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Author:	Rhys D	Submitted:	22nd September, 2003	Favourites:	0
Genre:	Platformer	Downloads:	937
Rated:
Game of the Week Winner

Edited By Rhys Davies on 2/22/2007

Edited By Rikus on 4/10/2005

Finally, after 5 months of off and on work, i've hopefully finished a project that I probably shouldn't have started (due to my lack of motivation when it comes to creating large games).

Milber 2 is a platformer, the sequel to the original TGF version, which was released a fair while ago (maybe some people remeber it?)

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed coming up with the design, drawing graphics and slaving away at it for all this time

Thanks must go to Hamish for the platform engine, and most importantly Josh Whelchel (TwiTerror) for the wonderful 20 song soundtrack that is included in the download.

Edit: I left out a very important tester who has been there all the way, thanks also must go to Rob Haseldine (aka SircatmaN) for helping out whenever he could!

Enjoy!

RhysD

http://www.rhysd.com

p.s. here is the download for the first Milber game. Please don't think too much of it, it was made back in the day...

http://www.syntesis.ath.cx/rhysd/mb1old.zip

Review This Download

http://www.tucows.com/preview/330880 (3.43mb )

Posted by Rhys D

22nd September, 2003

ill probably release a patch later if anyone finds any really bad bugs that affect the whole game.

Posted by Mitch M

22nd September, 2003

It's here! :D I'l dl when I come back from school rightaway!

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

22nd September, 2003

Woah, I've been waiting forever for this to come out, and today I just clicked downloads and there it was! Thanks, Rhys... I'll try it right away!

Posted by Rhys D

22nd September, 2003

its short, but hopefully fun!

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

23rd September, 2003

I'm a big fan of the original, so it's almost doubtless that I will enjoy this one, short or not. The screenshots look awesome, too! Can't wait to try it when I get home.

Posted by CYS

23rd September, 2003

This is really great, especially the music. Anyway, what a weird boss!!! (2nd stage) There's a bit of bug i've found : - While talking to the grape boss, press Ctrl and you'll disappear. - Sometimes when the enemy jump, it should jump and fall - and the thing is, the enemy changed into milber when it dies!

Posted by CYS

23rd September, 2003

i mean..."Sometimes when the enemy (dies)"

Posted by istvan

23rd September, 2003

ive played it, it was pretty fun until i go to the first boss, i found that same disappearing bug aswell, and as i lost my first life to the walnut thing milbers body was dublicated and then they both died and i lost both my remaining lifes:( also at the game over screen i found the only way to restart was to press F2, and i was surprised to find that a had to start all over again. when does it save? great GFX and sound btw

Posted by CYS

23rd September, 2003

Heh...I've finished the game!!! but too short... The last boss is really easier than the 2nd one...

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

press escape to move from the game over screen, it explains that in the readme. i'll fix those bugs, thanks :)

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

also, when you die, pressing any key brings you back. if you die, just dont press anything until all danger is cleared, you should be alright then. also, when the grenades explode and the boss explodes, watch out for the fireball things, they kill you!~

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

it saves after every boss and after you make a choice in the desert stage

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

thanks for the review! the skip the intro simply press the escape key during the first forest scene!

Posted by Jason Orme

23rd September, 2003

The game is fun, sadly the disapearing bug made the fun end. I would have carried on if i didnt get Game Over

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

um, the disappearing bug doesnt really detract from the game, it only happens during a cutscene if you press the wrong button. ill fix it in about half an hour :)

Posted by Spram

23rd September, 2003

The Furry engine? Wooo!

Posted by ChrisB

23rd September, 2003

To exit: press Alt+F4, not Ctrl+Alt+Del (always use that as a last resort) On the Game Over screen press F2 to restart. Great game! :D

Posted by Shen

23rd September, 2003

kekekekekeke

Posted by Spram

23rd September, 2003

It's not easy. The human characters take a lot of hits to die and you cant duck.

Posted by Kingson

23rd September, 2003

I were invicible in level 2 so the end boss was no problem. In level 3 I were a mortal again and died. AHHHHHHHHH!

Posted by Smeggy

23rd September, 2003

sounds cool, downloading..

Posted by Astral_86

23rd September, 2003

Yes a submitting at last! Too few games comin' nowadays I think... :( and it looks good too ! :D

Posted by Jonas (Peasants)

23rd September, 2003

what a great game!

Posted by The Podunkian

23rd September, 2003

Everybody's entited to their own opinion, etc. etc.

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

23rd September, 2003

Uhhh... a tomato IS a fruit.

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

anyway..thanks for the reviews and comments dudes, much appreciated. everyone's entitled to their own opinions.

