The main menu has the old textures as expected, from the get go the tone was set, created a new world, and as spawned in a desert, the sand was ocher, walked a bit and found a forest, filled with apples, walked a bit more and found a thick jungle, a cave followed soon after, and then the deep orange color of iron ore, crafted some torches, I feel like I remember them being animated. At least the ceiling lantern is still there. Didn't stumble into a lot of rats or fireflies in the wild sadly.
The sneak glitch is there, but of course not the real one, no sneak elevators that launch you to the sky, no fast climbing or cheating death when falling on a ledge.
Darkness is way darker in this engine version, so the caves don't feel exactly right.
Feels very nostalgic, while of course stuff like lighting, mobs, etc, aren't exactly the same since the engine has changed, it's still got the whole aesthetic of classic Minetest down.
Would be cool to see some classic mods added or posted to the CDB as separate packages, it feels good playing old Minetest, while I don't think it's really possible to emulate the exact feeling of 0.3 in 0.5, there's still some improvement that could be made to get a more authentic feeling.
It has a very cohesive world with very well executed models and textures, it's still very fresh and lacks depth and game mechanics, it will eventually get to a point where the gameplay loop feels more compelling, but, even in the current state is worth testing out.
The mobs feel good as well, and I believe that's sign of a promising game and a capable developer, so with time I think this game has potential to become one of the best.
Enjoyable and pretty.
Editing to add: Add the "Item Physics" mor for extra enhancement
Played around with this a few months ago, it was a lot of fun, but kind of messy to set up at first.
After that, it was loads of fun, and to top it off, it looks great too.
A well polished, well rounded jam project that plays nicely and is quite compelling and addictive.
I enjoyed my time memorizing and counting blocks, getting lost on the shop, and having to use the quite unreadable signs to find my way.
Even if the shop aspect of this game gets complaints, it's clear the intent is to make navigating the shop a challenge, a disguised maze of sorts, and it works wonderfully while also achieving an unique look.
Movement felt sluggish and the building area was too dimly lit in my opinion. Some textures like the "glass" ones weren't representative of what they actually were.
Some character upgrades would be nice, movement speed, sprint, buying the telescope or the minimap, all could add some more depth to the game.
Well done, I find this to be one of the top submissions.
Controls are bad, but not as bad as they could be, when using the WASD keys, you'll go in the direction you probably intended.
Going up and down is where most of the problem is at, the camera and the body of the snake get in the way of an enjoyable and smooth experience.
This is a clear case where less is more, a 2D snake clone, or one where the snake actually manouvers on 3D terrain but still moves in 2 dimensions (with the ocasional jump/climbing up hills/walls) would've been more original and more easily executed and fun.
Sound design is next to none but that's alright, since it's just snake, artwork and modeling could be improved upon.
Extra credit for programming everything as far as I checked. Props to the author.
As of now the game has potential post-jam if the camera and movement issues are addressed, since it's a good snake game with a twist.
Really nice performance, plays surprisingly well for a 2D game using the Minetest Engine.
It's fun and compelling, with little to no difference when compared to the original, so it does its job at being a port extremelly well.
Great arcade game, I recommend giving it a try.
Nostalgic
The main menu has the old textures as expected, from the get go the tone was set, created a new world, and as spawned in a desert, the sand was ocher, walked a bit and found a forest, filled with apples, walked a bit more and found a thick jungle, a cave followed soon after, and then the deep orange color of iron ore, crafted some torches, I feel like I remember them being animated. At least the ceiling lantern is still there. Didn't stumble into a lot of rats or fireflies in the wild sadly.
The sneak glitch is there, but of course not the real one, no sneak elevators that launch you to the sky, no fast climbing or cheating death when falling on a ledge.
Darkness is way darker in this engine version, so the caves don't feel exactly right.
Feels very nostalgic, while of course stuff like lighting, mobs, etc, aren't exactly the same since the engine has changed, it's still got the whole aesthetic of classic Minetest down.
Would be cool to see some classic mods added or posted to the CDB as separate packages, it feels good playing old Minetest, while I don't think it's really possible to emulate the exact feeling of 0.3 in 0.5, there's still some improvement that could be made to get a more authentic feeling.
Very useful
Real nice, about time someone made something like "Hey Here's What You're Looking At" for Minetest :) Woork good
Very beautiful, has potential
It has a very cohesive world with very well executed models and textures, it's still very fresh and lacks depth and game mechanics, it will eventually get to a point where the gameplay loop feels more compelling, but, even in the current state is worth testing out.
The mobs feel good as well, and I believe that's sign of a promising game and a capable developer, so with time I think this game has potential to become one of the best.
Enjoyable and pretty.
Editing to add: Add the "Item Physics" mor for extra enhancement
Good quality mod
Feels good, performs good, and looks good
Really well done 3D snake minigame
Played around with this a few months ago, it was a lot of fun, but kind of messy to set up at first.
After that, it was loads of fun, and to top it off, it looks great too.
A breath of fresh air
A well polished, well rounded jam project that plays nicely and is quite compelling and addictive.
I enjoyed my time memorizing and counting blocks, getting lost on the shop, and having to use the quite unreadable signs to find my way. Even if the shop aspect of this game gets complaints, it's clear the intent is to make navigating the shop a challenge, a disguised maze of sorts, and it works wonderfully while also achieving an unique look.
Movement felt sluggish and the building area was too dimly lit in my opinion. Some textures like the "glass" ones weren't representative of what they actually were.
Some character upgrades would be nice, movement speed, sprint, buying the telescope or the minimap, all could add some more depth to the game.
Well done, I find this to be one of the top submissions.
It is snake I guess
Controls are bad, but not as bad as they could be, when using the WASD keys, you'll go in the direction you probably intended. Going up and down is where most of the problem is at, the camera and the body of the snake get in the way of an enjoyable and smooth experience.
This is a clear case where less is more, a 2D snake clone, or one where the snake actually manouvers on 3D terrain but still moves in 2 dimensions (with the ocasional jump/climbing up hills/walls) would've been more original and more easily executed and fun.
Sound design is next to none but that's alright, since it's just snake, artwork and modeling could be improved upon.
Extra credit for programming everything as far as I checked. Props to the author.
As of now the game has potential post-jam if the camera and movement issues are addressed, since it's a good snake game with a twist.
Very good
Really nice performance, plays surprisingly well for a 2D game using the Minetest Engine. It's fun and compelling, with little to no difference when compared to the original, so it does its job at being a port extremelly well. Great arcade game, I recommend giving it a try.