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don't have mouse, and my laptop's touch pad works horribly.
its actually pretty interesting.

"don't have mouse, and my laptop's touch pad works horribly.
its actually pretty interesting."

Just out of interest, what language and API did you use to create it?
Looks pretty funny.

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"Just out of interest, what language and API did you use to create it?
Looks pretty funny."

Great game XD it got really hard pretty fast though (or I just gave up pretty soon)

I like it though, well done :P

Thanks for playing! :)

Don't give up, though, it gets much harder and you're going to need the practice!

There is Bad style that is just overly done for the sake of being weird and stoner-like, and then there is good style that is meant to be funny and exciting!

This is the bad kind.... PASS.

Good luck though on making games... Keep your head up

This game is made more for meth heads than stoners, but I appreciate your input. :)

I would, but the filesize put me off.
Maybe next month, after my subscription's renewed!

Silver accounts have to wait a week to try the demo.

"Silver accounts have to wait a week to try the demo."

Sorry, we weren't willing to remove the giant flying penis in an effort to get a T rating and have the game published in Australia.

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That was total and utter dogshit. The graphics were crap, the controls were a little iffy at best and it was buggy as hell.
However, for referencing lolcats, the bukkit and whatnot you get an A+.

But seriously: the quality of the game was that which would get blammed on Newgrounds (if you get the frame of reference...). The graphics weren't that good and I suggest that you get better source images and a hefty photoshopper/gimp to do the manipulations you use. Using good quality material makes the game seem so much cooler. Also, I'm not sure the collision detection was working... what library do you use? If you say "none", then I suggest you look at chipmunk or Box2D that have great collision detection and physics. Easier than doing it yourself, eh?

Man, I sound like a pretentious indie reviewer, which I am not! Nope, not at all...
Anyway, the idea is great, but the implementation wasn't too well done. Going to go back in and give it another shot to see if I can make more sense out of it.

PS: Main menu image was epic.


[edit]: I am retarded. Jumped over your post about using Game Maker. My suggestion: don't use Game Maker. It's easy for a reason and if you want to be taken seriously as a developer I suggest you learn how to code. There are tons of simple 2D game engines out there (like LÖVE, which is a product of my own creation) that can help you on your way to shedding the horrid skin of click-and-drag coding.

I mean... click-and-drag programming! Come on! That would explain why a game so simple takes so long to load...

Does it run on MAC OSX?

So it's a game about 4chan 2 years ago?

"So it's a game about 4chan 2 years ago?"

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"That was total and utter dogshit. The graphics were crap, the controls were a little iffy at best and it was buggy as hell.
However, for referencing lolcats, the bukkit and whatnot you get an A+.

But seriously: the quality of the game was that which would get blammed on Newgrounds (if you get the frame of reference...). The graphics weren't that good and I suggest that you get better source images and a hefty photoshopper/gimp to do the manipulations you use. Using good quality material makes the game seem so much cooler. Also, I'm not sure the collision detection was working... what library do you use? If you say "none", then I suggest you look at chipmunk or Box2D that have great collision detection and physics. Easier than doing it yourself, eh?

Man, I sound like a pretentious indie reviewer, which I am not! Nope, not at all...
Anyway, the idea is great, but the implementation wasn't too well done. Going to go back in and give it another shot to see if I can make more sense out of it.

PS: Main menu image was epic.


[edit]: I am retarded. Jumped over your post about using Game Maker. My suggestion: don't use Game Maker. It's easy for a reason and if you want to be taken seriously as a developer I suggest you learn how to code. There are tons of simple 2D game engines out there (like LÖVE, which is a product of my own creation) that can help you on your way to shedding the horrid skin of click-and-drag coding.

I mean... click-and-drag programming! Come on! That would explain why a game so simple takes so long to load..."

"That was total and utter dogshit. The graphics were crap, the controls were a little iffy at best and it was buggy as hell.
However, for referencing lolcats, the bukkit and whatnot you get an A+.

