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Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by lessmilk » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:12 PM UTC

aaronetz wrote: post #24

Nice games. I like the simple visuals. Played game #2 for a bit. One specific comment: Holding "up" fires at the maximum rate (pressing up repeatedly doesn't fire any faster). Also, there is no downside to constantly holding up. So you probably should either (1) eliminate the up button and just auto-fire all the time, (2) have a fuel mechanic that will force the player to conserve shots, or (3) make it worthwhile to…

That's some great feedback, thanks!

I don't want to edit my previous game to be true to the challenge, but I'll definitely keep this in mind for my next games.

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by nahlyee » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:13 PM UTC

Could you perhaps show some of your code or screencast so others can learn along with?

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by jrs99 » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:24 PM UTC

lessmilk wrote: post #6

mrfusion wrote: post #4

How did you decide on Phaser? Would you recommend it? How hard would you say it is to get started for someone with some JS experience and some pyGame experience?

I spent a lot of time trying multiple javascript 2D framework, and Phaser [0] was the best for my needs: it works well on all modern browser, it's simple, and powerful. I never tried pyGame, so I don't know. [0] - http://www.phaser.io/

which frameworks did you try for JS? and what were your needs?

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by japhyr » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:27 PM UTC

These are great! I love simple games like this.

They are fun, but it feels like they'd be a lot more fun with a bigger playing field. Have you considered making a larger playing area?

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by japhyr » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:28 PM UTC

Inspired by your sharing of simple games, I'll share the one html5 game I made a couple years ago for fun:

http://tapawaygame.com

It's meant for mobile devices, and it's unpolished, but it was fun and satisfying to make. I was inspired to make it after I had an eye exam. I'm always scared of "failing" that test where you have to tell the optometrist every time you see a flash on a screen.

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by notlisted » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:29 PM UTC

Game 3 is my fave... Awesome... brings back memories of my Commodore 64 days where my favorite game was Galaga, crude pixels, smooth movement, great action.

One small refinement suggestion: perhaps a few "tick marks" on the horizontal axis so people can time it right (if not for all, at least for initial levels, would lure players in a little more), eg see http://imgur.com/kDEgbTo

Edit: here's a longplay video of that Galaga game. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqk8t0Pxww

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by potomak » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:38 PM UTC

notlisted wrote: post #36

Game 3 is my fave... Awesome... brings back memories of my Commodore 64 days where my favorite game was Galaga, crude pixels, smooth movement, great action. One small refinement suggestion: perhaps a few "tick marks" on the horizontal axis so people can time it right (if not for all, at least for initial levels, would lure players in a little more), eg see http://imgur.com/kDEgbTo Edit: here's a longplay video of tha…

Mine too! I scored 44.

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by pacofvf » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:53 PM UTC

who much time did you spend doing these games?

I actually worked doing some physics stuff in C for a game, never got to see the finished product but I've always wanted to do a whole game.

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by d0m » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:55 PM UTC

Only played game #3. Really like it. Two suggestions: - I'd put a small countdown (2-1 go) or something when we die because otherwise you die and already miss the right timing to do this level. So sometimes I had to voluntary let it die 2-3 times to have a good start.

- Would be way cooler to be able to jump on top of the boxes.. but you have to land perfectly on it.

Re: Ask HN: I'm building one HTML5 game per week, need feedback

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Post by drhayes9 » Fri, Jan 10, 2014, 4:58 PM UTC

Great games! Great start!

Here's a talk you might be interested in from one of the guys who made "Ridiculous Fishing" on the Art of Screenshake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJdEqssNZ-U

Basically, it's a bunch of interesting points on how to make action games feel more responsive and fun.