{"author_link":"\/users\/toppervideogames","author_name":"TopperVideoGames","author_uid":"1134725","comments":[{"author_name":"Jimbly","author_uid":"1000989","time":"2019-10-07T00:47:35Z","epoch":1570409255,"modified":1570419426,"text":"Another arithmetic game =).  Was neat.  I kept getting stuck on walls though, so the platformy bits were challenging.  I liked that the last level made me think a bit, though I ended up just solving it ignoring most of the pieces, which seemed anti-climactic.","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Maakole","author_uid":"1144034","time":"2019-10-07T03:20:59Z","epoch":1570418459,"modified":1570420248,"text":"@jimbly Hello. I'm glad you like it, ~~but can you edit your comment so that it doesn't include the answer to the final level?~~ Thank you!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Jimbly","author_uid":"1000989","time":"2019-10-07T03:36:54Z","epoch":1570419414,"modified":1570419414,"text":"Sure, no problem =).","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"mosaic","author_uid":"1100588","time":"2019-10-07T16:04:33Z","epoch":1570464273,"modified":1570464273,"text":"Love it! Really cool idea! I found the collisions a bit wacky, but otherwise awesome game.","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"NachtWitch","author_uid":"1160934","time":"2019-10-07T20:40:06Z","epoch":1570480806,"modified":1570480806,"text":"really cool game idea, took it so litteraly that it is really unique","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"adliberum","author_uid":"1014961","time":"2019-10-07T21:36:54Z","epoch":1570484214,"modified":1570484214,"text":"Really like this. Such a neat way to represent the theme. With a bit of polish, this would make a great game for kids \/ educational game. Great work!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"FredFilo","author_uid":"1050454","time":"2019-10-08T04:51:33Z","epoch":1570510293,"modified":1570510293,"text":"Cool game :)\n\nI had almost the exact same concept for my game... for the first 24h. But I couldn't find a way to make it fun (you did by including platformer elements), so I changed for a more classic puzzle game.\n\nThere is one level with many 1 and -1 and you need to reach 2.... when I have `1`, I get the `-` operation, then I run into a `-1` from the side... the result `-2` ?!?.\nShouldn't that be `1 - (-1) = 2` ?\n\nNote: to avoid being stuck when the character collides with vertical surfaces, you can add to its collider a PhysicsMaterial that has 0 friction.\n\n","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"TopperVideoGames","author_uid":"1134725","time":"2019-10-08T05:08:39Z","epoch":1570511319,"modified":1570511319,"text":"@fredfilo The side you touch a number with the minus sign makes a difference! I think you ran into it from the right, which would have done -1 - (1) = -2. To get the two, you would have to come in from the left. It is using an important math rule, though I do wish I had an easier way of showing it in game. The platforming could do with a lot of polish as well, I was a lot more focused on the math aspect. Thank you for playing!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Roque","author_uid":"1146559","time":"2019-10-08T05:16:44Z","epoch":1570511804,"modified":1570511804,"text":"Very nice idea for the theme, the best approach I saw until now. Some interactions were a bit confusing and the movement some times were not so responsive (especially near vertical surfaces) but overall the game was really nice to play :)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Nakami","author_uid":"1127467","time":"2019-10-08T10:18:37Z","epoch":1570529917,"modified":1570529917,"text":"Nice entry I like make my brain work on some of the levels !\nAs fredifilo said the platforming is not perfect and could be improve a bit.\n","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Iak","author_uid":"1000946","time":"2019-10-08T18:54:40Z","epoch":1570560880,"modified":1570560880,"text":"Hmm I can't seem to get the web version to run... could you upload a local version (windows) ?","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"TopperVideoGames","author_uid":"1134725","time":"2019-10-08T20:06:59Z","epoch":1570565219,"modified":1570565219,"text":"@iak I have added a windows download build on the itch page. Have fun!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Paude","author_uid":"1171144","time":"2019-10-08T20:47:13Z","epoch":1570567633,"modified":1570567633,"text":"Wow! I've never seen such a thing like this before! It lacks a bit on the graphics, but it's so origional! ","likes":2,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Doc_Moustache","author_uid":"1126054","time":"2019-10-09T06:06:55Z","epoch":1570601215,"modified":1570601215,"text":"Really cool educational game! With more work and better graphics i could have been a really cool game to play to learn maths!\n\nAlso the work on sound design is really cool. It gives really good feedbacks. Grrat game!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Iak","author_uid":"1000946","time":"2019-10-09T14:41:52Z","epoch":1570632112,"modified":1570632112,"text":"You know. I'll keep this idea of yours here tabbed in my mind. I'm generally interested in ways to make learning more fun, and this is a pretty good inspiration there, because I sure as heck enjoyed it. \nIf you polish the mechanics a bit and add more levels this could turn out really cool. And educational. ;)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"EbbDrop","author_uid":"1165407","time":"2019-10-09T15:55:18Z","epoch":1570636518,"modified":1570636529,"text":"Cool idea. Loved the puzels.\nThe controls are a little annoying tho.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Call_me_Nutty","author_uid":"1051717","time":"2019-10-09T16:05:53Z","epoch":1570637153,"modified":1570637153,"text":"Very clever idea, I agree with the other commentors that the platforming was very whack but you made some very interesting puzzles with what you had available.\n\nGood Job!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"TC5550","author_uid":"1160692","time":"2019-10-09T19:32:24Z","epoch":1570649544,"modified":1570649544,"text":"I enjoyed the game. The length was just perfect. The only thing i thought was weird was how plus and minus works","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Foursay","author_uid":"1131586","time":"2019-10-10T05:34:49Z","epoch":1570685689,"modified":1570685689,"text":"I really enjoy how the game is displayed. the number puzzle is interesting cause it perfectly combine the property of number with platformer gameplay. That's so nice!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Phil C","author_uid":"1171430","time":"2019-10-10T06:37:36Z","epoch":1570689456,"modified":1570689456,"text":"Definately enjoyed this one a ton. I would work on the platforming bits to make them a little better. The final stage was a little tricky to get to the top corner maybe extend it over slightly. Overall though was a very fun and challeging game!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Savvy Community","author_uid":"1172984","time":"2019-10-10T13:58:59Z","epoch":1570715939,"modified":1570715939,"text":"Cool concept: tricky at first, but then really fun! \nNice job! ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"p-r","author_uid":"1012141","time":"2019-10-10T18:28:36Z","epoch":1570732116,"modified":1570732116,"text":"Nice puzzle, love it, but sometimes when you jump it sticks on the platforms and walls, this could be improved.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Fractal","author_uid":"1143275","time":"2019-10-10T22:35:42Z","epoch":1570746942,"modified":1570746942,"text":"Very nice concept with a lot of good ideas, and nice progression between the levels as well. The only thing is that controls are not perfect, it\u2019s easy to get stuck to walls and stuff.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"smilewood","author_uid":"1001524","time":"2019-10-13T02:22:54Z","epoch":1570933374,"modified":1570933374,"text":"Cool concept, I think that it fits the theme quite well. It also was a good test of basic math skills that I haven\u2019t had to use much for a while, I found the puzzles to be pleasantly challenging. The movement itself was a little bit janky, I found myself stuck on walls and corners a lot and I personally found just crossing the screen a bit slow. I liked the background music and sound effects, they added (heh) a lot to the enjoyability of the game. Fun concept well implemented for a game jam, with a bit of polish I could see this being something awesome! Great job!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Lex","author_uid":"1058663","time":"2019-10-20T19:56:48Z","epoch":1571601408,"modified":1571601408,"text":"I just think the character could move faster. 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