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| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | Co | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 | Deeper and deeper | Downward Frog | jam | 138 | 4.09 | 3.85 | 3.36 | 4.22 | 4.44 | 4.03 | 3.31 | 4.06 | |||
| 2016 | 37 | One room | Flag Runner | compo | 23 | 4.08 | 4.08 | 3.76 | 4.22 | 3.51 | 2.98 | 3.45 | 100 | |||
| 2016 | 35 | Shapeshift | ˈSHāpˌSHift | compo | 717 | 2.90 | 2.38 | 3.41 | 3.82 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.61 | 57 | |||
| 2015 | 34 | Two Button Controls / Growing | Polygonal Expansion | jam | 682 | 3.14 | 3.15 | 3.34 | 3.53 | 3.23 | 2.10 | 3.19 | 100 |
| Year | MiniLD | Theme | Game | Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 58 | PONG | -P0N+ |
jonbro leaves an average of 18.0 feedback comments each event.
I figured I'd let you know, this is the only Ludum Dare game I've ever come back to play again. It's just so frustratingly satisfying! I love it, and did manage to finish it after 3 attempts or ~260 deaths.
Though I don't have friends to play this with, it's a really cool concept! I like how it's more strategic instead of just jumping around and spamming the shoot button like many games are. The controls are a bit weird, but I'm sure they're quick to get used to. The art is also really interesting! Great work.
I like the concept, just have some minor annoyances. I feel like a super clear art style (i.e. not blurry) would make it feel better. There's also no indication of motion which makes moving kind of disorienting. Otherwise, really cool!
Certainly lacking on the graphics category...
Seriously though, this is a really cool concept for a game! I like it.
Great art and a fantastic message I'm sure many people can relate to. Nice job.
interesting take on memorization, I enjoyed it.
I like the concept, but the controls kind of ruin it for me :/ If you got rid of the up and right only thing, despite not adhering to either theme, it would be better. Graphics and audio are nice, though!
For the most part it's pretty cool. the background's parallax effect is extremely dizzying which can be fixed by slowing it down significantly, and it doesn't quite reach the edge of the screen if you stand on the far left.
Otherwise, it's an interesting idea!
I don't want to play this any more. That's good??? I think??? (It's certainly entertaining) :D
Very fun! Trying to stay still while adjusting the angle is incredibly infuriating, but in a really good way. Nice Work.
With some more time and polish, this would be a really fun game. As is is now, though, it's a great jam game :D
Interesting interpretation of the theme! I don't know if it's intentional, but the arrow keys work and completely defeat the whole "two-button" thing :P
LD48 — Deeper and deeper (40)
Fallumns by Logan 2021-05-19T03:19:48Z ♥ 2
I'm mad at myself for being so bad at match-3 games! I played this near the start of rating and *completely* missed out on ...everything! It seemed like a solid take on match-3, so hopefully you can forgive me for being a little confused when it came out on top overall 😅
I played through again, *fully this time*, and all I can say is *wow*.
Congratulations, this is incredible!
Boom Bang Doomerang by Riftpoint Entertainment 2021-05-03T02:23:02Z ♥ 1
I really like the concept for the gameplay, though I think some slight changes would go a long way. The way the player attacks feels ...stiff as-is. Just an idea, but maybe you could throw the Doomerang in the direction you're moving/facing/aiming instead of having it start off stationary. Or, maybe it could bounce twice or more before returning since bouncing it off the walls is already so satisfying. Things like that that could help smooth out the gameplay for sure. Nice work though, love the art, sounds, and music!
Kerene by jabsatz 2021-05-03T00:03:52Z ♥ 4
I was iffy on the controls for a while, but then I started thinking of each enemy encounters as a navigation puzzle, and it started making more sense. That said, I ended up just running through the final couple layers without killing anything since it didn't seem worth it. I liked the music being timed with difficult encounters, that really adds to the tension. Nice work!
Deep(er) Purple by johnnysix 2021-05-02T20:58:39Z ♥ 1
Nice work! I really like the concept of making a certain color by collecting things from the environment. Also love the music and sound effects! I do wish the camera followed the cat a bit closer though, it's pretty tough to see where you're going or what you're landing on at times.
Falling Time by g12345 2021-05-01T00:57:44Z ♥ 1
This is a lot of fun! It definitely reminds me of an early PC game or something from that era. Straightforward, simple, and addicting! Nice work.
Minball by Pizzasgood 2021-04-30T03:14:31Z ♥ 1
Ah, I got stuck just above the rocket's spring by not launching at full power and landing on the first one-way block. Fun game though, I always like a unique take on pinball. Unlocking more depth is a cool concept, and I like the twist of having to race back to the top again (even though I died and got reset to the top almost instantly :P) Nice work!
