Digital Eclipse Arcade: Q.P.I.D.
Digital Eclipse · 2024 · Puzzle Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Robots, Cats
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About Digital Eclipse Arcade: Q.P.I.D.
Happy Valentine's Day! Q.P.I.D. is the latest release from Digital Eclipse Arcade, a series of all-new games inspired by classic '80s arcade vibes.
Like everyone else on the internet, Q.P.I.D. loves cats. Unfortunately, the cats that the Quadrangular Programmable Inversion Device has been sworn to protect have gotten themselves into places they shouldn't be. With nerves of steel and a heart of gold, Q.P.I.D. is determined to rescue as many of them as possible, even if he has to bend the laws of physics to do it. Toggle gravity, blast enemies, avoid hazards, and collect cats before your battery runs out. Part platformer, part puzzler, Q.P.I.D. delivers a hero who's state of the heart.
Instructions
- Flip gravity to move objects, enemies, and obstacles
- Rescue cats on each level
- Collect all hearts for a perfect score
- Keep Q.P.I.D. juiced with charging stations
Hazards & Helpers
- LOLLIDROPS aren't tasty — they're nasty. These mines will explode when you get near, but they won't be triggered by swapping gravity.
- HEARTACHERS demand their personal space; get too close to these shuffling scorpions, and they'll zap you. They also devour hearts!
- BEAM UPS shoot deadly laser light straight out when they're activated — but you can flip their switches when you flip the gravity.
- WUVLIES make their way the only way they know how: End over end. You can blast these flipping foes, but beware — shortly after being incapacitated, they explode!
- BIG CRUSHERS do exactly what their name implies: They crush (on) you big time. Don't get trapped beneath them!
- HEARTIANS attack in swarms when disturbed and slow you down, so be ready to blast them all before they reach you.
- SPEED ROLLERS give you a turbo boost. Walk through a light-blue column and get ready for a rapid ride!
- BOUNCE PADS put a spring in your step, sending you skyward when shifting gravity might have some negative effects.
- TETHERS automatically collect nearby hearts. Avoid entering dangerous spaces just by tugging on these heartstrings.
Gameplay Hints
- Q.P.I.D. might fall faster or slower than some of the enemies and obstacles. Use that to sneak past them during gravity shifts.
- Sometimes flipping gravity will put hearts right in the path of a Heartacher. Look for alternate locomotion paths like bounce pads and speed rollers to avoid that risk.
- Lollidrops can't be destroyed by blasting them, but they can be deflected with a barrage of shots. Use this to create opportunities to sneak past them.
Game Controls
- Move: Joystick/WASD
- Blaster: Button 1/Mouse Button 1
- Flip Gravity: Button 2/Mouse Button 2
- Self Destruct: Button 1/Mouse Button 1 + Button 2/Mouse Button 2
Additional Options
- F1 toggles CRT scanlines on/off
- F2 toggles CRT curvature on/off
- F3 switches in window size in windowed mode
- Back button on controller accesses CRT/windowed options
- F9 resets the game
- Alt-Enter toggles between 16:9 fullscreen and 4:3 windowed mode
About Digital Eclipse Arcade
A series of throwback games made for the Digital Eclipse community, Digital Eclipse Arcade is a celebration of pure arcade gameplay. Sign up for the Digital Eclipse email newsletter to be the first to get exclusive drops.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Q.P.I.D. is a VVVVVV inspired one-screen platforming puzzle game where you reverse gravity and shoot projectiles to collect hearts and cats. As the levels become more difficult, obstacles are introduced to destroy you directly or bounce you towards hazards. Each time you die you lose a charge of your battery, and if you run out, back to the title screen you go. The levels themselves can be fun to work through the first time. The problem that led to this negative review is that when I wanted to take a break and exited the game, all progress was lost. It seems you're supposed to play the entire game in one sitting, like an old school arcade game. It just doesn't work in 2024. I could recommend this if the developers removed the battery system and added a simple stage select. I only played about 20 minutes, but I didn't want to play those 20 minutes again to get to new stages. Also I really don't like that the cats can be shot. Boo.20 found this helpful
It’s an ok concept, control sensitivity is just a bit too high for me, and there is no way to adjust. Moreover, there is no save system at all, so once you try and play this once, that’s about all the fun you’ll have with it. I know this is meant to be like an old school arcade game, but why adopt the issues of those old school games such as no saving when you don’t have to? It would make for a better game if this design decision was fixed.10 found this helpful
Okay so, the core of this game is good: It has cool pixel graphics and old-style sounds, decent controls, cool puzzle/platforming mechanics and all that. So why is this review negative? [b]Because of the crappy saving system from decades ago.[/b] I understand this game is trying to emulate the feeling of an arcade game, but it's 2024! No one likes how arcade games used to save (or NOT save) progress! In this game, you're basically on a timer (battery that drains), and once you lose all battery, you have to go back to the last recharging station, which can be very far behind! It's also a bit challenging, which means you'll have to restart a level a lot of times. This wouldn't be so frustrating if you didn't have to worry about losing more battery because of the restart. It also doesn't allow you to restart a level. The only option is to restart the whole game. Oh, and it doesn't save your progress if you quit! That also sucks. Not to mention, I got soft-locked in a level, and couldn't find a way to restart or load the last checkpoint, besides waiting for the whole battery to drain... [b]TL;DR:[/b] Decent retro-style game, with awful retro saving mechanics.6 found this helpful
Digital Eclipse <3
Nice little retro puzzle platformer and another great addition to Digital Eclipse's Arcade Collection. Recommended!
yes play it
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