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Timestamp	Since previous	Game		JLV's comment
Apr 21 02:18:35		The Show Must Go On	♥ 4	Fun and efficient game. I really liked the spectacle premise, and the difficulty is challenging enough to keep the player on his toes from second 1. Good job ! Strengths : - Straightforward gameplay loop... - ...supported by consistent, readable graphics - Nice difficulty keeps the player coming for more rounds Possible improvements : - Having to wait in the circles alters the rhythm - Some objects might be a bit too close from each other
Apr 21 02:34:47	16m 12s	DOC+ORS	♥ 1	I ended up fumbling and leaving a pile of bodies behind... Great sinister mood, the mechanics are pretty robust and the game is a ton of fun. Strengths : - Voxel based graphics - Great audio and mood - Very simple yet addictive gameplay loop Possible improvements - Controlling your team is not straightforward All in all, great job !
Apr 21 02:40:41	5m 54s	Capybaba	♥ 2	Like others, I had trouble to get past the first tree. Aside from mechanics issues, the game has a really fun mood, beautiful graphics and nice audio. The premise is really fun, with that collaboration between the capybara and the baby probably being an all-time first ! Great work !
Apr 21 02:46:57	6m 16s	UnLeeched	♥ 3	Great game ! The premise is fun and well supported by nice art. The player character is definitely an experience gone wrong, and playing it is pretty fun. I also liked the attention and the care towards the jumping mechanics (ability to jump for a few frames after leaving the platform, ...) Strenghts : - Excellent platforming mechanics - You are the abomination, and it's a load of fun - Very entertaining level design Possible improvements - I found the gauge system to be a bit unclear All in all, great job !
Apr 21 02:54:52	7m 55s	The Dragon's Curse	♥ 3	What a fun game ! A love text-based entries, and this one also had graphics and wit as a cherry on the cake. The quest to save the dragon pup was very enjoyable, and I really liked cruising my way to the tower before realizing how poor I was. Strenghts : - Fun writing, close to games like Crusader Kings 2 - Great artworks - Good rhythm Cons : - Some readability problems in menus Excellent job !
Apr 21 03:00:31	5m 39s	Todd and Bobb's Excellent Adventure	♥ 2	Fun game ! I really liked the idea of collaborating with the dragon to reach your goal. The game is also quite solid despite having quite a lot of detailed assets, so props for that. The area of effect of the torch is a little low, and left clicks are not that responsive, which make it a bit difficult to progress. But all in all, great job !
Apr 21 03:07:10	6m 39s	Manual Breathing	♥ 4	Really fun game ! The controls are kinda hard to grasp at first, but it gets amusing pretty quickly I was also surprised by the diversity of obstacles, the game really goes beyond manual respiration. Also, kudos for the really fun graphics ! Strengths : - Quirky gameplay - Diverse level design - Fun sprites Possible improvements : - Design the beginning so that the core mechanic is easier to grasp All in all, great job !
Apr 21 03:10:58	3m 48s	Cataracta's eco-friendly adventure	♥ 2	Fun little game. I enjoyed the audio and the consistent graphics. The robot is also quite responsive. However, the player is a bit left alone - I was not sure about what to do, what interactions were doable, or what was the goal of the game. Still a very nice entry. Good job !
Apr 21 12:13:08	9h 02m	Keep IT Alive	♥ 3	Really tight game ! I really enjoyed how you learn how to play the game organically, without having to read instructions or refer to a command list. The controls were really water-tight, and made for a fun and addicting game. Strenghts : - Great gameplay, taught organically to the player - Cleverly designed level - Consistent graphics Possible improvements : - the first few seconds are a bit obtuse All in all, excellent work !
