Elysian Shadows

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I like the concept. It was a fun game Played through all of the levels, and thought I should give you some tips on what you could do to improve the game.

(I'm just trying to help, not nag on your game. I like the game, and would like to see you make it even better ^^)

- It is too slow and easy. When a new level popped up, I knew what to do in ~5 seconds, but had to use ~1 minute (depends on the level) to actually do all the moves.
Maybe you could make the levels a little more complex, and/or remove the empty spaces; don't make me go on a 20 meters long road just to get a key, and then go back again.
The most irritating part was when I had solved everything on the map, and had to go 1-by-1 into the goal.
You could also try changing the movement speed around.

- I always forgot which number to press to control the "monsters". Maybe have a little number abow their head? Or maybe write [1] [2] [3] in the top left corner with the corresponding color.

- One time I got to the goal with one of them, but I actually needed him to do something I oversaw. I had to exit the game and start all over again.
It would be nice to be able to restart the current level.

- I don't see the purpose of the enemies. As of now, it's just a waiting game to pass them (make me use even more time on the map. But this time it's kinda OK, because there's a reason). By touching them, you only get teleported to another place (spawn). So they don't do much.
But I like the idea of having enemies in the game. It gives it a new touch.
What if they also left a fire/grass/water trail behind them, so to pass them, you'd have to clear it with a monster and hurry through, before he comes and replant the fire/grass/water. (You'd still get teleported if he touches you)

I really liked how you introduced us to the new elements (enemies, keys etc). And the first level did the game rules really clear, so I didn't have to suffer for not reading the instructions x)

The hardest part about the game is having the patience to beat each level.
The concept is good, but to be honest the delivery is poor.

Pros:

• ∙The Concept
  ∙Multiple Characters to control
  ∙Adding concepts such as the enemies, spring, and key along the way
  ∙Little instructions

Cons:

• ∙Fire, grass, water art
  ∙Slow movement
  ∙No real penalty for dying.
  ∙No puzzles or challenge to the game.

Personally if I made the game I would:

• ∙Speed each character up significantly.
  ∙Make levels get progressively difficult, along with making it fast paced.(Maybe blocks start moving and can crush the characters, or have the enemies start shooting.)
  ∙Give each level a name, and have it appear in the corner for a few seconds at the start of each level.
  ∙Make enemies chase after the character, at least something simple like

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  if(enemy.x < player.x){enemy.x++;}
  else if(enemy.x > player.x){enemy.x--;}
  if(enemy.y < player.y){enemy.y++;}
  else if(enemy.y > player.y){enemy.y--;}
  //really poor way to implement that, but you get the idea haha

  ∙Add movement animations to each character
  ∙Add attacks to each character so they can hurt the skeletons.
  ∙Make a menu so we can pick and choose levels.
  ∙Sound

I'm supportive of this project, hope you continue working on it


EDIT:
I like this idea.

superLED wrote: - I always forgot which number to press to control the "monsters". Maybe have a little number abow their head? Or maybe write [1] [2] [3] in the top left corner with the corresponding color.

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That was actually quite fun. I like the concept. It reminds me of the first game I ever made, which was influenced by Chip's Challenge. If you never heard of it, you should check out Chip's challenge, it's a great puzzle game. Good work on the prototype.