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You Are A Bomb

By benjamin-halko

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Overall1084.05110
Fun374.18111
Innovation923.98111
Theme224.44111
Graphics6453.69111
Audio2393.83110
Humor4743.3095
Mood6243.53105

Comments

greytyphoon 2022-04-04 01:35

Really sweet! It took me a while to realize I could double-jump, that was really handy. Nice job on the smooth background music, it takes off the edge!

benjamin-halko 2022-04-04 01:41

@greytyphoon Thanks so much!

sirjupitron 2022-04-04 05:14

Hi! Amazingly tuned and balance arcade game, one of my favourites so far. Had a gorillas.exe DOS vibe that i loved, nailed the Nes Battle City main menu style, incredible experience. Graphics are really good and music surprised me in a good way. 116.15 my score. Thanks a lot.

2022-04-04 05:52

Very fun and tightly scoped! All of the little touches and polish really make the game feel great to play.

vbj-gamedev 2022-04-04 16:42

One of the most addicting Games in this Jam i love it :)

very-bad-bunny-studio 2022-04-04 16:44

highScore.png Another game made in the game maker, I'm always happy when I see them!

I don't know why you composed this jazzy song, but it was amazing, I don't know because it reminded me so much of some sonic phases.

The game is fun, the controls are responsive and the art fits well with the proposal, congratulations!

danc2236 2022-04-04 18:11

I have to say, you nailed the theme with this one. Nice work on the game

nash 2022-04-04 18:15

Hey this was actually pretty fun and surprisingly polished. I can really appreciate the small animations you made and I also loved how bombs get slightly sucked towards the player - that just made the game feel a lot smoother!

The music is very good but I do not know if it fits the game too well. I would probably have gone some other route to create a piece that invokes the feeling of rush and hurry. But that is up to a debate and as I said, the song is good and catchy!

shampop 2022-04-04 18:19

Great use of the theme, a good vibe with the music and the graphics... Really like it !

tankou 2022-04-04 18:44

Nice game! I had much fun playing it and managed to survive a bit over a minute. : D

cruise-elroy 2022-04-04 20:34

Oh man, this one was a blast to play through (no pun intended). It got super hectic near the end trying to pick up more bombs before the blew up what little pieces of bricks remained. The graphics and music are great too! Would love to see this expanded on more in a post-jam version.

bluishgreenpro 2022-04-04 23:56

I think it would have been great if the initial terrain wasn't quite so spikey, but there's some great game feel here. Great level of polish; well done!

jcmonkey 2022-04-05 02:06

with the speed of the bomb character, it was sometimes hard to get to the other side with the terrain.

chingle 2022-04-05 03:12

Great game! I like that the other bombs destroy the level, adding urgency to get it. The overall presentation is very polished too. My favorite game so far.

nicknameriu 2022-04-05 04:35

Great game, simple and fun :)

The game fits the theme very well, I like the fact where (Apparently) is impossible to survive forever, at some point your character will explode

david-york 2022-04-05 04:56

Quality offering on a solid and simple premise.

agrimes 2022-04-05 05:44

Simple gameplay, but it has legs. It was a lot of fun.

tulio 2022-04-05 05:50

Simple, but great!

austin-sierra 2022-04-05 05:53

I am be a bomb, but so is this game.

jesus-gonzalez 2022-04-05 06:31

Please turn this into a full mobile game. It's a winner formula, super fun, quick to play and easy to learn.

nardandas 2022-04-05 06:38

I did it!!! Nearly 3 minutes!!! I had some sketchy moments. Such a simple, pure game! Capture.PNG

selicre 2022-04-05 06:38

You've done a lot with this concept, it's really great!

tranzit 2022-04-05 06:50

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really cool and addictive game

mistafixxa069 2022-04-05 07:15

SO BLOODY INCREDIBLE! Nice and responsive controls, great sfx and music and really AWESOME visuals!!! A top pick for sure!

bloodbane 2022-04-05 15:33

Simple and easy to understand! but hard to master.

gabriel-dias-oliveira-de-almeida 2022-04-05 16:30

You and your dad should be really proud of each other, great team and great game!

