Foon → Ludum Dare Explorer → LD54 → Vestal's Path
By senatormyth
| Category | Rank | Score | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.16 | 5 | ||
| Fun | 4.66 | 5 | ||
| Innovation | 4.00 | 5 | ||
| Theme | 3.66 | 5 | ||
| Graphics | 3.83 | 5 | ||
| Audio | 3.66 | 5 | ||
| Mood | 3.66 | 5 |
This might be presumptive of me since the jam deadline isn't up yet, but there doesn't seem to be any way to play the game right now? Even though this page is published, it currently only seems to have the source code. You probably want to export an html version of the game and upload it, either here or to itch.io.
@tjm Thanks for the concern! I submitted my game to the compo first, but ended up changing my mind. You found it when I was in the process of changing my category and updating the HTML5 export. It should work fine now, or at least it does on my end.
A well-designed puzzle game with a bunch of interesting levels, very nice! The mechanics were mostly very clear and easy to understand, and I enjoyed the late game "reveal".
The controls did feel a little clunky; obviously it's tough when you only have two buttons to work with! Still, two of the most common actions (using a specific item and dropping an item) took 3-4 button presses if you didn't remember which item you had equipped, which is quite a lot. I would have liked to be able to see my inventory at all times, and ideally be able to use either item with one button press? Even if that meant pushing drop item into the pause menu I think that might still be fewer overall presses.
The one thing that wasn't clear to me about the items was the exact ranges, which was particularly important for the hookshot and the ice wand. There were a couple of places, especially on the last level, where I wasn't sure whether or not particular actions would get me stuck with no way to return. My own position not being grid-locked made that a little harder to read too. Fortunately I made it through the final level without that happening (which would have been tough on a longish level without undo.)
Overall, though, I enjoyed the game a lot! Nice, straightforward use of the theme, clear and pleasant graphics; an enjoyable game all round. Great job!
Very nice game, I loved the unexpected variety of items
Nice game! I got stuck here and gave up though
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But I enjoyed solving the puzzles, some were nice and clever!