Variatonix - draft of a new game

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Variatonix - draft of a new game

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Hello friends,

I would like to show you my draft of a new puzzle game Variatonix in PureBasic. I'm still developing, but it has clearer outlines. The rules of the game are obvious, I hope :)
I hope you like it a bit! I welcome any feedback from you. Thank you!

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(demo with sounds)
https://youtu.be/mC5eX3CftX8
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It looking perfect, very nice !
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@zxretrosoft,
Looks very good.
Thank you for the preview.
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Thank you very much, friends! :oops:

First version of the game is here:

Direct download (exe):
https://www.instaluj.cz/variatonix/download


I hope, you will like it! Enjoy! :wink:
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Thank you for this game. Sometimes I have strange behaviors.

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If I make a mistake by clicking on the sprite Up Arrow, the game is blocked.

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Thanks for feedback!
Maybe just go back to the game by right-clicking.
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zxretrosoft wrote:Maybe just go back to the game by right-clicking.
Thank for this trick ^-^

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This game is cool with a good visual and auditory atmosphere but difficult when you start. I think the timer is too short. A time bonus when catching a piece would be helpful.

Thanks.

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Thank you very much!
Yes, I know, the time is very tight. Often. But I hope you always find the way. When I tested it and gave it more time, it was very easy. You can help, right down the icon of time. This icon gives you half the time :wink:
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Maybe just go back to the game by right-clicking.

I'm trying to solve all 100 levels :)
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Hi zxretrosoft,

Very imaginative box-solving game.
The tutorial is good, I can see what the elements do, but a small tool tip is needed, what are the controls? (keyboard, mouse)

Also as falsam says, the timer is too short.
My idea: the time starts when you click the first element, so you have time to overlook the level.

How are the levels designed? By yourself or randomly by an algorithm?
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Thank you very much! :)

The game is controlled by mouse and arrow keys.
You can extend the time by 1/2 if you click a small time icon at the bottom right.
STARGÅTE wrote: My idea: the time starts when you click the first element, so you have time to overlook the level.
This is a great idea, I will do it in the next version! Thanks!

I designed fields myself - on square paper :)

Of course, it would be better to make an algorithm for random levels. The program could generate them indefinitely. I already thought about it when I created the game. But, unfortunately, this is a very difficult algorithm, and in the end it was easier to create levels manually...
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Although it is not my kind of game, it looks superb and very well done.
Best wishes to the PB community. Thank you for the memories. ♥️
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The game was released on the Spanish server Uptodown! I'm happy, thanks to you Spaniards! :wink:

https://variatonix.uptodown.com/
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Thank you zxretrosoft. To me, this kind of things are very welcome! (But original ideas only, not remakes) :D
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