Warming up! by notnasiul 2022-04-05T18:59:11Z ♥ 1
Clever little game! Very nice concept, and polished/juicy to play! Very tough in my opinion, but not frustrating or annoying :) Excellent work!!
Foon → Ludum Dare Explorer → Users → Gus Goucher
| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55 | Summoning | 👥 | Just Another Tuesday | jam | 79 | 4.15 | 4.17 | 3.60 | 2.90 | 4.25 | 3.96 | 3.69 | 3.75 | |
| 2022 | 50 | Delay the inevitable | 👥 | DEATH AND TAXES | jam | 95 | 4.09 | 4.05 | 3.56 | 4.09 | 4.48 | 4.20 | 4.36 | 4.23 | |
| 2021 | 49 | Unstable | 👥 | W O B B L E | jam | 194 | 3.96 | 4.08 | 3.57 | 3.51 | 3.68 | 3.84 | 2.69 | 3.47 | |
| 2020 | 46 | Keep it alive | 👥 | Seven Nights in Siberia | jam | 1553 | 3.35 | 2.93 | 2.84 | 3.58 | 3.60 | 3.54 | 2.39 | 3.69 |
Gus Goucher leaves an average of 16.5 feedback comments each event.
Clever little game! Very nice concept, and polished/juicy to play! Very tough in my opinion, but not frustrating or annoying :) Excellent work!!
Mac build doesn't work on my M1 air. If you exported for x86, that might be why, but x86 should still work on M1 so not sure what the issue is :(
Train? Alien? Fun?? Excellent jam game, and cool idea to really just focus on a boss battle. Took me a sec to figure out how to refuel the train but I got it after a bit of trial and error. Not too hard, either! Great work.
I'm not sure if I was doing something wrong, but the game seemed very easy. Very nice pixel art though, and polished! Big SimCity vibes, nice work.
Nice mood and graphics! Cool concept too, haven't seen anything like it so far. Could be a little snappier (if that makes sense?), but also could just be lagging on my computer. Maybe a windows/native build if possible and if that's the case? Really nice work!
Way too hard for me but from the comments it seems like I'm just bad at video games :...( Nice platformer though, nice graphics (well composed even if they're not original), and fun experience overall! Nice work!
Had to read the comments to understand the spike tower, but that is a super clever idea - I wish it were communicated more clearly. Rotation is a super cool twist (no pun intended) and this is the first game I've played for more than a few minutes this jam! Nice work!
It's a fun concept and cool idea but the execution visually felt like it got in the way - it was hard to understand who had a bomb, and the shaders/effects were a little heavy. Enjoyable overall, though! Keep up the good work.
Needs a few more instructions to make it clear and easy to pick up, but I loved the idea of laundering 7 whole dollars, truly thrilling. Nice mood, and good job!
Hello, I'm here for the games called "Death and Taxes" convention?
Fun! Does seem like there's a defined "best" way to beat the game which hurts replayability, but it's really nice especially for a one-day game! Good work!
Very silly, enjoyed it lots. Good work!
A cool game! Love the Witness so this was nicely up my alley, puzzles could have been intro'd a little more slowly to allow the player to fully grasp the mechanics. Otherwise, nice job!
Interesting balance between dodge ability and not dying! Would be a cool one to expand with some progression perhaps? I also found that the art served its purpose but could have been expanded upon at least a little. Solid game!
Couldn't tell what was going on, I kept getting the overlay about Twatch.tv and it kept resetting me. Maybe a tutorial? Seems like others figured it out and enjoyed it so I'm interested in getting it to work.
Art style is cool, I like the background choice. The gameplay felt a little mushy and the platforming was a little loose which made it harder than it probably needed to be, but great work overall!
George W. Bush and Commuters are the best possible combo your game is broken
Very nice game! Simple idea, cleanly executed. A little dry after a while - some powerups or something might help the gameplay stay interesting. Excellent work!
Love the game! The graphics are really nice, some excellent pixel art you got going there! Very addictive, even if I'm not sure what the goal is. One of my favorites!
