Escape Cod by Tom 7 2011-08-22T06:31:00
Nice song :)) and a very nice idea, but getting the ball out is terribly frustrating. It sticks to walls like it's made out of glue
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| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | Cm | Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 32 | An Unconventional Weapon | The narrator is dyxleic | compo | 281 | 3.47 | 3.40 | 4.50 | 3.19 | 3.04 | 2.68 | 57 | ||||
| 2014 | 29 | Beneath the Surface | From under the snow | compo | 999 | 2.71 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 3.19 | 3.12 | 2.71 | 55 | ||||
| 2013 | 28 | You Only Get One | That one spot | compo | 97 | 3.67 | 3.28 | 3.96 | 3.14 | 3.57 | 1.54 | 1.91 | 2.94 | 63 | ||
| 2012 | 24 | Evolution | Homo Vermes | compo | 380 | 2.95 | 2.77 | 3.26 | 2.90 | 2.86 | 1.13 | 2.53 | 2.21 | 87 | ||
| 2012 | 23 | Tiny World | Space Bear | compo | 515 | 2.83 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.31 | 3.10 | 1.35 | 3.80 | 3.06 | 100 | ||
| 2011 | 21 | Escape | Gather 10 keys to escape | compo | 427 | 2.19 | 1.74 | 2.32 | 1.90 | 2.35 | 1.00 | 2.59 | 2.24 | 10 |
Nice song :)) and a very nice idea, but getting the ball out is terribly frustrating. It sticks to walls like it's made out of glue
...and I thought my game was weird
Really nice story-game. Please make more after this LD
2710 meters
Those grey fireballs are really fast.
Hard game is hard.
It ran just fine on Win 7 x64
I like discovering things AND digging. However objects are pretty scarce in your game. The music was really nice (the echo gave it a spatial feel), too bad it started after I had wasted some time finding the first item.
I hope you know that 7z is not the most popular archive format out there...
I was a bit skeptical at first but the 'worms' are sooo cute and the idea is nice also... seeing that even the little one contributed in some way. Nice one!
Only the "compatibility mode" version rendered 3d stuff for me which is weird since I'm on Win7, .Net 4, XNA...
The game is pretty great for 48 hours. I liked your sound effects - they were't the generic SFXR beep-boop.
The game: "Press Start to play"
Me checking my keyboard: "I don't have a Start key!"
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Am pressing [Enter], controls pop up and tell me what Start is ^^
I guess the dimension thingie is kinda pointless since I can hit the space bar frenetically...
Nice particle effects and amoebas!
I would have loved to see huge swarms coming at you...
It's nice seeing games made in Java. It most probably will run on Linux and other OSs with very few adjustments.
+ graphics are really nice
+ sounds are funny
- I had no idea what I can build/train without looking in the graphics folder
- is text input really necessary?
This has A LOT of potential. I've played the enhanced version too and won them both (at easy) by placing random stuff here and there and upgrading a shrine.
The controls are fine if you avoid that specific angle.
Nice, one! played it for some time just to see whats next. The collision detection was a bit annoying - if anything got anywhere near my atoms/people/cities they would blow up :(
The music was quite space themed.
oh, and the tutorial was a nice addition... You don't see too many LD games with tutorials.
+ transition effect, and effects in general (entanglement and laser)
+ nice concept, and with original elements (not the average platformer or shmup)
+ it makes you think
+ eerie music and sounds
- too short (I can understand though, that making levels isn't easy for this type of game)
- could use some polishing
- nothing tiny about it
I like to think of this as a lightweight Sokoban variant. Pretty nice. Graphics are ok and functional.
@Suese
I can't imagine playing Sokoban with my mouse...
Not fair! It said I was blown up when I was nowhere near the bomb :(
+ simple arcade-ish gameplay
+ over-responsive controls that work really well once you figure them out (controlling the ship is a game its own, not an obstacle)
+ you added a working menu and credits
+ made in python
- needs more than 1 level
- you shouldn't get out of the play area
oh, and yeah, as Truce said, this is A BIT like Robotron...
+ graphics, nice graphics
- controls
- you move too slow
- you have a pretty bold losing message for a non-art game, and why does it max out my CPU?
You're the first one I see that actually made a "Tiny world" themed game. Also your game made me pretty sad for a moment, really... people should think twice before getting pets.
+ the sound! twas really really eerie (5/5)
+ simple graphics
+ Eufloria-like feeling
- the control scheme is cumbersome
- 1 pixel particles are really small to see
- don't use primary colours - they're bad!
