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[RedGreenBlue]

What is this?
This is a 2 day old idea. It started as a silly mock-up. It's still silly but not just a mock-up.



Okay. What's it about?
You shoot enemies. While on an escalator.

Can I try?
http://redgreenbluestudios.com/escalation_demo.exe

How do I play?

KB+M
D- Move down the escalator
Mouse- Aim + shoot
Q- Switch guns
R- Reload (when at 0 ammo)
Esc- Fullscreen Toggle

X360 Controller
Dpad Right- Move down the escalator
Right Stick- Aim
Right Trigger-Shoot
Y- Switch guns
X- Reload (when at 0 ammo)


My bullets sometimes go through enemies/The game is unfair/There's only two guns & one enemy type/Escalators, really?
We're working on it. And yes, really.


Alright, what else will you add?

Boss(es)
NEW Colors
More Modes
More Guns
More Escalators
More Enemies


How did you make it?
GM + GIMP



We'll post more here as it comes. Thanks!

[Superb Joe]

i'm reasonably certain there were escalators in virtua cop 2. more on this developing story as it unfolds.

[okoz]

I look forward to the elevator levels.

[RedGreenBlue]

i'm reasonably certain there were escalators in virtua cop 2. more on this developing story as it unfolds.

This may or may not be true. Report your findings!

But for now, a gif:

[Udderdude]

So instead of an auto-scrolling shooter, it's an auto-escalating shooter?

I like the concept, but it looks like it would be very difficult to avoid projectiles with the tiny amount of room the escalator takes up on the screen right now.

[RedGreenBlue]

Remember the levels in Super Mario where the screen is constantly chasing you? It feels like that but more hectic.

As for projectile enemies, the game is specifically designed to have you constantly trying to shoot the enemies but also be able to manage the escalator. It splits up your concentration in an interesting way- that being said projectile enemies probably wouldn't work, unless you could shoot the projectiles...

[Udderdude]

TBH I don't think just moving back and forth and shooting down enemies is going to be enough to keep the game interesting.

[Oskuro]

Conceptually interesting. I'd say it is a mix between a rail shooter and a runner.

Maybe the escalator part can be improved by adding variations on the types of obstacles/challenges the escalator provides.

[Udderdude]

Inconvinently placed suitcases on the escalator you have to jump over?

[RedGreenBlue]

So I think about this like Geometry Wars or a modern Space Invaders. The focus will not be on the escalator per say. We're considering having variants on the escalators, possibly layers of multiple escalators, but it's mainly a vehicle to keep the pressure on. Don't want to add jumping or obstacles. As I said, the split view of managing shooting enemies and keeping yourself in your peripheral vision is vital.

Instead, there's a couple of things that will keep this interesting
-Enemy attack patterns (ie the bats only attack when you're at 0 ammo) X multiple enemy types
-Therefore, ammo & reload management/timing
-Different guns for different enemy types/power-ups

Hope you guys gave the demo a whirl. More to come soon

[Superb Joe]

i can confirm that there are escalators in virtua cop 2, though neither the player nor the enemies use them. it is highly likely that there are escalators in the die hard 2 segment of die hard trilogy, detectives are on the case.

[RedGreenBlue]

i can confirm that there are escalators in virtua cop 2, though neither the player nor the enemies use them. it is highly likely that there are escalators in the die hard 2 segment of die hard trilogy, detectives are on the case.

Great report. Very thorough. Now try this ground-breaking new product!

[RedGreenBlue]

New enemy, new collision code.

[RedGreenBlue]

even NEWer collision code + purdy motion blur:


https://www.dropbox.com/s/yl7hqg52paav9bt/escalation_newcol.exe

[RedGreenBlue]

Let there be (shitty) light!

[Rat Casket]

Awesome shit.

[GentlestOfGentlemen]

looks nicer w/o light because makes it seem more lonely

[Mauricio Gomes]

That is one of the most creative ideas I saw in a while.

[RedGreenBlue]

@Gentleman-

Agreed. It's just a new toy I'm playing with.

@Everyoneelse

Thanks. I'm trying to figure out what to do with this next. I can see it going all the way to a Nuclear Throne route with multiple characters, a shop/upgrades between waves, multiple enemies, and different color schemes. We have more enemies animated. But to be honest I'm not sure if the concept has the legs to go much farther than it has- thoughts?

[Mauricio Gomes]

Elevator level maybe?

Dunno O.o