Screenshot of the final boss


Inspired by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aten

BOUNCE is back!
Lots of additions/improvements so check it out by clicking the download link on the first post.

Version 2.0 is out:
*overall game refinement, graphics tweaks, etc.
*added another set of levels (world 3)
*added a final boss
*credits level

File size as of now is just over 4megs.

Will be posting some screenshots shortly.

Fixed the setup. From now on the game will be compiled with Java 6.
Download available on first post.

Looks great! You might want to switch to Java 6 in order to increase compatibility. From what I've heard, you should only use Java 7 if you really need to (like string switches, FileReader stuff, etc.).

Just found out that part of the code compiled with Java 7 instead of the desired Java 6. Will fix soon.

Oh btw, Mac users should run the Java 6 version (hopefully OS X will update to Java 7 soon).

Here's a really outdated version 
https://sites.google.com/site/bouncethegame/downloads/GameTemplate.zip?attredirects=0&d=1
I'm not too concerned about the source code getting out, but I've been told to keep it more or less undisclosed.

NOW JAVA 6 COMPATIBLE
(Java 7) https://sites.google.com/site/bouncethegame/downloads/BOUNCE_LW.jar?attredirects=0&d=1
(Java 6) https://sites.google.com/site/bouncethegame/downloads/BOUNCE_LW%28J6%29.jar?attredirects=0&d=1

*Updated the main post to include the Java 6 download

By the way, this is Java 7 not Java 6. You will need to update if you have Java 6.

Just updated the game to have checkpoints every five levels.
Also you may currently skip levels by pressing '+' and touching a portal.

*There are currently 41 levels. If you try to skip to level 42, the game will crash. That is, if you press '+' until the level number reads 41 and then you touch a portal the game will freeze.

I think you're right, there aren't enough checkpoints. I'll add more right now.

Thanks!

Version 1.4 is out:
*added backgrounds

Version 1.3 is out:
*new set of levels (world 2)
-new powerup (hypershield)
-new boss (Trollface)
-implementing "Conway's Game of Life", added "cells" that obey GoL rules and break blocks they come into contact with
-added a "pow" button (referencing Mario, jumping on it will pause the GoL cells and turn them into physical blocks)

Version 1.2 is out:
  -added hostile "ghosts" (basic, fire, and ice)
  -added ice and snow blocks (iceghosts freeze water, ice reverts back to water after being broken or melted)
  -working on a whole new set of levels (world 2)

Again, I'm sorry for misunderstanding protocol. I assumed that this would indicate that I wished for the thread to be relocated.

On another note, when the game is considered "finished" how do I go about putting it in the showcase?
Should I ask for the thread to be moved or should I create a new thread and specify that the this one be destroyed?

Sorry, my only intention was to get it merged.


And what is a pixelapp?

THE NEW VIDEO IS UP! Check it out embedded on the first post!

THE NEW VIDEO IS UP!!!
See it embedded on the first post.

Created a new thread in WIP
http://www.java-gaming.org/topics/bounce-2d-platformer-w-destructable-terrain/27945/view.html

-Though an old thread for this already exists in the showcase I thought that as I have been updating it regularly it belongs in WIP.
-Link to BOUNCE in showcase http://www.java-gaming.org/topics/bounce-2d-platformer-w-destructable-terrain/27023/msg/240278/view.html#msg240278


A simple Minecraft-esque 2D platform game.
The storyline (if I had to give it one) centers on you, a circle, lost in an alien world of squares.
In order to escape you must make your way through 30 levels fighting bosses and hardcore parkouring along the way.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZgczX-jmM6I?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;start=" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/ZgczX-jmM6I?version=3&amp;hl=en_US&amp;start=</a>
Download in Video Description

 

Download (Newest Version - As of 25 November 2012) : https://sites.google.com/site/bouncethegame/downloads/BOUNCE_LW.jar?attredirects=0&d=1

The JAR only includes 31 game levels but it's fairly easy to design your own using a text editor and include the files in the "levels/" directory of the JAR.



Rate. Comment. Make your own levels. Suggestions?
Thanks for all the positive feedback on the showcase thread! I've implemented a lot of suggested features!

Nice! Seems to have potential. This reminds me of how mine started out (insert nostalgic smiley here) http://www.java-gaming.org/topics/bounce-2d-platformer-w-destructable-terrain/27023/view.html

~New Version, download off the main post

*IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING java - Error "main class not found" WHEN TRYING TO RUN THE JAR, UPDATE TO THE LATEST VERSION OF JAVA. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM*

Doing a complete overhaul of the current code (Almost done, just a few bugs to fix).
Hoping the new version will be more fast-paced and epic!

 

Looks really cool! When will it be available? *facepalm*

Nice, I like the concept. Are you going to add ammo restrictions or is it supposed to be infinite?

Decided to pick this up again:
-Added spreadable fire (it's a pretty nice effect in my opinion, check it out  https://sites.google.com/site/bouncethegame/downloads/BOUNCE_LW.jar?attredirects=0&d=1)
-Implementing lightning soon 

Added Lava.