I'm glad I still see weird games like this... You could have added a bit more to the space exploration part
It was pretty easy at first but after a while...
+ it's a puzzle game
+ dubious graphics
- it maxes out my CPU (c'mon it's a puzzle game, not a FPS)
I'd like to say something constructive bout this, but I don't even know where to start... this universe is HUGE. There are A LOT of star systems, and a lot of stars in the background when in piloting mode and, I think, that makes my ship feel so tiny...
I like that you can buy and sell stuff and take missions... this reminds me of a very nice game, Freelancer. And since I mentioned Freelancer, you could add jump gates to make travelling faster and reduce the maximum speed when in piloting mode so you can better maneuver in combat.
I did notice a bug: when piloting at relatively low speed chunks of the star-background in the lower right corner will not render. This however is not happening when travelling at high speed.
oh, and it's all done in HTML5/JavaScript... really really nice!
All in all, I'd like to say that this game has LOTS of potential...
I recognize that ball
See this? I'm commenting! That means I ended up on your page to play your game... but I can't because I do not have this "Python" console or whatever :D
I'm sure you'll get more ratings if you exe-fy your game. And I know ptyhon is great and all but still, web-playable games are better since you don't have to download 1402 of them...
Wow, our games really are alike... this is pretty awkward :D
Lol, I scored 13222 points. I loled a lot at this one. It's nice that you made it in Java.
+ it made me dizzy
+ truly odd
It was really fun to look at your source code. Really nice technical thingie you have going on here :)). I like your art. And some quotes were pretty witty. Oh, and it's an adventure game :D (pretty rare to come by these days).
Yours is a far
...better first LD entry than many others'
I tried and tried and failed again and again :(
Cool menu music!
Seems a bit buggy, I mean my money, buildings disappear after a while and sometimes I can place 2 buildings at the same time
What did you use to make the game? I like the game (from a technical perspective). I like how you made the fox's tail and how you made the 3d world without it actually being 3d (nice gimmick).
+ really nice palette, really adds to the alien feel of the world
+ nice graphics
+ ok music, but a bit short loop and repetitive
- Y U HAVE NO FACE LITTLE MAN?
Pretty nice to see you went into all the trouble of making levels. Typically LD games lack many/good levels. A pointer (a hat or something) above the active fruit would have been very nice.
P.S. You should play "The lost vikings"
You could continue making more levels to this game - I would play them.
I'm very happy to see ASCII-art based games - pretty bold.
This reminds me of the SkyBlock challenge for Minecraft, but in 2d, cuter and in 48 hours. Loved it :D
This was pretty weird.. I think I completed it (if visiting the ants was the objective). You shouldn't be able to outrun the camera...
Pretty challenging - I didn't manage to win it even once. The graphics are neat and it's surprising to see you made it all in 48 hours
+ Plenty of levels
+ I've never seen this mechanic before
+ Graphic simplicity
- The music loop was a bit repetitive
- The first 20 or so levels are too easy
- You could have added at least one more mechanic/block type
* Overall, I enjoyed your game. Thank you for a nice puzzle.
You know what?! that awful sound and eye bleeding graphics kept me playing :))
The winning sound is even more awful (but in a good way)
As I see it your game is very non-digital: the handwriting-like font, the shadowy graphics, the music (piano and not chiptune) and the physics - hats off to you sir, you've made a very consistent game that induces a good mood.
For a short time I thought this was procedurally generated and I would have to fly to infinity and beyond...
Nice art, really! The screenshot made me try the game.
Before launching the first wave I said to myself "if those gears start spinning I'm giving it a 5/5". And they did! (I really really like games and have made some gear demos but anyways...). It's a really nice spin (see what i did there?) on tower defense-like games. Graphics are nice and smooth and overall it's pretty balanced. Add a gear-y satellite and I'll give you 10/5
At first I thought this is a nice take on gravity games, but after a few level I couldn't control it anymore... I think a speed limit should help. Anyways, nice presentation with the sparks and trails and background!
I've hosted my game on GameJolt and it seems to be dead now :(
Anyways, I've managed to upload the game to my blog (and the sources too (as it is written in JavaScript/HTML5))
So this "Linux"... is it a console or what? :D
Excellent game!
Very nice Dr Ball mechanics, graphics, sound effects and all... The globbys were a bit slow though, and moving could have been improved with some smooth corner cutting.
