TrapThem - creating a new arcade-classic

2011-01-02 06:48:54 pm

Any volunteers to test some maps? Let me know here. You will get the pc-dev-editor where you can test and even create your own maps, all on the fly in WYSYWYG-style. It will be accessible to dedicated people pretty soon.

J_SNAKE

2011-01-05 07:29:17 am

I am doing some music tests while solving a level. So I share it with you. There is a brief vid-description shortly explaining the goal of the game. The simple game rules will be explained in detail soon, but you can already shape a picture;)

Let me know how you like that by your impression:

J_SNAKE

2011-01-06 12:30:01 pm

I am showing an example for a pure action/dexterity level. Check this out and let me know your impression;) The main focus of the game is technical excellence and game-design.

Poision Envy

2011-01-06 12:37:01 pm

Club 27 Goals

Looks like a pretty neat puzzle game. You really like to emphasize the perfect controls huh? :P

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2011-01-06 12:38:25 pm

so .. what's special about that? that's like a rythm game "press button X at Y time"

it's lacking interactivity, because you're just following a preset route

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2011-01-06 12:53:38 pm

The special thing is fun:P

I can keep my posts short.

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2011-01-10 04:33:27 pm

The introduction series has started. It is very important to explain the game in just few lines of code, ehhh I mean text. I try to keep it as simple as possible but keep all the necessary information.

Let me know I made a good job in making you understand so far.

ryu

2011-01-10 04:43:50 pm

did a good job explaining the gameplay functions

J_SNAKE

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2011-01-12 10:23:05 am

New vid: Controls
I intend to use those explanation screens in the game. Let me know it is understood.

J_SNAKE

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2011-01-13 06:20:50 pm

The vids are especially usefull for testers.
Next one: Crystal-Blade and a hint:

J_SNAKE

2011-01-19 10:28:21 am

I decided to not explain how the game-logic works in further detail because I don't want some "clone-devs" to steal and ruin the idea. But this enemy is simple and already understood by watching some gameplay: Now enjoy some fun with Venus Flytrap;)

ryu

2011-01-20 11:25:17 am

now, that's looking like something. color me impressed

J_SNAKE

2011-01-26 06:11:46 pm

And what about sweet colors of gameplay? Do you see it:P

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2011-02-04 03:07:22 pm

A composer of mine asked me to make a new gameplay-vid featuring his music. So I designed a new test-map this night on the quick. I want gladly to share it with you. I put a bonus section just to provide some inspiration in one slap at the end. It features Tokinsom's Minitroid track and an action-driven solution approach. Be prepared to discover something new so check it out. Don't be lazy and let me know how you like it:P

J_SNAKE

2011-03-07 11:27:15 pm

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2011-04-14 03:57:38 pm

Now Crystal-Thief is presented. I hope he is well understood. It is a very important enemy-type. Enjoy watching some interesting concepts.;)

J_SNAKE

2011-05-24 12:14:49 pm

There is only one more intro left and you officially know how everything works. If you are interested feel free to read my youtube-channel-description about the editor and fan-levels related stuff.
Now enjoy some sweet gameplay candy;)

Venus-Flytrap: Finished Intro

J_SNAKE

2011-05-27 08:23:29 pm

This is the last intro vid. You now officially know the rule-set and can roughly estimate some qualities of the game. I wanted to make it a bit of a lesson in addition. So there is certainly something to learn from it.

If you like grid-based puzzle and/or dexterity games, this game will make you happy.;)

J_SNAKE

2011-05-29 09:30:35 pm

TrapThem on smartphones: The only shortcoming

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2011-05-30 06:33:04 pm

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2011-06-02 06:53:56 am

Beginner's play 2: Enjoy how can be done the wrong way:
Beginners Play 2:

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2011-06-03 09:34:58 am

Now I am searching for interested testers who are also allowed to create their own fan-maps. Despite its small space TrapThem offers you maximum game, so much to discover. If you are interested then feel free to convince yourself. Just contact me on youtube or RetroAdvance@web.de.

These are some of the test-levels:

Ntsc

2011-06-05 10:47:53 pm

Do you have a beta that people can play - minus the need for continuous feedback?
Looks like something I wouldn't mind messing around with but don't really have the time to be an official tester of sorts.

Quietus

2011-06-06 07:48:51 am

Super Secret Area - Dead Ahead!

I was also just curious: Are you likely to implement a timer feature? It seems that with some of the levels having multiple ways to be completed, there may be some room for competition.

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2011-06-06 09:01:00 am

There is no need to test for bugs. I just want to see how you approach the game. Just play it after you watched the intro-vids or play it simulaneosly to verify the current intro-vid you are watching. Just play the stuff that appeals most to you and report me your experience. That is all I want.

It shall please several tastes. If you like slow-paced puzzle-challenges requiring creativity and heavy analytical thinking to be solved then try "thiefwork4" or "guillotine1/2". If you like action try "teamwork" and "thiefguide1". If you like stealth and deflection there is the "stealth"-series to start with. However start with easy maps like "bottle" before approaching more advanced stuff.