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Timestamp	Since previous	Game		Zeriver's comment
Aug 15 15:10:24		The Maze	♥ 0	Innovative concept with neat execution. Getting through the maze under the time pressure is pretty fun, mechanics feel pretty responsive. One suggestion i can give is to no spawn fire at random positions but at predefined positions, sometimes they spawn in the middle of the wall making progression impossible. Still it is a neat, short game. And congratulations on your first Ludum Dare!
Aug 15 21:54:15	6h 43m	A Blob's Life	♥ 1	Very interesting mix of gameplay mechanics. It's like more 'puzzle-ish' agar.io and you are running out of space. Gameplay is pretty dynamic and pretty well explained / intuitive. There is a lot of replay value and with each try, player gets better. The art is pretty simplistic but looks neat and is 'clean' / easy to read. In overall it is a pretty solid, entertaining game!
Aug 15 22:18:51	24m 36s	Boop's Space Adventure	♥ 1	Game is really challenging and unforgiving. I think the gameplay would really improve if you added mid-level checkpoints, restarting whole level might get frustrating after a while, good thing that you added the ability to skip levels. Anyway the idea is pretty neat and execution is also pretty decent. Levels are designed pretty ok, especially if you take into account that they were just a part of 'big joke' ;) BTW the whole zoom out thing was really neat. Graphics are simple but consistent and clean, i like that clones get random face expressions. In overall it is pretty fun-frustrating game, well done!
Aug 15 22:36:15	17m 24s	Nuclear Arms 6: Waste Wizard's Tricks	♥ 3	Hahahahah this is a gem! I mean really, it's rare for LD game to left me wanting more so much. Shame that game is so short but it is really fun. Could be a little more challenging for my taste but still it was dynamic and entertaining. I really like the intro and the humour, the whole idea of making LD game around some character is pretty interesting. The graphics are pretty colorful and busy but still it is easy to navigate in the game and see the important stuff. The voiceacting is pretty neat and music fits the mood perfectly. Well done!
Aug 15 23:03:20	27m 05s	The Void	♥ 0	That was a really cool multitasking and management game. Very interesting concept and it really works on player's imagination. I really get a strong FTL vibe with the space, running out of something and choice of music. The visuals are also really nice and pleasant to look at. The difficulty curve is also really nice, you slowly get more and more things to manage and there is always a challenge in every level. Game feels really polished, generated levels are usually well balanced. The whole upgrades idea gives a nice feel of progression. One small thing that I can suggest is to make an outline around objects when mouse is over them to indicate that you can click it. In overall it is a REAALY good game, it was fun to play it, well done!
Aug 15 23:22:49	19m 29s	Another Day	♥ 1	Ha that's a nice 'Papers, please!-ish' game. I like the mood and story, graphics are also very well made and pleasant to look at, i like this style a lot. Gameplay is really simplistic and at the end it comes down mostly just to what decision you have made, but i think that gameplay wasn't the main focus of the game, feels like it's more about mood, story and characters. Interesting game!
Aug 15 23:37:03	14m 14s	TeTrans	♥ 0	That is a fun management / planning game and the tetris mechanic is also a pretty neat addition for that kind of game. The graphics could be a little easier to read, it took me a monent to realize that ? means what they have in that city and i 'tetris - pack it' to the trunk before i arrive to the city to pick it up. I like that there are multiple levels with more trucks and with more options to optimize fuel usage. In overall it is a pretty fun game with pretty unique concept.
Aug 15 23:56:50	19m 47s	They Came while I was jogging	♥ 2	Humorous game with nice gameplay. I really liked the beginning 'screen' that turned out to be a part of the game with 3d credits. Levels are pretty creative and last one is also pretty challenging but rewarding. I like the graphics and 'camera work', the style is pretty slick even if simple. In general it's a fun, short game.
Aug 16 00:20:15	23m 25s	Spaceabon	♥ 1	That was a really fun, relaxing puzzle game. I like the space setting and the little fact that you are a dude in the 'cockpit' who controls the robot. I don't know why but i like this detail, it adds to the game. Gameplay is pretty simple and surprisingly relaxing for a puzzle game under time pressure. I like the music and graphics, it just fits together nicely. Fun game!
