Reviews for 'DinoMelt'

[Coal48]

Pretty good

I think it would have been better if you could aim your shots with the mouse and move at the same time, "twin-sticks" controls for controllers (perhaps make the enemies faster and tougher to balance it out)

With aiming, I don't think an alternate fire mode for a slower projectile would be necessary anymore, however, an alternate fire mode for automatic and charge-up shot would have been nice.

Controls customization would have been important to add

Very nice to have a fullscreen option

I'm still not sure what was the point of the blue marking torches and would have appreciated if there were markers for clay orbs, fruit pieces, stuck animals.

Butzbo responds:

Thanks Coal! I appreciate the comments, as some aspects on the game could keep evolving.

I went through a few attempts for more variable aiming (at least the possibility of shooting up or on 45-degree intervals) but at the end I preferred to narrow it down to one basic shooting option and focus more on the player movement to land a hit. I can tell it could be a bit more inctuitive, so the shooting attributes are one aspect I'd like to keep exploring on for potential future versions.

A fun fact about the torches; While testing, those began as a way to check if the game could work well enough without a map, it wasn't doing enough for that purpose so I added a map after all, but the torches were still a quick indicator of "you've been here before" so I kept them at the end.

[Dragonsoul0]

It feels like Metroid meets Lost Vikings and Toejam and Earl. I kinda like it lol.

Butzbo responds:

Well, what a mix! The only one I never played was Toejam and Earl, but I definitely see the connection, that sort of distorted 90s cartoon vibe, hahah!
Thanks!

[demicrown]

I hate the theme and style, but the game sure is slick and well made. The controls are excellent and the difficulty is spot on. Seriously good work.

Butzbo responds:

Thanks!!, I can tell it's not a style for everyone, but it's great to know it was still enjoyable from a gameplay perspective!

[Garadares]

Reminds me of Alex the Aligator a bit ^^
Other than that, great game sir 10/10

[StephenHutchins]

The first really worthwhile platformer I've played in a while. Amazing!

Butzbo responds:

Thank you sir! :)