Apr 21 12:19:32	6m 24s	HEART LORDS	♥ 0	Really fun game ! The combat system was a bit reminiscent of Dark Souls, with the limited Dodge gauge. I also loved the pixelated aesthetic and the smooth movement. The ennemies were maybe a little too resilient to my taste, but the mix made for a very enjoyable game. Strenghts : - Fluid movement and great combat system - Consistent graphics - Simple bot great take on the theme Weaknesses : - Killing enemies is a bit long
Apr 21 12:37:08	17m 36s	Balloon Rush	♥ 5	Fun physics-based puzzle game. I really liked that there was a leaderboard and an introductory level. I certainly had a lot of fun fumbling around the first level, although the difficulty is high from the get go, as some already said. Strenghts : - Puzzles ! Physics ! A cute cat ! - Great tutorial - Consistent audio and graphics Possible improvements : - Having to play with gauges to setup fans was a bit tiresome - I know it is not easy to do in such a short time, but the ability to use shortcuts or to rotate the fans with the mouse would greatly improve the game. All in all, great job !
Apr 21 12:46:42	9m 34s	Lost Goblins	♥ 0	Fun puzzle game ! The game is explained very clearly, and there are interesting challenges from the start. The pathfinding is also really reliable, and the game really shines on multi-goblins levels. Great work ! Strenghts : - Great graphics/sound packages (and nice voice acting !) - Fun puzzles and good difficulty curve Possible improvements : - When there are no obstacles, it would be nice if the goblins directly went to the objective - Zoom/Dezoom would help in levels such as "Too many doors". All in all, great job !
Apr 21 12:53:21	6m 39s	Mumei	♥ 2	Really tight run-and-gun with, indeed a lot of retro emotions. The great controls, the consistent pixel graphics and the awesome graphics make for an excellent retro package ! Strenghts : - Great controls and game feel - The audio is stellar Possible improvements : - Mashing the button to fire sure is retro, but I am more on board with the autofire time... All in all, great work !
Apr 21 13:03:00	9m 39s	God Save the CHRIST!	♥ 2	Good "purify-them-all" ! As others have mentioned, the care and attention put into game juice (especially the water power). The ability to zoom/dezoom is also a godsent. Strenghts : - Fun powers, great controls - Consistent artwork Possible improvements : - The UI was a bit wonky at times (HPs, power gauge, power selection) All in all, great job !
Apr 21 13:10:30	7m 30s	Eggy Roll	♥ 1	Fun little game. I found (surprisingly ?) the first level to be challenging enough, mainly due to the way the egg moves. The graphics are very sharp, and everything responds perfectly. Great job ! Strenghts : - Cute graphics - Great take on the theme - Tight physics-based controls Possible improvements : - Show a minimap of the level to anticipate the required directions in which we need the egg to go
Apr 21 13:17:24	6m 54s	Antivirus	♥ 0	Fun clicker-type game ! I really loved the biological premise and the different cell types. The different difficulty modes are also a godsent to familiarize yourself from the game. Strengths : - Fun premise, great take on the theme - Addicting clicker gameplay - Several difficulty modes Possible improvements : - The human body and the reticle are a little too small, even in full screen Great job !
Apr 21 13:24:25	7m 01s	Chicken Coop	♥ 1	Fun little tower defense ! Despite you running out of time, it felt quite polished ! The graphics are cute, and the whole game is pretty responsive. My only gripe is that the game gets really simple really fast. Strenghts : - Good controls and interface - Fun graphics Possible improvements : - Make the difficulty curve a little steeper All in all, great job !
Apr 21 13:32:28	8m 03s	Tundra Tumble	♥ 1	I love snow-based games, and this one is no exception. The premise to have to keep your eggs is also really cute, and is well supported by the colored graphics and the fun soundtrack. Strenghts : - Nice visual/audio package - Fun egg mechanic Possible improvements : - As other users mentioned, there are a number of bugs affecting core gameplay (egg-dropping, ...) All in all, great job !
Apr 21 13:39:41	7m 13s	Abandoned Archive	♥ 4	Really well-rounded game, with a lot of polish in only 72 hours. I loved the little pieces of lore, the various powers, the clean UI and the overall visual style. Strenghts : - Awesome visuals - Varied powers - Well-thought UI Possible improvements : - Performance is really wonky on HTML5 All in all, great job !
