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(http://i.imgur.com/YHgB6zu.png) (http://santiaboy.com)
Make it your game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lhcrZzah8o
Plataforma ULTRA is a fun and engaging platformer. Levels are challenging but fair. What makes Plataforma ULTRA different? Players can change the world.
(http://i.imgur.com/KN3zH36.png) (http://i.imgur.com/iv2XOId.png)
Creating and editing is a big part of the game. You can create levels, characters, and sprite sheets without touching code! Create characters from scratch (using Photoshop, for example) or use the in-game editor to create your very own character.
Play through 90 exciting levels filled with platforming challenges. On each level, you can win the points, time and life medals reaching up to the total of 270 medals to collect. Can you win them all?
Plataforma ULTRA is currently in development (open alpha) and it will launch at the beginning of 2015.
(http://i.imgur.com/Vr8fZqW.png) (http://zippy.gfycat.com/PopularClearAmericanbittern.gif)
Downloads:
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/77568.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-3-windows)
Windows version (32 and 64 bits)
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/77569.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-3-linux)
Linux Version (64 bits). Ubuntu 14.04 or similar.
(http://i.imgur.com/iJijDOY.png) (https://www.facebook.com/PlataformaULTRA) (http://i.imgur.com/mYdQIKY.png) (https://twitter.com/santi_aboy)
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Looks cool, I wish you the best of luck with your game. :D
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Thanks! I am glad you liked it
I started a video devlog series, and this one is the first video. I explain what Plataforma ULTRA is, and give an overview of the whole game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U54SMLv6i3M
They told me I have a thick accent, so I should probably work on that.
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Looks quite polished for an alpha footage ;)
Can't wait to get the 270medals ;D
Will there be a ghost-system of the current besttime? I think this would be nice for better comparision, so you can see where you loose time.
AlexAUT
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Thanks alex! Plataforma ULTRA is in the last end of the alpha. By my calculations we will hit beta by September/October.
I was wondering to do an open alpha, or wait for the beta. I think it would help Plataforma ULTRA as more people will be able to play it. But on the other hand, it could have backslash.
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It does look quite polished. Nice work! :)
One thing, though, is that the "page-scroll" looks rather irritating. It's the level movement in the video at 2:00 - 2:10 where it flips back and forth rather than scrolling smoothly, following the player as it does for most of the rest of the video.
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Thanks!
Users did complain about the camera in the original Plataforma. The main problem is what happens when the camera detects you want to go right and you were going left or viceversa. It tries to adapt to where you want to go, so it rapidly switches sides.
I thought about making a maximum speed cap so it doesn't scroll so fast, and I am tinkering with that (The new version is not shown in the video). Thing is, I don't want it to feel slow, but I don't want players to get dizzy either.
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The thing is, it waits (sometimes) for you to get near the edge of the screen and then zooms to the player, often past it to open the space in front. During most of the time in the video, the player seems centred and seems much more comfortable. I'm not sure why it waits until you near the edge, rather than staying centred. It does this after restarting from the checkpoint at 0:53 - 0:54.
Overall, though, it looks pretty nice. Except the logo at the top of this thread, as it doesn't fit into the forum :P
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The camera stays a little bit ahead of the player so you can have space to see what's coming ahead (and above). You can hold down the "down arrow" to look below you (I think I don't show this in the video)
I did experiment locking the player to the center of the screen, but the camera moved a lot (as it was locked to player movement) and its movement wasn't as smooth as I liked.
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I've been trying a new video format: Features. Videos of a minute long, focusing on one mechanic. This time, springs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnppk7dKAs4
Feedback about the video format, and the video itself is most welcome. Hope you like it! :)
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Open alpha has arrived!
(http://media.indiedb.com/images/games/1/35/34005/alpha_1.png)
Plataforma ULTRA's open alpha has arrived, and it is coming with a punch! With 50 levels you'll have hours of fun platforming to make!
As it is an alpha, you'll see placeholder art, music, sounds, and levels. However, the essence of the game is already here!
Hope you like it!
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/73833.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-1-windows)
Windows version (64 and 32 bits)
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/73834.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-1-linux)
Linux Version. Tested on Ubuntu 14.04 64 bits
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Devlog #2: Customization
I come once again with another video! As the title suggests, in this devlog I explain what exactly can be modded or customized.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrKYZUjXCfY
Of course any and all feedback is appreciated!
Hope you like it!
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Alpha 2 is here!
(http://i.imgur.com/1TLEAOR.png)
Changelog:
- Controller (xbox 360 pad) support
- Better "Pause" screen. You can now restart from level 1, or the current level. Plus, it is prettier!
- Added some more character parts. Go create some characters!
- Added Quique, a community made character.
- Bug fixing: the screen doesn't flash white when creating a new character; unlocking levels with zen mode
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/75566.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-2-windows)
Windows version (64 and 32 bits)(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/75567.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-2-linux)
Linux Version (Ubuntu 14.04 64 bits).
If it doesn't work, download the Windows one and use WINE.
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Keep your eyed peeled! Plataforma ULTRA's next version (Alpha 3) is coming next week!
