The game is great, and even if I didn't particularly like the fact that you can run out of bullets and have no other method you can interact with enemies, but that's more of a suggestion than a flaw, of course :)
I liked the presentation, both visual and audio, and an aura of polish all around. Great entry, even if there is a stretch for the theme.
I had to alt-f4 after 30 minutes and my singular attempt tower1.png It is fun and addictive, but the game logic is not yet finalized it seems and feels very rng-based for now, rather than a reliable ruleset that requires skill - which is irritating but I understand these are time constraints affecting the game.
It would be a 5/5 iPhone time waster after you apply a bit of polish, and many more hours will be sunk there! Great idea, neat chill puzzle-game music, I liked it. If you make an improved version, tag me pls - I would be glad to play it :)
This is just awesome! I am biased since my own take on the theme was the same, but you did it much better. Nothing but praise to you for this awesome game :)
To go about it more, fire occurring and then spreading is cool, UI is clean and good at telling us what's actually up, FTL-like aesthetics and retro-style intro with an interestingly looking ship is definitely a huge +.
Very chaotic, could be insanely fun with a little polish :) The UI needs some possible streamlining, like status of each part being displayed on the part physically on the ship since you already see it all on the screen. This would eliminate the need for cross-referencing the images on UI and parts on the ship quickly, which gets difficult very fast.
TBH I'm in the same boat, with similar idea and the same approach with more attention to mechanics than UI. I can feel what your creative idea was and how great it can become once some more time is applied, I genuinely believe that you have a beginning of a great game here, especially with several players on the same ship!
Extra plus is your graphics, which are not final but already differentiate enough between all those elements of the ship. Cool!
Again, can't play alone and can't proceed with the score apart from theme and graphics that can be observed already, but I feel the need to commend your game in terms of idea and art style, as well as the main menu music! Will try to find someone to play with and will definitely check it out, thank you!
This is a great project, with lots of things to improve in your post-jam time to make it very satisfying! Loved it, even if playing it is slow for now :) Gems are annoying that they get kicked from the cart, but they are annoying in a good way.
Nice game, it is fun racing against AI which explodes later, too :) Overall, of course it lacks some details, as most jam games naturally do, but the game turns out to be fun, and, hopefully, all the post-jam ideas get implemented, too so that it gets to the full potential!
nice, the game unexpectedly has a difficulty curve that seems to be challenging in the satisfying way, I managed to beat the game on the 2nd try! It quickly gets chaotic and still fun ;) One small suggestion may be that player doesn't actually rotate to shoot left when moving left, so that we can continue shooting. But overall a simple yet fun game.
Nice entry, the idea fits the theme greatly! I didn't like the voice acting too much, but that's on me and my taste - the fact that it's present is a great job. Overall, I dig it :)
WTF have I just played? :) It is a great looking in and well polished game, so cool to see you go above and beyond (the stars?) for the game, it delivered some interesting emotions.
Almost showed it to my gf saying "look at these cute penguins". Glad I didn't :)
The game is interesting, and I felt that the visual design holds it together very nicely. It would be interesting as a full game, if you decide to take it into this direction after the jam.
it's suuuuuper short, but I get that sometimes programming takes so much time that there isn't any for creating levels. A solid foundation, where my only confusion is guns swapping at random and why the heck is jumping not space, but W :) Good one, was a pleasure to re-run this level several times.
It is super fun and came out to be VERY hard to control, but in a great intentional way ;) Poor little penguins smashed by the crate make me sad... From the technical perspective, it all seems sound. I would add restart for space or smth, as after using 2 hands with the keyboard reaching for the mouse is depressing.
You know the game is good when the only thing that springs to mind in terms of suggestions is to get a different key bind for an action!
The game is bonkers when it comes to polish, you guys rock :) Enjoyed playing through it, enjoyed the smile while bathing - which is why the ending was so much more enjoyable, too!
Overall, a pleasure to look at and very solid, even if simple, in terms of gameplay.
This is a surprisingly good game with the presentation that got me interested. It sets the gameplay in its narrative, which is only in the tutorial but which is totally suitable - how cool is that :) The gameplay itself is simplistic yet captivating, and if you like this style of graphics, it is a pleasure to look at.
cool, I love pinball - and this one was interesting since it fir the theme somehow :) I would love more things to interact with the ball, and more power to the bouncing materials, but overall a great one!
it is a very interesting game, simply very effective and satisfying with the pinball-like vibe to it sometimes. Although sheep falling into the void doesn't count for a loss, I don't blame you or the farmer for this decision and take it as it's totally intended :)
Give it some additional types of items to interact - and this can easily be a hugely satisfying game with several dozens possible levels going forward, with the pinball meets puzzle-like gameplay. Of course, give it a go and add some art to go with the theme!
