The last help by Linkway 2023-05-02T15:21:37Z ♥ 1
Woah. I got hooked as soon as the first purple guy made me sad, and the music dramatically cut right after. Played through the entire game and I don't regret it.
The music was awesome, and the sound design amazing. One of the most atmospheric / mood-y games I have seen so far in this jam! I have to mention though that the sound effects, especially the jump was very jarring and felt out of place.
I found that the art, while simplistic, was more than enough to convey the story. Speaking of, while I think the story was rushed, this is a game jam entry and it definitely got me hooked.
The screen effects were also amazing, especially the post processing! Great job! Overall one of the entries I have enjoyed the most so far!
LD56 — Tiny Creatures (49)
nothing by belron 2024-10-11T21:03:05Z ♥ 1
... the title isn't wrong, but I really expected a very meta entry based on this. Maybe you'll have better luck next jam around, don't get discouraged!
Tiny Soul by DurkaGames 2024-10-11T21:00:04Z ♥ 1
I don't understand why you have so few reviews (perhaps lack of rating others games, based on stats*), but the game is amazing. The screenshot art reminded me of For The King and Risk of Rain, somehow. The visuals were stunning.
Certainly, the movement could be a bit more polished and worked on, but for a jam game it was fine, and didn't hinder gameplay thaaaaat much.
Great work!
***(also, in general, if you wish to get more reviews, rate other people's games. This will boost your own entry in the Games section!)**
Cell la vie! by picttarge 2024-10-11T20:55:09Z ♥ 2
The pun in the title caught my eye, the screenshots piqued my interest, and the gameplay kept me much more engaged than I expected! Really cool to also learn how you did the graphics from your previous comments!
The lack of a tutorial did lead to me stumbling around a bit initially, but as soon as I got the gist of it it was very fun.
Also, guilty of this myself, but maybe a taaad bit too much chromatic aberration 💀
Good job!
Hexoban by PlasmaPuffs 2024-10-11T20:52:01Z ♥ 1
Amazing game, really cool take on Sokoban. One of the best compo games I have played so far. Art and music complemented eachother well and were really cohesive.
The puzzles were really well designed / I enjoyed them a lot.
Amazing game in general, even more so for it being a compo project. Well done!
Tiny Ducks by osh.studio 2024-10-11T20:48:45Z ♥ 1
As someone who hasn't played Slay the spire, but watched too many YouTube videos on it, this was an amazing game. It really got the tension aspect right.
Certainly, some quality of life changes could improve the experience, but seeing as you mentioned you don't want to work on a card game ever again 💀, this is already really really good. I especially liked the VFX and the art, both were gorgeous.
Amazing job!
Cordyception by Rakthalekk 2024-10-11T20:44:40Z ♥ 3
I adore this pixelart style, it is stunning. The only complain I might have is, to me, the foreground and background layers bleed a bit too much into one another, especially with the parallax, but there were 0 actual issues this brought about.
As others mentioned, maybe the hitboxes were a tiiiinyyy bit too unforgiving, but, again, it didn't hinder the gameplay too much.
Great work!
The Best Laid Plans by HexyVexy 2024-10-11T20:38:20Z ♥ 2
I adore the art style and the feelings it conveys. I will certainly steal this aesthetic for future games 😅
Voice acting is yet another concept I adore in games, and yours nailed it.
Additionally, for a jam game, the controls felt REALLY good. I played it with a keyboard initially, and later switched to a controller to see which was better, and honestly, both felt great.
Amazing work!
Solo Hamstering by purplexy 2024-10-11T20:32:49Z ♥ 2
I apologise for the rather brisk review, but I can't express this any better than: an absolutely funky game. I really enjoyed the experience, the art and animations were certainly a highlight.
Great work!
GLOW by Fenix131113 2024-10-11T20:29:53Z ♥ 3
Absolutely stunning pixelart, lighting effects and atmosphere. Best entry in this regard I have played thus far! General design seemed really good, and the gameplay, a tad bit frustrating at times, was really enjoyable. The music brought everything toghether!
Dare I say this is my favourite atmospheric game I have played so far (and I made an atmosphere based game as well 💀 You blew me completely out of the water!)
