[Development] Thrusterball, a 2D physics platformer

[rulerofiron99]

Play/download: Thrusterball-alpha by rulerofiron99

A one-button game, currently for webgl and android. Being made with unity.

I'm just getting comfortable with unity by making simple games before I get started on proper strategy games

 

[Rex.]

Haha! I like it man. Quite neat I would say.

 

[GhostWolf]

This is the type of those silly games that end up being played by millions of people for no apparent reason.
I'd only suggest to change your accelerations, as to not allow to fly - it kind of defeats the point of the game.

 

[rulerofiron99]

Hey, thanks for the feedback.

I'm aiming to have the acceleration/regen such that you won't be able to fly, but you will be able to jump reasonably high. There will also be powerups that do things like add fuel or thrust power.

The "problem" of flying I'm trying to rather solve using level design. For example, in level 3 the entire top of the map is a region of clouds that apply a constant torque to the player, making control difficult.

Later (harder) levels have ceilings and airborne hazards, so while "flying" is possible it isn't easy and has its own risks associated with it.

I'll probably add some aerial doodads in early levels to discourage too much flying

 

[GhostWolf]

That sounds like a great idea, kudos.

 

[rulerofiron99]

So I've been continuing development on this, hoping to finish and release it in 2-3 months.

Android version on Play Store: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.dinges.Thrusterball

 

[Pinzu]

I tried the alpha build in the OP. It's a nice little game you got going there. I don't know how serious you are about the release, but I reckon the more outrageous/ridiculous the higher the chance someone will try it? No matter which design you chose, the first build seemed a bit bland?

Also what about having a secondary force that slightly aims the rotation or slow it down when you use that ability?

 

[rulerofiron99]

So I actually managed to continue working on it and release it!

Website: Thrusty Ball

Available on Android and PC (WebGL/browser)

 

[Pinzu]

Is there no more levels after "Family Matters"? I can see them on the maps list but when I reach the end nothing happens - can't recall if it said i took too few gems or not.

 

[rulerofiron99]

There are 40 levels. You might not have enough medals to unlock the map (a number on the greyed out button shows how much you need). Medals are gained by completing levels and getting good times. Replay some of the earlier levels to get quicker times in order to unlock it.