This doesn't exactly fit the theme, and I am definitely not an audience for this type of games, but it's still fun - especially since there are actual mechanics that require to be figured out :)
One small suggestion can be that differently-behaving buttons might be better off colored differently. So like a button that can't be clicked and seems stuck, but then shoots itself very fast after you clicked another button, may need to have some different color. This way we can understand its behavior and what to expect just by looking at it. Yeah, I get that there are special audio effects for such buttons - but the core issue I refer to persists, where you still have to click there and hear the sound to understand the mechanic, rather than just look at it but click on other buttons in the scene.
Congratz with the first game for a jam complete :)
From the game, I get a vibe that it is, of course, not nearly finished or close to the idea you envisioned - but it's a huge deal, completing a playable build in time. Speaking as someone who made my own first jam game during this LD49, too.
Current game experience is not exactly fun yet, and the camera position makes it not very apparent, what is the layout of the map - found it hard to navigate around. Moreover, I have almost the same issue in my own game :))) But since you have mentioned horror-vibes, and, I presume, missing minimap - it will be great in its post-jam state, it would be unfair to judge your idea purely on what is there in the game now.
So I wish you luck, it can be a great foundation of a fun little project!
It is a great entry, visually pleasing and simple yet effective gameplay-wise. I share the same idea as some commenters above, power outages nullifying your ability to get to the smoke room valves or activate rods is way too much impact from 1 room. Still, a cool game indeed!
it is a very cool idea, I liked the overwhelming crisis-management that will make you lose at some point, but keeping trying is very fun!
Unicorns seem kinda off, or is it just me... if they have an elemental shield already and get attacked again, am I supposed to press the button once more or not? this was my best attempt so far, 81,17 kph - 4300m - 15 cars :)
the game is somewhat simple in its mechanics, but it doesn't make it less satisfying to play :) especially since visually it seems rather polished, or at least consistent liked it!
It's a great idea, to make this management as if from an app - I really dig the looks of the game and the crisis-management gameplay loop! And the introductory backstory just puts a smile on my face, how silly yet not impossible the situation is. Good one, liked playing it :)
wow, this is a very-very-very satisfying game to play :)
one quick suggestion for improvement - as you destroy the pillars completely before the collapse, a signifying sprite might better be left still, so that you have an indication for what counts as a possible pillar that is already destroyed. But that's a nitpick, I loved the game and played it way more that initially thought I would.
absolutely love it, give it a little more polish and a little less clones, can be a solid game on, let's say, mobile, since the gameplay is fast and non-committing. also greetings from the stream :)
second it, the idea is very ambitious, and the overall execution is solid - considering all those mechanics work in a game that was made in 3 days, it is a great feat of team effort!
The game is very moody and looks interesting with this low-resolution textures and I guess some post-processing effects, definitely something that pops, even with the simple idea behind it. Liked it :)
fyi loading main menu after the game over is broken, didn't have the mouse for some reason, so restarting the game if an attempt failed it is
LD49 — Unstable (33)
Harvesting Motherboards by MaxKyckling 2021-10-12T23:17:44Z ♥ 2
The game is great, and even if I didn't particularly like the fact that you can run out of bullets and have no other method you can interact with enemies, but that's more of a suggestion than a flaw, of course :)
I liked the presentation, both visual and audio, and an aura of polish all around. Great entry, even if there is a stretch for the theme.
Cubility by dcrdro 2021-10-12T18:56:17Z ♥ 2
I had to alt-f4 after 30 minutes and my singular attempt tower1.png It is fun and addictive, but the game logic is not yet finalized it seems and feels very rng-based for now, rather than a reliable ruleset that requires skill - which is irritating but I understand these are time constraints affecting the game.
It would be a 5/5 iPhone time waster after you apply a bit of polish, and many more hours will be sunk there! Great idea, neat chill puzzle-game music, I liked it. If you make an improved version, tag me pls - I would be glad to play it :)
Panic On The Ship by adam077x 2021-10-12T18:18:19Z ♥ 3
This is just awesome! I am biased since my own take on the theme was the same, but you did it much better. Nothing but praise to you for this awesome game :)
To go about it more, fire occurring and then spreading is cool, UI is clean and good at telling us what's actually up, FTL-like aesthetics and retro-style intro with an interestingly looking ship is definitely a huge +.
Liked it very-very much!
Space Truck by Mogaiskii 2021-10-12T14:35:40Z ♥ 0
Very chaotic, could be insanely fun with a little polish :) The UI needs some possible streamlining, like status of each part being displayed on the part physically on the ship since you already see it all on the screen. This would eliminate the need for cross-referencing the images on UI and parts on the ship quickly, which gets difficult very fast.