Particle Wars by NickHellquist 2024-10-11T20:22:17Z ♥ 1
While I don't necesarily like survivors style games, I still enjoyed this and can appreciate it for what you have achieved in this time frame. Of course, some more polish and content could have absolutely helped and make the experience even more enjoyable, but, for a jam, it is really good!
The difficulty scaling also seemed appropriate, which I was surprised by 💀 (I've never been able to properly balance out these types of games, so kudos to you!)
Overall, a very solid entry!
Familiar Bones by barryrichter 2024-10-11T20:18:15Z ♥ 1
I was hyped for this game ever since I saw some art pieces during the Jam's runtime. I was not disappointed. The art is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible, and overall a joy to play.
As opposed to others, I do think SOME amount of SFX and or music could help, but, for a jam game, this is already absolutely incredible!
walking pet by MegaHana 2024-10-11T20:11:48Z ♥ 1
Amazing concept and art. Was interested from the moment I saw it was supposed to represent ADHD. Took me a bit to figure out exactly what I had to do (probably an issue on my end), but after it was really fun and engaging!
Ludum Dare 56 by Mantsje 2024-10-11T19:35:44Z ♥ 2
Amazing pixelart, nothing to say there. Incredibly cool looking and cohesive while still unique. Humour is also 5 stars.
Sure, some more polish and quality of life changes could make this even better, but the chaotic gameplay loop kept me hooked throughout the entire game, and it was one of the best executions on similar ideas I have seen in this jam.
For some reason couldn't get the web build to work on Ludum Dare, but the downloads were fine.
A very, very solid entry!
Tiny Fallk by Anekich 2024-10-11T19:32:09Z ♥ 2
Absolutely amazing art, couldn't get enough of it. The music was also really cohesive with everything else and tied everything toghether. The smooth hand animations and movement instantly got me hooked, alongside the (don't take this the wrong way) surprisingly engaging gameplay loop!
One of the entries I have enjoyed most so far.
Tiny bots by Arstotzk 2024-10-11T19:27:58Z ♥ 1
Such a cool concept idea! I liked it from the get go, as it was very similar to an idea I had at the start of the jam, but related to a mycelial network. That being said, this is much better than what I could have hoped to achieve!
A very, very solid entry, incredibly fun as well!
smolHunt by ping78 2024-10-11T19:25:37Z ♥ 1
I really liked the 3d models and general artstyle. Recently tried getting into 3d modelling myself and it will be a while until I reach this level!
The animations and particles were also really cool, the latter were unexpectedly brutal 💀
Overall, a fun little game, with a decently engaging gameplay loop, and a very solid entry!
BOULISH - straf'in the city by knarf 2024-10-11T12:05:38Z ♥ 1
The controls were ... funky (I seem to have played the version before the fix. My bad), but it was fine. As others pointed out, while not necessarily a complete game, it could certainly work as a great prototype for something in the future.
Congrats on what you got done in this time frame!
MICROSLAYER by jellyfishhunter 2024-10-11T12:03:08Z ♥ 2
Amazing game. Loved the graphics, and the music, albeit not made by you, really made everything shine in harmony. The combat system was really fun!
Great entry!
Spider Diner by Whirlwind 2024-10-11T12:01:15Z ♥ 0
While not incredibly polished, I really enjoyed this entry, it was really fun and I could see it stealing a lot more of time, had it had more content. Even a procedural, endless mode, could be very fun!
The audio effects were sometimes uncohesive in my opinion, but nothing too big so as to ruin the engagement or fun.
A very very entertaining entry!
Poppet by Emsea 2024-10-11T11:51:14Z ♥ 1
The graphics were amazing in creating an atmosphere, 10 / 10. Seeing as this was your first time with Godot and you cooked this much I am excited for future games!
As others mentioned, collisions issues happened, but they didn't hinder my experience thaaat much.
Amazing visuals entry!
Ludum Dare 56 - Hamster Hoarder by Radjax 2024-10-11T11:46:42Z ♥ 3
I liked the art, but, playing on a 2k monitor I had big scaling issues with the UI and viewport. As it is a Godot game you should probably enable 2d scaling, probably set to Viewport (Canvas Items works as well).
