PyWeek — April 2007 — The only way is up — entries

Linux users need Boost 1.33.1 and Audiere 1.9.4

BOOST INSTRUCTIONS

For Gentoo? users: "emerge boost" will do the trick

For Ubuntu users:

Quick and dirt patch to make it in Ubuntu (feisty)
# apt-get install libboost-python1.33.1
# cd /usr/lib
# ln -s libboost_python-gcc-mt-1_33_1.so.1.33.1 libboost-python1.33.1

openSUSE 10.2 comes with Boost 1.33.1 packages, they just need to be installed from the DVD or online source.

Fedora Core 5 & 6, have Boost 1.33.1 packages available online, too.

AUDIERE INSTUCTIONS

Download this: Audiere 1.9.4

extract, and in the folder type:

./configure

make

sudo make install

Hopefully this fixes it for all the Linux users out there.

This is a team entry consisting of HanClinto, Smight, steveth45.

Study your planets. Plan your mission. Design your probe. Launch your probe and watch it blow up crash into a planet fly a successful mission and gather oodles of valuable scientific info. All while staying within budget.
This is a solo entry by gcewing.

Python + pygame + 1000 elephants = edge of seat excitement

A roguelike-like set on an isle turning to fire from the coast inwards. You have to find phoenix feathers, reach a mountain and conjure a rainbow bridge to escape — preferably without being killed!

(The submitted version below is Linux only; a post-deadline cross-platform Pygame version is also available. The gameplay is identical in both versions.)
This is a solo entry by Alya.

GORY, BLOOD AND SLUG

I finished my gory shoot-them-up plattform game and it got ropes too!! I've been playing it the whole afternoon with a couple of friends, blasting away those evil scientists.

It's slow. If you have less then 1Ghz, it will be really sluggish... in that case try turning off the music + playing fullscreen. I recommend 2 Ghz and fullmoon for total pleasure.

It's got this really easy to use level editor, and I've already got sent a lot of nice levels - will probably setup a level-exchange page sometime next week. Of course a tutorial is included too, that will make you familiar with the gameplay basics. But I for one enjoy the Endless Wall most...that's I can show off my l33t rope swinging acrobatics (of course playing in ultra-violent mode)

THE OTHERS

THANKS

So thanks for all the fish, es war mir ein Volksfest. Great organization and motivation by the pyweek-team (I think richard is the main man behind all this?) and see you again later this year....

Script for intro movie: "Hi, I'm Woody Tigerbaum, founder and owner of Woody Tigerbaum's Interplanetary Package Delivery. I've just spent millions of dollars installing our patented PACKAGE SLINGSHOTS on buildings and structures throughout the Solar System [do not try this at home], to get your package there faster, guaranteed! [not a guarantee] So, remember, if the only way to go is UP [the only way to go is up] for your PACKAGE, the only place to go is HERE; Woody Tigerbaum's Interplanetary Package Delivery." [offer not valid in Delaware]
This is a solo entry by tsmaster.

Subterraneman: Jeopardy Below!
This is a team entry consisting of patrick, sjbrown.

As an ancient god you have to deliver messages to gods settled in hight of Olympia or at least try ti.

Arcade game motivated by Ice Tower. Try to discover combos :).

• Game no longer quits after losing, but restarts automatically
• ESC exits
• Added animations for showing falling blocks that are missed
• Updated graphics for consistency
• Added a more fun and rewarding win screen to congratulate the player
• Tower is shown after win/lose so that you can see how you did
• Packaging is now supported for Mac/Windows (though haven't yet gotten Mac binary under 20 megs)

Slacker
So I woke up on the last day of PyWeek competition and thought, "Hey, I could make a game!"

You are looking at the results of the sa(i)d attempt.

It's a clone of an annoyingly addictive game that I played at a restaurant one time that offered an iPod or PSP or Nintendo as prizes, and if you could stack the blocks to the top, you would win the prize. Use this game to practice for the arcade, and if you win an extra iPod as a result, maybe you could send one my way. :)

In other news, this game was also designed to be a one-switch game, meaning that since it is played entirely through the space bar, it is able to share enjoyment (and annoyment) to those who aren't able to use more complex control systems.

I guess since other people are posting hints to their games, I can as well. If you're having a hard time and want to make things a little easier, try pressing F1 a couple of times.
This is a solo entry by HanClinto.

A dash-em up featuring hardcore walljumping and breath-taking music by super multifaros (http://multifaros.info.se)

Game: Which way is up?

A traditional and challenging 2D platformer with a slight rotational twist. Help a mysterious big-eared salaryman named Guy find his keys in a labyrinth of dangers and bad dialogue.

Team: All code, graphics and sounds by Hectigo aka. Olli Etuaho

Stay updated about the development of the game by visiting the game's home page: Which Way is Up. The next big release after PyWeek, 0.7.0, was published in May with one new enemy type, 7 new levels, better animations and more. And I plan to continue development beyond that.