{"author_link":"\/author\/ob6160\/","author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","comments":[{"author_name":"Jakub Koziol","author_uid":"28738","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 9:15am","epoch":1387185000,"text":"And you can even check how many bullets are there left. :D\rWith those angles some of those levels need quite a lot of thinking."},{"author_name":"doctorscientist","author_uid":"25260","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:25pm","epoch":1387214400,"text":"Cool idea, I find that where I aim is a little off from where I shoot though. I got to level three but it froze. I'd love to see more puzzles."},{"author_name":"Cheshyr","author_uid":"20497","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:26pm","epoch":1387214460,"text":"targeting was a little weird. would have been nice to try the current level over again, instead of starting from the beginning. nice game. :-)"},{"author_name":"Jimanzium","author_uid":"24428","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:26pm","epoch":1387214460,"text":"The game idea was quite good. But, I noticed the 'ball' would shoot to above the cursor and having to start from the start again was annoying, considering the difficulty of the levels."},{"author_name":"ZYXer","author_uid":"20509","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:34pm","epoch":1387214940,"text":"Quite a nice puzzle game. I really like that the angles are counterintuitive. Is it intentional that the bullet flies to the left of your aim?\r\rIt would be nice if you didn't have to redo all the levels when you fail."},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:44pm","epoch":1387215540,"text":"In response to you all:\rIt was intentional that the bullet was offset; however I can provide a setting that will fix the angles :)\r\rHow about I make some sort of checkpoint system?\r\rThank you all for playing :D"},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:46pm","epoch":1387215660,"text":"Aw just realised I can't change it :\/ Damn"},{"author_name":"Flyinpig5","author_uid":"15263","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:51pm","epoch":1387215960,"text":"It's nice, the ammo counter is my favourite bit :p Like you said, it could have done with being a little longer, but overall a nice little game c:"},{"author_name":"Elforama","author_uid":"23982","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:38pm","epoch":1387218780,"text":"Challenging game. The first time I got to level 3 it wouldn't shoot for some reason."},{"author_name":"Sylence","author_uid":"10593","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:40pm","epoch":1387218900,"text":"Very addictive :)"},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:40pm","epoch":1387218900,"text":"Thanks for your ratings. I'll fix the level 3 bug asap."},{"author_name":"grifdail","author_uid":"15168","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:49pm","epoch":1387219440,"text":"The game is great ! The idea is awesome, sadly there is little detail which annoy me. For instance the boucing is weird. I know it was on purpose, but I think it not fine. Another one was the direction of the shoot."},{"author_name":"baton4ik","author_uid":"8792","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:36pm","epoch":1387222260,"text":"The game is very nice! But it gets a bit frustrating since it's almost impossible to beat a level the first try because of weird ricochet angles and you have to start all over again every time you fail."},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 7:48pm","epoch":1387222980,"text":"That's entirely the point! :D Only one bullet ;) I've updated it so the levels are fixed :)"},{"author_name":"badlydrawnrod","author_uid":"745","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:05pm","epoch":1387224000,"text":"A little frustrating having to start from the beginning again whenever you lose, and I can't think how many times I "hit the hard rock", but this is a good concept that is right on theme."},{"author_name":"multikorv","author_uid":"8028","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:19pm","epoch":1387224840,"text":"Nice! It's somewhat frustrating to have to start all over, but I guess that's part of the point maybe. Would be nice with some checkpoints."},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:23pm","epoch":1387225080,"text":"I will definitely make a (much improved) spin off of this game with all of your comments taken into account :D It'll be interesting porting to mobile platforms.\r\rYes I know that it is frustrating to be landed back at the start but there was no time for checkpoints :)"},{"author_name":"Zenkerdus","author_uid":"30099","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 9:29pm","epoch":1387229040,"text":"At first didn't know about the dodgy angle thing, but i got used to it (made the game more interesting). Played it longer than planned!"},{"author_name":"WojWorks","author_uid":"18921","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 9:49pm","epoch":1387230240,"text":"It's a fun game, but it can be annoying to start from the beginning."