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Games
color matching game
SHOW HN2012
How HN took it
4 positive, 0 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 1 critical, out of 6 comments about the project. Thread score +0.35.
Idea: 3 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Addictive and fun to play
From 2 comments
Wow, great job! Surprisingly addictive.
iusable on HNAnd the complimentary round is really challenging. Good work.
v33ra on HN
Appreciation for designing with color blindness in mind
From 3 comments
Thank you for including the color blind assist. It's nice to know that designers realize we exist.
kurtvarner on HNIt's good to know people designing specific solutions for people with colored vision. Thank You.
denzil_correa on HNThanks for considering colourblind people
atomicdog on HN
Objections
Shrinking target makes matching nearly impossible as time runs out
From 1 comment
I REALLY don't like how when your are running out of time it becomes virtually impossible to see the color you are supposed to match since it becomes smaller and smaller. And as…
ars on HN
Gameplay is pixel hunting and not fun
From 1 comment
I REALLY don't like how when your are running out of time it becomes virtually impossible to see the color you are supposed to match since it becomes smaller and smaller. And as…
ars on HN
Score page layout cut off and text hard to read
From 1 comment
I REALLY don't like how when your are running out of time it becomes virtually impossible to see the color you are supposed to match since it becomes smaller and smaller. And as…
ars on HN
Time penalty design makes bad play harder
From 1 comment
> but your comment comes off a bit grating. I realized that after posting it, so I added the last paragraph to soften it slightly. I didn't have time to think how to soften it…
ars on HN
Requests
Reverse the timer so it grows over time
From 1 comment
> but your comment comes off a bit grating. I realized that after posting it, so I added the last paragraph to soften it slightly. I didn't have time to think how to soften it…
ars on HN
Alternatives named
League of Legends colour-blind mode
From 1 comment
Sidenote: The popular game League of Legends recently released a special mode for colour-blind players.
bobds on HN