This is a really nice, simple tower defence game right here! The idea that I have to use my slingshot to shoot at the enemies while dragging it back for maximum power is kind of like playing Angry Birds, except with moving enemies as opposed to pigs standing in place. As soon as the tower lost all of its health, my slingshot won't fire which is exactly how it's supposed to be but I can't stop dragging the slingshot for some reason. Perhaps a game over screen or even a key/button prompt to restart would help. Also, I noticed what the power-ups did and I loved using them. They also had a cool-down timer which is beyond crazy that was able to be implemented inside the game perfectly. This game fits this theme of shadow and alchemy beautifully, I can't wait to see more of this tower defence game after the jam's ratings have been released. Just a really solid entry!
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Assault on Archimedes's itch.io pageResults
Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Cleverness | #755 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
Playability | #804 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
Theme | #1330 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
Artistic Style | #1697 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
Ranked from 1 rating. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Judge feedback
Judge feedback is anonymous.
- I love the idea of this game! It has a great foundation. Its a cool interpretation of the theme and is well executed for the time frame! I would like to see some improvements to the artwork by adding more details Constructive criticism: Add a tutorial for how to play the game with prompts in game Add upgrades to the throwable objects
Did you include your Game Design Document as a Google Drive link?
Yes
Seriously... did you include your Game Design Document?
Yes
Is your game set to Public so we can see it?
Yes
Tell us about your game!
You fire projectiles at advancing enemies using Archimedes's trusty slingshot. Select special ingredients to use as ammo for added effects such as trapping enemies with bear traps, or watch as they helplessly slip and slide on your grease slicks.
Extra Notes
I unfortunately didn't have the time to implement all my desired features. Updates will include the ability to spawn in your own units such as in Age of War, as well as building basic defences to bolster your tower "Ballista, Archer Tower, Trebuchet, Archimedes's Heat Ray, as well as to trigger special effects such as lighting grease slicks with fire bombs, healing effects for your own summoned troops, and greek fire.
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