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Brains of Racing by 5you

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made by 5you for LD 41 (JAM)

Back with a new GemToy™ Entry!

This time, the theme is to mix genres so I'm making a Turned-Base Racing game !

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Up = accelerate

down = decelerate/go back)

left/right = turn

A = validate

B = reset

Start = Exit menu

PS: don't push the power button, it's gonna crash (sorry)

******** ATTENTION ********

Now availiable : PC version, it's the same entry, I didn't correct any bugs, I didn't touched nothing. But be aware, that it was just for my own testing purpose, the graphics are half smaller and the grid effect is more present.

PC controls: A = Space / B = Ctrl / Start = Shift Up, Down, Left, Right = Keyboard Arrows

Android https://5you.itch.io/brains-of-racing
Windows https://5you.itch.io/brains-of-racing
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/41/brains-of-racing

Ratings

Overall 98th 4.026⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Fun 227th 3.737⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 49th 4.167⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Theme 25th 4.444⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 111th 4.333⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Given 14🗳️ 15🗨️

Feedback

stark
24. Apr 2018 · 12:43 UTC
https://5you.itch.io/brains-of-racing - 404 - We couldn't find your page.
🎤 5you
24. Apr 2018 · 12:52 UTC
My bad, it wasn't set as "public"... Here I was complaining about poor number of ratings. XD What an idiot.
Toryf
24. Apr 2018 · 12:58 UTC
Only available on android ? :/
FireHawk
24. Apr 2018 · 13:01 UTC
Oh!! It's just awesome. I like this sort of stuff : when people create an old school style games))). For Commodore64 or when the create the feeling, just like you. It's nostalgic feeling, when you play this type of games. Continue :)
Harry Jacobs
24. Apr 2018 · 13:17 UTC
Cool idea! Took a while to get the hang of the controls but it's great fun once you get going, and surprisingly difficult. Really like the graphics. Some audio/music would be nice but other than that, great effort!
🎤 5you
24. Apr 2018 · 13:30 UTC
@Toryf yep, but I made availiable a PC testing version, for those who don't have android phones.
mainghia95
24. Apr 2018 · 13:42 UTC
I really like your art style. Feel like playing the old Pokemon on Gameboy.
We also make a cinematic game with pixel art. Mind to check it out : https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/41/daxua
🎤 5you
24. Apr 2018 · 13:48 UTC
@Harry Jacobs I played around a bit with the dificulty settings but I suppose, after playing that much, I became too good at my own game ! Track 01 is still pretty hard tho, because it's so simple, the AI crush it.

I know, I wish I had time to put some sound into it, but I was alone for this jam. I decided, I'd rather make a game that's somewhat playable and leave the sound behind than trying to do everything.
maskinmask
25. Apr 2018 · 09:48 UTC
haha turn based racing! that's so good. i like the idea and your artwork. So great!
Dovakla
25. Apr 2018 · 19:06 UTC
This is a cool prototype! The aesthetic is great. Making it turn-based made it surprisingly difficult. I bet this would be very fun with kart racer-style items.

It would help if it calculated the speed and rotation more quickly, since it slows down how quickly you can take turns.
🎤 5you
26. Apr 2018 · 18:40 UTC
@Dovakla Thanks for the feedback! What do you mean by "it slows down how quickly you can take turns" ?
I wanted to make a system that calculates your next move instantly but I couldn't do the math, so it's a simulation. Originally it was even slower.
Dovakla
26. Apr 2018 · 19:11 UTC
@5you The animations of how the speedometer cycles up every time you change it and how it redraws the line slows down how quickly you know what'll happen. Also, I probably should have made it clear that I mean turns of the game and not making the car turn.
bunnybreaker
30. Apr 2018 · 07:15 UTC
Cool game. I would like if there were more crazy options like shunting and power slides, but the concept is solid and the game is fun as is. Nicely done :)
Gamekrazzy
05. May 2018 · 06:06 UTC
Neat concept. I like the mobile interface, so don't mind if I see how doing something like that works for me. ;)
Anyways, the graphics are pretty solid, I played it on PC, and it played smoothely. I would have absolutely loved it much more if there was music, but I understand this is a jam so great job overall!
kernel-panic
09. May 2018 · 18:52 UTC
Great job with the graphics!

And thanks for the PC version!
Lucas Hoffmann
10. May 2018 · 16:29 UTC
I really enjoy this art style! Good job!
digitaldude555
14. May 2018 · 16:14 UTC
Yeah artstyle is pretty good and unique, the theme idea you have is really good but cause its a turn based racing game it feels very slow and there is three laps around the same course can get boring. Still good job on the game. I think you got your 20 votes needed.