Crank Hero
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
DEVELOPMENT HAS STOPPED ON THIS GAME FOR NOW!
It's getting hard to check for bugs without the actual device. Maybe I will get back to this if I can get hands on the playdate console.
THIS IS MY FIRST VIDEOGAME FOR PLAYDATE! HOPE YOU LIKE IT!
Use the crank to increase/decrease the size of the stick in order to reach the next platform. Be careful! The moment you stop cranking, the stick falls! If the stick is not long enough, you will fall down!
THEME: Crank It Till You Make It
You will need to crank till you make the stick of the desired length.
This is just a demo, I will update the game later with my own spin on the idea by adding coins, monsters, etc.
ATTENTION SIMULATOR USERS:
- I recommend using the slider to control the crank and clicking on the "docked" checkbox to stop cranking:
ATTENTION PLAYDATE USERS:
- Please report if you're facing any performance issues
ASSETS USED:
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:
You need an actual playdate console or the playdate simulator at https://play.date/dev/.
Once you have that follow the next steps...
Download the "zip file" below and extract the "pdx folder". Then run the game in the playdate simulator/console.
PLEASE LOAD THE "CRANK HERO.PDX" FOLDER inside the "CRANK HERO" FOLDER once you extract it from the zip file.
Download
Click download now to get access to the following files:
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On the latest playdate OS, this game is crashing pretty frequently after I die twice.
main.lua:53: attempt to index a nil value (global 'bgm')
stack traceback:
main.lua:53: in function 'initialize'
main.lua:285: in function 'gameOver'
main.lua:253: in function <main.lua:115>
Hello, It's been a while since I made games as I got busy with some things. This was my first game in PlayDate, and I have so much to learn. While I can't promise I can fix this bug as I don't have the console with me, I will try to find some time to see what I can do and I will try to fix this issue if possible. Thank you for playing!
pdxinfo is invalid
I have updated the game files, please try again. Thank you!
Sorry. "Could not find a top-level .pdx file"
I'm sorry and I appreciate your help in trying it. Please try again!
I think the issue with sideloading is the -- bird in the pdx.info
I removed it and it let me sideload fine. another gotcha sometimes is what u use to zip it. windows explorer on win 10 dosnt always work , so i use winrar and chooses zip and that seems to work. may not be the case here just a thing to try if ur ever scratching ur head
installing now
name=Crank Hero
author=n.s.chaitanya
description=Inspired from "Stick Hero" by "Ketchapp"
bundleID=com.nschaitanya.crankhero
version=0.0.1
buildNumber=1
pdxversion=11200
buildtime=723569340
i did get a crash and error after dying thoughmain.lua:45: asttempt to index a nil value (global "bgm")
45 initilize
286 gameover
253, 115
I have updated the game files, please try again. Thank you!
nope u broke the pdx. needs to be the pdx folder in a zip, not just a zip with pdx in the name, was right for that part at first.
on mac the pdx folder is like a recognised file thing, on windows its just a folder whitch is a little confusing
Thank you for letting me know that. This is my first time and I'm so confused about this whole thing. I appreciate your help! I tried uploading a new folder, this time properly zipped. Please check it if you can! Thank you!
No probs, its a bit tricky at first especialy if u dont have a device.
seems to let me sideload now, yip seems to work now,
it doesnt sideload for me either. i am trying to play it on an actual playdate handheld , when sideloading on the website it says "pdx info is invalid"
DId you select the "Crank Hero" folder or "Crank Hero.pdx" folder?
Please let me know.
I have updated the game files, please try again. Thank you!
the new file worked, ty
Thank you for your patience! This was literally my first time, and it was so frustrating!
Doesnt let me sideload :(
That's weird! I just checked it's working!
Try opening the simulator first and then click on open and make sure you choose the "Crank Hero.pdx" folder instead of "Crank Hero" folder
I have updated the game files, please try again. Thank you!
got it thank you!