Purr Evil

2017-04-25 21:58

Its weird. Recently Ive found myself playing a lot of games that are both terrifying yet cute at the same time. Its a nice concept tho. The life of a tiny creature trying to avoid being smooshed by what they think is a furry god, but is really just a curious if maliciously bored cat.

My main issue was it was often hard to judge when the cat's paws were going to smash down. Some more signals or obvious shaking before that would be nice. I also never did figure out how to plug in the batteries. That said the art was nice, and I really love the notion that you had to interact in a roundabout way with the cat in order to break the environment and get at the little batteries.

Thought this would make a great concept for a simple game where you explore planets made of different pet toys. With each one requiring you to find and fix some other electrical component while dodging animal body parts/limbs.

So nice work. I also included this game in my first showcase video for Ludum Dare 38!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxb8N-An7GY

husky 2017-04-26 03:53

@larrychupacabra Thanks for playing and making this video, your feedback is quite useful, I didn't notice the hint and level design are not clear enough tho, also the the little unpredictable AI lol

Your expanding ideas are also very interesting, thanks!

2017-04-26 11:13

Lovely graphics, I included it in my Ludum Dare 38 compilation video series(https://youtu.be/MygbzdcNT_8), if you’d like to take a look :)

husky 2017-04-27 05:35

@jupiter-hadley Thanks for playing and make this video! :D

heinrix 2017-05-01 13:32

Love this game, one of my favorite Compo entries.

Very challenging and creative gameplay. I died alot trying to figure out the small puzzle aspects of it.

Great work @husky

Highly rated by me

sebasrez 2017-05-02 13:58

Very nice work, and it's a comp! I felt when the claw dropped made it quite challenging, and I think if the timing was clearer as to when it would drop, it would be better to know when to dodge. Great idea with making it hit open areas to be able to move on. Great puzzle-yness to it as well!

crazi456 2017-05-03 01:54

Omg that cat is adorable! Very fun game, lovin the sound effects and graphics.

vladik-plays 2017-05-08 17:42

He he I really liked the idea of being chased by and stomped by a cat. Very good take on the theme. Great job!

brothers-arcade 2017-05-08 19:50

Fun little game, the graphics on the world are a little too lowrez, its not clear what you need to do... That being said i like how you have to use the kitty to unlock the objects in the environment. GREAT NAME btw!

husky 2017-05-12 03:32

@heinrix @sebasrez @crazi456 @vladik-plays @brothers-arcade Thank you for all the nice feedback! :D

phaze0 2017-05-13 05:44

I just love the dull 'thump' and stopping of the music when you get squashed. It's a very cute (and slightly frustrating) game.

flyingbear 2017-05-13 08:50

This game made me smile. I really liked how you elegantly taught the controls on your title screen. I found the game very difficult but instead of being frustrated when I lost over and over I just laughed, because cat paws! The cat itself is quite adorable and you nailed the "small world" theme.

negativice 2017-05-13 12:37

I finished it! What a torcher :D It always killed me when i had last piece ready.. Anyway great little game, i like the minimalistic tutorial of controls at beginning

binaryferret 2017-05-13 15:26

Haha! I thought this was brilliant. I couldn't complete it as I kept getting smooshed but I loved the concept. Also liked how if you didn't move it didn't try and smoosh you. Poor birdies though!

Loved the visuals, and sound - thought it was a well polished game.

Good job!

kubad 2017-05-13 17:09

I was kind of mislead since my initial thought was I'd play with cat. After reaading tutorial it become clear and I had much fun with this game. One complaint - waiting each time for a cat to destroy first block was kind of irritating though.

gameraccoon 2017-05-13 18:28

Awesome game. You got a good effect that makes feel "I almost completed this, I want one more try" on every fail. And also you got my heart.

sparrow 2017-05-13 19:59

One of my favorite entries so far! Very fun! :D

igorsgames 2017-05-13 20:00

Looks very good, but I don't get what should I press to plug in the battery in the slot, even after watching the video in description...

internetpaulicy 2017-05-14 03:47

The music is great. It really goes with the game and gives it a lot of character. This is one of the best game enemies that I have ever seen in an LD. Its not exactly a fair game and its really hard to play. But I really like it.

husky 2017-05-15 07:25

Thank you guys! thanks for all the nice feedback :D

mrjoshuamclean 2017-05-15 12:35

Love the music. Sound effects might be a bit too loud relative to the music. Would've also liked full screen. Suuuuper hard but fun. :)

mrsmith33 2017-05-18 17:13

That's a well-polished game mate. Good work.

2017-07-26 14:39

I also included your game in an article of my favorites here: http://fireside.gamejolt.com/post/jam-favorites-ludum-dare-38-vepwgamy