Stellar Delusion - LD28 - You Only Get One Planet! by wulfdesign

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made by wulfdesign for LD28 (JAM)
Original idea was
You Only Get One Planet
Protect it from the Asteroid Threat...

A radial gravity simulator which you can fly around in...
with pretty images from various space agencies...

could only put a dozen hours into it over the weekend...
since it stands unfinished only the asteroid and earth have gravitational interaction with each other
there is currently no 'Win' state.
and asteroid is on a random starting velosity and direction so it may or maynot hit earth.

see
http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/2013/12/13/stellar-delusion-ld28-you-only-get-one/
for build notes and credit.

Controls:
Use arrow keys for thrust control...
Escape to restart...
Space to remove Failed Impact alert.

currently you can can only interact with the asteroid by pushing it around.(it's heavy).
if it hits earth...
it could be the end to us all.
Protect us Major Tom...

Ratings

Coolness 32% 1435
Overall(Jam) 2.39 495
Fun(Jam) 2.28 466
Graphics(Jam) 2.56 433
Innovation(Jam) 2.29 456
Theme(Jam) 2.28 431

Feedback

norwigi
16. Dec 2013 · 10:51 UTC
In my endeavors to save my precious home planet from the threat of the approaching meteor I enter my spaceship on a suicide mission to ram that meteor off collision course with the pure force of my ship.
Suddenly overcome by doubt, I attempt to swing away last second, but I still grace the meteor. Surprised I find that I didn't crash, but rather bounced off the meteor, losing control of my ship in the process. Spinning uncontrollably, I plummeted into the sun, only to find that the sun is actually a portal to a mirrored universe! As luck would have it, my ship bounce into the meteor heading towards this alternate earth, slowing me down to a halt but pushing the meteor just enough to avoid a collision with the alternate earth.
I am welcomed as a hero.
archaeometrician
17. Dec 2013 · 21:02 UTC
I love the physic behind the movement of the ship. Nice job !
Lyje
18. Dec 2013 · 00:24 UTC
Cool physics, an enjoyable sandbox.
Cheshyr
18. Dec 2013 · 21:44 UTC
interesting game. played longer than I expected. is it possible to win? 20 minutes in orbit with no impact, but no end either. controls were difficult, but gameplay was amusing.
van noctar
18. Dec 2013 · 21:46 UTC
Good physics!!
🎤 wulfdesign
19. Dec 2013 · 06:14 UTC
hopefully looking to do post mortem, post Jam update with better ship control, a more solid win or loose state, possible levels that get progressively more difficult.
Unept
19. Dec 2013 · 20:50 UTC
Great idea. The controls got a bit frustrating after some time, but I still enjoyed the challenge!
Jgpicatoste
21. Dec 2013 · 22:39 UTC
I couldn't enjoy this. I felt that the controls were too unreliable, and that everytime I failed it wasn't my fault :( It could be really fun if you fixed them somehow!
taocayo
06. Jan 2014 · 23:37 UTC
Good quality on the graphics. Cool to see the effects of gravitational forces on the asteroid.