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This is a game recently completed by a friend. Due to his lack of an account here, I've taken it upon myself (with his consent) to host his game using my profile.
The game IS available for free, but it is possible to make a small donation to the creator if you're feeling generous and able to do so.
The description of the game, as found on its website:
This Action-Platformer is a fusion of 3d Hack-and-Slash style in a 2d Retro Platformer world!
After Compaz's planet is destroyed in a violent explosion, him and another member of his planet, the cautious and graceful Terra, end up stranded on a distant Moon.
In their search they encounter a varied band of characters from many worlds. They soon meet a mysterious stranger and a shadowy villain who drips with malice and jest.
Who destroyed their planet? Who is this mysterious stranger?
Destroy various evil denizens using a variety of special skills, attacks and weapons. Along with secret ones to unlock!
6 Challenging Worlds to Explore
Two Playable Characters
Six Unlockable Secret Weapons
Hidden Collectables
Three Advanced Skills to Learn
Trailer:
You can download THING: Compaz's Quest at the following website:
http://ergoproductions.itch.io/thing
The game IS available for free, but it is possible to make a small donation to the creator if you're feeling generous and able to do so.
The description of the game, as found on its website:
This Action-Platformer is a fusion of 3d Hack-and-Slash style in a 2d Retro Platformer world!
After Compaz's planet is destroyed in a violent explosion, him and another member of his planet, the cautious and graceful Terra, end up stranded on a distant Moon.
In their search they encounter a varied band of characters from many worlds. They soon meet a mysterious stranger and a shadowy villain who drips with malice and jest.
Who destroyed their planet? Who is this mysterious stranger?
Destroy various evil denizens using a variety of special skills, attacks and weapons. Along with secret ones to unlock!
6 Challenging Worlds to Explore
Two Playable Characters
Six Unlockable Secret Weapons
Hidden Collectables
Three Advanced Skills to Learn
Trailer:
You can download THING: Compaz's Quest at the following website:
http://ergoproductions.itch.io/thing
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- 07/14/2014 02:18 AM
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CloseDear EdgeOfChaos,
There's been a new version uploaded on itch.io, the hosted site.
It should fix all your problems along with a variety of small fixes throughout and much better gamepad support, especially for those using ps3 controllers.
Unless you find any game breaking bugs, this will be the final update.
I hope you'll take a look, I really appreciate you taking the time to play my game. You've had incredible patience with this.
Thank you.
There's been a new version uploaded on itch.io, the hosted site.
It should fix all your problems along with a variety of small fixes throughout and much better gamepad support, especially for those using ps3 controllers.
Unless you find any game breaking bugs, this will be the final update.
I hope you'll take a look, I really appreciate you taking the time to play my game. You've had incredible patience with this.
Thank you.
ergoproductions
375
Dear EdgeOfChaos,
There's been a new version uploaded on itch.io, the hosted site.
It should fix all your problems along with a variety of small fixes throughout and much better gamepad support, especially for those using ps3 controllers.
Unless you find any game breaking bugs, this will be the final update.
I hope you'll take a look, I really appreciate you taking the time to play my game. You've had incredible patience with this.
Thank you.
There's been a new version uploaded on itch.io, the hosted site.
It should fix all your problems along with a variety of small fixes throughout and much better gamepad support, especially for those using ps3 controllers.
Unless you find any game breaking bugs, this will be the final update.
I hope you'll take a look, I really appreciate you taking the time to play my game. You've had incredible patience with this.
Thank you.
EdgeOfChaos
1755
One more thing, I got past the Bat boss. I'm not sure what the point of him was. He just made lots of red lines, and I shot him without taking damage from anything.
In the land past the bat, Space doesn't bring up menu anymore so I have to run back to save.
In the land past the bat, Space doesn't bring up menu anymore so I have to run back to save.
Ephiam
8579
Alrighty, I have word from the creator (who hasn't been able to visit the forums lately due to various reasons): He says that he will have a new version out sometime in the near future that will feature full keyboard support and better controller functionality. He also apologizes for the issues you've been experiencing.
EdgeOfChaos
1755
Is there anything I can do to avoid future things like this?
(edit) I'm not posting all my glitches; just the serious ones. I'll give a compiled list later or something.
(edit 2) Perhaps this is because I'm missing a special or using the keyboard, but the 3rd boss seems far too hard (as you also have to beat the whole stage before fighting him)
(edit) I'm not posting all my glitches; just the serious ones. I'll give a compiled list later or something.
(edit 2) Perhaps this is because I'm missing a special or using the keyboard, but the 3rd boss seems far too hard (as you also have to beat the whole stage before fighting him)
Ephiam
8579
You've had, BY FAR, the worst luck of anyone who has played this game so far. Good gravy, Batman! You're like a bug magnet! Hahaha.
EdgeOfChaos
1755
I beat the squid guy. Actually, when I beat the sun I seem to get both the whip and the shards weapon, but then when I beat the squid it removes the shard thing. I can make a short demo if you want to see. Sorry, should have specified that on my last post.
