STAR WARS: Escape From the Death Star: err...Etc! (Special Edition)

[julesyjules]

Hey All!

Finally (been a long time coming!) published my latest level. Started out as an update (some familiar dialogue and bits for those who've played the original) and ended up being WAY bigger. 3 levels, hopefully a lot of fun. And SKIPPABLE CUT SCENES (yes midnight & Aya, your fault). Well most of them anyway, you'll still have to wade through a couple that aren't for practical reasons.

Thanks a lot to Mr Fusion, Jake Putz, Basketsnake, L1ghtmare, Psyntens, AlleyCat, Ladylyn& Cattastrofic who all helped in getting the level into a finished state.

Please, let me know if you find any bugs, 3 levels at once makes me nervous, lol.

http://lbp.me/v/6p11tx

[jwwphotos]

Well... this is a freakin must play if I ever saw one.

[ladylyn1]

Straight onto it Julesy... and I'm sure it's gonna be a winner

[julesyjules]

This level link situation is a bit dire isn't it. : / I had them on a perm switch and they still don't work half the time, and publishing them as separates means the first two won't register plays as there's no scoreboard. pfft.

[biorogue]

*gasp* queuing now and can't wait to get home and play these. Thanks Jules, you made my day.

also, getting a "404" message from your LBP.me link

[julesyjules]

Yeh, I've been scrambling around trying to find the best solution to the link problems, publishing them as separate but that brought its own problems in regards to limiting the players, putting in scoreboards etc (too much faffing for me at this point) so gone back to how it was and will have to settle for some players not getting through. Great! The laughable thing is I spent twice as long playtesting this one to totally avoid any problems once published, and it's borked from something I completely didn't anticipate.

[Gravel•]

So level links are 'random and clumsy'? Kinda makes you long for those grand Old days... no? A more 'civilized time' ... before the Negativitron.

[julesyjules]

Lol, yeh. Don't underestimate the power of a dodgy net connection.

[StarrKable0150]

Oh yeah! I love your levels!
I'll play it as soon as I get the chance! My promise to you!

[CYMBOL]

Didn't even realize you had published this. I didn't have you on my creator hearted list, although I'm positive I did that a looooong time ago. That has been fixed.

I had a friend in my pod when I went to play, turns out the 1 player recommendation isn't a recommendation at all!
I third to sell him to the Jawa, but I guess he wasn't worth enough.

I'll give it a go tonight. Excited to have a new SW level.

I'm ready for Empire!

[Domik12]

Hi, julesyjules!

WOW! Your new level!!! I am so happy that you published it! It has outstanding visuals and story remake! Excellent gameplay with great obstacls and mini-games! Amazing creation! I love it! And very cool using sackbot features! Also beautiful cut-scenes! It is really master piece!

And here is the video of your level (sorry it is a little bit long, I had some trouble in few places):

[StarrKable0150]

I just played it and it's amazing! (Like the previous parts). So much detail and awesome gameplay...and very funny!
Well well done!

[BasketSnake]

Waaay beyond a MM pick in my book.

[CCubbage]

I gotta say, I've been so busy lately I've had no time to play games..... none.....

I was sitting in my office coding on an Android, and popped into LBPC to take a quick gander of what's going on.... New Star Wars Level!!! My son walked in and saw it - "PLEASE Daddy, play the new Star Wars Level!".

I hopped up and went to the living room to give it a go. My impression?

This made my week! Gorgeous graphics and fantastic use of lighting and depth. The gameplay is perfectly balanced and fun all the way through, with lots of diversity.

Jules.... you've outdone yourself this time. I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. I can't even count the times my son and I both laughed as I worked my way through. Even parts that were difficult were designed so well, it was a joy to die multiple times.

And the icing on the cake? The best use of the fart sound object ever!

The pacing on this one was fantastic. The little robot you ride on around the deathstar had the perfect speed and personality. The laser fire was perfect. There were parts, such as the light sabre duel between Darth Vader and Obi-wan, that seemed like you spent hours meticulously getting the sackboy cinematics perfect.

Thank you so much for this creation. It was probably so much work and frustration to finish, and I can only imagine the frustration of dealing with the level links.... but I for one had no issues whatsoever, and I had a blast working through it.

[JustinArt]

Another job well done, Julesyjules. This is by far the funniest, most exhilarating, and the most challenge worthy level you have ever made.

VISUALS:
The Death Star interior design looked polished and epic. Let's not forget some laugh out loud scenes such as a Jawa floating around the SW title and Leia, Han, and Chewy riding on the tiny droids.

SOUND:
The musics fitted well in this level, and the sound effects are extremely great. The sound change around the low gravity area is clever too. I agree with CCubage, best use of fart sound effect ever.

GAMEPLAY:
The platform variety of this level is a lot of fun and quite challenging. The little droid ride is very good, and the Princess Leia sackbot part is funny and exciting. At first, I had no idea what I'm supposed to do in the area where I try to pass through the guards to rescue Leia until I grabbed a floor around the siren decoration. Maybe you should have someone add a dialogue about pressing R1 around that decoration, but I'm sure players will figure that out.

OVERALL:
Like what I said at the introduction, this is by far the funniest, most exhilarating, and the most challenge worthy level you have ever made. Looking forward to your next installment. A yay, heart, and positive review.