Spelunky in Off Topic

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Jan 10 2012, 2:30 pm (Edited on Jan 11 2012, 5:55 am)
http://spelunkyworld.com/

Try it. It's fun.

Basically it's a low res pixel based platformer that uses randomly spawning levels and area level feelings (IE messafes indicating a special room feature) ala a roguelike. I found the controls a tad awkward, but overall a very fun game, especially considering it was made with Game Maker.
#1 Jan 10 2012, 2:36 pm
I've tried Spelunky. I agree th controls were awkward, though I also couldn't get into it as much because of the time pressure--it's a little too willing to throw that stupid ghost at you. I love the idea of a Roguelike platformer, but it's a little klunky in a lot of ways.
#2 Jan 10 2012, 7:54 pm
I too disliked the controls. It's the type of game where you're going to die a ton before you get anything effectively done. But once you get the hang of it, it's rather fun.
#3 Jan 11 2012, 8:31 am
Aside from the graphical improvements in the XBLA version, it doesn't look like it'd be hard to create a similar game with BYOND. If you don't like the controls, make a game like it with better controls =)