Pâquerette Down the Bunburrow by Herbie Puppy 2021-04-30T02:51:03Z ♥ 3
Absolutely love this! Despite seeing a stream of it beforehand *and* knowing about... *how babby is formed*, I only managed to get 2 baby bunnies. These bunnies are too smart for my tiny human brain.
The Pit by BuzzyBee 2021-04-30T02:02:08Z ♥ 1
Neat little game, I really like the grapple mechanic. Being able to grapple from anywhere opens up some interesting level ideas that are super unique. The indicator in the post jam version is definitely a great addition. Nice work!
Abyssal Lab by frankiesmileshow 2021-04-29T18:08:23Z ♥ 1
Wow, I could see myself easily spending hours trying to build the optimal base! It does take a minutes to understand what everything does, but once I got that down it was tons of fun. Outstanding stuff!
Tower of Satan by doodoo 2021-04-29T03:38:07Z ♥ 2
It's pretty repetitive since everything's in the same position, though at some point the demons started floating above the ground. Still fun, just would've liked some variety. The art is great, I'm always a fan of chunky pixely 3D games!
Low Notes by mhorth 2021-04-29T02:59:05Z ♥ 1
Fun game! I'm not sure how effective or maybe overwhelming it would be, but I feel like a circle closing in with each beat would help with discerning how close notes are to the middle. Just something barely visible to help align things, y'know? Another thing that could help is having an outer circle that notes come from so you aren't seeing the left/right notes appear before the up/down ones even though they'd be played after them. Just my two cents! It's a fun game otherwise, I love the visual style. Nice work, and good luck!
Labyrinth by Brendev 2021-04-29T02:27:04Z ♥ 1
I feel like very few games ever force the player to look up for any reason, so those falling spikes make this game stand out to me. I found myself chaotically looking between the ceiling and the upcoming rooms to watch for obstacles. It's a nice change of pace. I also love the movement, art, and sound! Very satisfying to play and look at. Great work!
CubeMiner by Coolp 2021-04-29T01:56:22Z ♥ 1
Neat little game, I kind of got lost in just mining around for a while. Definitely agree on the need for some feedback about what or even if you're mining. And yeah, in my fairly limited Unity experience, it can be a bit finnicky. Especially the UI stuff :P
Worlds Inside by Tobias Froihofer 2021-04-29T01:35:50Z ♥ 0
The concept here is really cool! Something about the way you transition deeper is oddly satisfying, it feels kind of unreal. The enemies don't really add too much, imo. If this were a fully fleshed out game I think I'd also love to see more of a focus on exploration and discovery. Awesome work though!
Deep Golf by dmdmdmdm 2021-04-28T22:10:40Z ♥ 1
Fun little game! I restarted once due to flying out of the map and the starting area was literally golf ball sized ground, surrounded by walls 😆 For a second I though I got put into golf jail for leaving the bounds of the course!
Downslide by pabulum 2021-04-28T21:32:37Z ♥ 2
The controls take a minute to get used to, but it's pretty fun once you do! It's difficult to discern what you should be avoiding and collecting since it's all the same color though. Nice work otherwise!
Fade by Jeremy Ryan 2021-04-28T04:57:55Z ♥ 0
Holy crap, I actually managed to beat the game! First off, what a beautiful story. Love the visuals and music as well, this game is very well put together.
So... the difficulty. For context, I rarely play rhythm games. usually awful at 'em. I'm also not very dexterous, so actually playing a real piano/using both hands independently is a no go. ...I have to agree that it's a *bit* too difficult. **That said!** I don't feel like it needs to be *much* easier! Actually managing to finish the game and pushing through the challenge was truly satisfying. Keep it brutal, IMO. *but like, 90% of this amount of brutal, maybe, possibly* 🙃 Amazing work!
Climber by xxnolanxx 2021-04-28T04:10:48Z ♥ 1
Skidding down the walls is really satisfying! I honestly think turning that into it's own whole game could be great. Nice job!
Dead Orbit by Wargon 2021-04-28T03:53:25Z ♥ 2
The music is AWESOME! Definitely nails the mood of the game. It's a little tough to see what's going on a lot of the time and the controls make it hard to aim precisely, but it's still very fun! Great job!
Dark Inside by haivron 2021-04-28T03:07:16Z ♥ 2
Really cool! I love the art, it's really stylish. I'd love to see this more fully formed, there are some great ideas in here. Awesome work!
Vertabyss by UltimateWalrus 2021-04-28T02:50:13Z ♥ 1
I love the visuals! The screenshots looked interesting but I wasn't really sure what was happening. In motion though, it's great! Awesome work.
