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Level Name: Quick Switch
PSN: Dr_Vab

Hello everyone, I'm proud to announce that I've finally published my level "Quick Switch"! Quick Switch is a platform level with a story line that takes place in space. I've created a very unique concept that I've never really seen before in LBP! The level has a medium difficulty and is between 7-12 minutes long depending on your skill level. I hope you all enjoy it and if you have any suggestions let me know (although I have hardly any thermo left)!
http://lbp.me/v/y8k98f
2011-02-26 00:41:00

Author:
Dr_Vab
Posts: 134


I hit the first switch and thought, "Hey, that's a neat trick". I got to the part where you had to dodge and weave to hit the switches in midair and said, "Y'know, this is a pretty awesome platformer". Then I got to the black switches, and this officially became the best level I've played in the past 6 hours. You've gotta make more of this.2011-02-26 06:25:00

Author:
Unknown User


Thanks Fatal_Gear, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm planning on making a trilogy, maybe even longer if the story allows for it.2011-02-26 13:33:00

Author:
Dr_Vab
Posts: 134


Oh that was great. Hopefully you'll make more eh.2011-02-26 13:53:00

Author:
ll_ye
Posts: 236


Wow! That was pretty fun! Very clever platforming. The grappling hook sequence in particular was very engaging. If you make a sequel, please add more of that! I loved the asthetics, too, very retro sci-fi! Overall it was very good! One thing that mildly disappointed me, however, was the story. I think you should either cut it out entirely or expound on it more so that we come to care about the characters. Because right now it's just random space invaders that don't like sack people 2011-02-26 18:16:00

Author:
bloomchild
Posts: 74


Good job Vab enjoyed your level, good ideas. Liked the switch idea.2011-02-26 18:22:00

Author:
Chornijbumer
Posts: 14


Wow! That was pretty fun! Very clever platforming. The grappling hook sequence in particular was very engaging. If you make a sequel, please add more of that! I loved the asthetics, too, very retro sci-fi! Overall it was very good! One thing that mildly disappointed me, however, was the story. I think you should either cut it out entirely or expound on it more so that we come to care about the characters. Because right now it's just random space invaders that don't like sack people

I'm glad you enjoyed it. And sorry about the story I had to cut a lot of things out because I have absolutely zero thermometer left, I'm going to try and make the story more important in the second one. Thanks for your feedback!
2011-02-26 21:15:00

Author:
Dr_Vab
Posts: 134


Very nice work! It's built around a great idea that I wish I had thought of. The time slowing down part was especially cool.2011-02-27 08:33:00

Author:
zabel99
Posts: 179


Went in and played this a bit ago. Really nice idea!

PROS:
Great innovative play mechanic
Well-thought-out gameplay
Pretty and stylish futuristic graphics and use of materials.
I especially loved the areas where you have to hit the switches on the fly while being pulled.

CONS:
In the cut scene right before the first slow down area, you have empty speech bubbles. If it's in a sequencer, maybe turn it to display as caption instead? Having a speech bubble with nothing in it seemed a bit odd.

ADDITIONAL THOUGHT:
The use of the switches seemed like a great idea for some puzzles, but there were never any puzzles. Maybe for the sequel, think up an area or 2 that aren't quite as linear. Nothing too hard, but just to make a bit more use of the mechanic.

Great job!
2011-02-27 13:08:00

Author:
CCubbage
Posts: 4430


Went in and played this a bit ago. Really nice idea!

PROS:
Great innovative play mechanic
Well-thought-out gameplay
Pretty and stylish futuristic graphics and use of materials.
I especially loved the areas where you have to hit the switches on the fly while being pulled.

CONS:
In the cut scene right before the first slow down area, you have empty speech bubbles. If it's in a sequencer, maybe turn it to display as caption instead? Having a speech bubble with nothing in it seemed a bit odd.

ADDITIONAL THOUGHT:
The use of the switches seemed like a great idea for some puzzles, but there were never any puzzles. Maybe for the sequel, think up an area or 2 that aren't quite as linear. Nothing too hard, but just to make a bit more use of the mechanic.

Great job!

Thanks CCubbage, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The speech bubbles before the cutscene actually do say something, but for some reason they don't seem to show it every time, it's about 50/50. I'm also planning on using a lot more puzzles in the next one. I wanted this one to be more of an intro for the concept.

Thanks for your feedback.
2011-03-01 21:57:00

Author:
Dr_Vab
Posts: 134


hey i played this level pretty early on as i think you are on my recent activity feed. i must say this level has a great visual style with really fresh platforming gameplay. would be a bit surprised if this isn't a Mm pick by now.
good job
2011-03-02 01:35:00

Author:
juscallmeJ
Posts: 77


Thanks a lot juscallmeJ, but unfortunately it's not an Mm pick right now, it just hasn't gotten enough plays.

Glad you enjoyed it though, thanks for the compliments.
2011-03-02 22:50:00

Author:
Dr_Vab
Posts: 134


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