noskro 2022-04-05 16:32

cool idea. and a really fun little game. My highscore was not as high as others posted here, but I still had the same amount of fun :)

waffleworksgames 2022-04-05 16:46

This game is really fun, very simple but very addicting! I appreciate how the player is given the balance of either sacrificing bombs that are too far away or risking getting them at the last second with very little time reward. I managed to get 6:47!

benjamin-halko 2022-04-05 17:08

@waffleworksgames Woah! You beat my record!

drentsoft 2022-04-05 18:09

Great concept! I love the graphics and the music. Got to 1:14.18.

dannyk1994 2022-04-05 19:58

Very solid premise. Cool design and implementation was very fun to play! Well done ! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1447330384 Enjoyed playing it on Stream!

bodcodes 2022-04-05 21:51

Fighting fire with fire :wink: Manic gameplay - a lot of fun even if my keyboard disagrees. Kudos to you and a nod to your Dad's smooth audio.

macabreartgames 2022-04-05 23:12

Very straight forward. Go and play that instant. Music volume was too high. There could be a way to mute it. Well done. I really enjoyed playing.

marcmagus 2022-04-06 14:37

Thanks for bringing your game by my stream for feedback! If you’d like to revisit the play and commentary you can view the highlight at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1447203079

Great little twist on classic arcade game style. I had a great time with this one.

Interesting take on the theme. I liked the effect that as your platform shrank things in some ways became easier, but you did also approach your inevitable end.

jackaljk 2022-04-06 20:17

It's a nice little idea, the game is simple and fun to play and I love the arcade look, nice job!

caudatecoder 2022-04-06 21:32

Unexpected and funny take on the theme! Really fun to play, polished, simple and effective, well done!

Thanks for coming to my stream! Here's a recording in case you'd like to refer to it https://youtu.be/aJkdjOKW03M

alexthehuman2 2022-04-06 23:35

Cool idea, nice title insertion as you blow up. What's really great about this game is the arcade style that it derives from. The font, the art style, the playstyle, it all fits in as if it's a game made in the 80s. Just need more bomb variations, maybe big bomb destroys more tile, small bomb destroys less, all dependent on timer. And that's it! Good jam entry, hope to see you in the next one.

jitspoe 2022-04-06 23:52

Great concept idea! Enjoyed playing it on stream. Good fit for the theme.

kaminos 2022-04-07 01:08

You have created an addictive game here! I totally got hooked and played several times. Very nice idea and logic. Great work man! :)

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wassim 2022-04-07 03:24

I had tons of fun the game is really addictive and awesome to play great entry Thank you! :smile: Couldn't beat that High Score sorry xD Screenshot 2022-04-07 042316.png

izokia 2022-04-07 06:01

Super fun and simple, but I REALLY SUCK! An interesting concept for a endless arcade type game.

euler-moises 2022-04-07 11:22

One of the most original ideas I've seen in this ludum 50. Really amazing how such a small scope could be so brilliant. I'm using your game as a reference in my simplicity, objectivity and fun in my game group. It is very polished and ready to be released.

Congratulations!

benjamin-halko 2022-04-07 14:59

@sirjupitron @iwilliams @vbj-gamedev @danc2236 @shampop @tankou @chingle @nicknameriu @david-york @agrimes @tulio @austin-sierra @selicre @mistafixxa069 @bloodbane @gabriel-dias-oliveira-de-almeida @noskro @bodcodes @jackaljk @izokia Thanks so much!

@very-bad-bunny-studio @tranzit Nice job on the record!

@nash Thanks for noticing all the little details!

@cruise-elroy @jesus-gonzalez I plan on adding more / making an android of the game since so many people asked.

@bluishgreenpro @jcmonkey The terrain was made hard to traverse so that it was not possible for you to grab all the bombs.

@nardandas @drentsoft @dannyk1994 @marcmagus @caudatecoder @alexthehuman2 @jitspoe @kaminos @wassim Thanks for playing it on stream!

@macabreartgames I updated the game to have volume control, you can use 1 and 2 to change the volume. Thanks for the feedback!

