Mind Swap - Retro Game Entry

TomToad · January 19, 2018, 21:14:19

Well, I didn't think I would get anything submitted for this one due to too much going on the last few months. But I got an idea a few days ago and knew I could code up something quickly. So here is my entry for the Retro Game Contest.
https://tomtoad.itch.io/mind-swap

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STEVIE G · January 19, 2018, 22:56:27

Excellent - although you should have called it Mind F*ck

I thought it would be a breeze - it's not. Every time I try it I have to use up my reserve people!

Conjured Entertainment · January 20, 2018, 02:58:07

Nice game for a quickie.

This was my first attempt...

It took me 16 people, but I was just getting the hang of it.

I'm sure I will do a lot better with a few more attempts.

Nice game, good challenge, well done.

Conjured Entertainment · January 20, 2018, 04:21:27

Quote from: STEVIE G on January 19, 2018, 22:56:27
Excellent - although you should have called it Mind F*ck

I thought it would be a breeze - it's not. Every time I try it I have to use up my reserve people!

It can be done!

(without using the 'Add Person' button)

iWasAdam · January 20, 2018, 08:21:43

mmmm, i'm definateley in 2 minds about this

TomToad · January 20, 2018, 12:12:17

Quote from: Conjured Entertainment on January 20, 2018, 04:21:27
It can be done! (without using the 'Add Person' button)

It depends on how badly everyone is mixed up. Every time you start a game, everything is randomized. Everyone is assigned a random name, clothing color is chosen from one of 16 colors, and the minds are swapped randomly.

If you want a real challenge, I have left in a test option in the game. Run it from the command line and pass it a number which is the initial number of minds to swap. C:\Mind Swap>"Mind Swap" 14. Since I was using this for testing, there are no bounds check. below 1 or above 16 will most likely produce a MAV. Can you figure out the maximum number of people you can start with and still guarantee the puzzle is solvable?

NRJ · January 20, 2018, 15:40:23

Downloaded your game, will play it tomorrow.

TomToad · January 20, 2018, 16:52:33

Uploaded a new version. No real changes to the game mechanics itself, but I added a "secret" option. If you hold down the SHIFT key while clicking NEW, then a new game will be created with the same number of people as on the screen. So if you want to start a game with 10 people, click "Add Person" twice, then SHIFT-NEW. No need to use the command line anymore.

therevills · January 21, 2018, 04:31:26

Cool idea! Nice little puzzle game which I have only just beaten!

RemiD · January 22, 2018, 22:25:39

I have just tested your game.

It works well on my computer/os (Windows 7 64 bits)

Graphics : simple, consistant style
Sounds : i don't know
Controls : easy enough to understand how to play
Gameplay : i don't understand it, and it make me lose my mind, so not for me.

But intriguing concept.