String Theory

Originally designed to be a Rampage-inspired destroy-all-buildings arcade game, String Theory was an experiment in making use of spring physics for a core gameplay mechanic. The player controls a stringy, 4-legged creature using the keyboard or a dance pad, where keys/pads shoot a tentacle in a given direction, pulling the player towards it. The goal is to survive, as the camera strafes and pans around the level; learning to control via the awkward movement scheme is the main challenge.

The game was created for the Experimental Gameplay Competition featuring RedOctane (2006) where it took first place.