Aug 16 00:31:28	11m 13s	Daycare Dilemma	♥ 2	That was a fun multitasking management game. I think the needs could be easier to read or just straight up display the object they want. Although maybe it's part of the challenge to memorize it and take a moment longer to find right object. I like the graphics and sounds, both send a nice mood for the game. The upgrades also add another depth to the gameplay and give a feel of progression to the game. In overall it's a pretty fun game!
Aug 16 00:52:44	21m 16s	Legacy	♥ 1	That's a really well designed and good looking game! Honestly, just add more content and get it on Steam! The controls feel very responsive, maybe only the jump right after teleportation feels odd a little. The puzzles are very fine. The whole concept of going through the ruins of Earth and seeing it from the eyes of an alien creature is a really cool concept. The item descriptions and music really build an amazing mood. Graphics are simply beautiful, really impressive for such a short time. Game feels really polished and is pretty long. In overall it's a really great game, good job!
Aug 16 01:05:53	13m 09s	Mini Micro	♥ 1	Quite entertaining, managing different data types and planning ahead for maximum efficiency turned out to be pretty fun. Levels are well designed and provide just enough challenge. I like the whole inside computer aesthetics and music also sets a nice tone for the game. The only thing I could suggest is to make level 'faster' it takes a lot of time to charge battery and complete the level, good thing that you added option to skip levels. In general it's a really fun, short game.
Aug 16 01:28:46	22m 53s	Quickshot Yellow: The Quest for Green Flags	♥ 1	A really well made puzzle game with pretty innovative mechanics. Levels are well designed and don't take too much time to complete. Mechanics might take a moment to understand but once you grasp them, gameplay has a nice flow. The graphics are simple but decent, the music in the background isn't too intrusive. I got stuck on this level. I need both jump and sprint, yet i need to give one of them when i want to pick up the blue card. Unless there is a way to change to what slot the card goes when you are on it's tile, i don't know how to beat it. ffff.PNG Anyway the it is pretty fun and really pleasant puzzle game.
Aug 16 01:42:09	13m 23s	Planet escape	♥ 1	Ha that was a nice turn based, resource management - strategy game. There is a lot of mechanics, the game feels pretty packed with stuff to do. I like the general idea of the game and how you later mange couple of planet and try to build up the economy on each planet. I like the presentation, watching the planets flying is pretty neat. Menus in the game are pretty clean and self explanatory. In overall it is a really well made game, ambitious for Ludum Dare.
Aug 16 01:53:23	11m 14s	Polar Panic! At the Disco	♥ 2	Hahahha that is a really humorous game! I really like the whole arctic disco idea! The music and little dance moves just go together so well, the premise is just hilarious. The art style has a good colour pallet and animals models with their animations are cute, btw cool to see you guys trying out 3d for LD. The gameplay is pretty hectic and i like it, although at times it feels like it mostly comes down to RNG rather than my skill of crashing together icebergs (and knocking off everyone on them). Still it was a really enjoyable short game, great game for Ludum Dare!
Aug 16 02:13:23	20m 00s	worm.exe	♥ 1	Super simple yet extremely entertaining game. I really like how different files take different space on the disk, it adds a lot of depth in the game since when you are slowly getting overwhelmed you have to prioritize different files. It also is pretty intuitive and makes sense from computer user perspective. The graphics stylized for Windows are, well, pretty obvious choice for this kind of game :D but still it was really well made. The generic background is fine, maybe it's just me but after hearing very similar tunes (or sometimes the same) many times in different games, kinda kill the immersion. One thing that i would suggest is changing mouse cursor when mouse is over the file, it's a small thing yet i think it would add a lot. Anyway. game is really great, simple but super fun and challenging. Excellent choice for Ludum Dare. BTW: shame there isn't a quick way to see top scores, maybe adding that to main menu would be a good idea? Well i certainly would want to see everyone that i got the first place ;)
Aug 16 02:24:47	11m 24s	Meteor Shower	♥ 0	That was a fun action packed game. It's really impressive for 3D platformer to be that easy to navigate, usually it's hard to get right perspective for such games, but here jumping and navigating around the level wasn't much of an issue. The graphics are simple, the textures on cube could use a better unwrapping but still the constant meteor shower gave a nice illusions of chaotic scene where you are in a constant danger. Controls feel pretty responsive and it feels good to make a series of hard jumps to survive a little longer. In general, it was a fun concept with a good execution, well made! Shame there isn't a top scores online table, would be cool to see how well other players did and compete with them. My High Score was 2137 i think.
