Code World

This game does not touch upon object-oriented programming, nor does it implement try/except blocks. And that's perfectly acceptable, since I can only imagine the hassle of trying to add those. But once I found out that things like: [list] [*] string slicing [*] concatenation via multiplication (str * int) [*] the 'break' keyword [*] elif [/list] are not supported, my eyebrow finally raised. Then there are the things that are partially implemented (ie. maimed) - tuples and dynamic typing. The Python in here is extremely barebones and so is the interpreter. It provides [i]zero[/i] feedback on what went wrong, only that it did. And if you're not careful and don't use the Ctrl+C clipboard to store the latest version of your script, a syntax error will wipe all of your progress (by automatically restarting the level). All of that combined leads me to the biggest issue. The Steam description blurb for this title implies that it is a good choice for beginners to learn from scratch. That is absolutely not true! Primarily because it is too difficult. No instruction in Python [i]per se[/i] is provided, just how to operate the game. And considering that difficulty does ramp up quickly, an actual newbie is guaranteed to grind to a frustrating halt. Secondarily, because the aforementioned spotty implementation of Python could lead to some bad habits or misunderstandings becoming ingrained. A large chunk of the puzzles consists of trying to perform normally simpler tasks with almost no builtin functions - using only loops, conditional statements, variables, comparisons and math. While this is an entertaining excercise, this kind of re-inventing of the wheel doesn't much resemble real-life useful programming, especially in a high-level language like Python. On the other hand what else is there to present as a puzzle? I started learning Python in my spare time a few months ago. The knowledge I accumulated in that time turned out to be sufficient to be assertive towards the game and proceed at a good pace while still being challenged. I wanted it to reinforce what I've learned so far and for that it worked great - I've had tons of fun. The "just one more level" factor was very strongly felt. I wish there were more games like this. So it's getting a thumbs up from me with one more reminder that it is [i]not[/i] for total beginners. ...But if you are a total beginner and want to have a go anyway, check out [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1376975281]my guide[/url] which has solutions to all of the levels.

As someone with no knowledge to speak of when it comes to computers and coding, this was a fun, chill way to learn some basics. So maybe I can't hack into a bank, I can move the robot guy from one block to another. That's success, man.

I wanted to like this game, but it's horrible. Needlessly complicated, zero instructions. You are left to figure it out on your own. I'm against holding people's hands through games, but this is a "chopping them off and tossing them into a burning pit" kind of difficulty. Also, the game's user input isn't encoded correctly.. Meaning you'll have to relearn the location of all special characters, such as: (), [], {}, ", etc.

The game is nice. Keep in mind this games is [b]NOT[/b] to "learn programming" (Dont know why all newbie think that), read the description of the [u]game[/u]: [b]"Do you want to test your programming skills? This puzzle game is here for you!" [/b] So any newbie in programming, go somewhere else and study... don't write bad review if you don't know how to resolve a puzzle with programming elements.

Had potential but blew it.... You send messages to devices that at least in the begining levels make them move in various ways alowing your character to move to the target star. You can be standing on the device and it will move from underneath you causing you to fall to your death. There is alot of repetative stuff and I would have liked to be able to edit the devices code. I did not go past level 4 as its not worth my time. Graphics are great, they are vector graphics so you know its gona be good. Controls are OK, would rather have had wsad as a movement option Not much else I can say about it as Ive not played very much. People wanting to learn programming by playing games do not all come from zero knowledge, I would enable the ability to edit a devices code from the start. Having to send the same command over and over again, whilst moving your character is very agrevating. I would sugest giving an option to send parameters from the start, such that you could control how far the device moves. I also sugest that if the character is standing on the object and it starts to move, to have your character move with it. The game has potential but I feel this game is not consumer ready.

Leider nach kurzer Spielzeit enttäuscht einen refund beantragt. Das Spiel selbst is ein niedliches Logikspiel mehr oder minder wirklich Anspruchsvoll aber das ist für jeden ja anders. Maßgeblich für mich ist, dass A) Das Spiel ausschliesslich inputs als US keyboard nutzt - daher für wen es zu umständlich ist oder dann nicht weiss wo Klammern sind usw schonmal daran gewöhnen, da es hierzu auch keine Settings gibt. B) Ich habe eine HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Tastatur und in der wohl eigenen Keyboard implementierung kann ich diverse Tasten zwar drücken... aber bekomme gar keinen Output. Ab einem Level in dem man eckige Klammern nutzen muss [ ] komme ich nicht weiter. Ich habe alle normal üblichen US layout tasten gedrückt, danach ALLE Tasten der Tastatur mit allen Kombis SHIFT, STRG, ALT whatever.... Nix. Auch bei wirklich viel good will: Eine Zwischenablage funktioniert nicht... Von daher ist da auch mein persönliches Toleranzlevel erreicht :(

[h1]Zum Einschlafen[/h1] Ich habe gleich mehrere Kritikpunkte an diesem Spiel: [list] [*]Das Spiel unterstützt nur eine maximale Auflösung von 1920x1440. [*]Wenn die Desktopauflösung höher ist als die Spielauflösung, dann funktioniert der Vollbildmodus nicht. [*]Das Spiel läuft wie in Zeitlupe, weil jede Animation bis zum Erbrechen vor sich hin schleicht und nicht übersprungen werden kann. [*]Obwohl das Konzept interessant ist, kann man das von der Umsetzung leider nicht sagen. Alles wirkt extrem ungelenk und wird von einer komischen Steuerung unnötig verkompliziert. [/list] Fazit: Wieder einmal ein gutes Beispiel dafür, wie man eine gute Idee so richtig in den Sand setzen kann. Echt schade darum, denn das Konzept hat mir wirklich gefallen.

The game is all right i guess, only took me 9 hours to complete if you know your way around programming and python. The puzzle either a beginner level programming questions or read the code(s) in the blocks and enter certain inputs to clear the level. The only problem i have encountered is that you only given a big red flashing box of error instead of the actual error, making it hard to find the problem in your code, especially if you're new to programming.