Welcome to round 5

Round 5 is the classic remake round. I've chosen a game from the video game graveyard that was Atari in the 1980s and it's now your job to recreate it in your own style. 

What do I need to make?

You need to remake the game Leaper by Bug Byte. The game is a simple 1 screen arcade style 'cross road / frogger' type of game. You need to get your character to the top of the screen 6 times to light up the letters from the title 'LEAPER' jump through the gaps and avoid enemies and falling back as this will deplete your energy bar.

You don't need to make an exact clone, so put your own spin on it. Just make sure the essence of the game is still evident. 

Useful links to help you understand the game you're remaking:

https://www.mobygames.com/game/atari-8-bit/leaper

https://www.retrogamesreview.co.uk/2015/12/leaper-atari-8-bit-review.html

Task Breakdown

Round 1 Task - 1st - 15th Jan 2022: Create a playable character with a unique ability.
Round 2 - 24th - 31st Jan 2022: Create a 'toy' for your character to interact with.
Round 3 - 1st - 14th Feb 2022: Create a game without any art.
Round 4 - 19th - 28th Feb 2022: Create a Customisable Experience. 
Round 5 - 11th - 25th Mar 2022: Recreate the classic Atari game, Leaper in your own style.
Round 6 - 1st - 10th Apr 2022
Round 7 - 18th - 25th April 2022
Round 8 - 1st - 8th May 2022
Round 9 - 13th - 20th May 2022
Round 10 - 1st - 15th June 202

Who will be judging?

The community judging will determine the ranking but rankings won't determine who qualifies for round 6. Instead you'll be randomly paired with another dev and whoever ranks the highest will progress. 

How many Devs will qualify? 

At the end round 5 13 devs plus 1 wildcard will progress. In the event that 2 competing devs tie, both will qualify for round 6.

How should I judge the games?

Judge the entries on the overall polish of the game, but also score higher for unique and well thought out features. 

The judging questions will be:

1. How polished was the remake of Leaper (Primary)
2. Art and Visuals
3. Sound and Music
4. Technical Implementation