The music was good, and fit the game. Speaking of, the gameplay loop was sufficiently engaging, and kept me playing for quite a bit more than I initially thought I would.
Very funky entry!
Rat Game by Pachino55 2024-10-11T11:42:41Z ♥ 2
Interesting art direction. Not necessarily my style, but it was all cohesive and looked good in the game. The audio matched and improved the gameplay, so extra points for that, especially the chords playing when pressing space during the dialogue.
Narrative and story telling were a 10/10, made me cry.
As others have mentioned, better collisions and movement would have been appreciated, but for a jam game it was fine.
Additionally, while the game was short, it was quite enjoyable. A solid entry!
Silk & Snare by MartensCedric 2024-10-10T08:54:00Z ♥ 4
Amazing, unique idea with a very good execution. The simple, 3d art style / scenes were great, and as others pointed out the web building system design was amazing.
Of course, as the description mentioned, there were bugs, but none so impactful as to fully hinder my experience beyond repair. I spent quite a bit more time than I'd have initially thought I would playing around with this, so the game is very hooky!
Also, it is great to see more jam games made in Rust, especially as a fellow Bevy enthusiast! Congratulations on making such a great entry with less "starting features" than other competitors!
The Ritual by krit1k 2024-10-10T08:48:51Z ♥ 4
Absolutely amazing atmosphere, conveyed through art, slight sound and combat system design. The locations were all really good as well, and polish shone through every aspect of the game.
While I do have certain gripes, they are mostly from personal style / subjective reasons, so there is nothing to report. It all worked flawlessly.
Absolutely amazing entry, great to see another atmopsheric game! (although, in mine, due to overscoping I completely overlooked gameplay 💀 )
Rattalion by MaybeitsMir 2024-10-10T08:44:10Z ♥ 3
The 2nd pied piper related game I have seen during this jam, and both were equally amazing! The rhythm based combat is really fun and, while it was a tad bit chaotic / confusing throughout the game, I always enjoyed it.
The art style, while not necessarily my usual style, was more than enjoyable, well fitting with the concept and generally cohesive, leading to a good experience!
Looking forward to the post jam updates, as I can definitely see this working well as a more polished, filled with content version!
Cradle of Chaos by ekun 2024-10-10T08:34:14Z ♥ 3
Amazing concept, I've always loved sand games and cellular automata, and this game implements them in a cool way, not only as a tech demo but also as a mechanic.
I did have an issue where the game would crash when I tried full screening or maximising the game, but playing it windowed was fine.
The sound effects were really enjoyable and were cohesive enough.
Also, it is great to see people using custom frameworks / not using engines, as I always enjoy seeing other lower level dev stuff.
A really solid entry with fun and engaging, albeit a tiny repetitive gameplay!
Flea or Flee Arcade by Martingonn 2024-10-10T07:48:12Z ♥ 0
It is great to see a Pygame game here! I really enjoyed the game! There were a few bugs, none which weren't pointed out alreeady, but they didn't hinder my experience that much.
A solid entry for the jam that kept me hooked for quite a bit more time than I initially expected!
Betty's Tiny Adventure by Catakun 2024-10-10T07:42:27Z ♥ 3
Very cool game! While pixel sizes varied, leading to a slightly scuffed pixel art aesthetic, the overall art direction was still really nice and generally cohesive. I really liked it!
There were a few bugs, the most noticeable was that when you pause the game right after taking damage from a slime, you will keep taking damage until you unpause 💀
Of course, some quality of life changes would be appreciated, such as a way of saving and maybe faster movement / less health, but, overall a very solid entry which I enjoyed for a while.
Little sparkle by okEly 2024-10-10T07:22:22Z ♥ 1
I really liked this game! From the concept to the gameplay it kind-of reminded me of an old GMTK Jam game, "Static Cling".
As others have pointed out, the game is rather short, but what it provides is a decently polished, engaging experience, with good puzzle design, especially in the last level.
While the art is not certainly my style, I think it fits well and is cohesive throughout all the assets.
A great entry!
Hermitiny by KutaryouShinkoku 2024-10-10T07:05:31Z ♥ 3
A lot of puzzle games this time around from what I've seen, and this one is among the best I've seen! As others have pointed out, some quality of life changes would be nice (highlighting corals is a major one) and fixing some bugs, but overall it was a very nice experience and very good for a jam game!
