Cub3D - Perspective shifting RPG
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
This is a small 15 minute game showcasing 3D puzzle solving in an RPG world.
Think outside the box (Literally) to solve these mind bending puzzles.
Find items, fight with your sword, and turn the world around as you try and reach your goal.
The game is currently a proof of concept to test interest in this kind of game, so if you want to see more levels or the concept expanded. Let us know.
Controls
W - Walk forward
A - Turn Left
D - Turn Right
Gameplay
Keys open doors
Sword and shield beat monsters
Wood builds bridges.
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Why does it cost money if it's a proof of concept?
funny little game with a unique twist
I did like the puzzle ideas, I’d play more of this! Implementation wise (except for the obvious lack of exit mechanic, which you shouldn’t omit even in demos, not everyone knows about Alt+Tab/F4/Enter and your game defaults to fullscreen), I have 2 pieces of feedback:
One is simple, when forward and turn are pressed at the same time, turn should take precedence whenever there is a traversible tile at that direction and not only when forward is blocked. Even turn always preceding forward, which is even simpler to do, would be better than the current mechanic if properly timed by the user.
The other might not be very straightforward. The fast turning of the cubeworld feels very satisfying at first but is also super disturbing after a while, it can induce dizziness or stomach turning. Maybe solved by slowing down the animation, but that could be frustrating, or zooming the whole level out? Don’t know, but you should definitely test to find something that works.
That’s all. Again, concept is nice!
Very original :)
This is an incredibly ingenious game with a simple premise and fun design, however it's just two inches short of a full game to me. Lacking any way to go to a "menu" and even exit the game without needing to right click the program from the taskbar, as well as the fact I apparently beat it in under 7 minutes my first run makes me worry a bit for people coming into the game with more strict expectations.
I had a exceedingly fun time playing this and I really love the art, concept, and execution, but I would request the dev to add a menu and exit ability (especially after finishing the game), and consider expanding upon the concept of the game and make a full story and adventure game with it (even if it was something simple, that additional "You must save the Princess!" and "Your princess is in another castle" gives it that tiny extra layer of detail for good fun.)
For now, this is definitely worth the 2$ investment for a unique experience and to further support the dev. It's is amazing to consider this is the first upload by them onto Itchio, so it's probably worth following them to see more games from them as I expect this creator to only get better with time.
this review says it all, and now it's free for a limited time!
FUN! good job
control can be better and a menu can be create for have a complet game