A little game : Pikgem

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sebas76(Posted 2009) [#1]
Hello all,

I have developed a little game called Pikgem.
You can download it at : http://www.dconcept.info/ftp/pikgem.exe

In this 3d arcade game, player takes control of a little guy that collects gems to complete levels.

It is based on retro concept with actual improvements. The originality : you can take control of vehicles like rocket or skate to collect gems faster. Another point is the very easy control : you won't waste your time to studying complex controls to get some fun.
PikGem is easy to learn and simple to play.

The features are : different game worlds from Tropics to Space with various traps,bonuses, monsters,vehicles and of course easy mouse or keyboard control,a learning mode,enhanced 3D graphics and much more...
Please if you can test it and say me if there are some issues or bugs it could help me.

Thank to all.
http://www.dconcept.info
Seb


GaryV(Posted 2009) [#2]
You should post some screenshots in this thread. This is a nice looking game and it looks "fun". I have downloaded it and will give it a try later today.


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#3]
Ok,thank Gary.
How can I put screenshots here ?


GaryV(Posted 2009) [#4]
Just type the URL for the image. I will post my favorites.










GaryV(Posted 2009) [#5]
I won't be able to play it until I get home later today, but I have looked at all of the screenshots.

I think the level design is really good. The graphics style really fits the genre and gives a different take on the game. Just going by the shots, it looks fun and is something I want to play.


Ked(Posted 2009) [#6]
I really like the map designs. What was it developed in?

Looks good!


_Skully(Posted 2009) [#7]
:(

unfortunately its just crashing under Vista, run as admin as well


Ked(Posted 2009) [#8]
There is a huge framerate decrease for me on Level 5.

Also, I'd fix the "+<number> scores!" text. It doesn't sound right. Maybe "points"?


Grisu(Posted 2009) [#9]
Works fine under Win7.

The game lacks a simple shadow system.


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#10]
Thanks for your replies...
Thank GaryV for screenshots.

_Skully : I'm very surprising because it runs on my 2 Pc under vista.
Please can you give me more information or email me at
infos at dconcept . info.

Ked : I don't know why ? I'd fix the "+ ... scores " by "+... points".

Grisu :
Great if it works fine under Win7, yes it lacks a shadow system but I have made my own 3d engine and it was a lot of work...


_Skully(Posted 2009) [#11]
Its just saying Pikgem.exe has stopped working...

I've tried running as admin, and tried setting compatibility modes.

I'm on a laptop


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#12]
No compatibility modes required.
It is Pikgem.exe installer or Pikgem.exe game program ?
If you can give me your config cpu,ram,video card etc.. it will fine.


_Skully(Posted 2009) [#13]
The installer worked fine... the desktop and program files "Run Pikgem" both cause the "stopped working" message. Does Pikgem have any special requirements that I might not have installed?


Ked(Posted 2009) [#14]
Ked : I don't know why ? I'd fix the "+ ... scores " by "+... points".

In English it doesn't make sense.

EDITED TO REMOVE HARSHNESS.


GaryV(Posted 2009) [#15]
I have been having a blast with this game


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#16]
_Skully :
No special requirements,only Directx 8.1 installed. Your graphic card drivers should up to date.
If you give me your exact configuration (CPU,GPU,RAM,Os) I could help you a little more. Maybe by email if you can.

_Ked : please keep cool ... It was just a mistake.. sorry.

GaryV: Great !


Ked(Posted 2009) [#17]
_Ked : please keep cool ... It was just a mistake.. sorry.

:)


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#18]
Ked mistakes are corrected...
You can download PikGem at : http://www.dconcept.info/ftp/pikgem.exe
Have a nice Christmas with PikGem !


Retimer(Posted 2009) [#19]
love the retro style


GaryV(Posted 2009) [#20]
Still love this game!


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#21]
Great !
I hope to have some order for the fullversion soon...


Gladclef - Ben B(Posted 2009) [#22]
Quick little bug: I slowed down when I encountered the "speedup shoes" while in the rocket. You may need to do a check to make sure that the player is on foot before degrading their current state from rocket speed to "speedup shoes" speed.

Other than that, a great game!


sebas76(Posted 2009) [#23]
Ok, Gladclef - thank for the information.