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A rogue-like platformer.

Okay, this is not new, but I haven't seen it mentioned here anywhere. This is a game by Derek Yu, probably better known as the creator of Aquaria. It presents a unique, procedurally-generated adventure-platformer, with 15 or so levels...and perma-death. In each level you must brave monsters with your trusty whip, rescue damsels and collect treasures. Have fun (be sure to have time set aside for it, or you might open the game, then close it again a while later, and wonder why suddenly your calender is a week behind).

EDIT: Forgot to mention: lots of Indiana Jones references and [spoiler:2rxkh9bg]you can kill shopkeepers (at your own risk).[/spoiler:2rxkh9bg]

Link: http://www.derekyu.com/games/spelunky_0_99_9B.zip


Hmm, reading back through this post...do I sound like an adbot?

Nah. You used the spoiler tag, edit and worried about looking like a bot. Bots don't do that. I'll check it out tonight when I get home.

Sounds pretty awesome, may check out later.

Son of a bitch fuck, I must really suck at this because I can't get past any third level that is generated for me.

Oh, it's not you.

Sorry, if it wasn't clear from the fact that I described the game as a rogue-like, but this game is PUNISHING. You will die many, many times.

I have died 300+ times and I still haven't passed area 13 or so.

By the way, did I mention this game has lots of interesting touches? Like how the damsel you rescue also [spoiler:2iwp9r30]doubles as a nice, but unenduring throwing weapon[/spoiler:2iwp9r30]. Also, [spoiler:2iwp9r30]killing shopkeepers sets every other shopkeeper in the game against you. They are ALL armed with instant-kill shotguns.[/spoiler:2iwp9r30].

Plus I recognize your avatar.

A thought occurs: this Destructoid article does a much better job at describing the game's awesomeness than me.

That game is tough! Is there any way to change the keys? I *HATE* the Shift-z-x thing. I'd rather have the jump be the space bar and attack be shift.

Try running the config.exe first. It used to automatically run beforehand so you could, but it is now separate. It should be in the same folder.

Sorry if it doesn't help, I haven't tried changing the keys myself. I like the arrangement.

EDIT: I just checked, you can change the keys to whatever you want. Also, did I mention this is joypad-compatible?

Sorry to bump a dead thread, but GODDAMNIT:

(see death count and win count)

AAAARGH.

Still haven't played Spelunky but I did own the game Spelunker.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qluQqCthL44&feature=related:2tb3ud6t][/youtube:2tb3ud6t]

That death jingle will never be forgotten.

According to the creator, this game is definitely inspired by Spelunker (and La Maluna). Hell, where did you think the name came from?