TBH I'm in the same boat, with similar idea and the same approach with more attention to mechanics than UI. I can feel what your creative idea was and how great it can become once some more time is applied, I genuinely believe that you have a beginning of a great game here, especially with several players on the same ship!
Extra plus is your graphics, which are not final but already differentiate enough between all those elements of the ship. Cool!
Unstable Concoctions by Timbertoes 2021-10-12T12:58:43Z ♥ 1
Again, can't play alone and can't proceed with the score apart from theme and graphics that can be observed already, but I feel the need to commend your game in terms of idea and art style, as well as the main menu music! Will try to find someone to play with and will definitely check it out, thank you!
Ice Moon by LTyrosine 2021-10-12T12:22:58Z ♥ 1
This is a great project, with lots of things to improve in your post-jam time to make it very satisfying! Loved it, even if playing it is slow for now :) Gems are annoying that they get kicked from the cart, but they are annoying in a good way.
Durgon Outpost by goerp 2021-10-10T01:16:26Z ♥ 0
GJ, we simply need to get more of it, regardless if it fits the theme just about or not :)
Star Dash by ZaneDD 2021-10-10T01:03:26Z ♥ 1
Nice game, it is fun racing against AI which explodes later, too :) Overall, of course it lacks some details, as most jam games naturally do, but the game turns out to be fun, and, hopefully, all the post-jam ideas get implemented, too so that it gets to the full potential!
Un-Stable by Lychee 2021-10-09T23:57:59Z ♥ 1
nice, the game unexpectedly has a difficulty curve that seems to be challenging in the satisfying way, I managed to beat the game on the 2nd try! It quickly gets chaotic and still fun ;) One small suggestion may be that player doesn't actually rotate to shoot left when moving left, so that we can continue shooting. But overall a simple yet fun game.
RoughTrain by Dogez 2021-10-09T22:17:52Z ♥ 2
Nice entry, the idea fits the theme greatly! I didn't like the voice acting too much, but that's on me and my taste - the fact that it's present is a great job. Overall, I dig it :)
Wobbly Penguins by bqq 2021-10-09T19:29:27Z ♥ 6
WTF have I just played? :) It is a great looking in and well polished game, so cool to see you go above and beyond (the stars?) for the game, it delivered some interesting emotions.
Almost showed it to my gf saying "look at these cute penguins". Glad I didn't :)
The Yellow Wallpaper by WhenYouCantFindAFriend 2021-10-09T19:12:35Z ♥ 1
The game is interesting, and I felt that the visual design holds it together very nicely. It would be interesting as a full game, if you decide to take it into this direction after the jam.
Flight Forbidden: Unstable by Kenneth Gibson 2021-10-09T19:04:51Z ♥ 0
Wow, this is very interesting and fun, even if randomized parts make for very strange ships :) Great game!
RAGE HORSE by SlickRamen 2021-10-08T00:40:03Z ♥ 3
it's suuuuuper short, but I get that sometimes programming takes so much time that there isn't any for creating levels. A solid foundation, where my only confusion is guns swapping at random and why the heck is jumping not space, but W :) Good one, was a pleasure to re-run this level several times.
The Penguins Below by michaelaranda 2021-10-08T00:30:29Z ♥ 2
It is super fun and came out to be VERY hard to control, but in a great intentional way ;) Poor little penguins smashed by the crate make me sad... From the technical perspective, it all seems sound. I would add restart for space or smth, as after using 2 hands with the keyboard reaching for the mouse is depressing.
You know the game is good when the only thing that springs to mind in terms of suggestions is to get a different key bind for an action!
MIFFED by Caladrius 2021-10-08T00:22:59Z ♥ 1
This is awesome, humorous and fun = quality time, will teach my granny how to play it :)
Senatus by Matthieu Riboulot 2021-10-08T00:17:01Z ♥ 2
The game is bonkers when it comes to polish, you guys rock :) Enjoyed playing through it, enjoyed the smile while bathing - which is why the ending was so much more enjoyable, too!
Overall, a pleasure to look at and very solid, even if simple, in terms of gameplay.
Ethereal Runner by jabsatz 2021-10-08T00:09:49Z ♥ 3
This is a surprisingly good game with the presentation that got me interested. It sets the gameplay in its narrative, which is only in the tutorial but which is totally suitable - how cool is that :) The gameplay itself is simplistic yet captivating, and if you like this style of graphics, it is a pleasure to look at.
I liked it, well done!
Unstable Pinball by T C 2021-10-07T12:35:54Z ♥ 3
cool, I love pinball - and this one was interesting since it fir the theme somehow :) I would love more things to interact with the ball, and more power to the bouncing materials, but overall a great one!