@euler-moises I hope your game group finds it useful!

yellowkamel 2022-04-07 18:58

Really fun and innovative concept, loved the double jump and the randomness of it all.

steve7411 2022-04-07 19:13

This is a really simple but fun loop.

javasaurus 2022-04-07 19:17

Very cool entry ! Max score on innovation for sure. It is seemingly very simple, but it is also executed perfectly. Can see myself wasting hours on this to do better. Well done ! Thank you for submitting this gem !

filgru 2022-04-07 22:54

and now I'm addicted...! What a fantastic, simple game! I spent over an hour playing it, trying to beat these scores from the comments :) Well done!!

kepsert 2022-04-08 00:20

Lovely little game!

I love the simplicity in art, music AND gameplay. It's highly addictive! Innovative concept with smooth and response controls. I'm not sure if the level was randomly generated? Let me know! I didn't quite pay attention to that part haha. I loved how the bomb actually blow up the stage rather than just themselves, great little touch!

Thanks for sharing this game!! <3

benjamin-halko 2022-04-08 01:12

@kepsert It is indeed randomly generated, along with the background! Thanks for playing the game!

ksimaster 2022-04-08 07:50

I remembered the Worms game! Only here you play for the bomb :) And you have a bomb problem! :) A little harsh sound, but overall very good! :)

phillip-scott 2022-04-08 12:44

Fun game really liked the concept - nothing bad to say!

joedev 2022-04-08 14:12

2:30 was my best, good fun and a very simple concept for the player to understand! It was quite frustrating at the end that due to chance, all bombs fell in holes in the ground and blew up immediately for about 5-6 bombs in a row so I died, but hey - it is only delaying the inevitable ;) Good fun

tigerj 2022-04-08 17:06

I love a good arcade style game for sure! This was a blast to play on stream! I like the very snappy controls, they are perfect. it's a cool game. highlight: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1449896005?t=01h08m51s

renge 2022-04-08 18:28

I really like this game! The game design is actually really superb. You'd think at first you'd be able to exploit the game by staying in the middle to have a smaller playing field to protect, but since you're on a timer yourself , you need a big playing field to collect all those time bombs, so the smaller the field gets, the more f'd you are, lol. Really nice!

2022-04-08 18:40

Very fun game! I loved the sound effects and art style!

homineludens 2022-04-08 18:49

Good One. You nailed the theme. Well Done.

tan-games 2022-04-08 19:03

Really addictive gameplay. Was trying to be smart by prioritizing on central bombs but eventually ran out of time. Fun game well done.

01fe7e 2022-04-08 19:13

Hi, really enjoyed your game and shout-out to your dad! Maybe this could use more chaos, more explosions, more ways the arena changes.

diccuric-sigeon 2022-04-08 19:38

this game is a bomb :bomb:

jamesolivermusic 2022-04-08 20:27

Nice one! Really enjoyed this. Cool graphics and style overall. Great entry

elysiagriffin 2022-04-09 11:40

Thanks for submitting your game for me to play on my stream!

If you’d like to rewatch the playthrough, you can find it here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1450143040?t=9h58m54s

Good luck on your ratings, see you next LD! :D

💜 Elysia Griffin AKA Button Feedback Lady

https://www.twitch.tv/elysiagriffin

cakts 2022-04-09 11:58

Super cute game! At first I was sceptical of another bomb game but you really nailed the theme in a unique and addicting way. Great work! :smile:

skvader-418 2022-04-09 13:32

The best part is that this goes aginst our instincts, you have to collect ticking time bombs rather than avoid them, also really like the arcade feel, reminds me of the old Y8 flash games that i enjoyed so much

wendel-scardua 2022-04-09 16:08

Had fun with this one, I like how some strategies can emerge from the simple rules of the game (for example allowing some bombs to explode walls to make it easier to move around the map)

My current highscore is **1:50.78**

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jordantanner 2022-04-09 19:06

@benjamin-halko Great work on this! This level of simplicity is something I strive for but I seem to always over-develop my games. Super fun concept and well executed! Also, tell your Dad his music taste is sexy as hell. Lovely LD50 entry, Benjamin, keep it up!

benjamin-halko 2022-04-09 22:36

@jesus-gonzalez I just finished making an Android port!

lbrande 2022-04-09 22:41

Very nice retro game, really fun to play!

