Mass Splitter by scriptorum

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made by scriptorum for LD26 (COMPO)
GOAL: In as few shots as possible, fill all three fireworks with enough orb mass to fill them all up with color.

INSTRUCTIONS:
0. Click on the game. (Or Flash ignores your keystrokes.)
1. Hold SPACE to start the orb mass splitting.
2. Release SPACE to fire the separated orb mass from the main mass, in the direction of the irritatingly rotating gun.
3. Tap SPACE to switch between active orb masses.
4. Press R to restart the game.
5. Large separated orb masses fire slower. Small masses go farther.

TIP: Aim 180 degrees away from the target, hold, and release when pointed at the target, for a good balance of orb size and distance.

Ran out of time for an intro screen or game over screen or score screen or randomized levels. Ah well!

Ratings

Coolness 71% 3
Overall 2.75 987
Audio 2.21 839
Fun 2.67 843
Graphics 2.41 1024
Humor 1.94 778
Innovation 3.59 211
Mood 2.54 898
Theme 3.00 1022

Feedback

mrexcessive
29. Apr 2013 · 04:08 UTC
Lovely game... science fiction/culture fan? (ships converting mass all the time...) shame you didn't have the time for more levels. Also when complete lv1 (three yellow fireworks) is that it or could more be done ?
Alec Von Arx
29. Apr 2013 · 04:09 UTC
Actually kind of addicting once you get the hang of it.
avidgamerNino
29. Apr 2013 · 04:11 UTC
Liked at first then it just gets to a point where the noise starts echoing big time
Cosmologicon
29. Apr 2013 · 04:12 UTC
Pretty clever idea, I was pleased when I finally got it, would have liked more levels.
Loren
29. Apr 2013 · 04:48 UTC
super unique idea and gameplay. Great great job!
gizmo
29. Apr 2013 · 05:33 UTC
yes!
sol_hsa
29. Apr 2013 · 05:35 UTC
Great idea, I would love to see this developed further =)
gokuhd
29. Apr 2013 · 05:37 UTC
Very interesting. I didn't stop until I get the three of them yellow :). Nice concept!.
🎤 scriptorum
29. Apr 2013 · 05:39 UTC
Thanks for the feedback. If I had another hour I'd have put in more levels. I just ran out of time. Last LD I didn't even finish, so I'm happy with what I've got. ;)
RealyUniqueName
30. Apr 2013 · 09:09 UTC
Unfortunately i always stuck when orbs become one-pixel size. In this case it just don't shoot.
Awennor
30. Apr 2013 · 09:18 UTC
Most innovative I have played so far!
metadept
30. Apr 2013 · 15:45 UTC
Cool concept, definitely would have liked some more content. Once I lit the targets up I used my remaining mass to fling myself around space... Pretty fun!
thatwhichis
30. Apr 2013 · 15:48 UTC
Intriguing play mechanic, congrats on getting it out here!
Deadlyapps
30. Apr 2013 · 17:56 UTC
Interesting Mechanic
Tater_hater
04. May 2013 · 18:20 UTC
its kinda cool, very different
fermcg
07. May 2013 · 02:17 UTC
It was really nice.

I think you should port it to mobile or tablets.
Martin_Monosys
07. May 2013 · 21:16 UTC
Hmmm... super strange game...
Lythom
08. May 2013 · 17:22 UTC
Hi there ! I really liked this game. It really need some polish (at least a game over text) but I had fun playing it, the challenge is very well balanced.
For your next entry, try to find better audio too >.>
Good overall that could have been a very good with more polish. Thanks for the game !
HelkeGames
11. May 2013 · 08:22 UTC
Fun little game, well done!