},{"author_name":"CaptainNakou","author_uid":"21141","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 8:44am","epoch":1387269540,"text":"Why not. Too bad there is no "Continue" x)."},{"author_name":"xk","author_uid":"16005","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 10:05am","epoch":1387274400,"text":"Nicely fitting theme, starting all over is hugely frustrating.\rHitboxes are somewhat weird and bullet flies out not exactly where i expect it(maybe its just me though). Good job anyway!"},{"author_name":"Venks","author_uid":"13781","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 4:14pm","epoch":1387296540,"text":"Haha I was gonna go for this kinda game at first as well before I came up with my minigame idea. Really good stuff. Love the use of walls to ricochet bullets. I wish I wasn't so bad at it though. xD"},{"author_name":"Cake&Code","author_uid":"10976","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 4:23pm","epoch":1387297080,"text":"The weird angles made for some serious thinking before taking a shot, the only problem I have is that the position of the mouse cursor and the direction of the shot are different.\r\rOverall, I did keep going back and retrying levels because I got hooked on finishing the game. That is the sign of a good game :)"},{"author_name":"GagaPete","author_uid":"16147","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 5:06pm","epoch":1387299660,"text":"I like this game. Even runs fine on mobile (Chrome for Android) though I haven't checked sound yet. If I could only retry by tapping\/clicking... :-)"},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 5:08pm","epoch":1387299780,"text":"Really? :D I haven't even tested it on that yet! :) Thanks for the info :D"},{"author_name":"Zhrack","author_uid":"20741","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 5:43pm","epoch":1387301880,"text":"Nice game! Could be better if aim was aligned with mouse! There is a little offset when you shoot. Nice idea!"},{"author_name":"psychonull","author_uid":"31386","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 5:45pm","epoch":1387302000,"text":"haha its nice, I got level 5 memorizing where I put the mouse cursor on each level :P"},{"author_name":"scoobyben","author_uid":"31879","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 5:51pm","epoch":1387302360,"text":"Would be nice not to have to start from the very beginning every time you fail"},{"author_name":"Photon","author_uid":"7658","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 6:06pm","epoch":1387303260,"text":"Why do I have to start over from the beginning every time I miss? Also, why is the collision bounce weird on Level 1? I mean, OK, if you purposely are trying to frustrate us and make us brain-dead, good job. But in terms of being a fun... eh. Just doesn't do much for me."},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 6:11pm","epoch":1387303560,"text":"Sorry to hear that. :\/"},{"author_name":"joekinglake","author_uid":"14924","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 6:27pm","epoch":1387304520,"text":"The idea is really nice, the physics are sometimes a little unpredictable. I'm not keen on the idea of starting again, but i guess it ties to the theme nicely in that respect. Good job here."},{"author_name":"Daniel Debert","author_uid":"25682","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 6:28pm","epoch":1387304580,"text":"Punishing and annoying. But if you are not that kind of person then you would like it. I actually liked it :)"},{"author_name":"howieV (binarygirl)","author_uid":"8824","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 9:59pm","epoch":1387317240,"text":"i like the idea.. bullet seemed a little off sometimes.. and going right back to the start is uber frustrating hehe.. good job tho :)"},{"author_name":"JaJ","author_uid":"5496","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 10:07pm","epoch":1387317720,"text":"This would have been a lot more enjoyable if you didn't have to start over after every miss. It has potential though!"},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 10:11pm","epoch":1387317960,"text":"*kicks self* why didn't I add checkpoints -.-"},{"author_name":"Katamori","author_uid":"25228","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 10:48pm","epoch":1387320180,"text":"Writing out ammo number doesn't make any sense since we only have one :D"},{"author_name":"Toureiro","author_uid":"24095","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 11:04pm","epoch":1387321140,"text":"I wish the loading was faster. it's pretty fast but because I was restarting so often it got frustrating. Other than that, cool mechanic that fit the theme well."},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 11:29pm","epoch":1387322640,"text":"@Katamori heh it's funny ;)"},{"author_name":"Killswitch","author_uid":"4244","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 12:36am","epoch":1387326660,"text":"It feels like I'm playing a bit of Worms Blast. ;)"},{"author_name":"WetDesertRock","author_uid":"30221","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 12:46am","epoch":1387327260,"text":"I found this game slightly frustrating to play. The fact that your progress wasn't saved was a major bummer for me, also with the weird and unexpected bullet patterns."