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| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | ||
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| 2023 | 52 | Harvest | You Versus The World | compo | 190 | 3.39 | 3.15 | 3.67 | 3.90 | 3.35 | 2.56 | 2.89 | |||
| 2022 | 50 | Delay the inevitable | Worthless Unicorn | compo | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 49 | Unstable | Prakzar's Problematic Potion Puzzle Pit | compo | 144 | 3.74 | 3.46 | 3.96 | 3.98 | 3.63 | 3.78 | 2.96 | 3.40 | ||
| 2021 | 48 | Deeper and deeper | Eye of Skozrack | compo | 313 | 3.62 | 3.33 | 3.12 | 3.43 | 3.88 | 4.10 | 3.67 | 3.83 | ||
| 2020 | 47 | Stuck in a loop | Curse of King Uroboros | compo | 188 | 3.65 | 3.79 | 3.73 | 3.79 | 3.46 | 3.39 | 2.44 | 3.31 | ||
| 2020 | 46 | Keep it alive | Valley of the Dying | compo | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.00 | 4.00 | |||
| 2019 | 44 | Your life is currency | Plague Machine | jam | 849 | 3.13 | 2.47 | 3.26 | 3.58 | 3.50 | 2.79 | 2.92 |
Echo GameWorks leaves an average of 23.6 feedback comments each event.
Excellent work on the graphics and sound. I felt like the crystal being in an arbitrary spot made it a bit less fun as the first 'life' on a level was just finding it before dying due to time. Other than that, great job team!
Really enjoyable movement and mechanics. On the next iteration, perhaps make it so there are different enemies that are stronger, weaker or immune to different ammo types. Great work!
Tis a silly game, but definitely interesting and different than a lot of the other entries. Great work!
The movement was smooth and the art was cute, but I couldn't get the pickup to work for some reason.
Really cute! I liked how you could actually see where the unstable platforms were during the shaking. Nice touch - that made it less trial and error and more of a memory game. Also, the 'move' sound cracked me up. Great work!
Loved the graphics and theme. The pinball-esque platforming was super satisfying. Awesome job!
Really enjoyed the take on the theme and the idea of crashing into the other ships. Graphics were clean and the music made it feel that much more hectic. Great job!
Streamline, simple mechanic that was really satisfying. It almost felt like gambling - just wanted to try *one more time* on level 4 power haha. Awesome execution on graphics and sound. Great work!
Really awesome idea and execution. Loved the graphics and the controls. The orbiting was pretty difficult! I feel like giving more fuel at the beginning would have made the trial and error of finding the right orbit a bit fun. Having to redo the asteroid part over and over because I couldn't hit the orbit with enough gas made it a little repetitive. Overall all though, really like it! Awesome work.
Loved the style - graphics, music/sound, and theme. As someone who can never remember color theory, it was a bit difficult without a reference. Other than that, great game!
Really liked how the progression system for the abilities opened up the level. Cute graphics and pretty tight controls. Two pieces of feedback: 1) the camera locked so tightly to the characters movement is a bit disorienting - consider using a softer tracking in the future. 2) seemed like the jump button didn't always register leading to some unfortunate deaths. Overall though, really enjoyable. Great job!
Cute game! Loved the art style and the controls felt good. Definitely hectic trying to get the patterns understood, but definitely enjoyable. Great job!
Loved the idea and the execution on the theme. The graphics are top notch. Great work!
Loved it. Super polished from graphics to mechanics to music/sound. Awesome work by the team! One of the best games of the jam.
Really loved the mechanics, music, and graphics. Great work!
Great mood, visuals, and take on the theme. Impossibly difficult but still super fun. Awesome work!
Really loved the concept and the mechanics. It had just the right amount of challenge and diversity to keep things interesting. Two drawbacks - 1) readability of the characters and 2) some of color palettes were just not enjoyable to look at - maybe it was suppose to be part of the challenge, but it took away from the game more than anything. Great work!
Really loved this one. Crunchy turned based actions (ala Into The Breach), polished graphics, great music, and perfect take on the theme. If I had to gripe, I would have liked to have seen some descriptions on the upgrade to help onboard the user. Otherwise, great work!
