Rodnade
Member
Do you have what it takes to end this war?
Objective:
Help Awol jump his way to victory!
Music: kevin81
Music is reused from a previous project
Play it here! (The Retroverse)
Thanks for checking it out!
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AWOL
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Do you have what it takes to end this war?
Objective:
Help Awol jump his way to victory!
Music: kevin81
Music is reused from a previous project
Play it here! (The Retroverse)
Thanks for checking it out!
SciNEStist
Well-known member
wow, I really like how you keep adding new puzzle-platform style elements. The level intros/cutsceners are great as well!
5kids2feed
Well-known member
This is great!!
Peter Schmitz
Active member
Kinda addicting 
Couldn't figure out what to dp with the jumping enemy and the 2 tanks
Couldn't figure out what to dp with the jumping enemy and the 2 tanks
Rodnade
Member
Hi Peter!Kinda addicting
Is this the spot? If so, its a timed screen. Awol has to avoid the tank bullets for 8 jumps
Thanks for playing!
Peter Schmitz
Active member
that's the oneHi Peter!
Is this the spot? If so, its a timed screen. Awol has to avoid the tank bullets for 8 jumps
Thanks for playing!
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- is there a hint I missed that I have to do 8 jumps?
Rodnade
Member
You didn't miss anything.that's the one
The end of each level the music changes and ends with a timed screen.
Level 5 is a little different in that regard.
Rodnade
Member
Available on cartridge for the NES and Famicom!
Thanks to Dalyen Retro Games!
Thanks to The New 8-bit heroes!
Thanks to everyone here on the forum!
The game is a different version from it's original release.
Dalyen Retro Games and The RetroVerse are up to date!
Thanks for checking it out!
https://www.dalyengames.com/product-page/awol-cib
August Renders
Member
AWOL, presented by the acclaimed NES developer Rodnade, pitches players against a warlike platforming adventure.
Playing as a soldier by the name of Mr. AWOL, your objective is to traverse through several different obstacle courses, reaching a flag at the end of each one. Each course features many military-themed mechanics, such as enemy soldiers, landmines, tanks and bombs. There are also different types of boxes. Some can be broken, some can't be jumped off of, and others require enemies to touch them in order for them to break. These mechanics are nicely combined in many different ways as the you progress through each level, combining the brain-exercising aspect of "Sparky" with the instinct-trusting aspect of "Wacko." Mostly the latter, but it's a combination worthy of my compliments!
Unfortunately, I noticed many issues with this game as I played. Unlike the developer's other games, AWOL doesn't introduce its controls properly, leaving you to figure them out for yourself. Regarding the boxes, I would have appreciated the inclusion of symbols on each one to make it clear what their functionalities are. Like Sparky, there are rare moments where you'll hit an obstacle and not die. The boss battles at the end of each area don't feel like actual boss battles, but instead feel like repetitive jumping jacks. The pause function sort of works, but when you resume gameplay, you're sent back to the beginning of the level. But the biggest issue I have with this game is its difficulty. No joke, the death counter said that I died at least 937 times! Long story short, this platformer is unfortunately a bit on the lower side than Rodnade's other titles. If you get frustrated easily, I recommend trying out Sparky or Wacko instead. (Yes, I am saying "go AWOL." Pun intended.)
As well-designed as the levels were, the difficulty is what really brought the score down. But I'll be nice and cease fire with my criticisms here. And I won't drop a huge bomb on it.
Final Score: 7.75/10
P.S.
I'm at least glad to know that vertical screen-shaking is technically possible with NESmaker. If anyone knows how to achieve it, please let me know.
Playing as a soldier by the name of Mr. AWOL, your objective is to traverse through several different obstacle courses, reaching a flag at the end of each one. Each course features many military-themed mechanics, such as enemy soldiers, landmines, tanks and bombs. There are also different types of boxes. Some can be broken, some can't be jumped off of, and others require enemies to touch them in order for them to break. These mechanics are nicely combined in many different ways as the you progress through each level, combining the brain-exercising aspect of "Sparky" with the instinct-trusting aspect of "Wacko." Mostly the latter, but it's a combination worthy of my compliments!
Unfortunately, I noticed many issues with this game as I played. Unlike the developer's other games, AWOL doesn't introduce its controls properly, leaving you to figure them out for yourself. Regarding the boxes, I would have appreciated the inclusion of symbols on each one to make it clear what their functionalities are. Like Sparky, there are rare moments where you'll hit an obstacle and not die. The boss battles at the end of each area don't feel like actual boss battles, but instead feel like repetitive jumping jacks. The pause function sort of works, but when you resume gameplay, you're sent back to the beginning of the level. But the biggest issue I have with this game is its difficulty. No joke, the death counter said that I died at least 937 times! Long story short, this platformer is unfortunately a bit on the lower side than Rodnade's other titles. If you get frustrated easily, I recommend trying out Sparky or Wacko instead. (Yes, I am saying "go AWOL." Pun intended.)
As well-designed as the levels were, the difficulty is what really brought the score down. But I'll be nice and cease fire with my criticisms here. And I won't drop a huge bomb on it.
Final Score: 7.75/10
P.S.
I'm at least glad to know that vertical screen-shaking is technically possible with NESmaker. If anyone knows how to achieve it, please let me know.