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TheUltimate
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Hello everybody!
After over five years, numerous delays, and tons of feedback from the community, WHAT THE @#&% ?! is finally complete!
Let me know what you think: Any comments, bugs, praise, criticism, anything! This is by no means an unchangeable final version - I’ll still do patches based on feedback.
Beta downloaded over 7000 times from the old YYG sandbox!
...and many times from other file hosts. Sadly, I never did settle on a file host before putting it on Gamejolt; I wish I had the true download count!
What this is:
What The @#&% ?! is a fast-paced platformer where the only goal is to survive till the end of the level. Run, jump, and dodge obstacles in a diverse collection of levels!
"Extremely fun, fast-paced and well thought out. I loved how every time you think you're safe, something happens to kill you. [...] You are officially the biggest troll known to humankind. Congratulations!" – icymx
SCREENSHOTS
Notes:
Versions
V.1.0.0
To do
Credits:
The old promise still stands: If you try my game, I’ll try yours! Tell me what it’s called and I’ll give it a whirl.
Enjoy the game!
Thanks everybody!
TheUltimate
After over five years, numerous delays, and tons of feedback from the community, WHAT THE @#&% ?! is finally complete!
Let me know what you think: Any comments, bugs, praise, criticism, anything! This is by no means an unchangeable final version - I’ll still do patches based on feedback.
Beta downloaded over 7000 times from the old YYG sandbox!
...and many times from other file hosts. Sadly, I never did settle on a file host before putting it on Gamejolt; I wish I had the true download count!
What this is:
What The @#&% ?! is a fast-paced platformer where the only goal is to survive till the end of the level. Run, jump, and dodge obstacles in a diverse collection of levels!
"Extremely fun, fast-paced and well thought out. I loved how every time you think you're safe, something happens to kill you. [...] You are officially the biggest troll known to humankind. Congratulations!" – icymx
SCREENSHOTS
Notes:
- This WAS my first game, started in 2011. Some of the references are outdated and it isn't as polished as my more recent games. Expect it to be a bit rough around the edges, but bug-free and complete, and something I'm happy with.
- The game is compiled in GM8. I had issues importing the game to GMS.
Code:
LEVEL 1
Aura 00:21:83
Bluetail7 01:00:45
LEVEL 2
Aura 00:51:33
Bluetail7 02:02:90
LEVEL 3
Aura 01:18:55
Bluetail7 03:46:02
LEVEL 4
Aura 01:47:56
Bluetail7 07:11:33
V.1.0.0
- First release version
To do
- Fix the acceleration so it's smoother
- Make CopyCat unlockable so players have to start as Ralph
- Add silhouettes of locked characters
- Add some skidding particles when you turn around so it's more obvious the acceleration is intentional
- Fix edge of platform movement bug
- Add other characters' sprites to L2 spinners
- Make first L2 spinner more intuitive somehow?
- Make flashing blue block type more obvious
- Fix timer between respawn screen and player creation
What happened to Level 5?
The only thing left to do was the graphics and some bug fixing, but I hit a snag and it was the #1 delay for this game for the past two years. I decided to cut the level out entirely. My tastes and programming skills have changed since starting this project, and now, I just want to post the game and move onto other things.
Is this a Sonic fangame?
Nope. It just used to have some ripped graphics. I originally didn’t want to spend time making my own graphics as this was the first game I posted to the GMC and I didn’t expect much attention. The gameplay has a couple similarities, but it’s not at all meant to be a fangame.
Is this an IWBTG fangame?
Nope. I’d honestly never heard of that game until somebody mentioned it to me halfway through developing this one. I’ve avoided playing it so I don’t unconsciously copy anything from it.
Will you ever add Epic Deaths Mode (different animations when dying to different things)?
I’ve gotten this question a LOT haha. I never added it because doing so involves some major changes to the game’s code. However, if I get enough requests now, I’m up for anything.
Will there be a sequel?
I'm undecided. I'm still a fan of the game concept and still have lots of ideas, but sometimes sequels are unnecessary.
Are... Are those rage faces? In 2016?
Hey, I made this game five years ago when they were still a thing, don't judge.
The only thing left to do was the graphics and some bug fixing, but I hit a snag and it was the #1 delay for this game for the past two years. I decided to cut the level out entirely. My tastes and programming skills have changed since starting this project, and now, I just want to post the game and move onto other things.
Is this a Sonic fangame?
Nope. It just used to have some ripped graphics. I originally didn’t want to spend time making my own graphics as this was the first game I posted to the GMC and I didn’t expect much attention. The gameplay has a couple similarities, but it’s not at all meant to be a fangame.
Is this an IWBTG fangame?
Nope. I’d honestly never heard of that game until somebody mentioned it to me halfway through developing this one. I’ve avoided playing it so I don’t unconsciously copy anything from it.
Will you ever add Epic Deaths Mode (different animations when dying to different things)?
I’ve gotten this question a LOT haha. I never added it because doing so involves some major changes to the game’s code. However, if I get enough requests now, I’m up for anything.
Will there be a sequel?
I'm undecided. I'm still a fan of the game concept and still have lots of ideas, but sometimes sequels are unnecessary.
Are... Are those rage faces? In 2016?
Hey, I made this game five years ago when they were still a thing, don't judge.
Credits:
- Code, gameplay, and most graphics by me
- Various royalty-free and BFXR sound effects
- Music from various places on the internet (I'd love to give credit, but unfortunately this was years ago and the sources are lost to time)
- Ring from a Sonic game
- Character sound effects by ParodyKnaveBob
- Bluetail7 for getting a highscore in the beta and getting his own custom character in the game!
- ParodyKnaveBob for his extensive feedback and help in the final stages of the game
- Bluetail7 for his feedback and sticking with the game from start to finish
- Everybody on the old and new GMC forums for their awesome feedback, reviews, and support
The old promise still stands: If you try my game, I’ll try yours! Tell me what it’s called and I’ll give it a whirl.
Enjoy the game!
Thanks everybody!
TheUltimate
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