I just came across what is probably one of the most innovative game mechanics I've seen in a long time:

">Experimental Game: Shadow Physics The basis idea is that lights cast shadows of objects against surfaces, and these shadows act as surfaces for a 2D platformer. It's still in its early prototype stages, but I think this mechanic has a lot of potential if they do it right. Thoughts?

OK... Could make for a reasonably fun puzzle game, I guess.

the major problem is u have to control 2 things

the player
the light source

Its like that 2d in 3d world platformer idea here recently, nice idea but the flaws outweigh the novelty

btw why couldnt they capture feed off the screen?

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Its like that 2d in 3d world platformer idea here recently, nice idea but the flaws outweigh the novelty

Once again the barely literate zedz knows all the flaws in something he has never played!

All hail truly the greatest mind of our time!

[rolleyes]

Not quite a "portal" level idea, but I think it's extremely creative and could work out well if done right.

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Quote: Original post by zedz
Its like that 2d in 3d world platformer idea here recently, nice idea but the flaws outweigh the novelty

Your description reminds me of Fez (clicky for video). I guess it could be called an experimental game too :)

Y.

Quote: Once again the barely literate zedz

to paraphrase poyeye, i knows what I nose ;)

+ I bez knowing it well, I might add, me slapper

ps. yes Ysaneya thats the game, and a riproaring success it has turned out to be to ...

Quote: Original post by Zipster
It's still in its early prototype stages, but I think this mechanic has a lot of potential if they do it right.
Thoughts?

Using such information like lighting depth textures(?) is very good steep.
Imo,the quality of game graphics and FPS camera abilityes/controls now differs too strong. And I think that they should better do more advanced player's collision system in 3D ,based on depth info,for example like

">that...

Quote: Original post by Ysaneya

Quote: Original post by zedz
Its like that 2d in 3d world platformer idea here recently, nice idea but the flaws outweigh the novelty

Your description reminds me of Fez (clicky for video). I guess it could be called an experimental game too :)

Y.

You should check out

">Crush for PSP.

one solution would be to one control one of the facets
eg have the player controlled by the computer (perhaps have multiple players) ala 'lemmings' trying to make it to the exit.
u control the light, creating a path way