Incredible work! NES games in this kind of time limit are instantly impressive, and it's fun which is a nice bonus! I love the graphics, and especially the font! It's super cool while still being completely readable which is a difficult balance to achieve! Excellent work!
An excellent game! I've messed with NES development and it's certainly not easy, and I would be impressed even if you made the same game in a modern engine! This is really awesome!
Wasn't expecting to see a shoot to move game again, but this one is really well executed! Nice and juicy and as others have mentioned, the hat getting left behind was classic cartoon funny. Take my stars!
I really like the "stealth" mechanics, super unique and well executed! Graphics are solid as well!
Couldn't figure out how to play. Maybe add some controls to the webpage or a new build? Cool design for the character!
Great game, loved the graphics! The concept got old without the introduction of new mechanics, but it felt like it can be easily expanded upon in the future! Nice game!
Nice game! I only played easy mode so this might not be a real critique, but I found it somewhat repetitive. I really enjoyed the graphics! Great game!
What a great, simple concept! Reminds me of the simplicity and fun of games like minesweeper and snake! Incredible work!
Nice game! I love the shader/graphics work, very nicely put-together! Gameplay felt really difficult but still on the edge of feasibility which is great, especially for a game jam game! Keep up the good work.
This is really excellent! The pixel art is really beautiful and the whole game feels well-composed and polished! One of my faves so far!
Although it's a very neat idea, I feel like the ability to just spam without regard for color kind of nullifies the mechanic. Maybe some repercussions for shooting the wrong color? Awesome work otherwise!
What a cool concept! I was just messing around with this myself, but never thought to make it into a game! It's really nicely laid out and the colors are well chosen, excellent work!
I wasn't able to figure out any potions. Maybe some kind of indication of what worked when making a potion might be nice! Great pixel art though!
Haven't even played it yet but props for the tom7 fonts! I thought I was the only one!!
This game is really amazing! I love the palette shift for each level, it really helps add some variation without detracting from the JUICY gameplay! Best game for me so far.
Really love the style! I was sure you had used something from opengameart until I read your comment!
Seemed like it could use more content/enemies, but I liked what you have so far and the mood was set well!
I loved the frantic feeling and how you could just barely get that item out the door! Challenging, while remaining rewarding! Excellent experience!
I couldn't figure it out, but I loved the graphics and music.
Seems insanely difficult but I love the art! The animations are great too.
Really laggy. I LOVE the graphics and audio, though!
Really nice graphics, and I love the audio, really fun!
Interesting concept. Maybe it would be even better if you added progression/levels in the future!
This game is excellent! I could see this on a console as a fully-fledged masterpiece.
I enjoyed it! The physics felt unintuitive but I really had fun playing it! Great work!
LD55 — Summoning (19)
Hentoad by Nazorus 2024-04-24T03:22:39Z ♥ 1
Silly idea! Nice graphics and silly sounds too. Wish there were more gameplay, but I like your choice to do a sandbox over a half-baked level. Sweet!
The Zummoning by RossK 2024-04-24T03:18:06Z ♥ 1
Cool concept! Need much more feedback and information. Very obtuse but I think it has a lot of potential. Nice idea.
Franz Bardon's Practice of Magical Evocation by kr4ft3r 2024-04-24T03:14:47Z ♥ 1
Cool twist on a match three! Liked the specific choice of direction / inspiration. Good work!
FantasyFootball by ScurvyStevon 2024-04-24T03:09:20Z ♥ 2
Very silly! Wish the Phoenix wasn't completely busted in offense's favor (we won every time!!) but we had a blast. Could speed up the gameplay a little, but watching a golem stroll leisurely down the field was pretty funny. Great great work, one of my favs!
Summon Inc. by laulau 2024-04-24T02:55:51Z ♥ 1
One of the better games I've played so far! Love the visuals, great aesthetic. Gameplay was a little difficult to read initially, but I picked it up pretty quickly. Love the characters, great amount of content and variation for a jam game. Wish it were a little faster paced. Great great job!
Damn! Jury Summons?! by kleinzach 2024-04-24T02:46:29Z ♥ 1
Nice little idea! Cleanly executed, but a little slow. Onboarding was a little hard to understand and there wasn't much feedback. A little too difficult for the amount of engagement that it gave me. Good work!
