This is the first time I have ever attempted to create my own video games, and I had a lot of fun doing it. First I downloaded "Stencyl" a free software that has been used by many reputable app designers. Next, I looked through some of their sample games to decide what type of game I wanted to make. After thinking about it for awhile I decided on a "Space Invaders" and "Brick Breaker" format for my games. The unique twist I put on these two classic concepts is the Ohio University theme. I went through a very tedious process while creating OU Invasion. I used an online picture editor to make transparent backgrounds for various MAC team logos, and inserted them as the enemy. The setting of the game is Peden stadium, and the other MAC teams are attacking from the sky. Luckily, Rufus is at the bottom of the screen defending OUr loyal fans. Rufus shoots paws at the invaders and every time a shot is fired "OH YOU!!!" can be heard. Sometimes when an enemy is destroyed the response "OH YEAH!!!" occurs. Overall this is the better of the two games I created. The other game is just the stereotypical brick game layout except the bricks that need to be broken are shaped "OU OH YEAH" and the paddle becomes smaller every time one of the side walls is touched. I have actually never won yet, it is very difficult. I really enjoyed making both of these games and hope you all will too!
OU Invasion
http://www.fastswf.com/w4Ztfw8
OU Breaker
http://www.fastswf.com/90qQ-Vg
Centipede and Space Invaders were two of my favorite arcade games as a kid! Very creative. Don't forget to add instructions at the bottom of OU Invasion on how to fire/shoot the MAC logos. I was unable to play the brick breaker game. The screen seems to be flashing. I will check back to see if you are able to fix that. Otherwise, great job!
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