666savior 2022-04-10 04:14

Fun little retro game to play. I suck at retro games :\

badpiggy 2022-04-10 06:09

Loved this. Felt like a really tight arcade game. the visuals were great and kept things really clean. The gameplay was fun and addictive. I don't really have any complaints here, it was a fun little game.

dreamscale 2022-04-10 07:39

This is a really well executed game! It controls great and there's a surprising bit of depth to it for how simple the mechanics are.

honest-dan 2022-04-10 07:45

Really enjoyed this little arcade game. I respect that the dynamic nature of the level meant that it acted almost as a sandbox for players to design a strategy, but in order to build a strategic landscape it requires some rng and discipline. Loved the old school arcade feel, reminded me of being away on camp as a kid and playing bombjack.

debone 2022-04-10 09:15

Thanks for your submission! As others mentioned, I wish your scores were not so dependent on the rng, this takes away autonomy from the player. It was frustrating to see bombs falling far away with no chances of being collected.

emrod 2022-04-10 16:16

Fantanstic game, very good use of the theme! I would like to see this like an endless runner!

riley9 2022-04-10 16:24

genius idea!! you don't only have to eat the other bombs to survive, but also to save the ground under you (or else you fall into the void). also bonus points for including a multiplayer mode :>

commanderstitch 2022-04-10 21:13

Great entry! Got 3:04.10. Felt like a nice score. Nailed the theme, the art is real, the game is solid, mechanics feel good. Add more variety and this is super cool. :D

orionhart 2022-04-11 07:53

Honestly this is an amazing entry! I barely have any feedback to give. Really smart take on this. I think perhaps the tileset needed a bit more work and the music didn't quite feel like it fit, but I really can't say enough good things about this.

mateusboga 2022-04-11 15:07

Love it! Thanks so much for submitting :) Here's the VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1452837878

itsboats 2022-04-11 23:56

You had a lot of awesome, simple mechanics working together that makes for a unique and cohesive game. I gave all my feedback and some ideas on stream so I'll leave that here

@ 9:50 https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1450339064

uraffululz 2022-04-12 20:51

The android version is excellent!

haayaargh 2022-04-12 21:53

I'm not very good at fast games like this, but I felt the inevitability of my end all the time. The gameplay is fast, smooth, and easily understandable, although there is still a space for some decision-making as to which bombs are not worth picking up. Well done :bomb:

potkirland 2022-04-13 00:09

so simple concept yet great mechanics comes out of it. loved the audio loved the art. but the mechanics are very very cool it opens up to many different approaches of play which i consider one of the best practices of game design!

hawkin 2022-04-13 01:22

So simple but downright fun and addicting. Nice job!!

johnnysix 2022-04-13 15:55

Props to your Dad for the music, very cool! :v:

For such a simple concept it was fun to play, it became super challenging when the ground split into islands or particularly large pillars presented themselves.

It'd be cool to see you develop more, perhaps with more bonuses / moves , like some sort of sideways dash to jump across wide horizontal gaps, perhaps with a penalty of using up some fuse time or something?

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kaldrin 2022-04-13 19:19

Very fun little game, congratulations, loved the execution of the theme, this is a more interesting timer / survival game, and if you miss a bomb it reduces gradually the space in which you can catch more bombs to increase your timer, but you can also let bombs explode to flatten out the terrain I would have expected to die if I'm caught in a explosion though

Nice audio, nice graphics, juicy and responsive, very fun to play, congrats! Screenshot_2.jpg

simpathey 2022-04-15 05:56

Wow what a fun game, it was simple but I liked the execution. I played the 2 player mode and that was even more fun! With some refining of the platforming code the game could feel a little smoother. But I was impressed by the fun factor of this game, nice job!

outfrost 2022-04-21 19:49

Such a simple game and yet surprisingly enjoyable. Very good use of juice, and a nice balance of easy to get into but challenging to master.

evgeney24 2022-05-24 14:55

Great game, simple and fun