Frog In Space by Derpasaurus 2021-04-28T02:29:09Z ♥ 1
Ayy, another frog game! Honestly I had fun just flying around and crashing into things. The movement feels really good! Nice work.
escape by Matt Swieboda 2021-04-28T02:15:17Z ♥ 1
I like the concept! Also, you may or may not be able to walk off to the left at the start and land at the bottom ;) It's a speedrun strat!
Jaws of Earth by IceEye 2021-04-28T02:01:03Z ♥ 2
I really like the story! It was a little hard to see the environment, though the notes act as a pretty good guide to follow. Nice work!
Fathomless by SilkyPantsDan 2021-04-28T01:25:03Z ♥ 1
Definitely agree on the difficulty, I gave both paths a good 50 deaths before giving up :P It's pretty fun though! Just overly precise.
Sinking Atlantis by lekiy 2021-04-28T01:11:51Z ♥ 2
Fun little game! Feels good to play and there's plenty of interesting lore :)
Dungeon Of The Darkest Depths by Maduke 2021-04-28T00:37:29Z ♥ 1
Pretty good game! I didn't bother trying to kill the enemies after a minutes or two just because it takes so long to attack. The gameplay would definitely benefit from the ability to shoot faster, imo. Either way, nice work!
Spread Your Roots by Scott Cooper 2021-04-28T00:26:36Z ♥ 2
I like the concept! Can definitely see the potential. I also may have made my first tree too big as well, lol
Tower Tower Defence Defence by IAmWave 2021-04-27T21:02:15Z ♥ 1
Wow. Wow! This is such an awesome concept, and it's executed so well. Love it.
Jump & Run by mortalslayer24 2021-04-27T19:38:20Z ♥ 1
Agreed about the camera making some jumps difficult, but otherwise this is an enjoyable little game! Good work.
Can You See The Flame by LambMakesGames 2021-04-27T19:33:58Z ♥ 0
I had a lot of fun finding the paths to each light in each new layer. It was a little hard to see at times, but the game has a nice look and feel to it overall. Great work!
Rhythm Cult by CodeCavy 2021-04-27T18:25:22Z ♥ 0
This is so good! The music's great, and I love the dialogue for all of the characters!
Space Grappler by Duvey 2021-04-27T18:01:30Z ♥ 1
Fun game. Using the brightness of the asteroids to guide the player to the goal is really smart!
Crashdown by iellswo 2021-04-27T17:01:49Z ♥ 1
This was fun! The tilt-y movement effect is a little nauseating, but the gameplay is good and seeing down to the floors below is cool. Nice work!
Burst Vein by Caladrius 2021-04-27T16:52:59Z ♥ 4
Incredible work! Love the atmosphere. Gotta be honest, I ended up brute forcing the door puzzle after wandering around for several minutes and only finding 2 clues. Also, I'm glad you prevented me from doing anything else until I figured out how the blood crystals work. It took me a minute to get, but I totally would've left and wandered around forever otherwise.
Space Breaker by LFJ Gamestudio 2021-04-27T15:46:05Z ♥ 0
Cool concept! I really like the idea of having a kind of... mutual enemy? in the form of the plasma ball that hurts you but also hurts the enemies. I think a fully fleshed out of this game could be really neat.
_arcuswarp by Lucky Zucc 2021-04-27T14:33:42Z ♥ 2
Fun game! It's a little hard to see what's happening due to the visual effects. I really like the idea of the bullet time and warp mechanics, though I felt like every time I tried to warp out of the way of something, I ended up dying anyway. It might help if you became invulnerable for a very short time after you warp? Or maybe warping through enemies or bullets could damage/kill them? Regardless, nice work!
Go to Heck 💀 by Chris Dirkis 2021-04-27T05:25:26Z ♥ 0
Had a ton of fun with this! It starts off fairly slow, but the pace picks up when you start to stack up items. The only thing I didn't love was the sledgehammer item (whichever one makes you slow)... or at least how *slow* it makes you. It makes navigation feel pretty tedious. Other than that though, really nice job!
Cavity Tycoon by Roberto Romao 2021-04-27T04:38:27Z ♥ 1
Really interesting idea! I love the thought of eventually building a cavity empire and taking over the mouth in a full version of this. I also love the character's animations! Nice work!
Wrath of the Stone by squirmonkey 2021-04-27T03:58:16Z ♥ 3
Cool game! It's a little chaotic to just jump into, so the tutorial is much appreciated. (And easy to follow!) I struggled to check the intent of more than just the first couple dwarves before it got too hectic, but it's fun either way!