Caveman Eric: Dark Times by Bezza

made by Bezza for LD19 (COMPO)

Here, for my first Ludum Dare I present to you, my first ever platformer; Caveman Eric: Dark Times. A simple platformer with a silly plot where you have to discover fire and escape.

Note: You can use either the directional keys or WASD for movement.

I'll host the files on MegaUpload in .rar files. If thats no good, please give me a shout.

Made with XNA.

P.S Sometimes it's better to take it slow. Other times it's better to take a leap of faith. ;)

Windows	http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T7EJBZHA
Source	http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DVZ6P9MH
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-19/?action=preview&uid=3428

Ratings

Coolness	0%	201
Overall	2.63	150

Audio	2.29	125
Community	3.56	45
Fun	2.13	191
Graphics	2.88	114
Humor	1.80	168
Innovation	2.50	148
Theme	3.13	107

Feedback

thristhart

20. Dec 2010 · 20:28 UTC

It's a good game with an amusing premise, but it's major failing, is, well..

I suggest you read this article (well, review): http://www.vectorstorm.org/2010/01/12/vvvvvv/

In the section, "Dying is fun!" it explains my main issue with this game. To wit: Make dying less frustrating and the game can be much more entertaining while keeping the same level of difficulty. In fact, if you take out the lives system, I would enjoy this a lot more.

Good job, otherwise!

mitch

21. Dec 2010 · 03:14 UTC

It was alright, however, I got quickly frustrated by the fact that when I die more than 3 times, I have to start from the very start again. thristhart makes a very good point about that.

Apart form that, the game was enjoyable. Good job! I look forward to seeing what you can do in future LD's!

Endurion

22. Dec 2010 · 13:06 UTC

Nice game :)
I like the expanding/contracting light circle. But some spikes are nastily placed for the speedy movement.

Squax

02. Jan 2011 · 17:44 UTC

Yay, congrats on your first LD (mine too) I had fun playing.