Welcome to our 9th Code a Game Competition.
Competition Length : August 25th 2019 to October 20th 2019 @ 23:59:59 ( GMT )
Choose from one of the following five options and make a game that has a mix of those genres.
Option 1 : Tactical / Role-Playing (RPG)
Option 2 : Retro / Shooter
Option 3 : Puzzle / First Person Shooters (FPS)
Option 4 : Escape the room / Beat-em-up
Option 5 : Retro / Endless
Genre Descriptions :Tactical : Tactical role-playing games are a genre of video game which incorporates elements of traditional role-playing video games with that of tactical games, emphasising tactics rather than high-level strategy.
Role-Playing ( RPG ) : A game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development.
Retro : Old school games mostly associated with 8-bit ( and to some extent 16-bit ) computers / consoles. Retro games sometimes emulate a graphic resolution from computers / consoles of that era. Retro games may also be palette limited or colour matched to a certain computer / console. Retro games may also not have colour / resolutions limits but instead emulate the look / sound of older games, i.e. large pixels.
Shooter : A genre of video game where the focus is almost entirely on the defeat of the character's enemies using the weapons given to the player.
Puzzle : Games that emphasise puzzle solving. The types of puzzles can test many problem-solving skills including logic, pattern recognition, sequence solving, and word completion. The player may have unlimited time or infinite attempts to solve a puzzle, or there may be a time limit, or simpler puzzles may be made difficult by having to complete them in real time, as in Tetris.
First Person Shooter ( FPS ) : A first person shooter (FPS) is a genre of action video game that is played from the point of view of the protagonist. FPS games typically map the gamer's movements and provide a view of what an actual person would see and do in the game.
Escape The Room : Are set in a variety of fictional locations, such as prison cells, dungeons, and space stations. The player's goals and challenges they encounter usually follow the theme of the room.
Beat-em-up : Combat against multiple antagonists. Can be wave based like Double Dragon or one on one like International Karate.
Endless : A game in this category could have one never ending level ( like Flappy Bird ) or other forms of continuous play like Temple Run. Endless games are considered to have no true ending.
* descriptions found on Google *Limits :No limitations beyond your game must clearly demonstrate the Mix-It-Up section of your choice.
Prize fund and allocation : £300
1st = £150
2nd = £100
3rd = £50
Rules :1.. No copyright media or modified pre-built game templates allowed.
2.. Game frameworks are allowed as are free / purchased media.
3.. Individuals and teams are allowed to enter.
4.. Provide a download with at least a Windows executable ( or link if a web browser game only ). Include other OS's too if you want.
5.. Choice of language is totally up to you. You do not have to provide the source code.
6.. One entry per person / team.
7.. Syntaxbomb has zero rights to any work posted here. You / your team hold total control.
8.. Prize to the winners payable via PayPal only.
9.. All entries must be in by 23:59:59 on the 20th of October 2019 ( GMT ). No extensions to the deadline will be granted.
10.. Games must be of a complete status and not merely a demo.
11.. No remakes allowed. Sequels are allowed but the game must be clearly original and not a copy with different levels.
12.. There will be a one week gap after the comp ends before voting starts to allow members to play the games and for developers to fix any bugs in their game and re-upload. Once voting commences then no further bug fixes can be submitted until after voting has been completed.
How to submit your game :Game submissions must be made in this thread. You may link to your external webpage or showcase post about your game. If you have no means of hosting your game then please PM Qube and arrangements will be made.
When submitting your game please adhere to the following format ( if relevant ) :
Game Title
Download link and OS requirements
Required dependancies
Mix-It-Up option chosen
Brief info about your game
Media information ( If using free / purchased media then please state where you obtained said media. )
How are the winners picked :Voting will take place from the Sunday the 27th of October 2019 for one week and a dedicated thread will be made and relevant voting information provided.
Good luck
For anyone interested in the generation of this comp, here is an exciting YouTube video showing the process :