Apr 21 13:45:52	6m 11s	Meal to Kill	♥ 2	The "voice" of the king is awesome and adds a tremendous lot to the game. The gameplay itself is really fun, and a nice take on the theme. Also, kudos for great graphics, and for offering the game in two languages ! Strenghts : - Graphics and audio make for a game full of personality - Simple, straightforward gameplay Possible improvements : - Sometimes the dishes are difficult to see against the background All in all, great job !
Apr 21 14:01:19	15m 27s	SMT V final Boss leak	♥ 2	I really love Atlus'JRPGs, so I was immediately attracted by the title ! The audio is awesome, and so is your attempt to replicate the dynamic camera system in such a short time. Strenghts : - Freaking awesome soundtrack ! - Great try at replicating the UI - Fun turn based mechanics Possible improvements : - The lighting is a bit off and makes it difficult to see everything - Despite your best efforts, some parts of the UI are a bit wonky All in all, great work ! I really like that idea of doing what the hell you want to do, and it paid off in your case.
Apr 21 21:16:47	7h 15m	The Keeper	♥ 1	Great little game ! Came for the art style, had a chuckle during the intro, and stayed for the gameplay ! That difficulty curve is something else, though, I really do not see myself holsing on for a thousand in-game years... Strengths : - Great pixel art - Tight controls and straightfoward yet challenging gameplay - That intro :'D Possible improvmenents : - Steep difficulty curve could be slightly flattened. Nice entry !
Apr 21 21:17:27	40s	Lich Clicker	♥ 2	Awesome clicker, with various interesting upgrades and a lot of things to unlock and discover. Special mention to the lore and the voice acting !
Apr 21 21:17:58	31s	Coronary Flypass	♥ 2	Great premise and fun gameplay ! I really loved how your managed to make something so self-explanatory yet with such a steep difficulty curve. Strenghts : - Tight controls, straightforward gameplay, constant challenge. What's there not to love ? - Loved the voice acting too ;) Possibe improvements : - Do not show again the initial camera displacement on restart (like in the second level) Awesome entry !
Apr 21 21:18:39	41s	Capture & Trace	♥ 2	The game sure was a ton of fun. Tracking the infected citizens was straightforward and addictive. I really love how you made the most of PICO-8 to propose a great simulation-based entry. Strenghts : - Simulation...in PICO-8 ! - Fun premise and gameplay Possible improvements - The game is a bit obtuse at first, a quick tutorial would help. Great job !
Apr 21 21:19:15	36s	Tiny Fragments	♥ 2	Great game, with exceptionally clever mechanics and great puzzle design. Awesome work !
Apr 21 21:19:50	35s	Needy Slime in a cozy house.	♥ 1	Fun game ! Having to retrieve different object for the slime to survive is perfectly in line with the theme ! The gameplay is quite tight once you get the hang of it. I especiallly liked how you added additional mechanics, such as time-based interactions, at different places of the game. Strenghts : - Straightforward gameplay, with a few fun twists - Funny Visuals Possible improvements : - State a bit more clearly that movement is possible with WASD in the instructions Good job !
Apr 21 21:20:23	33s	Last Embers	♥ 1	Neat survival game ! I thought the mechanics were well introduced (although you might want to reduce the amount of text thrown at once on screen). The game was plenty challenging, maybe a little too much so, but some like it hot ;) Strenghts : - All the basics of a survival game are there - God bless your minimap Possible improvements : - UI scaling was a little problematic - In my opinion, the difficulty curve is a little too steep Nice work !
Apr 21 21:20:54	31s	Lonely Year	♥ 1	Fun little game. My favourite part was the very low rez aesthetic, which was kept consistent throughout the game. I also loved how the camera dezoomed to reveal the stone cat ! While it probably was not the main goal, I enjoyed trying to discover new ways to getting killed... Strenghts : - Consistent retro aesthetic - Lots of interactions Possible improvements : - Provide a bit more guidance at the starts Good job !
