2D game - I need an idea

[iDante]

I can make any 2D game I want. I've made everything from Pong in java/swing to mario-like platformers in c++/sdl. The problem is that I get bored of playing the games I make and as a direct result of this, I quit writing them.

So... I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for a 2D game for me to make. Something ambitious but not outrageous. Pictures are greatly helpful, but a thousand words will suffice if necessary.

If no ideas surface than I'll go mope in the corner and become an emo.

[jrgp]

I can make any 2D game I want. I've made everything from Pong in java/swing to mario-like platformers in c++/sdl. The problem is that I get bored of playing the games I make and as a direct result of this, I quit writing them.

Have you ever posted them anywhere? I'd like to see them.

As for ideas, I'd make clones of my favorite SNES games, like Super Mario All Stars, Killer Instinct, Donkey Kong, Earthworm Jim,etc. Just crawl the net and torrent sites for sprites and hip sounds and you'll be all set.

[iDante]

I can make any 2D game I want. I've made everything from Pong in java/swing to mario-like platformers in c++/sdl. The problem is that I get bored of playing the games I make and as a direct result of this, I quit writing them.

Have you ever posted them anywhere? I'd like to see them.

Nope, lost most of them over the ages.

As for ideas, I'd make clones of my favorite SNES games, like Super Mario All Stars, Killer Instinct, Donkey Kong, Earthworm Jim,etc. Just crawl the net and torrent sites for sprites and hip sounds and you'll be all set.

Too bad I don't own a SNES... On that topic however, I have been playing lots of Asteroids at a local game place (actually a bowling alley but they have the original asteroids so w/e). Does multiplayer asteroids sound like a fun thing?

[jrgp]

Too bad I don't own a SNES... On that topic however, I have been playing lots of Asteroids at a local game place (actually a bowling alley but they have the original asteroids so w/e). Does multiplayer asteroids sound like a fun thing?

tbh, that sounds fucking godlike. If you make a Linux version and get a decent number of online players, I'll reward you many a cookie.

[iDante]

Too bad I don't own a SNES... On that topic however, I have been playing lots of Asteroids at a local game place (actually a bowling alley but they have the original asteroids so w/e). Does multiplayer asteroids sound like a fun thing?

tbh, that sounds fucking godlike. If you make a Linux version and get a decent number of online players, I'll reward you many a cookie.

I think I'll give something like that a shot.

Still open to ideas though, as this won't take too long (don't even need any artwork done) (actually if I decide to do ONLINE multiplayer then it could be painful (never done more than writing a very basic server/client program as an exersize) but I don't know if I will).

[jrgp]

Too bad I don't own a SNES... On that topic however, I have been playing lots of Asteroids at a local game place (actually a bowling alley but they have the original asteroids so w/e). Does multiplayer asteroids sound like a fun thing?

tbh, that sounds fucking godlike. If you make a Linux version and get a decent number of online players, I'll reward you many a cookie.

I think I'll give something like that a shot.

Still open to ideas though, as this won't take too long (don't even need any artwork done)

mk, OpenSoldat. A complete rewrite of Soldat, trying to be as near as the proprietary version as possible...in C++ and SDL... make it compliant with current Soldat maps, mods, interfaces, and, to an extent, soldat.ini. Be sure to make a new Soldat Dedicated Server too, with lua scripting.

Fly, iDante, Fly!

[Kagesha]

platform puzzle game, i love those things, they have to be mindripping or else its shit.

[N. Escalona]

I play on Kongregate somewhat frequently. Here's a couple of the games on there that I found particularly innovative or interesting.

http://www.kongregate.com/games/Kajenx/ether-war
http://www.kongregate.com/games/Reflexive/music-catch

And as long as I'm posting links these two are just way too cool.
http://www.kongregate.com/games/Deeperbeige/hanna-in-a-choppa (awesome style)
http://www.kongregate.com/games/Dragy/portal-the-flash-version (bet you can't beat it)

[Xxypher]

What have you had good practice with? Topdown or platform?

[Farah]

pong is experience of topdown(albeit pretty small) and i guess mario-like platformers are his experience of platformers. since pong gives him the principle as to how a top-down game would work(and be serious, the logic as opposed to a platformer is equally as challenging, minus the gravity element of a platformer), i guess he has equal experience of each.

[Mangled*]

Something like Knytt.

[Thinkto urself]

Something like Knytt.

Those games are stressful.
AKA: I suck at them

[jrgp]

Something like Knytt.

Those games are stressful.
AKA: I suck at them

They don't take practice; they take determination, loads of time, and a good sense of knowing where you've already been.

[Smegma]

Its so fun to run around on knytt you don't need a reason to explore.

[tehsnipah]

Maybe Final Fantasy 2D series?

[Lord Frunkamunch]

Make it like knytt with more of a focus on intense speeds. Like...an open world sonic with both exploration and a need for reflexes.

[Farah]

Maybe Final Fantasy 2D series?

NO
please never make a game if this is the first thing you think about when you are dreaming up game ideas

[scarface09]

Why? Why are you so negative towards peoples ideas or thoughts. Simply hes trying to makee a game simmilar to the Fianl Fantasy series. Suzunaki...stop being such a prick.

[Farah]

if you have ever been in the rpg making community you would understand why i said that

the multitude of these kind of games combined with mentality used to form them(omg mak epic ff fangame) results in horrible game 99.9% of the time.

also wtf is suzunaki?

[iDante]

Mmk so thanks for the ideas guys, keep 'em flowing. I'm working on an asteroids clone atm, 'cept that it can do multiplayer as well. I currently have the movement system done (PM me/contact on IRC if you want to take a peek at the source).

Right now I'm using OpenGL with glut for the windows (OpenGL is a bit of overkill but I really like it so go die). A quick question for anyone who knows - is glut a good idea? I've heared multiple people saying that it "can't do much," and I've never used it before this, so I'm just wondering.

And on the topic of FF clones - not happening. I've never been an RPG player, nor have I ever played the FF series.