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VHS Wave First Game

By srisricactus

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CategoryRankScoreCount
Overall9952.9222
Fun8043.0722
Innovation10751.9522
Theme10731.4720
Graphics5933.6022
Humor9381.5519
Mood6723.3722

Comments

thomas-bringer 2024-10-07 19:22

INCREDIBLE BRO 5 STARS

tarisma 2024-10-08 09:48

Okay, I made a first comment where I talked about the fact that it was too hard and all. But I had a bug that made me think the game was a static one. (The character couldn't mocve at first) so I take back what I said. It's a good game and an awesome first try. (Graphisms hurts my eyes tho but still !!!!!) Awesome job I hope you keep up !

srisricactus 2024-10-08 15:46

@tarisma Thank you very much for your comment!! I appreciate the time you take for testing my first game. Next game, maybe I will put an option to turn off the effect so you can save your eyes Hahaha ! Thank you again for your kind comment !

endejck 2024-10-08 17:00

That is a Great game, the only problem is that i havent seen any Tiny creature... Anyway, its still worth playing!

necrotwist 2024-10-08 17:02

The game has good potential and polish, but I think the VHS graphics are a little harsh on the eyes. I didn't get too far in, but I feel like there could've been some sort of secondary mechanic to shooting to flavor the gameplay a little more. Also, I am unsure how this game fits with the theme. All in all, I think it was interesting and a good first game, good luck in the future!

whyitss 2024-10-08 17:03

Really cool looking, The main game play can get a little repetitive but its still really fun. art and sound design is great. Great Job!

angrybeard 2024-10-08 17:40

very clean look! maybe a little more tiny creatures, or also normal ones :)

andriana-mantidfly 2024-10-10 05:50

It seems to me that the game does not fit into the theme and the difference in the style of sprites feels a little strange, but otherwise it is fun to play, I liked it.

srisricactus 2024-10-16 18:03

@andriana-mantidfly Thank you for your comment ! I understand your point, for me it was like watching in a small Tv some creature, and because it's at the TV so it's tiny creature ! But I complety understand you and thank you for your feedback !

big-cyckos 2024-10-16 18:54

While the gameplay is nothing new, I gotta admit the shooting feels punchy and satisfying, and the aesthetic is really snazzy!! For your first game, you did pretty darn great :)

Though, I gotta echo Andriana's sentiment about the clashing style of the sprites, the stylistic contrast between them does feel a little jarring, even through the VHS effect.

hawkin 2024-10-16 18:57

For a first entry, I'd call this a success! Dying by a single hit was a strong choice, but I think it worked well: every missed shot was therefore punishing, but not unrecoverable. It really increased the intensity. I think you also used simple effects well for maximal impact: the blood spurts and the gun shots. All very satisfying. I would even suggest a bit of screen shake on the shot or impact (just one -- see which feels better).

I am okay with post processing effects, like the VHS effect, but less is more (in my opinion).

Like others said, I don't feel like you used the theme much, but that is just one category. Everyone is going to see that matter differently.

Really, this was fun to play! You won't get many points for innovation, but that shouldn't be your focus for your first games. Make what you know, and do it well! You can add even more polish like a custom cursor for aiming. Find some free music on sites like opengameart.org, and it will add even more juice. And most importantly, keep developing!

nazariglez 2024-10-16 21:08

The VHS aesthetic is really unique. The collisions felt a bit off at times, and it was confusing to know why I died. Gj, keep going!

creeper-nade 2024-10-19 08:57

I personally don't see the connection between the game and the theme, but it's totally fine! Overall, I really like the VHS screen effect; it makes me feel like playing a game inside the game.

srisricactus 2024-10-19 18:18

@creeper-nade Thank you for your comment ! Yes the link with the theme is hard to see, but by having like a small guy etc on a small TV it was like "Small creature". But thank you for the time you taked yo play my game !!

pachino55 2024-10-20 01:30

Cool game!