(edit)
Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8656rUUEtT0
This is the Plains map with the bees, obviously after the squid boss.
(edit)
Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8656rUUEtT0
This is the Plains map with the bees, obviously after the squid boss.
ergoproductions
375
it's great that it shows whip, you get the whip from the sun. Unfortunately you won't unlock another until you beat the ocean world's boss. Then you can use that button to cycle through your unlocked ones.
EdgeOfChaos
1755
Awesome! That works, thanks!
How do I change specials? I tried 0 but it just shows the whip.
How do I change specials? I tried 0 but it just shows the whip.
ergoproductions
375
Hey EdgeofChaos,
Creator here again, I've whipped up a special version, just for you.
Give this download a try and use G to continue rather than Z or Enter just for that.
Let me know if it works.
You can load your existing file.
https://mega.co.nz/#!hhtGmI5a!IV-HvOFmAvcywBccBEQ1jxpy4zuzcmlmGIqumQNlt14
Creator here again, I've whipped up a special version, just for you.
Give this download a try and use G to continue rather than Z or Enter just for that.
Let me know if it works.
You can load your existing file.
https://mega.co.nz/#!hhtGmI5a!IV-HvOFmAvcywBccBEQ1jxpy4zuzcmlmGIqumQNlt14
EdgeOfChaos
1755
I will restart and try it again - but it may be a while, the escape key made me lose progress.
(edit) I just rushed through the earlier stages with Ds and got to sun, it did same behavior again upon beating it.
(edit) I just rushed through the earlier stages with Ds and got to sun, it did same behavior again upon beating it.
Ephiam
8579
He's attempting to solve your problem, but it's really stumping him. I don't even know what in the world could be causing it--it's just so random!
EdgeOfChaos
1755
Enter brings up the "Continue/Exit World" menu. I can make a video if you guys want to see the bug in action.
(edit) Video of bug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGUp8xwiiXo&feature=youtu.be
(edit) Video of bug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGUp8xwiiXo&feature=youtu.be
ergoproductions
375
Just looked at the code again, enter should do it as well, have you tried that key?
Ephiam
8579
After beating the sun, you say? I didn't experience any errors after defeating the boss. Have you tried perhaps quitting the game and killing him again? Usually the "Enter" key or dialogue progression button works for me.
ergoproductions
375
Hi again EdgeOfChaos
The list of controls in the readme may help, the keyboard button for progressing any cutscene/dialogue is Z.
I hope you have fun collecting gears!
Thanks for downloading and playing.
The list of controls in the readme may help, the keyboard button for progressing any cutscene/dialogue is Z.
I hope you have fun collecting gears!
Thanks for downloading and playing.
EdgeOfChaos
1755
Ah, okay. I did not know that they get unlocked. Thanks.
My game freezes on the "You have beat the evil Sun" message. Is there any specific key I need to press here?
My game freezes on the "You have beat the evil Sun" message. Is there any specific key I need to press here?
ergoproductions
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Hi Edge of Chaos.
Shooting and specials are not available from the start, they are unlocked throughout the campaign.
The reason you are having such trouble with the keyboard is the same reason I thought so hard about implementing it. Unless you have a mechanical keyboard ($80+) they can only support 2, sometimes 3 inputs at once.
Playing this game without the possibility of putting it 4 inputs at once would be simply an exercise in frustration.
I'm sorry that you aren't a fan of the world map. And the escape key will not be changing it's function unfortunately.
Shooting and specials are not available from the start, they are unlocked throughout the campaign.
The reason you are having such trouble with the keyboard is the same reason I thought so hard about implementing it. Unless you have a mechanical keyboard ($80+) they can only support 2, sometimes 3 inputs at once.
Playing this game without the possibility of putting it 4 inputs at once would be simply an exercise in frustration.
I'm sorry that you aren't a fan of the world map. And the escape key will not be changing it's function unfortunately.
EdgeOfChaos
1755
Okay, I have several complaints here.
1. I still can't get special or shoot to work.
This is what I do: hold arrow key, hold X, press Z. It doesn't work. The controls menu is very inadequate.
The combo A Z is working (a rush), but none of the others.
2. Worldmap is not explained. I didn't know it was the worldmap at first and tried moving and couldn't (originally I thought it was a bug)
3. Escape insta quits the game. As someone who uses Escape for menu in every rpgmaker game ever, I frequently hit it out of habit. This results in an exit I don't want. Even an "Exit? Y/N" thing would fix it.
1. I still can't get special or shoot to work.
This is what I do: hold arrow key, hold X, press Z. It doesn't work. The controls menu is very inadequate.
The combo A Z is working (a rush), but none of the others.
2. Worldmap is not explained. I didn't know it was the worldmap at first and tried moving and couldn't (originally I thought it was a bug)
3. Escape insta quits the game. As someone who uses Escape for menu in every rpgmaker game ever, I frequently hit it out of habit. This results in an exit I don't want. Even an "Exit? Y/N" thing would fix it.