Pom Planet by LittleBlackDog 2024-10-10T06:50:19Z ♥ 3
I absolutely loved this game. As everyone else mentioned, the artstyle is incredible, simple yet cohesive and elegant, making it clear to read, perfect for a puzzle game. Speaking of, the puzzles were really well designed, although I am not certain I found the intended solution for some 💀
The only thing I could complain of, maybe the initial zoom is a biiit too small, but I played this on a tiny laptop display with 2k resolution, so I don't quite know how the scaling worked.
Aside from that, absolutely great, engaging entry, that keeps you hooked until you beat all the levels!
Gloomies by SpaceMonkey 2024-10-10T06:30:07Z ♥ 4
I loved it! The simple art style and sound effects complement eachother perfectly, and, while simplistic, the actual gameplay is so fun I could not stop playing.
I've also always loved 2d lights and the way this game utilises them is great!
Absolutely great idea, with good execution! At some points I did have period of around 10 seconds I'd say with 0 diamonds spawning and a lot of "death traps", but I managed to get through them.
4:21 was my best score, due to the aforementioned issues.
Great entry, with lots of potential for a "killing time" type of game. Add some multiplayer and you've got yourself a possible great little game!
Spider's survey by RayanNGI 2024-10-10T06:16:38Z ♥ 1
As others have pointed out, I was truly jumpscared by the sound effects, as they are a bit jarring, but after adjusting my volume accordingly it was fine.
The art direction was really interesting, and all elements felt cohesive.
Overall a very solid entry!
Rat Smacker by ChanceE 2024-10-10T06:08:43Z ♥ 0
Overall a simple game, but quite enjoyable.
The art style is certainly interesting, and worked well enough for the simple goal of the game. The presence of sound effects also added a lot, even though I feel some of them didn't flow as well with the rest of the game.
It took me a bit to realise how I was supposed to throw rats in the bin once I had caught them, but after I realised it was smooth sailing.
A decent entry!
Tiny Spider by Mamkinshenok 2024-10-10T06:04:37Z ♥ 0
It seems the other reviewers are right. The Ludum Dare web build doesn't seem to work and the itch returns a 404.
Bug Squad by fabula_rasa 2024-10-09T20:47:39Z ♥ 2
I really enjoyed the game! The art, while not quite my style, was still really cohesive and flowed well, leading me to spend quite a bit more time than I expected I would! The music also helped with that, greatly reducing tiredness / repetitiveness.
The level design was really good! A very solid entry!
Squirrel puncher by eerongal 2024-10-09T18:53:44Z ♥ 2
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Perfect game. Sure, I would have liked to be able to look down a bit more, have slightly more polished movement, but that would have taken away from this one in a lifetime experience.
As my [insert native language] teacher would say, this game is a "experienta fundamentala de viata". Thank you for creating this gem.
10/10. Unironically don't have anything else to say.
EDIT: I JUST REMEMBERED THE VOICE ACTING. GREAT. (some lines were stopped while they were playing though, so I didn't get to hear everything Dr. Buffnstuff had to say 💾 )
Cellular Automota by The Floating Brain 2024-10-09T14:14:26Z ♥ 2
Always enjoyed cellular automata, especially when it comes to level generation. However cool it is, I don't think it works standalone as a game, but it was funky to play around with. The control were a bit too finnicky, but they worked well enough I guess.
Any form of SFX or music would have gone a long way, but I understand that maybe wasn't the goal of this project.
Innovative idea to try and use CA for the theme, however, so bonus points for that!
Blackie by ZinYuTu 2024-10-09T14:09:56Z ♥ 2
Sadly the game seems to have quite a few scaling issues. I tried playing on a 2k monitor and a lot of items seemed out of place / the UI didn't cover the entire screen / gameplay was too zoomed out.
That aside, I quite enjoyed it. The music and SFX, while not much, was engaging enough to not let me get distracted, and the plot and art directions were interesting. As a "subject" of a my cat (black with amber eyes), I was really looking forward to this one!
Overall, a very funky cool experience!
Ant of the Road by SpeedyRagout 2024-10-09T14:00:52Z ♥ 1
Don't know if it is just me, but the web version didn't seem to work? It just wouldn't load, not sure why.