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

23rd September, 2003

By the way, Milber 2's a great game, as was expected. Good job, Rhys! FRUIT! http://www.tomato.org/about/index.html "Botanically, tomatoes are a fruit. This is because, generally, a fruit is the edible part of the plant that contains the seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and roots of the plant."

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

23rd September, 2003

Mwahahaha! Oh, and I think once you've collected enough apples/coconuts/whatever, you get an extra life.

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

yeah, collect 40 objects and you'll receive an extra life if you need one. if you dont it will continue your tally until you do need one and subtract 40 points away and give you an extra life. uploading new version with a few bugs fixed and a harder last boss battle.

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

shh about tomatoes already

Posted by The Podunkian

23rd September, 2003

This game IN MY HO, was ... alright at most. The graphics were decent (a bit unanimated if you ask me), and the levels didn't offer much new things from one to the next.

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

23rd September, 2003

Ok, this isn't the place for the argument, but it's the only place that's got it, and it's fun! We would be referring to the tomato botanically in this argument, because 'botanically' means in the plant sense, and we're trying to find out what kind of plant (or part of it) the fruit is. PS. Would the United States Supreme Court waste their time on such an issue? I know we are, but we're not a supreme court! PPS. To be on topic, is there any way to replenish health in Milber 2? I could have sworn that I had only one block left in my health meter and a bit later found that I had two. Does it slowly recharge?

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

lol, the final level is the hardest with those guys near the end ;) they shoot twice as fast and are twice as angry >:)

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

Posted by Derek T. Reaves. . .

23rd September, 2003

Finally somebody posts a game that is worth the download.Thankyou RhysD(no offense to others).The game still needs work like some of the spikes can still kill you while they were still in the ground (i only had this happen once.).Also the engine is a little off.Jumps dont acellerate as you go up they decelerate.I like the graphics style although in the forest the green is a little too close to a grayih-green if thats what you were going for.Some of the rocks kind of look flat or gradient shaded (although they sort of arent).I like the graphics ok ,but like i said some look a little too flat or dont match the style (Lava).An and also I got to boss 2 and then quit.Only took a few minutes.I like the game and the style.(also just a question why didnt you make your own custom engine?I like the one thats in there , but I think it would make the game more original if you had your own).Well so much for my long unorganized comment.Hope I see more games from you in the future.

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

a) the jumps are meant to be like that, the power of your jump is determined by how long you hold down the jump key. b)thats the graphic style i was going for, any more and it'd be a little too distracting. c)i didn't make my own engine because im not very good at coding the core movement and stuff. but i like doing graphics, so i thought, hmm what if i combine a great engine (furry) with my somewhat ok graphics = somewhat decent game :D

Posted by Derek T. Reaves. . .

23rd September, 2003

Well the engine still seems to acellerate upwards.I know how the jump power works ,but it still shouldnt acellerate up like that.Im not trying to be rude or anything im just trying to help.Why dont you try it out maybe and if it seems better without it then leave it where the jumps acellerate up. Well good luck to you.

Posted by Rhys D

23rd September, 2003

version 1.1 uploaded, same link. fixed disappearing bug and invincible bug. also made the last boss harder. thanks to all those who've downloaded it so far! esp The Hill Gigas! ;)

Posted by norfair

24th September, 2003

It was the easiest way to do variable height jumping at the time and i cant be bothered fixing it

Posted by Shen

24th September, 2003

Tomato is a fruit. Settled. (Just not in a fruit salad)

Posted by Elvn

24th September, 2003

This game was well worth the download! I rolled my eyes when I read the part about the 4 map peices that had been torn up and scattered around the island! Could you get any less original? hehe. But it's a great game! Good work! :D

Posted by Alex Scobell

24th September, 2003

Ecelent work, its fun, addictive and has pretty nice graphics. Well done :D

Posted by xXAaronXx

24th September, 2003

Good game, the second boss couldn't harm me at all when i would constantly jump up and down shooting in the same spot. This game is really short, cant believe it took ya 5 months, its good though.

Posted by Astral_86

24th September, 2003

Why this discussion about tomatoes?? :P Oh I'll dl this game again here we go... :D

Posted by Bryan Rodriguez

24th September, 2003

I have no idea how to download this game...

Posted by Strife

24th September, 2003

:D SWEEEEEEET! :D This game rocks! I just beat it today. Bravo! I wish it was longer though. By the way, how the hell do you beat that giant alien in the cave? He's HARD.

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

24th September, 2003

Fruit. http://www.sciencebob.com/lab/q-tomato.html :P

Posted by Derek T. Reaves. . .

