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New Game: Space Escape

AleishaBeesherAleishaBeesher
in Brand new software
Space Escape is my new action/puzzle platformer for the Spectrum, and my first game overall (thanks to AGD!). My goal was something that could be described as a mini-Spectroidvania-style game (I may have made that up if it's not already a thing), so we'll see how well I've succeeded. I hope you enjoy it!

This is version 1.1, the first "public" release, with:

35+ rooms
multiple tasks
somewhat open level design, so some tasks can be done in different ways
secrets

TAP and TXT file here (Dropbox)

Screenshots (click for larger pics):

Space_Escape01.jpgSpace_Escape02.jpgSpace_Escape03.jpg

Thanks for playing!

A.
Thanked by 1abelenki

Comments

  • ranma_simonranma_simon
    Very nice game ;)
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  • TimmyTimmy
    Looks nice, played for a bit. The map is going to be complicated for this one with all those connections. :P
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  • Jaime_GriloJaime_Grilo
    edited October 2017
    Timmy wrote: »
    Looks nice, played for a bit. The map is going to be complicated for this one with all those connections. :P

    :)) Oh, yesss!
    Post edited by Jaime_Grilo on
  • R-TapeR-Tape
    Very good, well designed screens and puzzles. Nice extra touches like the hidden room.

    I think some of the later screens spawn too many baddies. Haven't done so yet but this is definitely one I want to complete.

    Amazing first AGD game. Keep going!
    My speccy games.
  • AleishaBeesherAleishaBeesher
    R-Tape wrote: »
    Very good, well designed screens and puzzles. Nice extra touches like the hidden room.

    I think some of the later screens spawn too many baddies. Haven't done so yet but this is definitely one I want to complete.

    Amazing first AGD game. Keep going!

    Thank you so much! I am working on a new game, and it's in early stages.

    I hope you enjoy the ending, when you complete it. It's not a lot, but hopefully a bit more satisfying than the simple "YOU HAVE ESCAPED!" message in earlier versions of the game. :)

    I have to make a small update to include some sprite initialization code I forgot about (setting the right sprite depending on conditions, and firing the laser in the right direction when re-spawned, as I think it is currently defaulting to left until the character moves), and I'll try removing a few of the baddies in a later rooms when I do that. Having done intensive playtesting while writing the game, it's become easier to me than it would be for someone picking it up for the first time. Part of it is once you figure out some of the timing to moves, the rooms become a lot easier, and I worried about the challenge level dropping off too quickly.

    Cheers, A.
  • YerzmyeyYerzmyey
    edited October 2017
    Looks like it's very good, man.
    For now I tested only several rooms (rulez) - tomorrow will try to finish it.
    Thx.
    Post edited by Yerzmyey on
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  • AleishaBeesherAleishaBeesher
    edited October 2017
    Just a note to let you all know the game has been updated to version 1.2. SpaceEscape.txt lists the changes. There aren't many, but there were a few bugs and other glitches I wanted to take care of. The link is the same as in the OP, but I've included it again so you don't have to scroll up. :)

    Thanks so much, everyone, for the positive feedback!

    p.s. I've added an Easy version, if you're finding the enemies too plentiful in later rooms.


    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9udhoim0r2zkz15/AAACMp3kUhTBVnrhG2BX5Jkza
    Post edited by AleishaBeesher on
  • Andre FariaAndre Faria
    Aleisha, shared your wonderful work (game, map and extras)... Hope you don´t mind... :)

    https://planetasinclair.blogspot.pt/
  • AleishaBeesherAleishaBeesher
    Andre Faria wrote: »
    Aleisha, shared your wonderful work (game, map and extras)... Hope you don´t mind... :)

    https://planetasinclair.blogspot.pt/

    Not at all! Thank you for the support! :)
    Thanked by 1Andre Faria
  • vragec111vragec111
    Thank you for this great game, I just love a good platformer!!

    Can't wait for your new game :) !
  • DavidBDavidB
    Thanks for this it looks rather good I'll try and have a go at this later
    No one important.
  • AleishaBeesherAleishaBeesher
    Thanks everyone for the overwhelming and positive response. It has been way more than I expected with my first game, and it motivates me to do more. I'm working on a new title right now, figuring out some gameplay mechanics (figuring out the ability to shift between multiple power ups like speed and projectiles, each with their own sprite variation, as well as aggressive AI that tracks you), and I'm starting to think about level design. I'm excited to get it out to you all, and do something interesting/more complex/etc than Space Escape (though I am thinking of a sequel, Space Escape 2, also... but later)

    A, xo :)
  • sirclive1sirclive1
    Just had a few goes on this , managed to grab 10 fuel and shoot the launch control , fab little game ! and great music
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