More updates (thank you MaxOsirus):
-Fixed Best/Last score (persists through home screen)
-Changed end screen menu to read "RETRY" instead of "RESET" for clarity.
Updated version! This is a demake of the class mechanical arcade game "Ice Cold Beer" by Taito.
Changes:
-Added start menu
-Control swap for handheld/keyboard mode
-Fixed right boundary to make traps work
-Added linger time before "You Won" screen
-Increased difficulty slightly
-Added more trap holes
-Added "Best Score" and "Last Score" board
-Added level indicator
-Updated graphics
I think this is in pretty good shape now. I eventually want to add some sound, but I have no idea what I'm doing there so it may be a while.
This is my first Pico-8 game. This is a demake of the vintage mechanical arcade game "Ice Cold Beer." I still plan to make some tweaks to the visuals, as well as add audio and a start menu, but the game mechanics are mostly built. Happy to take any feedback!
Beta Version:
Pretty fun! You should let the final hole finish it's animation, or else the player might accidentally press Z/X too fast to read their final score. Also I managed to figure out the controls, but Z/X for the left, up/down for the right would be more intuitive. A hard mode that removes the sides might be fun to try too.
Thanks! Yeah I need to finesse the linger timer at game over a little bit. I set up controls for a handheld which is why the layout feels backwards but I am planning to implement a control swap option. Love the hard mode suggestion! Was thinking of also reducing the contact area in hard.
Thanks for giving it a try.
Firstly, this is a really fun game, nice work! I think the controls are great on mobile and the increment of increase/decrease is good too. While playing, I noticed a couple potential bugs. Is it meant to go to -1 balls? Also, if at the start a player holds up and O at the same time, the ball can travel up the entire structure along the right side without falling in a hole (even though several holes should trigger a fall/fail). Lastly, do you plan to implement a High score system? I think that would be a cool addition. Once again, nice job!
Edit: great job with your updates! This game is awesome!
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