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Ghost In The Washing Machine

By eldogg, foxxy and GardenJungle

View on ldjam.com

CategoryRankScoreCount
Overall554.1752
Fun364.1952
Innovation854.0052
Theme12353.0251
Graphics1874.3052
Audio234.3852
Humor14.8852
Mood384.3651

Comments

lawrence 2022-04-05 11:10

This was a funny game. I liked the video clips, I can see this scoring high in humor! :smile:

saryah 2022-04-05 12:02

OMG. This is my favourite game of LD50 so far. Great work on this, so funny, and fun to play!

logicon211 2022-04-05 23:44

I think you deserve a steak dinner for this one

agrimes 2022-04-06 00:21

Humor and mood were incredible. This needs to be a full game. Even a series. I'm willing to back it on Kickstarter if that's what it takes.

beats 2022-04-06 01:20

This game is so bizarre, playing this on stream, it was like a crossover of IT Crowd and Death Stranding in a weird fever dream. Very nicely done.

walk 2022-04-06 02:24

some of the best graphics of all time. I think I got soft locked after a few minutes but everything else was A+

lvl99chicken 2022-04-06 03:43

Love the art style but the cutscenes were hilarious! My only complaint is that i didnt really like the typing minigame for washing machines. But other than that amazing job, really impressive for a jam game!

macs 2022-04-06 03:54

Joe washing machine, the everyday hero. In what state of filth would our clothes be in without Joe?

Typing random letters gameplay was pretty boring to me. Is it meant to be tedious to simulate manual labor? Stayed for the sounds and art, and glad I did. I think you have something great with the surreal art style and story.

torte478 2022-04-06 16:00

All i want is just look amazing with that washing machine

tescoone 2022-04-06 17:19

Ended up with rank C :grimacing:, reminds me of how slow I am with a keyboard... The last washing machine was huge :o

mpk90 2022-04-06 18:19

I like the retro 3D style. I can't believe I beat this game :D Am I a professional washing machine mechanic now?

mistagiggles 2022-04-06 19:55

3.29 and rank B :)

Had a blast with this, good humour and great theme

skruffye 2022-04-06 21:53

'state 'v this... :laughing:

Lovely, understated humour and a fantastically surreal atmosphere.

Can't imagine what inspired you to make this, but it's brilliant. Hope he gets he gets his promised steak dinner and pints down the pub. Man deserves it.

Really fantastic job! :smile:

daniel-username 2022-04-06 22:15

Funny concept! I like the keyboard key method of interacting with the game. I had a similar idea at the start of this LD that we ended up not going with.

May I suggest splurging for washing machine upgrades? These units shouldn't be breaking this often. And the wear and tear from them sitting outside can't be helping either.

Also: rank B :-)

okamit 2022-04-06 22:35

This is hilarious, these are the kind of games I always look for during a game jam. So strange and quirky, like a surreal fever dream. 3D graphics and FMVs are amazing, and I laughed out loud when I started getting compliments during the repairs.

You deserve a steak dinner for this!

frasse 2022-04-06 22:41

This is art. Possibly the best game of the jam.

spaint 2022-04-06 22:54

Great style, want to fix my washing machine rn

everythingisbacon 2022-04-07 00:17

This game was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Doubt--Is this game really only a minute long? Joy--FMV!?! Challenge--Oh god what are keys?! Intrigue--What is this old man getting himself into? Accomplishment--Rank B. I'd also like to highlight one of the most convincing greenscreen walks I've seen in recent times. 10/10. Also, that leather coat? We've got a real businessman here!

earlybard 2022-04-07 10:56

Rank A! Absolutely inspired game, where do I sign up for the sequel?

niklas-zhaga 2022-04-07 12:07

Hilarious and moody haha Combining ps1-style graphics with live acting frames is wacky and funny looking :D I like the music mostly, very atmospheric and talanted

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kenforest 2022-04-07 12:44

This is the most fun game I have ever played. The gameplay was really very simple, but the graphics are very cool in PS1 style. I like ps1 style and I also make games in it. The music in this game is also very good. In general, I think it would be great to add some variety to the gameplay. Very good work.

okamit 2022-04-07 15:40

Yessssss rank A

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okamit 2022-04-07 15:47

Best typing practicing game ever!

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wasteofammo 2022-04-08 18:09

As others have said and I agree... very good comedy, cut scenes, and background sound effects. The typing minigame caught me at first... the shifting of hands to the home row and then back to wasd to move... but it became natural after the first couple of fixes. I ended with Rank C. I'm assuming rank A is the best. I was expecting to lose more... batteries run out or something. Would love to see an expanded game of this including other appliances, and more humorous running commentary. Overall very good, would play again, will be recommending it to others to try.

jordwest 2022-04-08 22:56

Ok this is the funniest one yet, I laughed out loud several times. It feels like it belongs in a universe somewhere among Little Britain & Tim and Eric.

Game feels good to play too, typing out the keys is satisfying. Good SFX and ambience.

Really nice work.

mikropiru 2022-04-09 09:09

I really liked the humour! And the implementation was pretty solid all around. I noticed how I'm used to strafing instead of rotating with the A & D keys but got around that pretty soon... All in all, pretty amazing stuff in 72 hours!

sodoj 2022-04-09 15:41

This was hilarious! Kudos for mixing live action and old school low poly style, that combination produces such a unique atmosphere! I didn't whether to laugh or be terrified!

Typing games are inherently fun, so not much to say there. However, I really like how you guys approached it. Well done.

bodcodes 2022-04-09 16:15

Amazing what you can achieve with just a really good digital multimeter these days. Had a lot of laughs playing this. Low poly adds so much and shows sometimes less is more :laughing: Good entry!

gramsinator 2022-04-09 19:18

Very nice audio all around.

The comedic vibe is consistent, nice writing. It's a solid contender for the fun award.

kirypto 2022-04-09 20:34

AHAHAH Love it! This just made me laugh every step of the way! xD Definitely got dark souls boss vibes walking into that last room. Also the green screen combined with the playstation 1 esk graphics is just hilarious

wild-fat 2022-04-09 23:22

Amazing game, laughed all of my playing time)) Especially liked how the dude encouraged me when I succeed. Model of repairer man is the best!

ardorugus 2022-04-11 07:54

My guy won't turn. It's like his head is in the same dimension with his butt. I get the concept but had it quite hard to play. Yet, this one is a fun load!

0x746564 2022-04-12 01:14

I'd be surprised if this didn't rank high in humor when rating is done.

I got stuck on the second washing machine. It just kept saying something wasn't high enough. Did I miss something about the controls?

theblitz 2022-04-12 13:31

Amazing, loved the entire atmosphere of the game and definitely made me laugh out loud instead of the standard noise exhale XD

Also, great camera angle Screenshot 2022-04-12 at 9.31.22 PM.png

epeachyband 2022-04-12 17:56

Fantastic visuals! I think your game will be atleast in top 20 in Graphics category

brandon-js-lea 2022-04-14 23:45

"You've done amazing work on these washing machines", this was the approval my parents never gave me

choo 2022-04-15 12:03

The voice quips had me giggling. Great mashup of old art styles. A game that makes you laugh and improves your typing skills while it's at it.

wdebowicz 2022-04-15 21:22

So now I'm officially rank C repair man! Your game is a true diamond in the whole genre of "learn typing with all your fingers" games. I wish all the doctors would play it.

oda 2022-04-20 22:20

Haha, I laughed so much playing this game :laughing:

Well done!