The controls are a bit of a challenge! I included it in my Open Jam 2018 compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look. :)
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A-Mazing Urho's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Graphics | #4 | 3.846 | 3.846 |
| Audio | #14 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Overall | #16 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Mood | #21 | 2.615 | 2.615 |
| Fun | #24 | 2.462 | 2.462 |
| Humor | #26 | 1.846 | 1.846 |
| Theme | #29 | 2.385 | 2.385 |
Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Source code
https://gitlab.com/luckeyproductions/AmazingUrho
Tools used
100% FOSS!
Urho3D, Edddy, Blender, Inkscape, GIMP, Jack, VCV Rack, Calf Studio Gear, QTractor, SuperCollider, Audacity, QtCreator and Gitter on Linux Mint
Comments
Indeed the controls are part of the challenge, but more than that they are misunderstood. :)
Spamming the move keys like you are doing is only beneficial at top speed. To speed up timing is important. After you've gained some speed you can easily out-swim a jellyfish. Hopefully this video will make it more clear:
6 years ago(+1)
No bonus star for using an in-house open source Blender add-on and multi-purpose level editor? ;)
6 years ago(+1)
I award you the non-official "FOSS SPIRIT" award for your impressive list of FOSS tools! And 100% open source built game! :)
That's unfortunate. So it runs but is unresponsive to input?
Arrow keys and enter should be what navigates the menu. Have you tried in another browser or looking for a setting in Chrome that might block input locking?
Could you dry this demo and see if it does work?
6 years ago(+1)
The forced fullscreen option seems to create this problem. Adding this was a quick fix to prevent bits of the level from falling over the edge of the screen. We're working on a better solution.
Thanks for reporting the issue.
Yes, that fix worked for me.
Yeah, I like it. Nice 3D art, the fish animation looks great, and it feels very fish-like when you get into the swim rhythm. Could use something unique to make it more distinct from Pac-Man.
Biggest criticism I have, and I realize its just my own opinion - I personally think the music was off for the mood, but maybe that's just me. Maybe it's supposed to add an element of rushing to get the shrimp quickly? I'd rather just chill underwater and solve little movement puzzles. There's such a rich history of great underwater videogame soundtracks, I'd look there for inspiration.
Yay, finally I've been "lucKey" enough to test the game! Liked the graphics a lot, but can't hear any sound or music. Maybe I'm missing something since I cannot make my fish swim at a good pace. Anyway I tried until eating all the shrimps, but nothing more happened? Is there an ending condition? The mood is great, overall, and plenty of open-source tools used. Nice job.
6 years ago(+1)
Since sound is currently the main thing through which you get feedback on the accuracy of your timing, playing without makes it harder to win.
The best moment to hit a key is when you are about 3/4 on the way to a square, once for each sqaure that you move. The swimming animation will more clearly hint at this moment in future versions.
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