Aug 16 10:59:43	8h 34m	High Castle	♥ 1	That is a really well designed and made game! After reading the description i expected it to be complicated and hard to get into, but the gameplay turned out to be pretty intuitive. The whole multitasking mixed with tetris-twoer-building and hectic shooter really is a great idea and the whole game was really fun to play. The difficulty curve is also just right, i barely made it through the last wave with the flagship but it was rewarding when i beat it. I think this is the most fun game in the gameplay department i have played so far in this LD edition. The pixel art is pretty but i think the intro is a bit more stylish, still the graphics in the level is also alright and easy to read. One more thing is that 'closed wall' detection was finicky at times, there were few situation when i though i closed the territory, yet the game didn't detect that. Anyway the game is really, the concept and execution is just outstanding. In overall it is a great game, really well done!
Aug 16 13:06:16	2h 06m	What's in the crates ?!	♥ 0	Simple but cute game. At first it was a little confusing how to read the map, but rather quickly the player can grasp the mechanics. I would suggest numbering the cities on map so player knows which dot is Town 3. I would also add some roads to the minimap so it's easier to judge how long the delivery is going to take. I like the cute graphics and music, it really sets a nice, pleasant mood. In overall it was a fun, chill game.
Aug 16 13:30:31	24m 15s	Monarch-eat	♥ 1	Hahahahah what a game! This is simply hilarious! I really like the facial expressions and how king gets excited when he gets a new burger, he even does a little legs wiggle! I really like when king gets bigger you have to jump from the upper floor to reach his hands and give him the plate. Really fun game with cute music and graphics. Ah right, i have to download the game since web version was a little finicky when using the scroll, even in fullscreen. Anyway game is great, this is just a hilarious, perfect LD game! Also i couldn't help but think about this while playing: tumblr_mn81fwOGJp1qjn8eto1_500.jpg
Aug 16 13:57:49	27m 18s	Sweet Squire O' Mine	♥ 1	I like this a lot. There is quite a few inventory management games in this LD edition but this one definitely stands out. The whole idea of being a squire to the hero is neat and i love the Diablo aesthetic, really adds to the experience. Gameplay is pretty solid and difficulty curve is just right, later you really have to manage inventory and be on top of things. It would be cool if you traveled with your hero around the dungeon but with LD time limit, it's still pretty impressive. One thing i could point out is that using a potion is a little intuitive at first, i tried dragging it on health bar before RMB it. Graphics are very nice and music definitely fits. Well made game!
Aug 16 14:09:43	11m 54s	Champion Chowdown	♥ 3	Cute game, reminds me of Dungeon Kepper (with you being the monster in the dungeon and heroes coming to slain you). The graphics are very nice and sound effects add to the game, music is also very fine. Gameplay is simple but pleasant and it doesn't take long to complete the game. Sometimes i was getting frame drops, which was slightly annoying but not that much. Very neat game with decent execution!
Aug 16 14:30:10	20m 27s	Too Many Gems	♥ 1	Very innovative and creative game. I really like how player has some freedom of choice and levels allow for multiple ways to complete them. Controls feel pretty responsive and 'puzzles' are well designed. I like the graphics, simple but cute. At the end i kinda expected surprise Thanos twist, that would be a cool way to end this game :D Really well made with unique concept and great execution!
Aug 16 14:44:37	14m 27s	Quicksort	♥ 2	The gameplay is pretty fun however as you said, it could use more play testing to make the gameplay more challenging and engaging. The idea is pretty good and managing boxes in the warehouse is a great fit for the theme. Making sure that you have easy access to the boxes as the area is getting more and more filled is a fun thing to do. Graphics are simple but easy to read and clean. In overall it is a pretty solid game!
