was cool: D
ryebread761
28. Apr 2014 路 02:38 UTC
Very interesting game. I found the text a bit hard to read.
minism
28. Apr 2014 路 02:39 UTC
The tutorial text was long and kinda hard to read, I think the font was a bit small, so the beginning was a bit slow, but once I got to the later levels I was having fun. Interesting situtation having to melee attack turrets.
Kaoin
28. Apr 2014 路 02:41 UTC
Pretty cool game ! A few main problems I have with gameplay though. The enemy bullets are near invisible, the charge and sprint buttons are awkwardly placed on the keyboard, Its not very noticeable if the enemy takes damage the and the charge attack recharges so slow with the amount of enemies there are at later levels.
AdamSwaggoner
28. Apr 2014 路 02:42 UTC
Pretty cool game, I really liked how the tree thing looked after every level.
letoine
28. Apr 2014 路 02:50 UTC
Nice, I had some trouble with the controls. Ctl+Key makes desktop switch on OS-X.
Lacaranian
28. Apr 2014 路 02:52 UTC
I liked the branching tree structure and the gradual introduction to new mechanics. It was a little frustrating at points, and the graphics were a little small (hard to see), but overall, a good show. Lots of levels too :)
Dreii
28. Apr 2014 路 03:06 UTC
Liked it :) DAT LEVEL END SOUND THO, JUST ABOUT LOST AN EAR.
nerdybirdy346
28. Apr 2014 路 03:10 UTC
Unfortunately for my computer unsavy self, I cant get it to run, nor figure out how. Looks to be a bit of fun though from the screen shots :)
FuzzyWuzzie
28. Apr 2014 路 03:14 UTC
Graphics could have been a bit bigger (or allow the window to scale?), as I had to squint a lot.

Other than that, neat game! I liked the branching mechanic!
valgriz
28. Apr 2014 路 03:24 UTC
Quite good
telaviv
28. Apr 2014 路 03:32 UTC
Loved it! The movement of the tree was a really nice touch.
CayoDaves
28. Apr 2014 路 03:35 UTC
really need concept. I think your map is really cool. It's different and reminds me of some sort of virtual web. The enemies became repetitive though, and destroying them was tedious. Cool concept though. A sound for when I hit stuff would have been great too.
awanegenebayo
28. Apr 2014 路 03:36 UTC
Pretty nice game, i like the level menu
Pitzik4
28. Apr 2014 路 03:58 UTC
I like the branching level tree of levels, but the combat is a chore.
manabreak
28. Apr 2014 路 04:43 UTC
As already mentioned, the theme is not that clear in the game, but what the heck. The concept is quite nice, although I got a bit frustrated ramming into the turrets and waiting for the robot to heal. Music would've been nice as well. The font you used was really straining my eyes, and overall the graphics "flickered" somewhat, probably due to nearest neighbor filtering and slightly scaled textures..?
ENDESGA
28. Apr 2014 路 05:13 UTC
Interesting concept :)
I like it
jtpup0
28. Apr 2014 路 05:28 UTC
Fantastic, liked the level design and mechanics!
John Drury
28. Apr 2014 路 05:44 UTC
Was alright,

It was hard to tell if I was at level selection menu in the beginning. I liked how the level menu screen provided feedback to the player when you unlocked the next level. Bullets are really small which made it difficult to be aware of them. Health was responsive and easy to read. Clearer feedback for the player when your character gets hit.
Techblogogy
28. Apr 2014 路 06:02 UTC
Pretty cool game I might say
muramasa
28. Apr 2014 路 06:10 UTC
Heh, I had some other music while playing this game, and it fitted so well I actually thought it was from this game. Now, replaying it, I felt there was something missing... anyway.
What can I say? I sat, started the jar file. And played till the end of it, and felt sad when it said it ended. This game is pretty neat, and addicting. It's all about patience and mastering the mechanics.

Also, it made me remember those old Windows 3.x games.
micdoodle8
28. Apr 2014 路 06:35 UTC
I like the concept, balance, and particle system especially in this once. Nice job!
Shire
28. Apr 2014 路 08:52 UTC
Art style is cool, the controls got stuck for me though, I was constantly moving forward (macOSX version)
spotco
28. Apr 2014 路 09:02 UTC
Cute graphics (smoke effects and tree world particularly), but gameplay was pretty slow (and repetitive). Would have been a lot faster paced if the turrets only took 1 hit!
morcosan
28. Apr 2014 路 14:09 UTC
well done :)
Wakka
28. Apr 2014 路 20:38 UTC
very challenging and fun game, missing some feedback when I hit the enemies.
BlazingFanfish
29. Apr 2014 路 10:06 UTC
The concept was good at the beginning. But after going through some level, I lost my interest. I think it's need some unexpected mechanic to keep some of the player like me to keep interested in the game.
Hyoga-3D
29. Apr 2014 路 12:56 UTC
Very fun game, nice graphics too.
howieV (binarygirl)
29. Apr 2014 路 13:55 UTC
nice entry..good work :)
Oddly Shaped Pixels
02. May 2014 路 20:52 UTC
I like the concept but graphics are too small and I can't see any projectile. Besides, its hard to tell when you hit some turrets.