Really enjoyed playing through it. The level 'smile' was my favorite - had me stumped for a bit. Mechanics were great and the music fit the theme. If I had one complaint it was that an incidental mistake on my part meant redoing a whole section again (perfectly). A rewind mechanic would been amazing but understandable left out for a jam. Great work!
Super cute game. Loved the mini-game of stirring to change things up. As others have said, keeping track of which combos make which potions is a bit much for how many combos are possible. Music and art was on point. Great work!
Really innovative deckbuilder! I like the intent system but I don't feel like it really impacted my decision making that much. Awesome work!
Liked the idea and the graphics were delightful. As others have said, having the controls explained outside the same would have been pretty helpful because I missed some of the information in-game. Great work!
Super cute game. Simple and infuriating at the same time!
Quirky and funny. Great job!
Great little game. Loved the play on words and muzzle mechanics.
Heart-pounding fun and super polished. Loved the idea!
Really like this take on a Tower Defense. Love the way you can manipulate the path. Thought I was being cheeky by surrounding the end point with towers only to find out the enemies can destroy them! Smart anti-cheese mechanic there. Solid core concept - with a graphics overhaul and additional tower/enemy types, you could have yourself a fun little game. Great work!
Loved the mechanics and the theme! The restriction of not being able to demo a pipe really hinders the fun on new buildings/sinks showing up. Altogether, frantic and fun! Great work!
Definitely an interesting concept and you can actually learn stuff about Hitler along the way! Great execution - thanks for making this.
The premise cracked me up and it was an interesting take on the theme. The music was a bit repetitive as you go through the levels - either a longer loop or variations would have been nice. Great work!
I don't know what it was - maybe how 'uncanny valley' it is, but I was chuckling and enjoying myself as I played through it. Nice job creating something really unique!
I can see what the vision was and I like where it was going. However, the scope is pretty big for a gamejam and the lack of polish puts a bit of a damper on the underlying mechanics. What you were able to put in to it shows a lot of good work! The character visuals were cute and the mechanic is great. Awesome work pulling this together!
Had a lot of fun with the gameplay loop - did about 20 levels. I also though the controls were really good which is an important in a game like this. Great work!
That is a mind-bending challenge! Nice implementation. Great work!
Really like the mood/world building in this. The action was challenging but fair. Did get soft locked after the first boss, but still had a fun time up to that point. And kudos on the landing animation on the enemy frogs - super satisfying. Great work!
The controls were on point and the dash mechanic was extremely satisfying. Great work!
Really liked the concept and art style! The animations were so smooth for pixel art. My only gripe is that it was hard to tell if there was a way to strategically know where the enemies were moving. Sometimes it was just moving back and forth in place until an opening happened. Generally though, I enjoyed playing your game - great work!
Great art, sound, and polish! Really liked the mechanic of the powerup move - makes it a much more unique game. Awesome work!
Always enjoy myself a programming game! Straight forward controls and increasingly interesting puzzles. Really liked the background music - gave it a good vibe. Great work!
Enjoyed the art and controls. Super rough only being able to take one hit. Definitely gave it a couple tries though. Great work!
Quaint, perfect controls for an underwater vehicle, and really enjoyable to play. I thought the music was great across all the areas. That extra bit of polish was awesome. Great work!
Really liked the the animation on the main character and the mood. The music was well done, too. Great work!
Art, music, and ambience was great. Didn't run into anything challenging though - just moving right. The lighting was great. Awesome work!
That is one agile cat! Really fun to move around and I thought the music was on point. Great work!
Solid concept that could use polishing. Some of the text was really small and the direction of the game wasn't 100% clear. For a first compo, really awesome work!
Really impressed with the amount of mechanics you were able to build into the game in such a short amount of time. Clean and easy to learn. Great work!
Fun little game! I really liked how the controls felt - a lot of 'weight' behind the movement. Only complaint is one of the patterns, I didn't feel like I could ever hit the gap between rocks just right. Overall, great work!
