V0.030 is out!

Play it here: hayes2d.itch.io/superscrapbot

• Remade camera fade controls
• Fixed level 3 scrap collector bug
• Level selector now automatically selects the next level
• Added steam vents
• Added more details to underground tiles

Lots of system and graphics polishing. As always, love your feedback!

xicx whoops! I had to miss one didn’t I! Cheers

Paoloq Really appreciate the feedback. I have had one or two people mention the dialogue so it is something I need to address but I’m not sure on the best action at the moment.

If I allow movement it can get fairly problematic especially as I introduce enemies, fragile scrap an circular saws. Last thing anybody wants is to drift off into danger when trying to read. The other issue would be that key information might be missed. Most of the issues people have had while playing is that a mechanic has been introduced without proper explanation. Whole dialogue sections could easily be missed while one open and the player still moving.

I think it needs a more elegant solution but for now I’ll keep the dialogue interruptions as little as I can.

One possible solution is to add VO. I might run a test for that at some point.

I must say, I am incredibly grateful for all this feedback. I can throw as many features and updates to the game as I can but unless other people understand what they are it means nothing.

And if I can make the games mechanics understandable just through gameplay, it’s always more preferable to a wall of text or diagram. Obviously it’s difficult and relies on a lot of feedback but at the end of the day, I believe it makes a better game.

Ah I see what you mean. I’ve used that incorrectly for a long time!

When you hit all wall with the scrap, they are destroyed by the impact. This is a feature that’s going to be tweaked in the next release.

The issue as I’ve had it described is that the scrap appears on/under the wall. Still visible but unreachable. This I’m unable to replicate.

Thanks for taking the time to play my little game!

Edit:

Just seen your edit, I’m making the regular scrap much harder to break and more obvious when they do. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion.

Great first title. Gameplay uses a couple of tried and tested mechanics. Best way of getting use to game development.

There are a couple of pointers that I'd add but as it's your first, take them with a pinch of salt.

- There is a lack of difficulty curve. Enemies instantly kill the player giving no time to get use to the mechanics. This can be very off putting to a new player. Perhaps introduce a slower, weaker enemy first.

- The camera feels too close for how fast the enemies move. If you still want some enemies to spring up on you, perhaps a line of sight/lighting mechanic would work better.

- Moving from mouse to enter in a twin stick shooter can really break the games flow. Try using a key or even multiple key options that can be used while your fingers rest on WASD. Same goes for any control setup, nobody wants to do finger gymnastics. Unless your game is QWOP of course xD

Altogether, a well put together first game. Look forward to seeing what you make next!