Aug 16 14:57:22	12m 45s	Space Hauler	♥ 1	Whoa, another gem of this Ludum Dare edition. The idea is great and executions is just superb. It feels great to save the truck in last moment before it enters the atmosphere or when you quickly jump out of the truck and haul valuable materials. Controls feel very responsive and while it takes some time to master them it is very rewarding. The pixel art is also amazing, sound effects are also on point. Extremely well made game, you should expand this project and release it on Steam!
Aug 16 15:10:05	12m 43s	Wormhole Arena	♥ 3	That's a pretty cool arena kind of game, making terrain destructible by player's projectiles is pretty clever. The AI is pretty decent and it is engaging to play Free For All. Controls are pretty responsive and gameplay is pretty fun. One thing i could suggest is to make holes more visible, the background moves so sometimes the holes blend with the white parts of the background. Nonetheless the game is pretty good, it sure is an interesting take on the theme. Graphics are also very neat and easy to read. Solid entry overall!
Aug 17 10:04:36	18h 54m	grOw	♥ 1	I really like the aesthetic, game looks just very pretty. Shame there is no audio, it could really improve the overall mood of the game, but it's understandable due to Compo time limit. Most of the levels are pretty well designed and fun, and I like how the last one is really challenging (i assume that the moving cubes and timed lasers is the last level since after i beat it, I just got the blue map without player or any obstacles). Controls feel pretty responsive and overall gameplay is pretty entertaining.
Aug 17 10:17:27	12m 51s	HITMAN: The Floor Is Lava	♥ 0	That is a really well designed game and you caught the spirit of Hitman games really good. It really feels like Hitman game when you walk around the map trying to memorize the layout and then assassinate key targets by waiting for them to be alone. The graphics are pretty minimalistic but i like the style and music is really setting the great mood for the game. It's a really fun and well made game overall!
Aug 17 10:42:07	24m 40s	Growing Out	♥ 1	That is a really cute, Metroidvania like game with really smart designed map. It feels really fun to go through the same are multiple times but each time the gameplay is different. It almost remind me of The Alien, at first you sneak in the 'vents' and avoid enemies, later you are bigger and can be a threat and your final phase is a big MOFO who just wrecks everyone. The whole destructible blocks thing is really impressive. Graphics are also very neat, the sound effects really match. In overall it is a really good game!
Aug 17 11:13:46	31m 39s	The Unicorn Shelter	♥ 1	That was a very fun mix of management game with light text adventure elements. I like how you added some bits where characters interacted and told more about the story, it could be even more fleshed out with some story bits. The game is rather well balanced i guess it depends on random events. One small thing, i think that the money you raise is lower depending on the day, i think you forgot to clamp the value so you won't collect negative money which happened to me twice :D. Anyway gameplay is pretty fun, the whole managing the unicorns and planning a head was entertaining. Well made game! ayyyy.PNG
Aug 17 19:56:11	8h 42m	Potion Seller	♥ 1	That is a super interesting concept and great execution. Gameplay is easy to grasp on yet the longer you play the more challenging the game gets, the difficulty curve is really well balanced. The voxel graphics are also very nice and set a nice mood for the game together with the music and voiceacting. One thing i would suggest is to add outline to objects that you mouse over and somehow make it easier to know where you are about to drop something (better shadows or something maybe). Still the game is really well made and designed. I like how you even got time to make two mods for playing, really impressive. Good luck with VR and mobile ports!
Sep 4 09:11:02	421h 14m	Runnink out of Space	♥ 1	Another very ambitious game for Ludum Dare. I really like pixel art and the transitions between the locations and how UI slides when you enter the 'conversation mode'. The idea of sharing map space with 'words' is really innovative and interesting, to be honest it didn't impact the gameplay that much but it was still a fun mechanic. The puzzles were challenging, they slowly were getting more difficult but manageable (although completing the whole game takes some time). Writing is really good and witty, definitely gives the game some charm. In overall it is a really great Ludum Dare game.