Rocky Desert Swarm - A Tower Defense Game (SPOTLIGHT Nod)

[crazymario]

http://lbp.me/v/c5myy7

It's been a while since I've posted here. I've been working on a level so I figured I might as well post it here!



Rocky Desert Swarm is a tower defense with small elements from standard RTS's mixed in. For example, instead of getting points from defeating enemies, you earn points through "mining". You can build upgrade buildings that upgrade your mining speed and unlock more towers. Also, enemies do not disappear once they reach your base. Instead, they swarm around and attack your base until they are destroyed by your defensive structures.

I did get a little inspiration from the Galactic Defense level in that you may only build defensive structures in certain spots on the map. However, I believe that's where the similarities end. There isn't a set number of waves. The first few waves are made to give a nice sense of pace and progression as all three paths are opened up and all the enemies are introduced. After that, though, enemies will come at you endlessly until you are overwhelmed and your base is destroyed.



Unfortunately, because of thermometer limitations there is only one map. However this one map is quite large and there are three pathways for enemies to come through. Besides, I feel that having only one map adds to the survival challenge feel as there is an endless number of waves.

One more thing, there are enemies that can shoot/explode and destroy your towers. This can make things quite fast paced when you have to pay attention to your buildings and replace them while attending to your Destroyers to fend off the swarms of enemies!



Anyways, I'm starting to sound like I'm reviewing my own level. If you want to give it a shot yourself, click that lbp.me link and add it to your queue! If the first time you play it is too easy for you, you can win a sticker at the end of the level that unlocks a more difficult mode with stronger enemies and weaker buildings.

I'll try my best to return feedback, but I can't promise to be the quickest person alive. I'm also open to suggestions! Most importantly, though, I hope you all enjoy playing this! So, have fun and thank you for playing!

http://lbp.me/v/c5myy7

[Pyrotrooper91]

Looks cool , I added it to my queue

[Deurklink1]

Nice level, was fun to play Controls work great! The tutorial is also pretty nice, although i would have rather been able to skip through it with the O button. Also, i think players would benefit from a description of the different towers.. It's a waste spending all your money on the most expensive towers, only to find out the faster creatures just walk past them like they're not there.

[RakasaPlus]

Looks fun, added to queue and will save this spot for a review.

[crazymario]

Nice level, was fun to play Controls work great! The tutorial is also pretty nice, although i would have rather been able to skip through it with the O button. Also, i think players would benefit from a description of the different towers.. It's a waste spending all your money on the most expensive towers, only to find out the faster creatures just walk past them like they're not there.

Thanks for the feedback! I absolutely agree. The way the Destroyer is meant to work is that you charge it up and then unleash a powerful attack by pressing square. You can see the controls for it if you hover over it. Thus, it's not a good strategy to simply make all of the towers Destroyers, since you would have to charge up and activate all of them.
Also, I'm personally feeling the Pulser is kinda useless. I might give that thing a buff.
But again, I absolutely agree, and it's something I completely overlooked. I will add descriptions for each tower as soon as I can! Thanks!

[Sackie]

I love this level it is very well created and very fun to play.

[curtislarkin]

I just played it and i did HORRIBLE! haha. The gameplay was real fun however it could use a visual boost in the actual game. You could add more scenery like top down trees, mountains and even chunks of metal all over the place. The intro was very beautiful ( in a post Apocalypse way ). Keep working at it and i defiantly look forward to seeing it as it progresses!

Please play and leave feedback on my level http://www.lbpcentral.com/forums/sho...ball-(1-Player

[crazymario]

I just played it and i did HORRIBLE! haha. The gameplay was real fun however it could use a visual boost in the actual game. You could add more scenery like top down trees, mountains and even chunks of metal all over the place. The intro was very beautiful ( in a post Apocalypse way ). Keep working at it and i defiantly look forward to seeing it as it progresses!

Thanks! Yeah, visuals is far from my strongest point. Honestly I'm kinda scared to add anything else since I've had my PS3 crash on me a few times... I'll get to your level shortly.

Alright, I've updated the level. The tutorial has three sections now (Basics, Towers, and Tips) that can be watched in any order. Hopefully this will help people understand how to play. I also made Pulser slightly more effective. Have fun and continue to give me feedback and suggestions!

[biorogue]

cool, looks great and adding to the queue. I have a "tower defense" idea in mind and may seek some help if you wouldn't mind. Just would need help on how to do the logic portion

[crazymario]

cool, looks great and adding to the queue. I have a "tower defense" idea in mind and may seek some help if you wouldn't mind. Just would need help on how to do the logic portion

Sure, I might be able to help a little. I'm not a logic genius but I think I can figure out how to make many things work. Just tell me if and when you need me!

[Turkeyntz]

This is a very well made level! The tutorials are very well put together, and the gameplay is alot of fun with a nice difficulty curve! I like the over all look of it too. I love how you need to keep an eye on your towers health and rebuild when needed.
Like i said on the level review, you should be proud of this, because I really enjoy it, and I dont really care for tower defence games lol

[crazymario]

This is a very well made level! The tutorials are very well put together, and the gameplay is alot of fun with a nice difficulty curve! I like the over all look of it too. I love how you need to keep an eye on your towers health and rebuild when needed.
Like i said on the level review, you should be proud of this, because I really enjoy it, and I dont really care for tower defence games lol

Wow, thanks a lot! It's nice to see people are enjoying this. It gives me that extra drive to continue to not only improve this level but also make new levels!

That said, I'm still looking for ways to improve this level as much as possible. If you have any feedback or suggestions, I will listen!

[Sport_dude]

Looks great, have it queued!

[crazymario]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it.

[HeySK]

I've got it queued up now.