crimsontrouper 2026-04-21 13:13 ♥ 1
The graphics and overall game was good, though it was hard to mess with the radio at first. Good dame!
Foon → Ludum Dare Explorer → LD59 → Radio Silence
By croxx
| Percentile | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Rank | Score | Count | LD59 | Ever | |
| Overall | 507 | 3.48 | 25 | |||
| Fun | 676 | 2.94 | 25 | |||
| Innovation | 699 | 2.86 | 24 | |||
| Theme | 397 | 3.80 | 25 | |||
| Graphics | 408 | 3.78 | 25 | |||
| Audio | 302 | 3.59 | 25 | |||
| Mood | 397 | 3.67 | 25 | |||
The graphics and overall game was good, though it was hard to mess with the radio at first. Good dame!
loved the atmospheric music and the ending!
Nice atmosphere, I enjoyed walking around in the dark in this forest! I got one ending - not sure I understand it, I might be missing some reference here :-)
An easy addition which would greatly benefit the atmosphere: footstep sounds (also, door squeaking and radio noise would be cool. But in a game where 90% of the time is spent walking, footstep sounds are a must). Indeed, some SFX would help "blending" the gameplay experience with the music.
I love the vibe and mood of the game. The music makes this less of a horror, maybe more a midnight ambient which is really cool - it has a bit of a strange vibe but not scary. I picked up the battery, got the code but was not sure how I can place the battery in the radio. Do I need to charge it somewhere before I can place it in the radio tower?
It was a long time just walking towards the indicators. I found the first number and entered it. Then I get the impression that I should enter a second number, but I don't know where I was supposed to get it from. :/
@ace17 Thanks for the detailed feedback! Footsteps were on my list, but I didn't have enough time to implement them. I totally agree about the door squeak and radio static — SFX would really pull the atmosphere together. The cryptic ending is partly intentional and partly because I ran out of time. I'm glad you liked the atmosphere!
Nice work with the lighting and sounds - I really felt the immersion! Btw, I think it would be better from a UX point of view if you allowed the player to take the note and look at it anytime
@hotaloca Thanks! It is not a full horror game, so I'm glad you liked the atmosphere. About the battery: you need to carry it to the terminal and press E to place it. No need to charge it. Let me know if it's still not working, maybe it's a bug.
@paulmag Thanks for the feedback! That part was not clear enough, so I just updated the page with a hint section under a spoiler tag if you want to try it again. Short explanation: There are actually two frequencies to tune. The note gives you the first one, and you have to find the second one by watching the oscilloscope.
@croxx Ah, I had to actually use the oscilloscope, of course. I'm such a dumb dumb. 🤤 Ok, so let's just tune it, press the button a few times 😎 🥺
I enjoyed the atmosphere and initial set up. The art style was cool too. Unfortunately I gave up because traversing the large distance was not rewarding or fun. I think this would work well if you tightened up the space a ton!
A sprint mechanic and some view bobbing would have made the walking more engaging. The atmosphere was so good, that I felt constantly uneasy, waiting vor something to jump out of the forest.
I liked the atmosphere in the game. I was trying to make something similar and found you on Discord.
I absolutely love the vibe and mood of this game! The music creates a really cool 'midnight ambient' atmosphere it’s strange and mysterious, but not scary, which I really enjoyed. I managed to find the battery and get the code, but I got a little stuck on how to insert the battery into the radio. Do I need to charge it somewhere first? Thanks for the great experience!
A very atmospheric game!
good game
I like this atmosphere, I also tried to create an atmosphere of solitude
Классная идея и головоломки понравились. Запоминать цифры не хотелось (лучше бы их взять с собой). Не хватает звука шагов и силуэта тени. В конце непонятно что произошло, будто со спины (слишком быстро - надежна на спасение не успела появиться). Игра понравилась, играл с удовольствием.
The overall idea is good. But its very dark. Not "uncomfortably" dark, but just dark.
It turned out atmospheric, but it’s not very clear how to play. We spent quite a while walking around and fixing the station. Entering the exact value seems unrealistic, but since the indicator turns green within a certain range, it suggests that a perfectly precise number isn’t required.
It’s unclear what to do after both values turn green. I started clicking on the right display, trying to hit the points, but not all clicks seemed to register correctly. I was missing some in-game guidance.
The way of presenting the theme of the signal is very effective. The environment and atmosphere are extremely well-crafted. The plot of the game has a strong sense of tension.