[2P] A Helping Hand...err...Cursor! (w/pics)

[brnxblze]

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Some outdated pictures:







I made this level in LBP1 with different controls (you had to go in Create Mode to play it) but no one could edit the level on their moon since they didn't have the DLC that was in it. Now I remade it with LBP2 tools.

http://lbp.me/v/ww9fzm

Basically, one player controls this "Cursor", which is a simulation of the Pop-It that you would use in create mode, using LBP2 tools. You can pick up certain objects and move them around. Moving these objects around will allow the other player, which is playing like you normally do, jumping, running, grabbing, to platform through the level.

[brnxblze]

If you want F4F, you MUST name the level you want me to F4F in the post with your review. The more detailed the review you give me is, the more detailed the review I give you will be.

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[racer1020]

this looks pretty cool man, definitely in my queue. If you could F4F my jelly world level that would be cool man.

[brnxblze]

Added to the list. Just waiting for your feedback .

[racer1020]

I loved it man really cool concept. I just think you should have put some more detailed instructions cause it took me a bit of time to understand what I had to do in some situations. so just a little clarification on what you can do with the couser would be great

[XFennoX]

I got this one queued up and ready for combat. If you can check out my Music Gallery, or even The Mechman Saga, that'd be pretty sweet

[brnxblze]

I loved it man really cool concept. I just think you should have put some more detailed instructions cause it took me a bit of time to understand what I had to do in some situations. so just a little clarification on what you can do with the couser would be great

Didn't want to call you out but if you loved it why'd you give it a bad rating? :\

Anyway, thanks for the feedback. I'll try to make it a bit easier to understand but it is a puzzle level after all, there should be SOME thinking involved. BTW when did you play it? Because I changed the description a little bit yesterday and added those little pop-ups at the bottom of the screen to show what each button does to make it easier to understand.

I'll get your feedback done ASAP.

[brnxblze]

Added some new pics.

And I just noticed that the jetpack part stopped working for some reason . Fixed now.

[XFennoX]

Ah sorry about late reply, have about 10 levels crying out in my queue. Anyways, I didn't have the pleasure of testing this out in 2 player, but the cursor was quite smooth to move around with. The whole concept of having a 'guardian angel' of sorts move the world for you to move through, is a pretty awesome idea indeed and you've pulled it off well

[brnxblze]

Aw man, thanks for trying it out though I appreciate it and I'm glad you liked the concept. I will try out your Mechman Saga next time I'm online.

[LukeCF]

Thanks for the positive feed back!
I would love to try out your level but I don't have anyone to play with.
How hard would it be for me to play by myself using two controllers?

[ShamgarBlade]

Added to the queue and bookmarked. Will play soon.

Edit: Alright, I will have to come back later and try this with 2 players, but what I saw was great! The one thing I would say for now is, try to find a way to contain the cursor within the boundaries of the level. I was able to cheat and fly my cursor all the way to the end. But as I said, I will come back later with a friend.

Edit2: Ok, I came back and brought a friend this time. And It was pretty good! I think that you made yourself a very nice co-op level.

Gameplay: 4/5
- I thought the gameplay was great, there was always something new and many challenges to get by. The one thing I noticed was that there were a few tough camera angles in there as well as some things that were extremely hard to move without jerking them. But overall, I loved it!

Scenery: 4/5
- My friend left a comment on there saying that he would have liked the level to look a little better. I personally thought it looked decent, much better than others, but I do understand what he was saying. I think you could have added a bit more detail in a few places where it looked blank.

Sounds: 3/5
- I thought the music was a nice choice, but I think I would have added more sound effects. Maybe a sound effect when the cursor grabs something? I don't remember hearing any.

2P Function: 4/5
- What I mean by that was, how well it works having two players doing different things at the same time. I would have given a 5/5, but I noticed that there are times where the cursor can just leave the other person to die. I would try to find a way to fix that.

Overall, great 2P level. I look forward to seeing more from you.

[Juggler1711]

queued up, I'll play it next time i'm playing with someone

[brnxblze]

Thanks for the positive feed back!
I would love to try out your level but I don't have anyone to play with.
How hard would it be for me to play by myself using two controllers?

Actually, it wouldn't be THAT hard now that I think about it. Some parts maybe but a lot of them you use the Cursor to move something and then after that you use the player, there are only a couple places where you use both at the same time.

Added to the queue and bookmarked. Will play soon.

Edit: Alright, I will have to come back later and try this with 2 players, but what I saw was great! The one thing I would say for now is, try to find a way to contain the cursor within the boundaries of the level. I was able to cheat and fly my cursor all the way to the end. But as I said, I will come back later with a friend.

Hmm.. that sounds like a good idea but I wonder if you can do that with holographic material though?

Edit2: Ok, I came back and brought a friend this time. And It was pretty good! I think that you made yourself a very nice co-op level.

Gameplay: 4/5
- I thought the gameplay was great, there was always something new and many challenges to get by. The one thing I noticed was that there were a few tough camera angles in there as well as some things that were extremely hard to move without jerking them. But overall, I loved it!

I think you're talking about the parts where there are strings or springs. Those are really annoying!

Scenery: 4/5
- My friend left a comment on there saying that he would have liked the level to look a little better. I personally thought it looked decent, much better than others, but I do understand what he was saying. I think you could have added a bit more detail in a few places where it looked blank.

I know what you mean. I couldn't really figure out how to make it look better though but I will check again.

Sounds: 3/5
- I thought the music was a nice choice, but I think I would have added more sound effects. Maybe a sound effect when the cursor grabs something? I don't remember hearing any.

Thanks, that's a great idea! Didn't even think about that.

2P Function: 4/5
- What I mean by that was, how well it works having two players doing different things at the same time. I would have given a 5/5, but I noticed that there are times where the cursor can just leave the other person to die. I would try to find a way to fix that.

Do you remember a specific part where that happens? I didn't notice that.

Overall, great 2P level. I look forward to seeing more from you.

Thanks a lot for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I will add sounds when I get on today and I will look for areas to improve the scenery.

[JustinArt]

Thanks for the feedback of "Tilt, Roll, and Drop". I didn't bring a friend with me to fully enjoy this level, but I could see how this level works.

VISUALS:
The materials of this level worked and well polished with corner edit.

SOUND:
Good music and sound effects.

GAMEPLAY:
The Controlinator usage of the cursor works, and the idea of having another player going through platforming obstacles are ingenious.

OVERALL:
That's an interesting level. If one of my friends is with me, it'll be worth playing again. A yeah vote.