LA Games Compo #6: IK+

[The Dark Prince]

Let me tell you a story. A story about a frustrated coder, who just a few days away from completing a rather good fighting game, was in trouble. Trouble, because despite the game being good fun and playable, it had no name.

"Oh Ike", said Archer Maclean to his Dwight Eisenhower original "I LIKE IKE" badge, "What name would you prefer?"

The badge gave no answers though. Maclean was at his wits end, "Three blokes beating each other up" lacked punch, "Tekken" was just a made up word that didn't mean anything and "Marble Madness 2" didn't really fit the context.

Finally in pure annoyance, he banged his fist hard on the table, upsetting a tube of whitout all over his Dwight Eisenhower badge.

"DWIGHT! NOOOO!", yelled Archer as the whiteout obscured parts of the 'E' at the end of Ike's name. He rubbed furiosly at the badge, trying in vain to remove the now sealed whiteout, he succeeded only in adding a big scratch to the other side of the 'E'. Although this moment would be one he would never forget, he realised that Ike had indeed replied. He named the game in honour of his heroes last decision, for the badge now read:

I LIKE IK+



Of course some people believe that it was called this because it was in fact "International Karate +", but the subtle references to the election campaign (I mean, really, two guys controllable, but a third continaully making trouble in the background?), can only mean that this is the true story of our newest competition game.



Rules
This round of the competition starts now(7th September) and will end Wednesday the 28th of September, 24:00 (midnight) GMT
Score as many points as possible in one player mode.
Post screenshots of your high score in this thread, (it would also be nice if you could scale them a bit, but don't worry if you can't).
Confucious say cheat never prosper, but man who go through airplane door sideways going to Bankok. (In other words, don't cheat...)

Dowload the game:
Here you go.

Current Scores:
The floor is open, so dance!



Remember that new members are always welcome to play so get in there and FIGHT!
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If you spell Kim Lemon backwards you get "Nomel Mik", it doesn't really mean anything but I just thought you should be aware of it

[Dastardly]

Haha awesome story. That should go in my 'gaming myths and legends' thread!

WHoo IK+ at last!

'FIGHT!'
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The Chaos Regime - http://www.gods-country.de/

Currently Playing - Cadaver - The Last Supper

[seawolf]

@The Dark Prince:
ROFL!!!

@IK+ in general:
This looks a great choice to play, can't wait to load up UAE!
Great looking logo, too - it's just screaming out to be made a wallpaper - and my MSN display pic

For the record, I didn't vote because my knowledge of Amiga games is small and don't mind what we end up playing, as long a it's good.

c'mere and FIGHT!!
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s e a w o l f
A500 : 1MB RAM : WB 1.3.2
" forever, never!"

[The Dark Prince]

Oh, and just a fun idea (not mine, but I'll pretend it is...), how about we all post the very first score we come up with, regardless of how terrible? Should be good for a laff
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If you spell Kim Lemon backwards you get "Nomel Mik", it doesn't really mean anything but I just thought you should be aware of it

[shteev]

First go. Not too shabby, in fact, but still some way to go:



33,200
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'So, you want to be a pirate? Well you've picked the right place to start.
But perhaps the wrong time. Not to mention the wrong name...'

[sydney]

Since DP has suggested we post the first score we get this round.



0

I'm pretty certain my score will improve! I forgot to set up my joystick

[Belgarath]

Here's my first attempt



34,200

[mikkdc]

Haven't played any Amiga for ages. Been too busy playing BF2. Think its time I got back to this compo.

*Dloads IK+ disk and starts playing.

This game was class way back in the early 90s. Come to think of it, still is.

Oh, does it matter what speed its played at, or can we choose?

My first score - http://uk.geocities.com/mikkdc/lacomp.html

7100

Updated with latest score

16,200

[Zagrebo]

My first score was a measly 5900. Not really worth putting up the screenshot. All I can say is avoid playing this game on a PC joypad as it's not really made for it.

My best score so far is this:



28500

[Belgarath]

My new high score

51,000

[seawolf]

[shteev]

[bilko9070]

My best score so far has been 3000 and that was sheer luck. Can anyone possible post the controls for this game as it seems impossible or is it just that im using a joypad. Anaway, shall keep tryin and will post a screen when it is worth it.
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My Amiga...
AT1200, Blizzard 1230IV, 16mb, 40GB 3.5"HDD &AmigaSYS4AGA
My PC
E7300+4gb+9600GT Running Ubuntu 9 + E-UAE
My Laptop
Compaq Presario 2100 512mb Running Ubuntu 9 + E-UAE

[shteev]

There are essentially 16 moves: 8 directions without the firebutton, and 8 directions with the firebutton.


Forward: Walk forward
Back: Walk back, or block if an opponent is attacking you

Up: Jump

Up+Forward: High Punch
Up+Back: Reverse High Punch

Down: Sweep
Down+Back: Low Punch
Down+Forward: Low Kick


Fire+Forward: Mid Kick
Fire+Back: Back Flip (very handy for running away with)

Up+Fire: Flying Kick

Up+Forward+Fire: Headbutt (stitch that vicar!)
Up+Back+Fire: Double Face Kick (it's almost impossible to kick both opponents at once with this, but that just makes it all the more satisfying when it happens)

Down+Fire: Reverse Low Punch
Down+Forward+Fire: High Kick
Down+Back+Fire: Reverse High Kick
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'So, you want to be a pirate? Well you've picked the right place to start.
But perhaps the wrong time. Not to mention the wrong name...'

[bilko9070]

Thanks for that! Perhaps i stand a chance yet......
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My Amiga...
AT1200, Blizzard 1230IV, 16mb, 40GB 3.5"HDD &AmigaSYS4AGA
My PC
E7300+4gb+9600GT Running Ubuntu 9 + E-UAE
My Laptop
Compaq Presario 2100 512mb Running Ubuntu 9 + E-UAE