Endless Knot

Info:

• Game - Endless Knot
• Team - Fire Rated Roller Shutter
• College - Norwich City College
• Made in 5 days

DISCLAIMER: Due to the way pyinstaller works, and issues with files created by pyinstaller, the .EXE file may read as being unsafe. We as of now haven't figured out how to solve this issue, but are working on it. We hope you understand.

Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/learnpython/comments/e99bhe/why_does_pyinstaller_trigge...

Summary:

This simple to understand; hard to master top down puzzler with rogue-like elements will test your thinking skills with a variety of box pushing and clone controlling problems to solve. Remember, your actions have consequences. if you wish to take things easy then you may struggle against your final trial. However, those who triumph over hardship shall be rewarded in the end. Furthermore the path with the greatest rewards on the surface may not always be the best.

Theme:

We have decided to make a game where you are affected by your past actions. We did this by having the realms (levels) give you different benefits or drawbacks depending on how much you decide to challenge yourself, which may cause you to have an easier or harder time later on.  Additionally, many realms play around the theme of cause and effect; reflected in the mechanics within the realms themselves.

Controls:

• Left Click - Select menu buttons
• WASD or Arrow Keys - Movement
• R - Reset level
• SPACE - Wait a turn

Extra Info:

• We heavily recommend reading through the in-game manual before playing, but it is up to you.
• If you are struggling with the game mechanics and realms, then there is a tutorial video on this page for you to watch.
• To win you need 3000 karma (points).
• Exiting to menu will end your run.
• On the final realm you will be rewarded with a time bonus depending on how fast you beat it.
• If you are looking for a far harder challenge and to break the cycle you can access "Nightmare Mode". This mode is only for those who have mastered some of the hardest puzzles this game has to offer and are willing to fight against unfair conditions. You can learn how to access this trial by reaching the win screen.
• A tutorial can be found here:

Credits:

• Programming - e7barrett
• Art - Rainewater111, laylasaunders07
• Concept & Design - e7barrett, Rainwater111, laylasaunders07
• Music and SFX - lenova07
• Level Design - e7barrett, Rainewater111, laylasaunders07, lenova07
• Backgrounds - Rainewater111

Known Issues:

• Games resolution is set to 1920 x 1080 so on lower resolution monitors the game will not look right

Unfortunately, due to technical issues with uploading the game files we were not able to upload an executable file version in time for the gamejam deadline, but we have now converted it into a playable format. We hope you enjoy!

- the fire rated roller shutter team

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"... For those who seek a greater challenge yet, and wish to fully break the cycle, return to before reincarnation and seek the southwestern point of the eight-fold path three from the right and two down from the top."

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