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Mower Madness! [1-4P]

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I published a level and could do with some good constructive criticism, I do feel I am on to a very clever new type of gameplay and that this will be a very enjoyable game.

UPDATE: Controls have been changed to make things easier.

LawnMower
http://if.lbp.me/img/ft/51fe6fa0e1a781b45a19c61d321c81f07ac0e500.jpg
Gameplay
http://i3.lbp.me/img/ft/5234cc5d2b56c79fdad5ba84f8c1096fbcab8b19.jpg
http://i3.lbp.me/img/ft/b9388060ec9de9770bba8c91975e7d84ab19e733.jpg
http://lbp.me/v/x5eq2e
2011-02-23 11:42:00

Author:
IndyFord
Posts: 55


Wow! That looks like fun! Ill give it a play, and Ill reserve the rest of this post for some free feednack for you!

[RESERVED]
2011-02-23 12:15:00

Author:
grayspence
Posts: 1990


Can't wait for the feedback!2011-02-23 14:09:00

Author:
IndyFord
Posts: 55


I really liked this little game and the layout was really nice, alot of fun.

One comment though and that's could you not get it to work with the direction pad or analogue stick. I always find the tilting the pad method to be a little annoying and sensitive. Therefore I had mowed most of the flowers down from word GO!.

Other than that great level.

Maybe add a few bonus weeds/points.
2011-02-23 14:31:00

Author:
TimeH33
Posts: 51


Alright, I guess if its easier, I'll change it! Thanks!2011-02-23 14:40:00

Author:
IndyFord
Posts: 55


Alright, have changed controls, thanks for the feedback! Any more suggestions?2011-02-23 14:48:00

Author:
IndyFord
Posts: 55


Just played this.

First, I love it. Super good idea.

Needs nitro! No, really, nitro and some other power-ups. More maps, too! Maybe some hazards in later levels.

When I played local multiplayer, it worked totally fine, until one of us would mow over on the far right wall. Then it would zoom way in and time out the other player. It doesn't need to zoom in, and doesn't seem to anywhere else.

Way more fun than mowing lawns should be.
2011-03-24 15:39:00

Author:
Kanada Ten
Posts: 87


So the idea is to keep your beautiful garden overrun by weeds? 2011-03-24 15:43:00

Author:
Unknown User


Hey IndyFord,

I'd pay heed to Crashdance and correct your level description!

Anyway, awesome level. The idea is brilliant and the visuals were great. I'm surprised that you managed to make the cut-grass track so long without lag.

That said, it is definitely screaming for more content and challenge. I don't know how your thermometer is looking, but after five flowers I was looking at my watch, waiting to get zipped to level 2 or at least have weeds pop up double-time. As it was, I didn't feel the Madness at all! Also, I would have appreciated a visible timer and either 1) nicer fonts (especially for the numbers) or 2) just pictograms for the weed count (dots or exclamation marks, I think, would look loads better than the default sticker-cut holograms).

Overall I had a great time and truly, truly, TRULY my greatest regret is that it doesn't last longer or have more replay value. Keep up the good work!
2011-04-05 06:05:00

Author:
Fobstar49
Posts: 75


Added to my queue, will give it a go later tonight hopefully, it looks unique! My level for F4F is in my sig 2011-04-05 13:12:00

Author:
agsrule
Posts: 89


Hi indy.

Great idea for a level,looks pretty good, and mechanics work very well, think you are on to something here...but I'm afraid it needs MORE.

As people have said, new maps, different weeds, power ups etc would make this game GREAT! Varied obstacles perhaps...hedgehogs, ect...maybe slugs to mow for more points? Power ups: Speed up, perhaps an extra large mower add on blade, cat/obstacle repellent, time freeze, double points, etc etc.

Do please message me if you make any changes, would love to re review

If you could F4F my level 'House of the flying diggers BOSS FIGHT' would like to hear your views.

Shade
2011-04-05 21:50:00

Author:
Shade_seeker
Posts: 328


Thoughts on your level:

I thought the basic premise and execution were excellent, near enough flawless. It's a unique but very fun idea, especially the potential for multiplayer. There are a number of things that could be added/fixed to improve it:

- As others have said, a bit more variety in terms of power-ups, different weed types etc. would really elevate this to another plateau
- I think the mower speed should be a little faster, and the weeds appear quicker, just to make the whole level a bit more manic
- Give an option to skip the intro/add an opening menu; will give an extra layer of gloss to your presentation
- When playing with less than 4 players, try and prevent the weeds from spawning underneath stationary mowers. It's only a small issue but I was only playing single-player, and I was unable to remove two of the weeds as they were underneath other mowers

Overall though I thought it was excellent, not a hesitation to add it to my hearted!

I'd really appreciate it if you could check out the level in my sig for F4F, many thanks
2011-04-08 14:01:00

Author:
agsrule
Posts: 89


I have added it to my queue. It looks a little like that mower level where you have to protect the carrots from rabid rabbits and that was a lot of fun. Can't wait to try this. Will leave you feedback in your review section.2011-04-08 15:47:00

Author:
Aven1981_UK
Posts: 51


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