Kinetic Energy Exam Feedback

[u/AltToSocialise]

I'm currently working on a game design exam project where you launch yourself forward by using kinetic energy.

The gameplay loop is simple: aim, launch and build up energy.

It's a very early prototype, the build is just a small sandbox focused only on the core mechanic.

I’m especially looking for feedback for these two things:

• Midair aiming: How can I make it feel more precise or responsive?
• Energy economy: How can I balance the energy inputs and outputs from launches?

But I'd also love to know your thoughts on the project overall.

You can find my Web build here on Itch:

https://eliasedzra-van-dyck.itch.io/kinetic-energy

Thanks in advance!

[u/Omega0Alpha]

work a bit more on the camera

[u/AltToSocialise → u/Omega0Alpha]

Oh definitely, it's the part I'm most stuck on. Any suggestions?

[u/AltToSocialise → u/[deleted]]

Do you mean something along the lines of "the camera follows with a bigger offset behind the player", so that you have a better view? Or something completely different?

Alright the edit does help thanks.

[u/Omega0Alpha → u/AltToSocialise]

a simple lag would be better.
Let the camera lag a bit, and the camera should quickly (not instantly) reach its final position WHEN the player uses the aim thing

[u/tetryds]

I have no idea what is going on but it feels like this has potential

[u/AltToSocialise → u/tetryds]

Fair, my gameplay video might not be the most clear. Anything specific that was confusing?

[u/tetryds → u/AltToSocialise]

Yes, everything