CARGO DELIVERYA Game Review

Game Overview• Cargo Delivery is a 2D scrolling game, with one primary

mechanic, the delivery of cargo from one port to another

• IndieCade 2010 finalist, created by CatsintheSky

• Catsinthesky created games previously, indie style games with simple mechanics but detailed artwork.

• Each successful delivery results in extra cash

Interface and Gameplay• Primarily a mouse interface, with some keyboard shortcuts.

• Drag and drop type interface

• Physics based

Initial Impression• Very good tutorial system initially – gorgeous artwork slightly

confuses player initially.

• Tutorial system does not go into detail – encourages exploration of options, but can be annoying when something unexpected occurs.

• Animation very simple, consisting of 2-3 looped frames for most animated objects, and no animation for the rest.

Gameplay• Load cargo according to the current goal (transport xxx kg, or

xxx amount)• Different types of cargo with different attributes, light, heavy,

fragile, alive (moves)• Uses rope/chains etc to lash together cargo• Straight course, left to right, obstacles along the way

(weather, flying fish, whale)

• Objective of the game: Build Rufus’ boat project (levels can be repeated until this is accomplished)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qAKawI0kiU&feature=related

Game Overview• 2D allows flat objects to be very detailed.

• Animation – sidescroll style

• Small touches

• References to previous games (dog and cat)

• Sacrifices gameplay in favour of visuals?

• Not much different to many other sidescrolling games besides artwork.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9g0bXw7B7w