Cyclopses Versus the Gangs of Neptune by wespaugh

made by wespaugh for LD28 (JAM)

In one week, the Gangs of Neptune will have to face a momentous force as a powerful extra-terrestrial threatens to destroy the entire city!

You only get one week to prepare your beloved city for the assault. The petty rivalries of the native Neptunian gangs, the Sasquatches and the Zombies, must be turned to the good of the city. Push them to reach their fullest potential. Protect them when they're weak. Turn the tide of an entire gang war to protect the capital city of Neptune!

The included readme explains the mechanics and UI better than the game. 10/10, Would recommend reading.

Windows	http://www.mediafire.com/download/qxp8eqc5x6w8814/Cyclops_V_Neptune_Gangs
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-28/?action=preview&uid=26579

Feedback

Darkcoder

16. Dec 2013 · 07:57 UTC

The game works well, it just needs a ton more polish. The way you have to move to the single pixel at the edges to go back to the map screen is silly. The final boss is pretty ridiculous, he does almost no damage yet takes hundreds of hits to kill which is tedious, especially without a health bar. I like the way you can send mobs to a different zone. Shame about the ripped sprites!

josefnpat

17. Dec 2013 · 07:56 UTC

Aww, I can't get this to run on Linux via wine.

Any instructions on how to compile this maybe? I remember seeing this at your place, and it was very cool looking. With a graphic artist and some more UI elements, this game would be wicked!

hamster_mk_4

22. Dec 2013 · 18:43 UTC

I am getting is not a valid Win32 application. Error when I try to run:
Cyclopses_V_The_Gangs_Of_Neptune.exe

GarethIW

03. Jan 2014 · 09:27 UTC

Agree with the first comment - what you've got is alright, but needs more work on the actual fighting mechanics. I did appreciate what you were going for with the overworld and the on week theme though.