Apr 21 21:22:09	1m 15s	The Well of the Past	♥ 2	I am a sucker for text-based narrative games, and this one really stood out as one of the most poetic/esoteric I have had the chance to play during a Ludum Dare. Fascinating story, supported by an excellent format, mysterious drawing and charming audio (sometimes reminiscent of tracks found in Type-Moon VNs). Strengths - La version française, un oasis de confort dans un événement largement anglophone. - A mysterious and inviting tale, supported by sketches and great prose. - Marvelous audio. Possible improvements - A very minor detail : changing the color of the color of the page or the text layout before the ritual starts / when it is over would make the strcture of the game a little clearer. Super travail, merci beaucoup pour ce jeu !
Apr 21 21:22:49	40s	Mount Ookie	♥ 1	Really fun game, based on an original concept. I really loved the idea of a moving giant carrying platforms, à-la Xenoblade / Shadow of the Colossus. The art stylr and the audio are retty strong, too ! Strengths - Original premise, coupled with a nice lvel design - Great art/sound package - Tight controls never get in the way Possible improvements - Make an easy mode, with a faster Ookie and less wasps. All in all, great job !
Apr 21 21:23:19	30s	Save the Fish	♥ 1	Really funny game ! The design of the Fish, the hilarious audio, the satsifying interactions... It might be presumptuous, but I think you had a tremendous amount of fun making this game ! And I had an awesome time playing it, so all's good. Strengths : - Self-explanatory gameplay, consistent with the theme and with a great game feel - Visuals and audio superbly contribute to the fun Possible improvements : - Maybe allow the player to restart with a level of similar difficulty instead of sending him back to lvl 1. All in all, great job !
Apr 21 21:32:42	9m 23s	Kaoamaru Kaiju	♥ 2	Press [SPACE] to comment KAOA MARU KAOA KAOA MARU I am a sucker for more contemplative games / visual experiences, and this one is definitely one of the best I have seen in a Ludum Dare. Some of the shots / camerawork had a quality I was definitely not expecting in a gamejam. You totally nailed that otherworldly aesthetic. I look forward to seeing more experiences like this from you. One of my favourites, awesome work !
Apr 21 22:03:22	30m 40s	Irving Forrest Technologies and [REDACTED]	♥ 1	✅️ Debating with a voice in my head about whether the chicken or the egg came first ✅️ Dying of stomachache because I ate a pan and all of my Ikea furniture ✅️ Resurrecting, only to find myself confronting the weird voice again about woodchuckers ✅️ Making the toaster explode ✅️ Breaking into my office using a jetpack ✅️ Getting blackmailed by a memo ✅️ Pivoting to communism propaganda against the opinion of my inner voice ✅️ Become fluent in Russia ✅️ Finally getting successful thanks to the power of Коммунизм ...and all this in a few minutes. So many funny twists and turns, supported by entertaining writing. Awesome game !
Apr 21 22:16:58	13m 36s	the Isle	♥ 1	Stunning visuals and world building. Your art style might be one of the most beautiful things I have seen in this jam. The world building is illustrated like in no other narrative game ! In combination with that, I really liked the ability to navigate freely through the descriptions. Both the visuals and the dialogue were woven together to create some kind of story-based "level-design", and I loved every second of it. Strengths : - Great visual effects and dialogue system that serve the world building - Fascinating Lore Possible improvements : - Some collisions issues with the book All in all, great game !
Apr 21 22:35:18	18m 20s	Sh'bolga: The Sprawling Terror, Devourer of Souls	♥ 3	I really loved your entry. The scope was ideal for a jam game : straightforward gameplay, one really polished memorable monster, tight controls, a funny story with a twist, and a well balanced difficulty curve. Awesome game, and great job to all the team. All hail Sh'bolga !
Apr 21 22:54:07	18m 49s	Vine and Void	♥ 3	Awesome game, with a really relaxing atmosphere. There is that "woah" moment when you discover how much you can do ith a wine, and then another one when you finally manage to mak rain appear by following the advice of the clouds. The gameplay is supported by an awesome soundtrack and great visuals : congratulations for completing such a great experience in 72h !
Apr 21 23:21:16	27m 09s	Shrodinger's Cat	♥ 1	2020-04-22 01_19_50-Schrodinger's Cat by Lex.png Welp, that was pretty fun ! I love when Animal Crossing-style object moving meets superposition of state. The computer mechanic was a brilliant idea. Great job !