Btw, a Stalwart sequel would be nice in the near future :D
Really cheesy - I like it! Twas a quite nice way to learn of new space objects
I really had fun playing this. I found the fisherman part quite annoying, but overall it's a good concept.
I don't normally play shmups or arena shooters, but I must say yours was pretty ok... it had a joyful tune and the graphics kept the pace
This is friggin impossible! Funny story, a bit like mine :D. Controls were pretty smooth and all and it was fun to play until I realized it's not winnable...
+ nice tile based puzzle game
+ very nice tune
+ clean, functional graphics
And I thought my game was weird... (I made a space bear head thingie) Your game suits the theme perfectly and is completely original. Hats off to you.
I hate those fish :|
Really unexpected
I really like how detailed the growing animations are. Nice time waster!
Simple gameplay, neat graphics, nice tune and a bit addictive, bravo!
I think that if you continued to work on this it would make a fine spin-off on the original Worms-like games. I liked the sun and the fact that you made it in python.
You game makes me jump a little every time I die... It also disorients me => it is EVIL
+ very nice looking
+ nice puzzle idea
+ gets even nicer once you gain access to all block types
- I hate your grid; it should be on the bottom!
Oh yeah! I made a volcano :D
This has potential. I likes the "planet" and the trails, although the background trails were a bit distracting.
That black bug :(
The colour palette is cheerful - a nice background would have helped.
+ your initial concept sounds interesting
- I only found two turtles, are there any other animals?
+ it's nice that you've made so many different characters
+ fun to play
- the dying sound is truly tormenting, a real motivator to keep you from dying.
- why are the spikes so well blended into the environment? At first I kept dying without knowing why...
- also, you could add some more colours to the game
+ cute and spinny
+ nice take on the graphics
+ some puzzle elements
+ 99% circles
- evolution? where? oh, I guess you could say that enemies "evolve"... as in "they get harder to avoid" but that's true for many other games
+ nice graphics
+ good story
- it took me 3 attempts to actually play the game, the first times it would simply crash or some error would appear.
- too short
+ I agree, this has huge potential
- collisions were a bit off
+ graphics are ok-ish
+ it's nice that you changed so many backgrounds and tunes
- why can I run back and forth? why can I go right in front and not see what's going to come my way? There's no running back and forth in Bit Trip: Runner, or Canabalt or Robot Unicorn Attack
- white seagull on white city background
- evolution?
* at the very end the framerate dropped abruptly - I dunno if that was on purpose or not...
+ I really liked the concept, at first it looks a bit like Minecraft but then you see that it's more towards discovering hidden treasures and gathering stuff... it's really addictive :D
+ blocky graphics and vivid colours work well
- after clicking like crazy, the amount of items rendered tends to make my video board cough :( but that's not your fault
hmm... it tells me that I need the DirectX update from April 2008 although I currently have DX 11
I didn't quite get how you were supposed to combine the plants. I got some new plants, probably by mistake... The idea is good however, and the graphics are simple and nice.
+ those are some creepy funny graphics
+ very good mood and story
- it feels more like a story than a game
- what are you supposed to kill in the grid?
+ the music was the best part
+ I liked the overall documentary-feel
- "Cat lived a long life", yeah of about 5 minutes ;)
+ really nice UI
+ I like how you divided the execution in "phases" - that was pretty clever. You can't have them bumping into each other AND having them move simultaneously.
- kinda short on levels, but that's understandable since the time was too short
*I also made a game similar to this, but with more programming (Robot Unlock), and I released it even before Space Chem... I see everyone liked and remembers Space Chem (shameless self-advertisement)
+ great simple artwork
+ funny twist on the theme
- the gameplay could be a bit better
- too short
this was sooo meta and funny, I know it's really short but it was pretty epic
+ played it more than most LD games
+ graphics and audio are fine
+ freemode :D
- it gets kinda crowdy at some point...
The basic idea is good, although it's not really new. However, the part where you have to wait for your colony to evolve is boring. You might want to add some more upgrades, or maybe there could be several ages to go through..
+ entertaining concept
+ interesting aproach
- no savepoints
- no continue
I really enjoyed playing your game. The artwork is wonderful and reminded me a bit of Minecraft (for a second there I actually believed Notch was back to making LD games)However, I could really appreciate a walkthrough as I got stuck after feeding the blobs a couple of times.