},{"author_name":"Managore","author_uid":"3479","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 2:31am","epoch":1387333560,"text":"I'm not sure why you would intentionally offset the bullet. Together with having to start from the beginning each time, it makes the game frustrating. Other than those two points, it was fun to figure out how to beat each level!"},{"author_name":"MrTedders","author_uid":"29094","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 4:04am","epoch":1387339140,"text":"Wish you didn't have to start from the beginning again every time you lost but fun concept."},{"author_name":"phi6","author_uid":"29305","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:29am","epoch":1387358640,"text":"Pretty hard! But I found the angle slightly off!"},{"author_name":"Fenmar","author_uid":"3866","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 5:48pm","epoch":1387388580,"text":"Interesting game. I made a Let's Play video with your game: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hZqNLtdL2Fs (second part)"},{"author_name":"ob6160","author_uid":"31367","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 7:07pm","epoch":1387393320,"text":"Wow :D I'm famous! :D"},{"author_name":"AmmoreChicks","author_uid":"30938","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 7:45pm","epoch":1387395600,"text":"A simple but nice way to match the theme. Good game. I had some problem with angles too..."},{"author_name":"Pixelulsar","author_uid":"10737","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 10:16pm","epoch":1387404660,"text":"I always like these bounce the bullet type games. My problem was that the aim seemed to be a little bit off."},{"author_name":"f7f5","author_uid":"21437","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 10:18pm","epoch":1387404780,"text":"Reminds me of when I play billiards :) \r\rAnd yes, level design is hard. Considering the amount of time we have to play each compo game in order to judge as much as we can, it would have been nice if we didn't have to restart from level 0 after missing.\r\rGood job coding this without external libraries. And I liked the use of sound."},{"author_name":"ENDESGA","author_uid":"19270","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 4:06am","epoch":1387425660,"text":"Hm, this is difficult yet fun game, I love it!"},{"author_name":"javifugitivo","author_uid":"25708","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 5:29am","epoch":1387430640,"text":"Adictive!"},{"author_name":"Enneract","author_uid":"11083","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 11:38pm","epoch":1387495980,"text":"Nice little game. It was surprisingly addictive :)"},{"author_name":"Jeremias","author_uid":"7211","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 6:32pm","epoch":1387564020,"text":"Targeting feels indeed a bit weird. Why do you let the player start from all over instead of let him retry the current level? I would fix that in a post-compo version! :D"},{"author_name":"rnlf","author_uid":"30930","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 6:58pm","epoch":1387565580,"text":"Not bad for only one day of actual work. It feels a bit strange with the aiming offset and funny bouncy angles though."},{"author_name":"errorage","author_uid":"20786","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 10:47pm","epoch":1387579320,"text":"Ugh, really wish I didn't have to replay every level whenever I failed..."},{"author_name":"van noctar","author_uid":"21196","time":"Dec 21, 2013 @ 6:25pm","epoch":1387650000,"text":"Yeah! The fourth ou fifth level is very difficult! I like this casual game :D"},{"author_name":"archaeometrician","author_uid":"27214","time":"Dec 22, 2013 @ 1:10am","epoch":1387674300,"text":"Nice idea ! I would like more puzzles ! Fun game !"},{"author_name":"indegame","author_uid":"28979","time":"Jan 2, 2014 @ 8:50pm","epoch":1388695500,"text":"I could get past Level 3. It is not possible to pass that level"}],"images":["ld28\/31367-d17421c5a05ac8abb54288cb435ecda3.jpg","ld28\/31367-f799465de25010b485e0d0fa1882d578.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/oliverbarnwell.co.uk\/ludum28\/","text":"Web"},{"url":"http:\/\/oliverbarnwell.co.uk\/ludum28\/www.zip","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"21835","g_author":"31367","g_event":"LD28","g_eventkey":"20","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"21864","g_title":"Only one bullet\/rectangle thing.","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"724","g_commentcount":"57","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/31367-shot0.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/31367-shot1.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"A simple game in which the aim is to hit the home block using your one bullet. Coded in pure javascript, no external libraries, used PAINT.net for graphics and sfxr for the nice little noises.\r\n\r\nEventually I only had time to make 10 levels but it's quite fun :D Also everything about the angles was made purposefully dodgy to make the entire game feel weird and unexpected.\r\n\r\nI only had sunday to work on this ;\/\r\n\r\n1st ludum entry =]\r\n\r\nEnjoy! >:)","title":"Only one bullet\/rectangle thing."}