Solid game, easy to pickup, and fit the theme well. Once I got down into the 40's area, it was pretty impossible to not hit something. Would have been nice to have a bit more control. Overall, great work!
Great work! The game was entertaining and the music fit. As others have mentioned, the difference walkable vs non-walkable tiles are difficult to see (at least on my old monitor). Really liked the idea of having multiple ends. That's always a great way to get engagement on short jam games where people want to experience more.
Really awesome game. My only nitpick is that the resolution clipped on both the web version and the downloaded version. I was still able to play it without issue but the first rune was only about half on the screen. Loved the art, music, and concept. Great work!
Really tight controls and precision platforming. I got to where the three spikes fly to the right and had to throw in the towel. Great work putting together an enjoyable game!
Art, music, and dialog all top notch. The introspection definitely made me chuckle. Great work!
Really liked the theme and the sound effects / music were on point. Awesome work and polish!
Really enjoyed the graphics and music! If I could tweak one thing, it'd be to let the camera float some more on the vertical so that every time you go up stairs it doesn't step change with the player - its a bit jarring. Other than that, great work!
This is a really great concept. It was a bit mind-melting at times, but it made me really want to keep trying. The song clips were simple and easy to listen to. Enjoyed this game a lot. Awesome work!
I really liked the simplicity and execution of the idea. I was blown away by how into the simulation I got. Really appreciate you making something off the beaten road like this! Awesome work.
Really digging the concept (as someone with a programmer's heart). If I had to nitpick, it'd be that the font was extremely hard to read on the fly and that the enemies didn't pose much of a threat the first half of the game. With some tuning and additional features, this would be a really good micro game. Awesome work!
#2 (at the time of writing)! Once the controls and perspective were figured out, it's a pretty enjoyable little game. Really liked the aesthetic / graphics. Great work!
Really awesome idea for the theme. It was extremely satisfying to actually hit a ship. How I hit them? No idea. I had no plan. I just swung it. Loved the art direction - simple yet appealing. Great work!
Definitely got my blood pressure up after a couple days in! Solid execution on the theme and I got some chuckles with the sound effects. Great work!
Really awesome idea and great polish on the graphics, art, and charm. As others mentioned, the free-form snaking movement controls were wonky but usable. Super innovative. Great work!
The concept was really cool. The controls and level design a bit tough. Great work finishing the project!
As others have said - really hard to get the controls working the way I was expecting. The idea definitely had merit and I could see some interesting puzzles come out of it. Great job on pushing through even though you weren't wanting this theme!
I admit it - I couldn't get past the Silver Key! Maybe I was missing the hints? In any case, really cool concept. The graphics and mood were fitting. Loved the mood. Great work!
This is a really solid effort! I'm impressed with the amount of content you were able to fit in. Great job!
Really well made - probably the best I've run across in this LD. Theme, art, music all on point. And the level generation really helps the replay value. Great work!
Great work - the game was easy to learn and had some interesting decisions. With some more visual polish and mechanic fine tuning, it could really shine. Keep it up!
Great work - I really like the art and effect. The damage screen ripple is really cool. Good job on ramping up the difficulty as the game goes on.
The smooth player animation and glowy graphics are really cool. A little floating - but no a show stopper. Great work!
Funny, well themed and an enjoyable time. Great job!
Really good job on a polished game. Smart idea for the mechanics and I really liked the background music. Also, your rampup in difficulty and teaching the player was great. I'd recommend increasing the snake move speed a bit. Other than that, great work!
LD52 — Harvest (37)
The Polar Vet and the Non-Swimming Penguin by bezbiletnym 2023-01-25T01:21:17Z ♥ 1
Cozy little game with really good puzzle design doing the whole subversion of the "obvious" solution. Really strong sokoban mechanic. As a quality of life thing, I'd suggest factoring in the distance that the characters move so that is the same time of travel for 1 square vs 4+ squares away. Great work!
Scrapseed by scumhead 2023-01-18T03:16:37Z ♥ 0
A really cute story wrapped up in a strong, simple mechanic. Awesome touch with the music kicking in at just the right time. Also, the art is gorgeous. Awesome work!
