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Cable by eemmbbeerr

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made by eemmbbeerr for LD28 (JAM)
THE GETTING STUCK ISSUE MAINLY FIXED if you can narrow down any specific cases, do not hesitate to tell us!


Halflemon studios's first game (this user's other game was not in this team). This is a puzzle-y platformer where one plays as an electrician, chasing vandals around the city but one can only use a single piece of cable.

If you can't get it to work, use a different browser. We tested on Firefox and Chrome (IE might not work).
In case you can not do the jump on level 3, try it from the 2nd stair and press jump before moving to the side, it works the most that way.

WASD to move, SPACE to use cable, R to restart level. If it turns red it's being stretched too long and cannot be used. Other instructions are ingame. (The Q key carries a secret).

We are grateful for any feedback we can get, please take your time to write a comment. Thank you!

Special thanks to tester Tamas Dobai!


P.S.: Be on the lookout for Justin Bieber! We took part in the Bieber Challenge! :)
Web http://www.kongregate.com/games/Halflemonstudios/cable
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-28/?action=preview&uid=26778

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall(Jam) 2.83 374
Audio(Jam) 2.46 370
Fun(Jam) 2.63 360
Graphics(Jam) 1.94 516
Humor(Jam) 3.19 99
Innovation(Jam) 3.27 131
Mood(Jam) 2.50 407
Theme(Jam) 2.53 346

Feedback

popogames
17. Dec 2013 · 07:13 UTC
The wire mechanic is pretty cool. The stylish vandal takedown scenes are also fun :)
mutilator
17. Dec 2013 · 12:18 UTC
interesting idea for the wire mechanic, controls seemed laggy but that could just be my computer
raisedmedia
17. Dec 2013 · 12:22 UTC
LOL. I got stuck on the stairs, but had fun.
harsanalif
17. Dec 2013 · 12:26 UTC
Love the dubbing, more city needs the mechanic that they deserve :D
The image little bit glitchy for my taste though :)
blasmena
17. Dec 2013 · 15:21 UTC
The art could use some work, but the gamaplay is actually pretty good! Very original too!
AndreRodrigues
17. Dec 2013 · 17:00 UTC
certainly charming. love the cut scenes
StMatn
17. Dec 2013 · 17:40 UTC
Your idea is really great and the gameplay is fun. I really like the cheesy jokes :D It took me way too much time (~10s) to get the bug-joke...
I really tried hard to beat the game and I'm sorry to say that but level 13 finally made me quit :( Please don't be offended, but the collisiondetection is a pain... The first one was quite funny, but the last one was enough for me: http://imgur.com/Hp6ymGR.png
🎤 eemmbbeerr
17. Dec 2013 · 18:15 UTC
If there's anything I could make again it's the collisions, yes. It was a pain, it still is a pain and it's massively better than it used to be (if you can believe that).
The level design on that one isn't that great either but the problem popped up later than the level... well, yeah. Time limits hurt feelings, we couldn't really fix it in time.
windwalkerranger
17. Dec 2013 · 18:42 UTC
Nice level end jokes :) Jumpoing is a bit itchy but the concept is there. I couldn't get the connection with the theme though?
🎤 eemmbbeerr
17. Dec 2013 · 19:00 UTC
Left that out of the description, but you only get a single piece of cable to work with.
JaymeeMak
17. Dec 2013 · 22:48 UTC
Loaded a grey scene and music but nothing else.
🎤 eemmbbeerr
17. Dec 2013 · 23:41 UTC
JaymeeMak: can you give more details? What browser are you using, what OS, etc.?
It didn't work on Internet Explorer for us.
Kayelgee
19. Dec 2013 · 01:19 UTC
You should work on your collision detection I fell through the ground :/
Nelien
20. Dec 2013 · 16:40 UTC
Very glitchy controls unfortunately :(, couldn't manage to jump while on the stairs. If the technical stuff would've been ironed out it could've been a great fun game! Very original concept!
Nichii
20. Dec 2013 · 16:52 UTC
Nice game, however, the game is pretty buggy especially with the wall stuck thingy.
jimmypaulin
21. Dec 2013 · 20:59 UTC
This was so funny! I absolutely loved the inter-level vignettes, the characterisation was hilarious. The platforming controls were a little difficult to get to grubs with but it really made me laugh, thank you!
kibertoad
21. Dec 2013 · 21:19 UTC
nice idea, but could use more clear artwork. got stuck in the stairs with no way to restart level or die. which sucked.
tchem
21. Dec 2013 · 23:29 UTC
interesting idea and all concept, continue!!
🎤 eemmbbeerr
22. Dec 2013 · 11:15 UTC
kibertoad: Both descriptions and ingame instructions tell you to press "R" to restart a level. It is unfortunate you missed it all.
Mekuri
22. Dec 2013 · 13:47 UTC
The idea is very innovative, but the bugs and glitches made it frustrating to play. Some polish here and there and this game would be quite fun, I'm sure :-)
kibertoad
22. Dec 2013 · 16:31 UTC
Totally missed the key, thanks for taking your time to point it out! Sorry.
Daveloper
23. Dec 2013 · 19:31 UTC
Interesting idea of using the wires to create traps.
Denis Chakarov
23. Dec 2013 · 19:34 UTC
Hahaha! Great concept and humor! Funny game!
BluShine
29. Dec 2013 · 15:15 UTC
Had some major issues (random lag, particuarly bad when hitting a wall and teleporting after the lag, often through walls and falling out of the level). But I still managed to get through a few levels. Cool idea, and I loved the jokes at the end of each level. Art and music weren't very good, but it helped add the the humor!
GarethIW
01. Jan 2014 · 17:31 UTC
Certainly a refreshing concept for a game, makes the player think ahead at points before wildly charging into the fray.
psc1997
03. Jan 2014 · 22:32 UTC
Interesting idea ! Great job ! ;)
pjchardt
03. Jan 2014 · 22:42 UTC
I agree with others that the wire mechanic is pretty interesting. I do however have a few criticisms that I hope may help in some capacitance :) I find it very frustrating when I play the game with the keyboard and have to use the mouse to select levels. Are there keyboard controls on the menu? I find it frustrating and colors my entire experience. I think this is a usability issue, one that is easy to fix but should not be underestimated as to its importance. My other comment is that I have a hard time distinguishing important and unimportant objects in the scene. As the levels progressed things cluttered to the point where it was hard to read a level, and deciphering dangers, objectives etc. became increasingly confusing. Considering this is a one screen platformer with puzzles, I suggest working more on a visual design driven by readability. I do enjoy the tone and tongue in cheek humor :) Hope my comments help. Good luck!
BluMist
04. Jan 2014 · 16:46 UTC
Off the charts humor on this one. I liked how everything was original.
Static 64
06. Jan 2014 · 01:39 UTC
I liked the graphics, and it was an iterating concept with some funny lines. Not bad.
rincewind_cz
06. Jan 2014 · 03:12 UTC
Interesting idea :-)
kbake
06. Jan 2014 · 21:23 UTC
Fun use of the theme and interesting mechanics! I think if you polished it up a bit more it could be even more enjoyable. Good stuff!