AllRound by Rayredd 2021-10-07T12:21:10Z ♥ 1
it is a very interesting game, simply very effective and satisfying with the pinball-like vibe to it sometimes. Although sheep falling into the void doesn't count for a loss, I don't blame you or the farmer for this decision and take it as it's totally intended :)
Give it some additional types of items to interact - and this can easily be a hugely satisfying game with several dozens possible levels going forward, with the pinball meets puzzle-like gameplay. Of course, give it a go and add some art to go with the theme!
Naugthty Button by wvagen 2021-10-07T12:04:21Z ♥ 1
This doesn't exactly fit the theme, and I am definitely not an audience for this type of games, but it's still fun - especially since there are actual mechanics that require to be figured out :)
One small suggestion can be that differently-behaving buttons might be better off colored differently. So like a button that can't be clicked and seems stuck, but then shoots itself very fast after you clicked another button, may need to have some different color. This way we can understand its behavior and what to expect just by looking at it. Yeah, I get that there are special audio effects for such buttons - but the core issue I refer to persists, where you still have to click there and hear the sound to understand the mechanic, rather than just look at it but click on other buttons in the scene.
Unstable Adventures of the Space Engineer by Sceef 2021-10-07T11:52:14Z ♥ 1
Congratz with the first game for a jam complete :)
From the game, I get a vibe that it is, of course, not nearly finished or close to the idea you envisioned - but it's a huge deal, completing a playable build in time. Speaking as someone who made my own first jam game during this LD49, too.
Current game experience is not exactly fun yet, and the camera position makes it not very apparent, what is the layout of the map - found it hard to navigate around. Moreover, I have almost the same issue in my own game :))) But since you have mentioned horror-vibes, and, I presume, missing minimap - it will be great in its post-jam state, it would be unfair to judge your idea purely on what is there in the game now.
So I wish you luck, it can be a great foundation of a fun little project!
MANIC MELTDOWN! by David Bohan 2021-10-07T09:57:47Z ♥ 3
It is a great entry, visually pleasing and simple yet effective gameplay-wise. I share the same idea as some commenters above, power outages nullifying your ability to get to the smoke room valves or activate rods is way too much impact from 1 room. Still, a cool game indeed!
The Troubled Train by RosyMaple 2021-10-07T09:48:22Z ♥ 1
it is a very cool idea, I liked the overwhelming crisis-management that will make you lose at some point, but keeping trying is very fun!
Unicorns seem kinda off, or is it just me... if they have an elemental shield already and get attacked again, am I supposed to press the button once more or not? this was my best attempt so far, 81,17 kph - 4300m - 15 cars :)
Bob's Underworld by chesschaser 2021-10-07T09:35:11Z ♥ 1
the game is somewhat simple in its mechanics, but it doesn't make it less satisfying to play :) especially since visually it seems rather polished, or at least consistent liked it!
UnstableOS by ZwodahS 2021-10-06T15:18:01Z ♥ 1
It's a great idea, to make this management as if from an app - I really dig the looks of the game and the crisis-management gameplay loop! And the introductory backstory just puts a smile on my face, how silly yet not impossible the situation is. Good one, liked playing it :)
Rubble by Deviant Dots 2021-10-06T15:12:56Z ♥ 0
wow, this is a very-very-very satisfying game to play :)
one quick suggestion for improvement - as you destroy the pillars completely before the collapse, a signifying sprite might better be left still, so that you have an indication for what counts as a possible pillar that is already destroyed. But that's a nitpick, I loved the game and played it way more that initially thought I would.
Destructo by JPGFG 2021-10-05T03:19:42Z ♥ 1
absolutely love it, give it a little more polish and a little less clones, can be a solid game on, let's say, mobile, since the gameplay is fast and non-committing. also greetings from the stream :)
DRILL by dodori 2021-10-05T03:17:02Z ♥ 2
second it, the idea is very ambitious, and the overall execution is solid - considering all those mechanics work in a game that was made in 3 days, it is a great feat of team effort!
Unstabled Goat by Marc-Antoine Girard 2021-10-05T03:13:53Z ♥ 4
simplistic, but looking very cool and with definite attention to detail considering the art! awesome :)
Prodosia by Morhailen 2021-10-05T00:18:00Z ♥ 3
just awesome, and the voice acting is carrying the process greatly! респект)
Mysterious Mine by TheGamerASD 2021-10-05T00:03:56Z ♥ 1
The game is very moody and looks interesting with this low-resolution textures and I guess some post-processing effects, definitely something that pops, even with the simple idea behind it. Liked it :)
fyi loading main menu after the game over is broken, didn't have the mouse for some reason, so restarting the game if an attempt failed it is
Frail Ascent by ql28 2021-10-04T23:33:05Z ♥ 3
Such a satisfying game, the sound of falling pieces hitting those that below is juicy, and the soundtrack is simple yet very charming!