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« Reply #40 on: December 13, 2008, 05:19:56 AM »

I've played it through a few times now and it's still really fun, I've found that I do best if I do lots of jumping!
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« Reply #41 on: December 15, 2008, 05:08:40 PM »

Wow, I can't believe I missed this one! This is great. I love the character animation and the evolution mechanic (Kind of made me want to play E.V.O. again, too). I didn't quite get the hang of controlling my evolution; even when I attacked using only kicks, I evolved into a slightly-fat dinosaur. Although, it did have quite a hefty jump. But still, I want a skinny dino!

Oh, also, I actually really liked the music, and thought it worked well. Perhaps something more ominous or cinematic would have suited a game about a rampaging dinosaur, but in the context of the game having a very retro pixel-art style, I think it's perfect.
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« Reply #42 on: December 16, 2008, 11:00:23 AM »

we gots a winner, this was undoubtedly the most fun to play and the most sophisticated with its growing system. although the collision handling has its faults it doesn't ruin the fun at all and had no major weird stuff with it.

the animation, as others had already pointed out, is amazing. Is it skeletal? Really impressive. care to tell more?

(btw I laughed when I've first seen the brown archeologists with the whip. Indiana Jones FTD! (D for dinner))

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« Reply #43 on: December 17, 2008, 01:51:07 AM »

Love the concept. The beginning was classic. At first I thought that that was the extent of the game :D

There is something extremely satisfying about running about as a dinosaur eating archaeologists. I think I am addicted to eating them now.

The only problem I had with the game was the fact that for some reason the up arrow key wasn't making my dino backup and it seemed to me that sometimes it was pretty damn difficult to kick the archaeologists away before becoming overwhelmed.

All in all though great stuff Beer!

I would love to see this game fleshed out even after the compo ends...
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« Reply #44 on: December 17, 2008, 07:28:46 AM »

This is totally the winner for me too. Once I knew what I was doing, it was way fun. Only problem was the slightly unreasonable difficulty spike in level 3.
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« Reply #45 on: December 19, 2008, 02:55:27 AM »

Definitely the best compo entry I've played so far!

I died on level 3 as well, although I didn't know you could stomp them.
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« Reply #46 on: December 19, 2008, 11:47:31 AM »

Many thanks, indeed!

we gots a winner, this was undoubtedly the most fun to play and the most sophisticated with its growing system. although the collision handling has its faults it doesn't ruin the fun at all and had no major weird stuff with it.

the animation, as others had already pointed out, is amazing. Is it skeletal? Really impressive. care to tell more?

Mm, it is skeletal.  Kinda.
It's the first time I've ever tried such a thing, and I had no reference for how to go about doing it... so I pieced it together.  It turned out alright, for the most part (I got the knees to bend properly and all that) but it ended up kinda messy.

The only problem I had with the game was the fact that for some reason the up arrow key wasn't making my dino backup and it seemed to me that sometimes it was pretty damn difficult to kick the archaeologists away before becoming overwhelmed.

I wish I had given a better description to this, 'cause it's a really useful technique, but while you're holding up, you can move back and forth without changing the direction you're facing.  Thus, you can back away from an enemy as your attacking him.  You just have to hold up and move.
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« Reply #47 on: December 21, 2008, 03:53:17 AM »

Ohh...

Yes, that would be useful.
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« Reply #48 on: December 31, 2008, 02:37:20 PM »

This is a really fun game! Thank you for making it.
(Although I couldn't get past the guys with whips.  Lips Sealed Hand Shake Right )
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« Reply #49 on: December 31, 2008, 03:42:22 PM »

Hi Fifth,

I'm quite impressed!
I saw a little bit gameplay in this Video:



I noticed the smooth animations immediately and I knew,
I have to test this,... NOW!

The whole idea and the gameplay are great and the animations
of the dino are smooth like molten chocolate!
In my opinion it has alot "Metal Slug"-charm.

And I think this game has potential.
Perfect for a portable console...

But i missed one thing,
no roar from the dinosaur,
that reduces the flair a little bit.

Anyhow a great game and I hope this
isn't the end of it. Wow, all the potential!

I broke my principles, I created an account at this site
only to gratulate you for this nice little game, but
it's worth Wink

Greetings

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« Reply #50 on: January 02, 2009, 05:00:22 PM »

I just died on the first gun level, which is really annoying by the way, because you cant see the people shooting at you. Maybe you should put some kind of really fast bullet bill type thing so you have a chance of dodging it? I have a triceratops crest, huge teeth, stubby tail, I'm fat, and I have curved spikes on my back. Awesome game, but needs a tiny bit of work for the glitchy feet thing.

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I just finished as a brown guy with huge teeth (still), stubby tail (still), I'm fat(still), rounded crest, rounded spines, I look angry.
I KILLED THE GUYS WIF GUNS! Big Laff Body count 159
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SEQUEL!
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« Reply #51 on: February 15, 2009, 12:52:36 AM »

I played all the games (that would run on my computer) but failed to vote. But I thought I'd mention that I really, really enjoyed playing this one. It was the only one I felt compelled to play through to the end. Excellent work!
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« Reply #52 on: February 15, 2009, 07:48:54 PM »

This is a super fun game, I'm glad it was bumped into view. In the later levels biting down on everybody was getting tough, so I found myself jumping around ridiculously to clear out droves by landing on them, then eating away any damage I took. I love games where the character grows, this was awesome.
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« Reply #53 on: February 16, 2009, 04:14:53 PM »

I love games where the character grows, this was awesome.
Wait, there are others?
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« Reply #54 on: February 16, 2009, 11:26:21 PM »

Ho, snap!
Thanks Dacke, and letsap!  And everybody else I forgot to thank since last time...!

I love games where the character grows, this was awesome.
Wait, there are others?

Hmm, maybe E.V.O.?  Depends on how literally you want to take the concept.
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« Reply #55 on: February 16, 2009, 11:29:34 PM »

flOw?
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« Reply #56 on: February 17, 2009, 01:07:51 AM »

Fable 2
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« Reply #57 on: February 17, 2009, 01:35:02 AM »

Katamari Damacy. Maybe some shmups where you power-up your ship with turrets and drones etc. Er, Civilization?
This sounds like a compo idea.  Mock Anger

Also: Snake!
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