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[Hypnohustla]

Barbarium is an action platformer, about fighting with laserguns and swords, drinking beer and eating manly, all while saving babes.



FULL VERSION IS OUT!
Finally got the game to a point where I can say that it's just about DONE! Bugs here and there should naturally still rise up, but that's how the cookie crumbles. Inform me if you find any.

Browser version:
http://tinyurl.com/c8sem4f

Standalone version (much better performance on older computers):
http://tinyurl.com/bnpgow4

Changelog:
 -Added all the levels and bosses
 -Added cheat codes that are unlocked after completing the game
 -Changed the tileset for the first area
 -The bad guys can now shoot the barrels also.
 -Added the ending that changes according to the amount of stuff you were able to collect.
 -Fixed numerous bugs.


Here's a trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0h9ToxwFv8

And some screens:





Gameplay Objective?

-Fight enemies using your shield and weapons, gaining more points that unlock more pathways.
-Collect scrapmetal and treasures that affect the ending.
-Save the babes.

Tools?

I use Stencyl to make the game. It allows me to focus on the gameplay and all that fun stuff very quickly. It's a powerful tool when you get into it.
You should also know that I have never coded before. I have literally zero programming experience. But that wont stop me from making games! And this is my first one.
I do everything myself. Graphics, behaviours, sounds, etc... Ofcourse I get a little help from my friends when I get stuck.

[Squid Party]

really good name, thinking of them is hard sometimes, smiley takes his hat off to you sir 

[bugninja]

I like the start.  It brought back some SNES memories.

I got stuck on level 2, couldn't make the jump but could see there was something below me.  I like how the signs give me more information and especially that the second sign told me I could change my controls   Maybe I missed a sign, I'll have to check.

I felt like your main character lacked some of the great pixel-art detail that the backgrounds had.  He seems flat compared to them, but it's somewhat moot when you realize you are a barbarian with a laser, which is cool.

Wizards, shrapnel, barbarians, in the desert, lasers.  It's kind of all over the place, but at the same time, it really felt interesting.  I wish I could think outside the box like that sometimes.

Other than getting stuck on level 2, I felt the controls were solid, and I didn't come across any bugs personally.

[Franklins Ghost]

Really like your logo title 

[Paul Jeffries]

Love it - the graphics style is nice and the gameplay was pleasantly reminiscent of the original Duke Nukem.  A couple of minor criticisms, though:

- The default controls feel weirdly set out, mainly because the shield button is nowhere near any of the other keys.  If your weapons are K and L, any reason why shield couldn't be J or something?
- It's not particularly clear where you're meant to be going or what you're supposed to be doing, but I guess that's just because you haven't really added in the story bits yet?
- I ended up getting stuck down in the hole with the Graboid-esque boss monster - after a while he stopped coming out of the walls (although the sound still played as if he was) - not sure if this was a bug or whether I managed to kill him somehow without realising it.  Either way, I was stuck down in that pit and couldn't find a way out.

[Hypnohustla]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Paul J:
I tried some different control schemes before but they didnt feel right. Maybe I should take another look.
And I'm also looking into making a map for the game. But its starting to look like more than I can handle.
The boss bug is a known one, fixing it ASAP. Also you are the first one that noticed it being a Graboid!

bugninja:
I'm not sure what jump you are talking about? When I started that game, the player had more detail. It didn't feel right. But as you said, when you are a barbarian with a laser, it doesn't matter.

[Hypnohustla]

Screenshot of the new enviroment! Thoughts?

[happymonster]

I'm not sure about the grey around the bright green of the foliage - but apart from that it looks nice!

[kamac]

I've played it and I've enjoyed it. Though, It's tough sometimes.

[Squid Party]

Played and I think it should have a sprint button in like the mario games

[ninto]

Interesting heart hud I guess I'd call it! The dead peeps in the windows are also awesome.

[Hypnohustla]

I'm not sure about the grey around the bright green of the foliage - but apart from that it looks nice!

You are absolutely right. I had a feeling that something was a bit off. Thanks for a good pointer.

Played and I think it should have a sprint button in like the mario games

It originally had a sprint function. It didn't feel right. It made calculating the jumps harder and if I did it now, I would have to redesign most of the levels. But maybe I will look into it...

[KomradeJack]

Looks really cool.

[Squid Party]

I'm not sure about the grey around the bright green of the foliage - but apart from that it looks nice!

You are absolutely right. I had a feeling that something was a bit off. Thanks for a good pointer.

Played and I think it should have a sprint button in like the mario games

It originally had a sprint function. It didn't feel right. It made calculating the jumps harder and if I did it now, I would have to redesign most of the levels. But maybe I will look into it...

Maybe just for the first level

[Hypnohustla]

I see what you mean! The long desert walk is supposed to establish the setting and also act as a title and credit screen. But it is still under work as you can see.