But seriously: the quality of the game was that which would get blammed on Newgrounds (if you get the frame of reference...). The graphics weren't that good and I suggest that you get better source images and a hefty photoshopper/gimp to do the manipulations you use. Using good quality material makes the game seem so much cooler. Also, I'm not sure the collision detection was working... what library do you use? If you say "none", then I suggest you look at chipmunk or Box2D that have great collision detection and physics. Easier than doing it yourself, eh?

Man, I sound like a pretentious indie reviewer, which I am not! Nope, not at all...
Anyway, the idea is great, but the implementation wasn't too well done. Going to go back in and give it another shot to see if I can make more sense out of it.

PS: Main menu image was epic.


[edit]: I am retarded. Jumped over your post about using Game Maker. My suggestion: don't use Game Maker. It's easy for a reason and if you want to be taken seriously as a developer I suggest you learn how to code. There are tons of simple 2D game engines out there (like LÖVE, which is a product of my own creation) that can help you on your way to shedding the horrid skin of click-and-drag coding.

I mean... click-and-drag programming! Come on! That would explain why a game so simple takes so long to load..."

I dunno, I'd say the name "Game Maker" is pretty unprofessional.

"I dunno, I'd say the name "Game Maker" is pretty unprofessional."

I'm definitely using it with an intense feeling of self-loathing, and a slight stickiness.

"I'm definitely using it with an intense feeling of self-loathing, and a slight stickiness."

"Does it run on MAC OSX?"

"dsplayer1010 said:

"Does it run on MAC OSX?"

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"Jetpack Cat will not run on Mac OSX.

http://www.giantbomb.com/jetpack-cat/61-23378/will-jetpack-cat-run-on-my-computer/35-12457/#9

We are, however, working on Jetpack Cat themed skins for Photoshop & Garage Band so Mac users can join in the fun."

"This game is made more for meth heads than stoners, but I appreciate your input. :)"

"Sorry, we weren't willing to remove the giant flying penis in an effort to get a T rating and have the game published in Australia."

"Demilich said:

"So it's a game about 4chan 2 years ago?"

Yes, which means it's also a metaphor for your Giant Bomb posts."

holy razorblades.

I got about 11 screens in, but now im done with it.

Needs more charm, milk the fuck out of the lolcats. Didnt really like the aesthetic much. I would go either super cute. Or super cute with extreme voilence.

Nice effort though.

It's a serious story...I think too much lightheartedness would detract from the gritty struggle I'm trying to portray.

"It's a serious story...I think too much lightheartedness would detract from the gritty struggle I'm trying to portray."

 Lol. The entire indie game scene is based around Game Maker. cactus, the most recognizable name in true indie games only uses Game Maker. Check your sources first buddy. There's nothing "unprofessional" about Game Maker."

The amateur quality of it all is just part of the art.  What kind of pretentious indie reviewer are you, that you can't recognize a true arthouse game when you see it?"

XNA Game Creator is fun. I *LOVE* programming in fake Java for a platform that doesn't exist for me because I don't pay for it!

"Damnit! You saw through my cover. I guess I'll just go listen to my Death Cab for Cutie albums and sit in the corner and ironically cry."

"netpsycho said:

"Damnit! You saw through my cover. I guess I'll just go listen to my Death Cab for Cutie albums and sit in the corner and ironically cry."

If you want you can borrow my black eyeliner.  My digital camera also has custom Myspace Angle presets."

I think the subject matter and graphical resources for my next game just dawned on me....

Oh, I think I see your thinking. I'd love to make it with you (looking for a new project).

Sure, can we use that dude in your avatar as the main character?  I'm gonna photoshop in some tank treads and make him shoot lasers out of his eyes.

Hmm...

make the jetpack rechargeble or separate the health bar and the fuel bar

Actually the gameplay changes considerably after area 5 when you'll have regenerating health, a much smaller hitbox, and infinite fuel.  (I'm dead serious, this isn't my normal facetious comments.)

Until then, I recommend simply tapping the right click instead of holding it down, since you achieve the same vertical momentum & use a lot less fuel.

lol game maker 7 is good, but i prefer darkbasic (or the pro version) from the gamecreators

darkbasic XD

I played it. It's looking good.