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Author:  TheLastBanana [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer - Contest Time!
DRILLBOID
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PLAY IT HERE


I've been working on this game with capnbubs for the Unity contest on Kongregate. We're at the point now that we'd love to hear some feedback on it.
The idea is a 2.5D platformer in which you explore procedurally-generated caves containing treasure and high-tech alien ruins, as well as some alien flora and fauna. It's still in early alpha, so there's a lot missing, but there's enough to play with that you might find it interesting:
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Feel free to check out our development log, too - I'll be posting on there about the methods I'm using for procedural generation and all that fun stuff, and capnbubs will probably have a bit to say about the art side of things, too!

Enjoy! :)
Author:  Duh102 [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Neat stuff there TLB, looks like the Unity engine has a lot of neat features. I poked around a bit on the site, but didn't see anything about the overall concept. What will be the goal of the game, scripted mission type things to retrieve certain treasures?
Author:  TheLastBanana [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Every cave has a fuel cell of some kind at the bottom of it, so in order to leave the cave, you need to retrieve it for you ship. Outside of that, the goal is just to find treasure around the caves.
Author:  Duh102 [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Ah that sounds interesting. What does the treasure do, just up your score, or can you buy upgrades or something?
Author:  TheLastBanana [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
I think for now, it'll just up your score, since we're on a deadline for the contest. We'll probably expand it afterwards, though, so then we'd add upgrades.
Author:  Dauss [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Are you eventually going to add motion to the ball form? At this point it's just momentum based and it can't move on it's own, unless I'm missing something.
Author:  TheLastBanana [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Nope, you won't be able to control the ball form. You'll use it to get into pipes and cracks and such, and it'll probably be used as an attack.
Author:  Roast Veg [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
This is really neat, because it's a Unity game I haven't made that doesn't lag, which makes it pretty unique.

Also, how is bubs doing this as well? How does he sleep?
Author:  walid0303 [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
i descovered a bug:
when u run to a wall and shot the shot go across the wall.
and it will be nice if u cloud controll the ball forme.
Author:  TheLastBanana [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
walid0303 wrote:
i descovered a bug:
when u run to a wall and shot the shot go across the wall.

Thanks for the bug report. I've already got that one fixed, so when the next version comes out (which should be in a few minutes), that'll be addressed.
Author:  Areku [ Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Ah, so it's a public alpha now? Good, good.

Alas, there's nothing I can say about this that I haven't yet relayed to Bubs, so I'm just dropping by to say how good this is. Thumbs up, gentlemen.
Author:  Dr. Evil [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Man, I love the playermodel. The animation, the aesthetic... It's absolutely top notch.
Author:  CrazyMLC [ Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Makes me wish I knew how to make 3D models.
The game itself is really pretty solid so far, but there isn't much to do. (I'm sure that'll change very soon)
Author:  TheLastBanana [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
Your timing is suspicious. Are you watching me or something? I just uploaded a version with something to do!
Every level contains a glowing orb, and you have to locate it and bring it back to the surface. There's nowhere to bring it yet, but you can at least play around with the orb and see how it works. As well, capnbubs put in some lovely new backgrounds and effects.
Author:  Dr. Evil [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Drillboid - 2.5D Platformer
CrazyMLC wrote:
Makes me wish I knew how to make 3D models.

I concur. What's the 3D editor of choice here?
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