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Live Free and Mustache Harder: Rise of the Boogie Bats

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PSN: Robbotron
Level Name: See topic title

A fun 'n frantic level where you take on the cute 'n fearsome Boogie Bats!

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Get across deadly waters and defend from attacks on all sides in the mighty Mega Moat!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/bigfoot_721/APhoto_17.jpg
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The concept of the Mega Moat is simple, stand in the middle to flip the gaurds up to protect yourself from incoming attacks from above, and stand out of the middle to flip the gaurds to the side. It's something kind of new, and I don't think it has been done before.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/bigfoot_721/APhoto_16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/bigfoot_721/APhoto_13.jpg

Also featuring two intense boss battles.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/bigfoot_721/APhoto_7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/bigfoot_721/APhoto_15.jpg

This level is so full of content, it completely filled up my thermometer, I had to fit in what I could in the end due to running out of space, but overall I am very happy with it.

I'll make sure I do as many F4F's as I can, if anyone goes through to play mine, I don't mind taking the time to play theirs.

It is in fact a semi-sequel to my first level. But there is no need to play it before this one. In fact I wouldn't really reccomend it, seeing as it isn't quite as good. Maybe if you enjoy this one.

This may be my last level for quite a while, since I'm going to basic training for the USAF soon, but I aimed for the community spotlight with this one. And above all I hope some of you have fun with it!
2009-06-13 09:55:00

Author:
Robbie
Posts: 41


Screenies look promising, page bookmarked, will play tomorow.2009-06-14 02:28:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114


Hi, I played your level and it was quite fun, but I think it needs some work. I got to the secong boss which was just too frustrating for me to continue. The (poo?) bombs are too difficult to avoid, maybe if you slowed down the left and right movement it would make it a bit easier, or drop less bombs.

The boat section was fun, I loved the idea of the moveable shield, very clever. However, I found myself firing blindly off the screen for most of it, and it worked, but was not much of a challenge. Maybe adjust the camera angle here or make sure the baddies cannot be hit until they are on screen somehow.

Overall a good level which just needs a few tweaks to make it more enjoyable for the player.

Please leave me feedback on my new level here... https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=t=12676
2009-06-14 04:07:00

Author:
chillum007
Posts: 228


hey i checked your level out and i gotta say, im impressed.most of the level was well done and polished. however the only thing that i didnt like was the first boss. sure it was very well designed and had an excellent attack pattern but i found it difficult. this is because after you shoot the one of the weak spots you still get attacked from that weak spot. this made the boss in my opinion too difficult. other than that it was superb. i gave 4 stars and tagged brilliant.2009-06-14 09:45:00

Author:
elliot46
Posts: 24


LOL, what do you have against this dean guy? It's a recurring feature in your levels

So yeah, I played it. Pretty trippy to be honest. I really liked most of it.

One change you should make, is that the fake bat king needs to have the emitters on the bit thats dissolve, so when you shoot the noggins away it won't attack you from that weak spot.

Also the Dean boss fight could do with being tweaked down in terms of the speed he goes left and right.

A few more bits of thin scenery would go quite far too.

Also, the boat bit with the boogie bats, that went easy > easy > easy > easy > Very last bat got caught under the flaps and insta killed me 4 times in a row each time I spawned.

You need to tweak the pacing
2009-06-14 20:39:00

Author:
Asbestos101
Posts: 1114


Thank you guys for the feedback, it's very much appreciated.

One misconception with the Robo Boogie Bat boss is that shots are coming from it's weak spots, when it's actually coming from in between them. The idea is to stand in between the incoming fire, and shoot the weak areas. I'll try and edit the boss to where it becomes more visually apparant. And you can jump to the foreground and jump under the fire at any given time.

And you guys are right about the second boss and his motion speed, I just don't want him to be too easy, you know? I'll make some quick fixes once I get off of work.

I do agree the Moat segment is a little easy, but it's tough balancing difficulty, too difficult, then you get a two or three star, and a fustrating tag. Which is kind of a bummer, after spending so much time on it. And levels that are easy tend to make me snooze. I don't think I'll alter it too much, I don't want poeple quitting at the very beginning and missing out on the rest of the level.

But I do plan on fleshing out the Mega Moat alot more in a survival challenge level. Which is probably my next project.
2009-06-14 21:57:00

Author:
Robbie
Posts: 41


hey i finally finished your level. i thought it was pretty good but the bat boss i found still hard. other than that it was an enjoyable level.1 think i would like 2 mention is the falling flowers just after the moat. it was a very beautiful effect. any chance of a sequel??2009-06-21 19:18:00

Author:
elliot46
Posts: 24


I played this a few days ago and overall found it to be a fun level. You've got some good challenges set up and everything seems to work pretty well. My favorite part is the design of the bats. I'd really love a level featuring just them with some dramatic lighting.

The only complaint I had and it's just my personal tastes is you have a lot of different textures and colors that make it hard to focus on what's going on. The blue chunky material that's is a bit much when overlapped with the angled electrified glass in front of it. Other than that I think it's a well made level. I rated it 4 stars. Thanks for sharing it.
2009-06-30 23:18:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983


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