Break the Rocks is a game where players break rocks and avoid spaceships, by launching left and right.
I have made this game during my free time for a 7 Day 1-bit Game-Jam on itch.io.
It ranked #8 out of 103 submissions in community votes and #3 in Judge's Pick. Becoming one of the 6 winners.
Theme: Beat
Below I talk more about Break the Rocks
ABOUT THE GAME
The game was created over the course of 7 days, focusing on 1 main mechanic.
ROCKS
Players will need to hit a rock twice to break it, or fall long enough to smash it in 1 hit.
GAME DESIGN
Focusing on a single mechanic allowed me to polish and balance the game more effectively than past jams.
To prevent players from camping in corners, a spaceship flies at them if they stay still too long, encouraging movement and staying near the center.
WHAT I'VE LEARNT IN THIS PROJECT
Pixel art techniques, prioritizing development by focusing on one polished mechanic and a 1-bit art style.