Hello SDA, I came across this game recently and have always been a huge fan of Nifflas games. I've decided to throw this bounty up for the game mostly to give attention to the game itself, but also for a fun little competition. I believe getting a good time on this game will really be skill based on controlling ball bounces which works like an updated Within A Deep Forest for those who have played that. I could see routing this game being a pain in itself So I'm giving a flexible amount of time for the bounty.
So, As is I'll give $100 to the best recorded single segment Any% time either submitted to SDA and accepted, or recorded on twitch and saved in an archive where all can view. I'm setting the deadline for December 31st 2013 ( or 2 months after in-game timer update is released )
For the run itself, Just start the timer the second you gain control of the character in the menu and stop it the second you lose control when you reach the final area and get the final cut-scene. No other rules apply, just beat the game as fast as you can.
As for a description of the game itself it, It consists of 3 parts. the first two are short tutorial segments showing how to play as either sprite form or ball form. The third part is where the game opens up and really starts and you're able to explore the full world changing between the two shapes. The map is HUGE and maze like. The objective is to reach certain points on the map and after reaching each the final area can be accessed. To enter each of these areas you will need to give the doorkeepers either items gathered from doing your choice of different side quests, or objects found on the map involving platforming puzzles to get. This is where the real routing will come in, deciding which order of quests or items to find to get to which areas of the map in what order. no areas are locked and you can go anywhere on the map in any order other than the final area.
The game is on PS3 and PC. It isn't yet on steam but will be soon. you can get it for PC, as well as find more info, here:
http://nifflas.ni2.se/?page=Knytt+Underground
( Note, it isn't a free game but it is cheap being an indie game )
Here's a bit of gameplay to check out:
And to end this post, Seeing as there isn't another thread for this game. This thread can be used for discussions and planning of the run as well as discussion for the bounty itself.
-EDITED DEADLINE DUE TO LOADING TIME PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT GAME LEADING TO A LOT OF MINUTES LOST FOR SOME PEOPLE AND UNFAIR ADVANTAGES TO OTHERS. DEVELOPER STATED IN-GAME TIMER WILL BE AN INCLUDED FEATURE IN FUTURE UPDATE, SO ATTEMPTING TO EXTEND DATE TO ALLOW FOR RUNS AFTER UPDATE. (which's date has not yet been announced) IF UPDATE DOESN'T COME OUT BEFORE END OF YEAR THE BOUNTY WILL BE CLOSED WITH CURRENT RESULTS. (which will be kind of anti-climactic)
So, As is I'll give $100 to the best recorded single segment Any% time either submitted to SDA and accepted, or recorded on twitch and saved in an archive where all can view. I'm setting the deadline for December 31st 2013 ( or 2 months after in-game timer update is released )
For the run itself, Just start the timer the second you gain control of the character in the menu and stop it the second you lose control when you reach the final area and get the final cut-scene. No other rules apply, just beat the game as fast as you can.
As for a description of the game itself it, It consists of 3 parts. the first two are short tutorial segments showing how to play as either sprite form or ball form. The third part is where the game opens up and really starts and you're able to explore the full world changing between the two shapes. The map is HUGE and maze like. The objective is to reach certain points on the map and after reaching each the final area can be accessed. To enter each of these areas you will need to give the doorkeepers either items gathered from doing your choice of different side quests, or objects found on the map involving platforming puzzles to get. This is where the real routing will come in, deciding which order of quests or items to find to get to which areas of the map in what order. no areas are locked and you can go anywhere on the map in any order other than the final area.
The game is on PS3 and PC. It isn't yet on steam but will be soon. you can get it for PC, as well as find more info, here:
http://nifflas.ni2.se/?page=Knytt+Underground
( Note, it isn't a free game but it is cheap being an indie game )
Here's a bit of gameplay to check out:
And to end this post, Seeing as there isn't another thread for this game. This thread can be used for discussions and planning of the run as well as discussion for the bounty itself.
-EDITED DEADLINE DUE TO LOADING TIME PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT GAME LEADING TO A LOT OF MINUTES LOST FOR SOME PEOPLE AND UNFAIR ADVANTAGES TO OTHERS. DEVELOPER STATED IN-GAME TIMER WILL BE AN INCLUDED FEATURE IN FUTURE UPDATE, SO ATTEMPTING TO EXTEND DATE TO ALLOW FOR RUNS AFTER UPDATE. (which's date has not yet been announced) IF UPDATE DOESN'T COME OUT BEFORE END OF YEAR THE BOUNTY WILL BE CLOSED WITH CURRENT RESULTS. (which will be kind of anti-climactic)
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