The Dispatcher by TWTwoFace 2024-04-24T02:41:39Z ♥ 1
Very slick graphics! Hard to play, couldn't see the icons well. If intentional, frustrating. Frantic pace was executed well and tense! Nice job.
Chibble Nibbles by Brogan Ward 2024-04-24T02:34:59Z ♥ 1
I like it! LOVE the lil guys. Felt pretty stale pretty quickly; the complexity increase over time alone was not enough to hold my interest. Would have loved to see more gameplay variation such as more challenge types, etc. Great work, though!
No Tea Time for Slimes by HermitGamesmiths 2024-04-24T02:27:33Z ♥ 0
Enjoyed the visuals and audio a lot! Good feedback and readable. Would have liked to see more depth of gameplay from that eating mechanic (seemed underused) and more variation in the level structure. Otherwise had a blast. Great work!
Salt them up ! by LittleGamer 2024-04-24T02:18:08Z ♥ 1
The control scheme for keyboard immediately wounded my soul. If enter is going to be fire, then WASD NEEDS to be an option for movement. If the arrow keys are your only choice, then fire needs to be further away, something like space or z. Otherwise, my hands are squashed together and cramp quickly. I don't have a controller on hand to test, but that scheme looks much more intuitive. Dodging bullets to catch them was really fun, I enjoyed how close I had to cut it to do it effectively. Would have liked it if catching salt gave more ammo, as the current balance draws too many resources compared to how many you are expected to generate. Overall, I was stoked to see the game working as intended and had a pretty good time while my hands still worked. - Braeden, the sound boye
FRIEND FRIEND by JAMESDEV 2024-04-24T02:08:20Z ♥ 3
Very very fun! Needs a little bit more lenience (coyote time, hitboxes having round edges, etc) but very fun to play through! Would also benefit from a sound track for sure. Also PLEASE make restart space!! Would keep the loop so much quicker!! Loved it, great job!
Bloody Builder by indegame 2024-04-24T01:54:20Z ♥ 2
Hey very cool idea! The gameplay felt a little sparse and unmotivated; the beats were a little weak and there wasn't much connective tissue between them, but with some refining and game loop clarification this could be a really cool experience. Upside down spawner/crafting stations were very fun! Great work!
Enforcement Bureau by wisstopher 2024-04-24T01:44:22Z ♥ 1
Nice idea! Wish there were more explanation or tutorial to it but once I figured it out it made sense. Very difficult but it is a jam game! Great work!
Midnight Cheese Quest by Archaeognathus 2024-04-19T15:59:16Z ♥ 1
I like it! You might get better results by easing the player in with a tutorial or a simpler first level with obvious direction, but I think it was simple enough to figure out. Would have liked more gameplay variation, but what's here is well put together! Love the graphics! Great work!
Conjured by James Dunlap 2024-04-19T15:55:57Z ♥ 3
A bit buggy but a cool idea. I enjoy the visuals, but I wasn't able to walk up or left (?) Very odd. Good work though!
Crossworld by XRy 2024-04-19T15:48:14Z ♥ 2
Love this! Not sure why others are saying was complex, I found it intuitive and well explained. Very slick transitions. Wish the letter values meant more to the gameplay; for me it essentially turned into Semantle. However I still had fun! Great work!
Court Summons by dishwand 2024-04-19T02:54:18Z ♥ 1
I'm a sucker for anything Wii so I love this take on Find Mii! Super well executed and the graphics are clean and clear. Nice work, one of my favs so far!
Trouble in Emoji Plane by TheLastSlowpoke 2024-04-19T02:46:07Z ♥ 2
Very small game bet well implemented! Loved how easy it was to pick up, and the amount of enemy types was surprising and welcome. Wish there were more depth to the gameplay but what's here is great!
Angel Vox by Iwant_Pizza 2024-04-17T21:46:46Z ♥ 4
Very cool! I liked the visuals and the mood/soundscape. Wish it were a little more fun to move around, and the story were a little more complex. Great work!