The windows version, did however, and I quite enjoyed the game. Despite some initial confusion about the controls and how to properly do something, when I got the hang of it it was quite enjoyable!
I also enjoyed the art direction, even if it was a bit (maybe too much) chaotic.
A solid entry.
A Fish Based Game by rodney fan 2024-10-09T13:50:21Z ♥ 3
Amazing game, best one I have played so far. Very humorous, very cool interpretation of the theme, and absolutely banger idea.
Sure, some minor nit-picks here and there, but I genuinely don't have anything to say aside from very well done, absolutely amazing!
TheCoon by XivArath 2024-10-09T13:38:52Z ♥ 2
Very simplistic, but not bad. Of course more polish, content, sound effects etc. would help, but even in its current state I enjoyed playing this until I was caught by the Zoo Officer.
Also, a dash mechanic or something similar would make the game a lot more enjoyable, giving the player more than just WASD.
Funky game!
Little Fella by 7_Ice Cube 2024-10-09T13:33:27Z ♥ 3
Despite my expectations from the screenshots, I actually quite enjoyed the art style / art direction you took. While certainly a bit ... not cohesive / "schizophrenic", it feels as such in an good way? I enjoyed it at least.
The movement was less than desirable, but for a jam game it was fine / didn't hinder me that much.
Had a hard time understanding what I was supposed to do at the start, but as soon as I figured it out I really liked the concept.
Very funky entry!
Tiny meat boys by Byzilio 2024-10-09T13:22:14Z ♥ 1
As soon as I saw the first level I really liked the interpretation of the theme and main idea, it is so cool! Overall, while there were some issues with the level design, partly due to the less than ideal movement (I realise that might be the point of the game), I enjoyed almost all puzzles the game had to offer.
Of course, goes without saying that some sounds and music would have made the experience a lot better / fix a lot of the issues of puzzle games such as perceived repetitiveness.
Great entry!
Nomiss has one hundred paws by Alban 2024-10-09T13:11:21Z ♥ 2
Was a tad confused at the start, as I feel the game doesn't introduce the mechanics quite well but once I figured it out I enjoyed it for a little while.
Would have been great if every leg had a unique sound that was always the same, allowing you to memorise them by audio cues as well / making the visuals for selected legs more noticeable.
I really liked the concept / theme interpretation. Very cool funky game!
Tinny Terror Escape Run by cutepurrr 2024-10-09T13:06:04Z ♥ 1
As others have stated, looks funky, and I'd love to play, but the browser version doesn't work at all for me.
Pied Piper's Payback by Crygos 2024-10-09T13:02:28Z ♥ 4
Best game I have playtested so far!
As others have said, a way to make the intro lore go faster would have been great, as I already read the description of the jam page.
Even so, I'd like to mention I REALLY like the idea. Aside from the current silly game, I think a full on development of a similar game, with a more ... sinister tone could do wonders.
Additionally, I really enjoyed the music and general gameplay loop.
A slightly more polished character movement would have been ideal, but it already is more than decent.
Great entry, thoroughly enjoyed it!
Ballverse by Planetary 2024-10-09T12:50:19Z ♥ 1
Interesting game! Instantly reminded me of Dani's "Off the Balls", both in concept and general look / feel.
Aside from a few issues at the start, when I had no upgrades, and the occasional soft-lock leap of faith into the unknown, I quite enjoyed the game and, as others pointed out, I could see myself playing this on my phone.
Additionally, I didn't feel like the music got repetitive, even after a few gruelling segments. It also helped set the mood surprisingly well!
The game also seems to have quite a lot of content, I didn't get to explore quite all of it, so extra points for that!
Secret Shroom by skbadger 2024-10-09T12:45:05Z ♥ 1
I liked the game! As others have mentioned, some jump buffering, coyote time, better acceleration / deceleration curves would have gone a long way in making the experience more enjoyable, but even so, the music more than made up for it.
I also liked the art, although, yet again, some proper scaling in Godot (Viewport / Canvas Items) would have helped a lot. I have a 2k monitor and the game was way too tiny to play without proper scaling.
Despite all of that, I really liked the puzzle, and, again, the music was amazing.