Very lovely game, except I can't find any clues or hints related to the riddle of the special mode. Despite the switches, I couldn't think of anything...
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OctoFlash responds:
there is a way to find out what the password is. don't give up! :)
thanks for the comment!
Awesome game - its fun to play - and a bit of a challenge to get over 100 heads - but definitely possible (even without Special Mode - fair enough it can only be activated once - but pain to activate - and it needs to be activated EVERY time!?!). 200 heads was tricky (needed the Special). How on earth you get to 662 is beyond me - sounds like a good dose of luck (lots of flash bombs drops - me, not so lucky).
Lag is annoying - but to make the most of your flash bombs, you really need to let as many heads regenerate as possible... annoying because they regenerate so slowly - too much of the game is spent standing still with the sheild up waiting for the heads to regenerate (I usually get impatient, so probably why I can't get a better score). Also, I assume the heads are responsible for the lag - each head is independent?? That would do it - you might need to start grouping them (programmatically) to reduce the load for larger numbers (they don't need to be overlapped - just some heads are leaders, and many others are followers).
The first time I found the password for special mode (it is hidden in-game) it appeared behind the door... (and I wasn't exactly sure what I did to make it appear) - eventually I worked it out (it's got nothing to do with the door). You might want to shift the door further into the background.
Also power pellets, I mean flash bombs disappear into the blood, while health sits on top... would be nice if both sat on top.
One feature that would have been nice would have been for the number of heads on-screen to be displayed (maybe when a flash bomb detonates?)
I keep coming back to this, cause its a fun, short, scoreboard challenge!!
OctoFlash responds:
now this is a great feeback! thanks a lot, i will definitely consider the things you said, improve the game and do better next time! i'm happy you still gave a great score, although you had some things to point out! wonderful! :)
AMAZING Game. I like the contest between everyone. I wish I could get to the secret area in the fight seen. So far unable to, but I it is pointed out fairly well in the game. Wish there was a back-story, but it sounds like your making a sequel or prequel to the game.
OctoFlash responds:
thanks! yeah, you can't go back... :P
and yes, i'm working on a prequel - which will be rather different though!
Could you tell me how the platform relates to the special mode? Am I supposed to get on it somehow?
OctoFlash responds:
yes, correct. the platforms will lead you to the password.
How do I input the password I found? I did everything, I know the password but the door is just there and I have no idea how to replace the A A A A A's with my password.
OctoFlash responds:
try hitting the levers with your sword..
if you're still having trouble entering the password, just PM me!
thanks for playing and rating!