They want to play (my) Awkward Octopus!

October 31, 2012. Just when the most stressful October of my life was about to end, I scrolled down my FB News Feed and saw this...

Until this very moment, I am still hyped-up and overwhelmed with Wong Fu Productions' recognition. Though I know, they may not really think about my submission since they are used to the love and attention they get from all their "awksome" fans. And what blows my mind is the demand question of some few people about where could they download the game.

I must admit, I am a very skeptical person. My friends would always wonder why would I feel awful (shy, I think would be more appropriate) if people would compliment me. But I don't think that's being skeptical. I just know where I stand, what my capabilities are, and my limitations.

Awkward Octopus: The Search for His 8 Tentacles, inspired by Wong Fu Production's Awkward Octopus plush, is a mini (to the miniest level) game that I made using Adobe Flash CS5 for our lab activity in my major subject, IT130 Multimedia Systems under Sir Erik. This is the first game that I have ever created in my whole life (sounds like an excuse, hehe). I certainly give credit to Sir Erik for this requirement and experience. But people must believe me when I say, this game is too simple that they will really find it boring. You only have to click 8 moving objects (tentacles). If you successfully click all of them within the given time, you win, else you lose! As simple, and as not challenging as that!

And now... I feel like editing the game, making it more interesting to share it publicly. But I'm afraid time is not on my side. And I have a big doubt on my current skills. Releasing the game is like a make or break for me. But I really find this as a great opportunity. It's just that, fear is holding me back. It's been 2 days of thinking about editing the game, and I never have started anything yet.

I hope it's not yet too late.