
Instructions are simple, use the arrow keys to move the characters, make them meet at the same time at the door.
One of the characters moves as per the input, while the other character behaves opposite to the input, viz. turns right when the left arrow key is pressed, and turns left when the right arrow key is pressed. Initially, my idea was to have everything to be opposite (i.e. even the up and down arrow keys), however, this is simple to code, but it overly complicated the things.
Maybe in further levels, we can add that. Another idea I was toying with was to make the characters start at corners diagonally opposite, but that way the maze became a bit complex. This is another feature that can be added.
This game was written and produced by Karan Anand for Professor Perlin’s fall 2009 games class. This is the second set of mini games that the class has worked on.
UPDATE (7 NOV. 2009). Alice and Bob was updated to a new verion today. Karan Says, “Based on the amazing feedback, there are a couple of changes made in the original game:
1. Added the background music, and more sound effects
2. Introduced new gameplay elements, viz. Switches to unlock doors, Spikes, More Inverted Controls
3. Added 2 new levels, with progressive level of difficulty, based on the skills learnt in the game
4. Tweaked the speed / acceleration a bit (for good or for worse, is upto the player to decide I guess)”