24th September, 2003

Hill gigas if this was directed even slightly at me.I was only trying to help him.I seriously wasnt trying to be picky.I dont see myself as "the best" or anything.Im sorry if it sounded like i was trying to be better.Its not like some constructive criticism couldnt help somebody.Well sorry again.

Posted by Rhys D

24th September, 2003

oh, by levels i thought you meant each stage where you have to reach the exit sign. :P

Posted by Rhys D

24th September, 2003

glad to see some people are beating it :)

Posted by istvan

25th September, 2003

'Usually it's because it actually makes people more angry when they see an almost perfect game with a tiny flaw, than a mediocre game with a ton of flaws.' i think this game was good, i liked the intro movie and i think the GFX are great, but its far from almost perfect. theres not much original about this game, the gameplay is just the same old platform movement- however it uses this well, its doesnt feel as fun because its not very original. i also didnt like how you gave the cute little characters serious 'human' storylines, however this is just my opinion. plus there are a few bugs, atleast on the one i downloaded, i believe there is a fixed one now. good game, which could be a lot better if it was more original. cheers, istvan;)

Posted by SircatmaN

25th September, 2003

Hey Rhys, cheers for the mention ;) This is a great game by the way and I must stress how much effort Rhys put into it. Sometimes you people ar ea little ungrateful! ;) Anyways, Sorry I havnt been able to talk to you much lately Rhys, I just got back from england on Monday. Will catcha up on MSN soon.

Posted by Pete Nattress

25th September, 2003

what's all this talk of tomatoes? anyhoot, i've downloaded and am impressed so far. haven't got through level 1 yet as i am very tired. but i shall try tommorow.

Posted by istvan

25th September, 2003

hill gigas, ive been quoting everyone lately, im just used to it cus ive had so many assignments. i was quoting you because you said this game was almost perfect, and i beg the differ. no offence to Rhys ofcourse.

Posted by SircatmaN

25th September, 2003

*Sends the Russian Mafia around to Istvans house to 'show' him how good the game is and how wrong he is* >:D

Posted by Rhys D

26th September, 2003

any more reviews?? 171 downloads :D

Posted by Pete Nattress

26th September, 2003

is it me or is the continue feature... err... not working? i get to the grape king, die, continue and i'm back at the start!

Posted by Rhys D

26th September, 2003

you have to beat him to get the continue. sorry :P

Posted by Pete Nattress

26th September, 2003

grrr. that's ok, i'll try harder. was doing it half assed anyway.

Posted by Strife

26th September, 2003

Grrr. That alien boss is really getting on my nerves! One shot from his beam-thing and I die instantly no matter how many lives I have. Whatsupwitdat!? :\ Maybe you could fix that in version 1.2... By the way, I noticed that Milber 2 made the top 5 list. Congrats! :D

Posted by Dogzer

26th September, 2003

thx everyone.. I made this game =)

Posted by istvan

27th September, 2003

nah, i do still think this is a great game, dont get me wrong. by the way, shutup dogzer

Posted by Rhys D

2nd October, 2003

avoid the beam ;) :D

Posted by Rhys D

3rd October, 2003

Close Jon, they are infact Milberries :)

Posted by Rhys D

3rd October, 2003

yeah

Posted by Dungus

4th October, 2003

WOWOWOWOW!!!! That game was awesome!!! It's the best platform game ever!!! It even beats Fish Head 3!!! GOOD WORK...

Posted by Strife

4th October, 2003

It beats FH3??? Oooh, tough call. This game WOULD beat FH3 if it was longer. By the way, the collectable 'apples' are only in the first world (with the grape guys). Whatsupwitdat?

Posted by Derek T. Reaves. . .

4th October, 2003

Umm in my opinion i dont thikn you should really compare it to other games.You should say I know it beats this game!Though you should say"In my opinion i think this game is better than fishhead 3."Thats my opinion i do think it beats FH 3 i never really cared for it in my opinion , but no game is definitely the best.

Posted by - Yelnek -

5th October, 2003

This is an awesome game...I wishe it was longer :(

Posted by Rhys D

5th October, 2003

sorry its not longer. i dont have much time these days :P and yes, everyone's entitled to their own opinions, i can live with it, unlike some other people that post games on this site :D

Posted by Rhys D

5th October, 2003

also, sorry about the story :D hell, at least it has one ;)

Posted by Wilderness (Ultra Soft)

6th October, 2003

really great game :) found two bugs, in level 1, first water place, you sometimes get...i dunnow. itsa like youre in water but everything's reversed. and in the castle/church level, the spikes dont kill you if ya hold ctrl :/

Posted by Dark One

7th October, 2003

After 5 months of work you came up with such a short game? I woulda expected more from a platform project that's been going for 5 months even with off and on work. Oh well. Too easy though.

