Basically, Its a balance thing. Though, the mecha-bird needs "Controls" to be able to move and not skate about. When too many "Controls" are collected, the Bird becomes overcharged (Magenta), gaininig speed, but malfunctioning, causing erratic movement. When hoarding 'controls' goes out of control, the bird also goes out of control, becoming super-charged (Blue)! Attaining mach-speed, but malfunctioning to the limit.
Health is the second factor, on 3 HP (Full health) makes the bird slip about, making it less controllable, and getting to 1 HP gives the bird more drag, making it more accurate in its movements, but leaving the player in danger.
This game made my imagination run! Reminded me of the puzzles found on the Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga GBA Games.
Having each part only perform a single type of interaction, for levers or switches, Have to admit that found cheese (where the lower part alone could press switches, though level said that it was full robot) But, boy was that cheese good! Having the lower part have it's own responsibility felt way better. Add some in-between levels or ways to reunite the to parts on the next level, and you have a full fledge game premise. Really surprised you were able to implement the various mechanics across the levels.
It was fun after imagining that what the screen showed was my actual keyboard as if a "keyboard x-ray vision". Could see a touch-type barrier of entry for my case though. But well done!
Presentation is top notch. Was mystified by the signs. Got lost on what I was supposed to do or on the controllers (not used to traditional keyboard bindings other than wasd moves player) after a while found that 'E' key picks things up!.
This game took me back to the days of troubleshooting Windows XP, had to spam ctrl atl del until it responded. The same when trying to reformat and not knowing which of the functions keys was used.
Oh the memories, "those where the days". Why do people in general remember windows xp to be so good? None the less, and Win XP aside, thank you for the fun nostalgia trip.
Very nice use of animations and all. Easy to understand how to play. If list would add a new requirement each level instead of every 2nd level, the theme could have been more easier to perceive. Good job.
Now I understand why there are "droughts" on the Classic Tetris competitions. xD Had a little trouble when colors started appearing, thought I had to match the colors.
Felt like one of those security hacker on movies. Though could see that fast typing or high word per minute is a requirement. And at first could have used a permanently listed help post-it like note for the first level or 2, at least for just the boot => start/run. and open and close. Good job.
Enjoyed it, had trouble at first because I thought I had to hold the items or something to get them to the cashier and was looking for a key or mouse click for a while.
