WALK by Nonameghost

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made by Nonameghost for LD26 (COMPO)
YOUTUBE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBaTMrb533Q

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NOTE: I didn't get time to optimize, so the web version *might* play slow. If it's annoyingly slow, please try the native versions.

NOTENOTE: DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME ON FASTEST OR FAST. Good or above should be fine. In my lack of playtesting I made the stupid mistake of making speed relative to framerate. That's causing the web slowdown. So please, if you play and you're moving at 100mph, just restart and increase quality :3

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My unfinished experiment. A game about breaking out of loops and mediocrity. Also a meta-game about a game. 3RD level is broken... so if you get to the colored platforms, you win :P

This was a fun Jam and I learned a lot about Unity. Even though I thought I knew everything I needed, Unity threw some curveballs.

Thanks to @Lexaloffles for Voxatron, which I used to make the character. And blender and unity and pandora and chocolate.

NOTE: This game is not very intuitive. You're meant to be stuck. Try to look around. Try every option. The game will break. Most likely this is good. If you really get stuck, go to this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBaTMrb533Q

Please let me know if you get to the end, sort of as an experiment XD


Anyway, thanks for playing and thanks to all of you for making this a fun weekend!


PS. I'm serious, look around, there's more game somewhere in there :P

Ratings

Coolness 71% 3
Overall 2.93 812
Audio 1.44 1054
Fun 2.31 1107
Graphics 3.00 569
Humor 2.21 567
Innovation 3.02 640
Mood 3.00 455
Theme 3.49 603

Feedback

LZAntal
29. Apr 2013 路 04:09 UTC
Pretty fun! Add some treasure chest and other items to pick up and it will be a fun game. Really fits the theme :)
馃帳 Nonameghost
29. Apr 2013 路 04:41 UTC
Thanks! There was a lot more planned but obviously did not get done. But there are in fact 3 separate stages.

Hint: There's a suspicious amount of space behind the left wall.
raincole
29. Apr 2013 路 05:43 UTC
I like the metaphor in this game. The collision detection is a little jitter, but it doesn't matter at all.
Loren
29. Apr 2013 路 06:53 UTC
great use of theme, nice experience :) Great job!
lightnarcissus
29. Apr 2013 路 10:11 UTC
Quite good despite few issues here and there! Suits the theme too.
I made a game along similar lines of the cyclical trap of the daily routine.
josefnpat
29. Apr 2013 路 11:42 UTC
I like breaking the rules, haha!

The first few times were wierd, just walking to work, and then the game would restart. Then I started exploring, and that was fun!
nintendoeats
29. Apr 2013 路 14:21 UTC
I like where you are going with this. It does REALLY need the planned expansion though. Oh, and in the second level I just fell infinitely. That might qualify as a typo for fixing purposes >_>
馃帳 Nonameghost
29. Apr 2013 路 16:22 UTC
I can fix the infinite falling. Also the restarting on the first level is caused by getting hit by the "cars". Thanks for playing :P
artifex
29. Apr 2013 路 17:18 UTC
Love the aesthetics.
PhilZ
29. Apr 2013 路 18:35 UTC
I don't understand the game.
uberneen
29. Apr 2013 路 21:25 UTC
Good work, the linux x86 build ran nicely.
I enjoyed the narrative!
McFunkypants
29. Apr 2013 路 22:27 UTC
Cool stuff. Definitely needed the walkthrough youtube video. A good start! Keep up the great work.
captainkraft
30. Apr 2013 路 03:34 UTC
I like the idea of this game. Breaking the mold and doing something different is cool.

With more time you could polish this up and make it even better. Also, restarting level two because of a missed jump got a bit frustrating
Tiago
01. May 2013 路 07:20 UTC
Nice game, damn cars on the street, I don't want to stooop! great job! just missing some audio.
Leginar
01. May 2013 路 07:26 UTC
This game has potential but needs a bit of polish. I fell off of the world quite often, and I spent a very long time going back and forth from work before I even realized I could jump. I'd love to see this game with a bit more shine. :)
GameNacho
02. May 2013 路 04:17 UTC
Pretty cool game, it seems simple on the surface but is also very engaging, good job!
karsyf
02. May 2013 路 06:35 UTC
That was interesting =D I like the concept of disobeying the rules or doing something counter-intuitive, like Antichamber. If you made a more polished version with more stuff in it I'd play it.
HuvaaKoodia
02. May 2013 路 19:15 UTC
What is beyond the colored keys?
Now I'm intrigued for more.
Good job.
mrexcessive
04. May 2013 路 14:50 UTC
Great design. I like the leaps of faith in the second level. Thanks for Voxatron pointer. Got stuck at don't you get it.
pjchardt
05. May 2013 路 01:35 UTC
Interesting. Played the web version, did not have any problems with frame rate or player speed. Some interesting challenges in terms of perceived rules of the game. Would like to see it taken further.
WiseGAMER
08. May 2013 路 14:32 UTC
Nice game that is kinda inspired by : Every day the same dream.
MinionStudios
09. May 2013 路 20:15 UTC
Fun and interesting! There are a few ways to fall off forever, but it works otherwise!
euwaku
11. May 2013 路 05:08 UTC
At many times I thought I was breaking the game until I actually did. Nice little experiment :)