i cant get through the first level due to a glitch
trying to use the file but pressing space isn't working, this game need to be fixed
Reviews for "Escape from ice mountain"
MonoFlauta responds:
it doesnt work really well, but works... just try more
ok buuut
i know it was made for a competition but it was excruciatingly easy in fact i dont even know why you bothered with a walkthrough. good game otherwise. nice story plot. would have been epic if escaping the mountain was like level one then slowly building your way up to defeating the ice lord but whatevs.
MonoFlauta responds:
also would have been epic if we had more time, but well, you have to critic the game so i understand, thanks for reviewing :)
A bit buggy, linear, and in need of spellcheck.
I found 3 bugs in the single play through that I did, which is quite a few for a 3-4 minute game with such simple mechanics.
1. I had considerable trouble filing through the gates after obtaining the nail file, it seemed I had to be in the exactly perfect spot for it to register the action. (Apparently fixed)
2. The thirsty guard's dialog automatically resets, but without the box, it's just letters on the background and you can continue the entire conversation, it doesn't go away until you hit space and go back.
3. The ice that you get to fill the cup respawns and shows the action button after being melted, but can't be used again.
Now, on to the suggestions.
First off, spell check every piece of dialog you put in the game, grammar check it as well. It gives a much more professional and polished feel, and while it may not be noticed when it IS there, it's definitely noticed when it isn't.
Second, I suggest making things a little less obvious. Maybe remove the character's thoughts or make them more vague, rather than instantly supplying the solution to the puzzles.
Third, give the player an option to use the arrows/WASD keys to select dialog options, and a key to open the inventory(assuming you intend to expand it in the future). This allows the player to choose whether or not they want to play with just the keys or with the mouse as well, and giving the player an option to do it their way is always better than forcing one specific method on them(designers and developers provide key binding options for a reason).
Additionally, you could make the guards a bit less eager to be of assistance to an obviously escaping prisoner, one guard practically stares you down as you file your way through the bars and then gives you directions.
Finally, extend the game a bit, it was incredibly short(3-4 minutes long). Maybe let the player explore a bit more, even if it's only empty rooms or cells with NPCs who tell stories/expand upon the story.
MonoFlauta responds:
Bugs:
1... fixed when tom accept the update
2... also
3. doesnt... i will try to fix it soon :)
Suggestions:
1. I am the programmer, my native language is spanish so... i just added as they send it to me, sorry if i didnt correct that... i will :)
2. We already though the second part and dont worry, will be more difficult, not impossible but more difficult :)
3. Ok ok, the inventory with keys is a good idea i guess... (for example) thanks :)
Additionally... its a fun game :P the guards are a bit stupid... one is stupid in the description lol.. thanks anyway :P
Finally... dont worry second part will be longer, a lot more :)
Thanks for the VERY usefull review, i get a lot of idea that possible we will use :) Thanks :)
Lots of bugs
1) The bars dont seem to cut correctly. I eventually got it but tis real buggy.
2) The entrances and exits make you appear all the way across the room
3) Items like the cup return once youve already collected and used them
4) When I spoke to the guard again, I still had the option to give him a cup of water, and tried, it made his text freeze on the page while i walked around.
This was a pretty cool game. it seems like the story is too big for the game though. The game play is 5 minutes long if your being generous. That being said though, I did enjoy it. Cheers!
MonoFlauta responds:
Welll, most of them are fixed as i said in the description but needs update of newgrounds.
Thanks for reviewing :)
I tried
I tried to enjoy it. the space bar command didnt do anything half the time. I like the work put into it, but its hard to play a game that doesnt work. 3 stars for the effort
MonoFlauta responds:
It doesnt work very well because we didnt have to much time to test, but well, thanks for reviewing