Crypt Caper by Asieke 2023-01-18T03:08:19Z ♥ 1
Really loved the mood and graphics. Your take on the theme was novel and led to a really cool mechanic. Unfortunately, the controls hampered the enjoyment of it a bit - the wall jumping was pretty finicky. Overall though, really impressive entry!
Karmavrest by Vidu 2023-01-18T03:00:38Z ♥ 0
Beautiful art and an interesting gameplay loop to go with it. Really well executed for your first jam. Congrats!
Combine Harvester: Time Attack! by Christian Zommerfelds 2023-01-18T02:53:42Z ♥ 1
I loved how relaxing this game was, even with the timer. Solid execution on a fun mechanic. Great work!
The grand harvest championship (I must win) by vidarn 2023-01-17T03:31:32Z ♥ 1
Super polished game with an excellent mechanic that becomes really deep. Loved the art style and learning curve. One of the best games in the jam so far. Great work!
Wakey Wakey by Jellybean 2023-01-17T03:25:47Z ♥ 0
Cute little game! It wasn't until about 4 plants in that I realized it was going to be harder than I originally thought to win. Great execution!
HARVEST by diesdas 2023-01-17T03:21:33Z ♥ 1
Took a bit of time to understand the interface, but I really liked the execution of the theme. Mechanically tight and an interesting little puzzle. Great work!
Boba by danman9914 2023-01-17T03:17:13Z ♥ 1
Loved it! The take on the theme and the peeling back of the onion was really satisfying. I have no idea how you were able to put all that together in 48 hours - super impressive. One of my favorites of the jam. Awesome work!
Grow Golf by torcado 2023-01-17T02:50:42Z ♥ 1
What can be said that all the other comments haven't said already. Amazing concept and execution! Loved it.
Sacrifice to the Harvest God by lzxh 2023-01-17T02:45:24Z ♥ 1
I liked the idea for the theme but I didn't ever feel like I needed to sacrifice anyone. Maybe I missed a visual cue or it never came up? I thought the harvesting of the fields was satisfying, though. Great work for your first jam!
Flush U by dry-squid 2023-01-17T02:32:54Z ♥ 3
Probably the most unique take on the theme I've seen so far! Loved the change in sound effect of the toilet dragging when it was full. If I had to nitpick, I'd say that it was a little bit *too* easy to get aliens to sit down since they all got funneled into the entrance of the building and there were tons of them. Either way, I enjoyed it for what it was. Great work!
Squirrelativity by cassowary 2023-01-16T01:13:25Z ♥ 1
Really loved this one. Great art and sound for a puzzle game with just the right amount difficulty. One of the best games of the jam I've played so far. Awesome work!
Plot Luck by Ani 2023-01-16T01:05:51Z ♥ 1
Really cute game! Loved the aesthetic - graphics, sound effects, and music all fit perfectly. Super enjoyable. Great work!
Carvest by feor 2023-01-16T01:02:11Z ♥ 1
Pretty fun little game. Great take on the theme leading to an interesting mechanic. The song was pretty catchy as well. Great work!
Noxious Harvest by Pe7e 2023-01-16T00:56:17Z ♥ 1
Really cool puzzle setup! Modeling was really good for a jam. Would have been nice to have a mouse sensitivity option - it was super fast for me. Great work!
Out Of Sight by Kizilejderha 2023-01-16T00:47:31Z ♥ 0
Really liked the mood you set for the game. Also, the particle effect coming out of the combine turning red after it has run over a hunter was pretty nifty. Great work!
Look Closely! by Xamora 2023-01-16T00:44:01Z ♥ 1
Congrats on finishing! Nice minimalist puzzle game. Awesome work!
Eon Reaper by Kelvin Mulungu 2023-01-16T00:37:31Z ♥ 1
The styling and music was a really cool vibe. The controls were a bit finicky, but overall enjoyable little game. Also - cool shaders!