It will come with:
- Achievements/trophies
- Unlockables
- Much more!
Here's a sneek peek of the alpha 3!
(http://i.imgur.com/KN3zH36.png) (http://i.imgur.com/iv2XOId.png) (http://i.imgur.com/zzNrlXp.png)
Left to right: Quique character, the character creator, and crocky double jumping
(http://i.imgur.com/Vr8fZqW.png) (http://i.imgur.com/9nCaLnA.png)
Left to right: Trophy won, "You lose" menu
The trophies that you won will appear when you finish a level, or when you lose all your lives.
Full album: http://imgur.com/a/lRGNY
As always, feedback and questions are most welcome!
Cheers!
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Plataforma ULTRA's Alpha 3!
(http://media.indiedb.com/cache/images/downloads/1/77/76638/thumb_620x2000/alpha_3.png)
New on this alpha:
- Achievements/Trophies
- Unlockables (characters, sprite sheets, etc)
- New "You win" and "You lose" screens
- Several smaller improvement, such as camera tweaks
Download for both Windows and Linux.
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/76637.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-3-windows)
Windows version (32 and 64 bits)
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/76638.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-3-linux)
Linux Version (64 bits). Ubuntu 14.04 or similar.
Wanna know more? Visit our official website (http://santiaboy.com) or follow @santi_aboy (https://twitter.com/santi_aboy) on twitter!
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Seams great
Ill give it a try
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Thanks! I'd love to hear what you think about it :D
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It is a great and fun game.
Thank you for creating this
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Hey guys! I have been working on general animations. They are coming in ALPHA 4 (December).
In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek: the new disappearing floor animation!
(http://zippy.gfycat.com/PopularClearAmericanbittern.gif)
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Plataforma ULTRA's Alpha 4!
New on this alpha:
- 5 new levels! (levels 61 to 65)
- Level loading optimizations! (2 to 4 times)
- Reorganized menus
- New animations and general aesthetic improvement
On the new levels (levels 61 to 65) you will encounter a disappearing floor. This is a new never-seen-before state-of-the-art dashed-lines-look-cool mechanic!
(http://zippy.gfycat.com/PopularClearAmericanbittern.gif)
Download alpha 4 now! Available for both Windows and Linux.
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/77568.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-3-windows)
Windows version (32 and 64 bits)
(http://button.indiedb.com/download/medium/77569.png) (http://www.indiedb.com/games/plataforma-ultra/downloads/plataforma-ultra-alpha-3-linux)
Linux Version (64 bits). Ubuntu 14.04 or similar.
Remember to leave feeback, both positive and negative.
Hope you enjoy it!
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Too bad this doesn't get more attention. ;)
Btw. how often do you update the Desura version?
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Very nice, kind and fun game!! Played it a work today ;D Wanted to continue at home now, but didn't find x86 linux version :(
Does it exist? Because if I'll continue playing it at work - my boss will fire me :D
Btw, is there any settings to switch game to windowed mode? (and to minimize window, when boss is nearby :D)
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Too bad this doesn't get more attention. ;)
Btw. how often do you update the Desura version?
Thanks exploiter! It may be because I am not good at marketing (getting better with time though!).
The Desura version was the previous one (Plataforma) and this is a new game (Plataforma ULTRA). The old one I uploaded it on November 2013 and I kept updating it until May 2014 and that's when I started with the ULTRA version.
This version will have more levels (90 instead of 30), new mechanics, and graphics. I also added some "meta-game" stuff such as achievements and unlocks, to keep players engaged.
My achilles' heel is the graphics part, and I am looking for an animator/artist. Ideally it would be an Argentinian one (I am from Arg) so I could talk him face to face but the indie scene here is really small. Keeping my hopes up though!
Very nice, kind and fun game!! Played it a work today ;D Wanted to continue at home now, but didn't find x86 linux version :(
Does it exist? Because if I'll continue playing it at work - my boss will fire me :D
Btw, is there any settings to switch game to windowed mode? (and to minimize window, when boss is nearby :D)
For the time being there is no x86 linux. I have a 64 bits linux and I couldn't figure out a way to make one Linux version that works on both 32 and 64 bits. There is a less optimal version and that is to use WINE.
There is not a key to do it. You can go Main menu > Help and Options > Options > Video and untick "Fullscreen". Alternatively, if you are in-game Pause (P or Esc) > Options > Video.
Thank you both for the kind words!
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santiaboy, thanks! I'll try it tomorrow ;)
Well, about 32 and 64. I think there's no way to do it. (when I built my pre-alpha I've built for both versions) But, you can build it (if you have time) for example on virtual machine (V-BOX, for example). This way I tested my builds :D
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You usually can cross compile, you need to add the -m32 flag. The harder part is getting all the proper 32 bit libraries. For that you'll need to ask someone else with more experience regarding Linux. ;)
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Yeah, I had difficulties and I just gave up. At least for the alpha, I am sticking for 64 bits.
I am considering (for the final release) to set up a virtual machine with linux 32 bits and compile everything there.
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Nice! I really like it!
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Thanks Vlad! Comments like this make me really glad I am programming games! :)