Search Unity

  1. Megacity Metro Demo now available. Download now.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Unity support for visionOS is now available. Learn more in our blog post.
    Dismiss Notice

Games Area 86 [ Win | OSX | Linux - Playable Version ]

Discussion in 'Works In Progress - Archive' started by SimDevs, Nov 26, 2017.

  1. SimDevs

    SimDevs

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2014
    Posts:
    25
    It's happening!
    You get the possibility of controlling a next-gen super smart robot with human powers! :eek:

    But before we get there, let me introduce what is Area 86

    Area 86 is a physics-based game, that lets you control a robot at a secret place in space.
    From simple item moving to custom imagined solutions with item picking, throwing, combining and activating! Explore & examine all possibilities each place has to offer and do your best to get further.
    But remember, each action has consequences and thus could break or make something unexpected.

    Quick overlook of main features:
    • Physics-based gameplay with no bugs or whatsoever
    • Tasks that give you more clue on how to do things wrong
    • Controllable robot who can be blamed for all consequences
    • Secret places and hidden objects for extra challenge
    • Free DLC for life

    Alright, now let's see some action, as 1 picture/gif says more than 1000 words!

    Start with the basics


    Review your tasks


    Complete tasks


    Explore hidden features


    If you are ready to control your own robot, don't wait any longer!
    Because this is your lucky day, I have managed to put together a 'playable' version
    with one level which contains 6 tasks & 2 hidden special items + basic instructions on how to play!

    Get into action by downloading the correct version for your OS



    So what do you think about Area 86?
    Was the level too hard?
    Did you manage to complete all 6 tasks?
    What about hidden special items, did you collect both of them?
    Maybe you found some bugs or have suggestions?

    Let me know! ;)
     
  2. SimDevs

    SimDevs

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2014
    Posts:
    25
    A fresh update to Area 86!
    For those who had a really slow moving robot - prepare to move at new speeds!

    Changelog to Version 0.67:
    • Fixed slowly moving robot
    • Fixed rare crash with rope
    • Added sound loading in background


    Now that the most critical bugs are gone,
    continuing to work on new levels.

    They call me Turbo:


    P.S. Download links updated on the main post!
     
  3. SimDevs

    SimDevs

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2014
    Posts:
    25
    Update to Area 86

    Let’s see what did change from the previous version:
    • Fixed missing texts if system language was not English
    • Improved robot movement and fixed physics glitches
    • Improved and fixed bugs in item picking
    • Added little visual feedback when near an object that can be activated
    • Fixed received crash reports


    In this update, you can handle much better picked up items
    [ does not drop so quick from robot ]



    Little antenna bump when your robot is close to an object that can be activated.
    Possible latter will come update where user can change colour of the blinking antenna - as now it’s not that obvious
    [ I feel robot customisation incoming ]




    Also, this week wanted to release the 2nd level, but it was so broken and easy to complete, that I trashed it for good.
    Working right now on a fresh and hopefully more interesting replacement level :)

    Sneak peak of my messy replacement level drawing :D
    [ erased most of the text, but still, hints can be found ]



    Flipping desks when mad!


    Latest version available at the main post or get it from here:
    http://simdevs.com/area86/versions/
     
    theANMATOR2b likes this.
  4. SimDevs

    SimDevs

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2014
    Posts:
    25
    Hello!

    Slowly, but steady continuing to work on Area 86

    So what did happen in the meantime?

    Made a global Google Drive folder where all the latest versions will be available for download
    [ Windows/OSX/Linux ]
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yXlmZDZGNMJNstPntuskH5sJW09G5FLz

    Also, created a Steam page!
    [ You can add Area 86 to your wishlist list ] ;)
    http://store.steampowered.com/app/810590/Area_86/

    Did you know that the latest version includes a new level?
    Includes more challenges and features to discover:


    Playtested latest build and some hidden bugs showed up from nowhere!
    What a nice surprise.
    Best part, this build was sent to people around the world - hope that they did not notice them!
    On the other hand, at least did fix those "features" and sleep should be more relaxed now.

    Work on Level 3 is still slow, but progress is happening.
    It will be the most advanced level till now, and a lot of surprises will await you!
    Even a possibility to meet another robot!!!

    Current Level 3 Progress

    Some people did mention that a Throw Power bar would be nice!
    Took that request in mind and added this awesome feature.
    Now you can see how much power does your robot apply for throwing stuff around:

    Must say, makes life/throwing much easier!

    Got my hands on little performance improvements too!
    Did not know that shader loading could make lag spikes - fixed now!
    Not sure why, but updated engine to latest version too - should be better for all of us!