There is a rabbit here! by yellow 2023-01-16T00:29:56Z ♥ 1
Pretty cute little game. Nice and simple, but really well executed. Loved the song. Great work!
Inside by CaptainDreamcast 2023-01-16T00:25:52Z ♥ 1
Cute game! Loved the jokes and the art style. Great work!
Horn of Abundance by fusionnist 2023-01-16T00:16:58Z ♥ 1
Well executed game! The graphics and controls were great. I really liked the way the hearts float around your character. Awesome work!
Bloodflail by Untitled Studios 2023-01-15T22:58:07Z ♥ 1
Really satisfying gameplay! Clean visuals, great hit feedback, and addictive upgrades. One of the best games I've played in the jam so far. Great work!
Aorta by Cloughd 2023-01-15T22:49:09Z ♥ 1
Loved the ambience and tenseness of the game! The heartbeat really took it up a notch. Nice work!
Night of the Zombie Chickens by Jonqs 2023-01-15T22:42:08Z ♥ 1
Really satisfying running over the chickens. Pretty fun art style, too. When purchasing, the text for dead chicken currency was a bit small, so it took an extra couple seconds to find it the first time. Other than that, fun little game! Great work.
Dice Settlers by Jimbly 2023-01-15T22:35:11Z ♥ 1
Really well executed game. A lot of depth for a jam game, too! Awesome work.
Build a Frank by Elastiskalinjen 2023-01-15T22:28:18Z ♥ 1
Short and sweet little game! I liked it. Really enjoyed the take on the theme and how foot enemy's attack. Great work!
Minerals Planter by Found Bow Tonight 2023-01-15T22:24:30Z ♥ 1
The enemies are relentless and the dynamite effect is super satisfying! I'd suggest toning down the enemies at the very beginning so the player can get their footing. Great work on the game!
Harpvest by SpoopyIsSad 2023-01-15T22:19:26Z ♥ 1
The pun take on the theme made me chuckle and the atmosphere was great. The readability on the colors was a bit rough - I'd suggest using a preset color palette (like from https://lospec.com/palette-list). Also, I didn't realize that harvesting took time the first time I tried it on a harp. I thought the game was broken. A timer or visual would have been helpful. Great work on the game!
Ludum Dare - The Card Game by Itskdog 2023-01-15T22:12:55Z ♥ 1
The amount of mechanics you fit into the Compo timeframe is crazy. Seems like there is a lot of depth to be explored. As you mentioned in a comment on my game, teaching card game rules in a jam is always really difficult. Really nice effort!
Otherworld Harvester by shp 2023-01-15T21:58:21Z ♥ 1
Perfect execution on the feeling of being in an alien land! The music was great for adding even more atmosphere. The mechanics were really well done. I felt like the upgrades were meaningful and I was looking forward to spending getting that next upgrade. It's just the right level of difficulty, too. Really awesome work! You should be extremely proud of the entry.
Apple Harvester by rhewid 2023-01-15T21:42:21Z ♥ 1
748! Great little game. I liked the rainbow text and the variations on what is thrown. Awesome work!
Seed Your Weed by LordDrw 2023-01-15T21:37:35Z ♥ 0
The visual progress aligning with actual progress felt really good! Controls were pretty intuitive for the most part. Great work!
Imma Head Out by Alex Garbus 2023-01-15T21:02:05Z ♥ 1
Pretty good jam entry! The mechanic was solid and controls were tight. At times, I had a hard time differentiating my character with the particles and enemies. Other than that, great work!
Ramming into Trees by cagibi 2023-01-15T20:54:17Z ♥ 1
Great visuals and the controls were really reasonable. Fun little game. Awesome work!
Death In Time by Yorsh 2023-01-15T01:19:03Z ♥ 1
Really well put together! The animation and vibe of the game were great. The turntable camera was a nice touch. Great work!
Alien Fruit Harvest by kossnocorp 2023-01-15T01:12:13Z ♥ 0
Controls were pretty good and intuitive mechanics. Also, the music was nice and soothing. The level layout was a bit unforgiving, but if you were going for rage game - you nailed it. Great work!