I decided to make a 2d game, using Construct 2. The tools have all worked correctly, but everything has taken longer than expected. The first two days I did very little graphics wise, and nothing that was particularly game-play influencing. Instead I created the php, mysql back-end to store the maps, square by square in. This is something I had wanted to play with for a while now, and seven day FPS gave me the chance.
Once the back-end was ready, I needed a way to load it into the game (using Construct ) because I had a plan from the beginning, I caught an issue early on. Just because your web-site is normally fast, doesn’t mean it always is. The game isn’t going to be really fast paced, so its possible that the issue would never be noticed, but rather than chance it I created a sort of pre-loader for the game. What it does is, load your location first while at the same time it is also loading the four other squares around you. When all five possible squares are loaded it will let you play. from there it is just a matter of keeping the information loaded, while you play.
Today is the first day I’ve spent on any graphics, I think there is potential with the game, but I’m not sure if I will be able to reach it in the time left.
WIP Screenshot
The game should be playable on mobile devices, such as a phone or tablet. But I haven’t tested it yet. I plan to use the remaining time on gameplay, I have several ideas, I just hope to avoid repetitiveness.
