[GameMaker] Chroma Theory Mini

[Vanya]

Here's a little puzzle game I put together for GameMaker competition.

I uploaded it for all to enjoy.
Get it here:
http://www.yoyogames.com/games/122005-chroma-theory-mini#

Screen shots:

Title:


High Scores:


Game Play 1:


Game Play 2:


Game Over:


Hope you guys like it! ^_^

[Cheetah]

This is a pretty sweet sounding game really.

[Vanya]

Try it!! ^_^

[Cheetah]

Oh I didn't see that link before, I will have to try it soon.

[Xifanie]

...Where are the instructions?

EDIT:
Why did I die on Green while being -Red

[Vanya]

F1

I need feedback on the in-game manual. I'm worried that I didn't make it clear enough.

[Xifanie]

The manual is clear enough. The manual's location, whoever, isn't. And I had to use Alt+F4 to close it...

I like the concept, but it's hardly playable.

There are only three things to fix really:
- Grid is way too huge. It takes at least 8 minutes to clear a level. Without a way to save it just pisses off.
- The RGB +/- selection is buggy, often it wouldn't change or change for the wrong combination. And I've experienced it thrice in a row. Given that you die if you don't have blocks when the timer ends, that would be a good point to fix.
- Allow to turn off the music, and turn it off on game pause

It could probably use a key to end the timer. When you've recolored all you can and have to wait 10 seconds, it gets pretty long.

[Vanya]

Thanks for the feedback.
I was worried about the timer thing and making the player wait.
The controls suck because the original contest I made this for required only 1 action button.
That greatly limits my options. Right now I'm thinking I'll make a few more updates and then I'll begin upgrading this thing into the full sized 'Chroma Theory'.

[Vanya]

Updated.
Fixed score overflow after death.
Added auto fade transition going from Logo to Title.

Next up:
Add ability to mute music.
Add color chart & shrink play field.
Better control scheme & death of mini menu.