Posted by Rhys D

7th October, 2003

It's not really five months of work. It's actually about 2 weeks, spread over 5 months. I just put "5 months" because that's how long its been in the development stage. You may start a game say today but then put it off and finish it in day, a year later. That allows you to say, "this game has been in development for a year with on and off work." Anyway, glad people like it and dislike it :) pity to see that The Hill Gigas deleted himself from the DC.

Posted by G@vie

7th October, 2003

Hey this is a cool game, I'm a big fan of sidescrollers. Can't kill the second endboss, I have to play the mine level again, and again. Oh well.. I MUST finish it :) Kickass work

Posted by -CGman

9th October, 2003

Nice game and while not the best, it shows a lot of effort. Excellent gfx and music (some of the SFX I'd heard before though). Major Bug: Hold Control throughout and you can pass through most hazards (but not all)! Good job!

Posted by Linus Software

10th October, 2003

Well, a good game, but not perfect. The graphics were beautiful, but I didn't like the character design. The music was original, but very boring, and not especially catchy. The controls and the game engine were excellent, and the challenge was good, but a little too short. I had fun with it, but I had expected more. Overall: A good game, but could need some polishing.

Posted by Jimmy Brzezicki

14th October, 2003

Oh, so that's where Hill went. He deleted his comments from my game too. I'm yet another person saying this is a good game. My only problem is the inconsistency: the game starts with a great mario feel (partially due to the graphics)but later on the feel changes completely when you come across (admittedly well drawn) men with guns and blood, and the wierd lady boss. There are also problems with insta death on spikes, that seems a little harsh. Still great though. Most complaints are pretty small (like this one) and the game's still pretty long, I for one can rarely survivework on a single game for long enough to make something like that.

Posted by Rhys D

14th October, 2003

thanks jimmy :)

Posted by Rhys D

15th October, 2003

thanks for the review, klikreview :)

Posted by Rhys D

17th October, 2003

and AntiMatter

Posted by Rick (AntiMatter Entertainment)

21st October, 2003

No problem, Rhys! Thanks for Milber 2! :)

Posted by Wormware

26th October, 2003

NIce game.. ---Smeby: jumping in midair??--- didn't notice.. But I love the pixelgraphics. The music is boring but the game itsself! : great! Keep up the GOOD WORK! poof: woof ;p BTW: I think you should be able to change the resolution, i think the graphics will be even better! ;D

Posted by Rhys D

27th October, 2003

the dog was called foof :( not poof ;_;

Posted by Wormware

28th October, 2003

Wow, sorry.. But I played the game didn't ? When is Milber 3 done? :p

Posted by Rhys D

28th October, 2003

lol, thats ok, i was just joking :P and milber 3 will be done in about 20 years...

Posted by Maurice

3rd November, 2003

Good game, guy! When did you release the first one? It kinda sucks to play the second w/out playing the first, but its still a good game...

Posted by Rhys D

3rd November, 2003

http://www.syntesis.ath.cx/rhysd/mb1old.zip - there's the first one. don't think too much of it ;)

Posted by Evil Monkey

30th December, 2003

Come on, this game wasn't that great. It's way too short, and the music needs better samples. Chip music is definately not my favorite style. The first two bosses were easy but the last one is too hard. I have no idea how this got into the top 5 downloads.

Posted by Dr. James MD

17th February, 2004

discovered a bug yesterday: i jumped into the water on level 2 holding both left+right and i started moving through walls diagonally! i tried again but it didnt work. i should have taken a screeny

Posted by Rhys D

26th February, 2004

must be a once-off then.

Posted by joelr_2000

10th April, 2004

didnt like it, too quick and ya die heaps easy, its alright but not good enuff for the top 5! fishhead 3 is top 5 material in my opinion..

Posted by Alltower

11th May, 2004

I know this game uses the Furry engine, but did you have to make it JUST like Furry? Seriously its just Furry in a diffrent package and a few bosses. You could have done so much more with such a great engine.

Posted by The Chris Street

8th September, 2004

I think there should be a Milber 3... but it should be well planned out. I remember when this was first announced years that there'd be lots of multiple "choose your own path" type of thing. Well I only found the one - by the well. Don't get me wrong, the game is good. But not great... probably because of the lack of a ducking mechanism which Furry utilised so well. And the fact that this is so short. If I could compare this to a game, it would be Yoshi's Island on the N64: terrifyingly easy, but fun to play through.

Posted by Rhys D

10th September, 2004

Thanks circy :) Milber 3 is in production and it is going to use it's own engine, i'm mainly doing the graphics this time so I won't get bored of it and make it short :S

Posted by Bear Cub

27th July, 2005