(btw, I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be a mirror, not a key..as it shines..but still have no idea where or how to use it)
+ I like Zelda-like games
+ good graphics and music, kinda hard to believe you managed to do all this in only 48 h
- there's not a lot of evolution going on
I actually did my bachelor's graduation paper on genetic algorithms and I'd have to say that this is probably the most fun you'll get out of a game entitled "Genetic algorithms" made in 48 hours.
Kudos to you for even trying to make a game based on GAs!
I really wanted to hurt that pig because the bricks were so damn annoying. I guess I got into the game, so good job!
I really liked the game even from the Beta. However, I don't like that you have to wait for the cloud to charge up... in this respect the beta was better. Also, clicking on creatures to prevent them from mating is a bit useless as you have to keep pressing the cloud and that takes so long.. All in all, a very nice game I enjoyed!
+ nice mood and story
+ good graphics
- why do you have to start the game from the beginning when you get caught?
- the game froze several times and became unresponsive
I guess this is a simplified Captain Forever... but in which enemies can also attach parts. I think it fits the theme more than most other games. I liked it :) I guess this can only get better if you add physics and some sort of behaviour to the enemies (in other words: if you continue developing this I will definitely play it)
Although spinning around in circles to enter rage mode can get the best of my fingers..the game is really cute and addicting. The graphics are polished and I haven't seen this game mechanic before. Good job!
Nice game (although I still couldn't get my hand on that missing limb)! Solid entry with a story and everything - good job!
Fun little game with good graphics and right on theme. The only complaint might be the repetitive music which gets annoying after a while, but I get that making music is not easy, given the time limit.
Funny game with great facial animations. I would like to see more levels, maybe you can develop this into a full game. As mentioned by other players, it's really difficult to get the good endings, even if you might have an idea about how to get them... Another suggestion is to add a skip button for the dialogues - many times I just wanted to restart a level and not go through all the dialogues again.
You got such a simple idea as tetris and made it into a game about life itself - a job well done!
Interesting use of light and good game mechanics. I know that you probably made the music yourself, but I found it quite annoying, you might consider changing it or removing it altogether. Ovwerall, a good atmospheric game.
It was funny and sad at the same time. It made me wonder how the coffee and all other stuff aren't thrown off the desk by your constant head smashing.
A game well done! It has good graphics, engaging gameplay and a funny story.
The concept is interesting and it provides a couple of good minutes of entertainment.
Challenging levels and interesting game mechanics. Thanks for a nice puzzle game. The toast character is cute and it's always funny when you get sliced by the knives.
Nice chain-reaction game. As a concept, it's interesting and fits the theme. As a game, some levels would have made it more entertaining.
The game is funny and clever. I liked the animations and the concept, but actually managing to shoot something is a different story. If you polish the shooting a bit, this can be a really fun game.
The world is ending but my triceratops couldn't care less - he's off flying to the stars! Your game has a nice eerie mood about it and the graphics are suitable.
Very clever puzzle game. It takes some thinking before you can decide which swap will clear the whole board. It's engaging and addicting - good job! (I won't say anything about the background image...)
Space exploration at its best! It is somewhat amazing that you managed to create such a fun and complex space game in just 48h. Everything in your game is so polished and balanced and I liked the reference to Captain Jameson. Good job and keep up the good work!
The art style is good and polished and the concept is fun. I played at it for a while, but the controls are so slippery I found it almost impossible to reach some places. I also thought that you had to collect everything in just one day, but apparently it's not so. I would like to see a post-compo version of this game, with some better controls and maybe a larger area to explore.
The art looks great and the game mechanics are good. However, the order the lanes change might use some tweaking in my opinion. You could also try to make the warping more responsive.
Funny game which stays true to the theme. It made me laugh, so - Good job!
Nice and polished game. The graphics are good and it fits the theme. Although it's good that you give somewhat detailed descriptions of the targets, you can usually identify the target just by floor and hair color, so the other details are not very useful...
To vanaficionado: once you're in a level, press "X" and then move around with the mouse once the sniper cross-hairs appears. You click to shoot. (it took me a bit to figure out too)
Simple and, for some reason, very amusing to me. I can't stop laughing when I see that cube getting smashed to pieces.
Creepy atmosphere, but entertaining. The graphics fit well with the overall game and the sounds build up the mood. Good job!
Really funny and entertaining! It's one of the first games in this LD that brought a smile to my face. Good job! (also, good graphics, sounds and levels). The jumping controls could use some tweaking (I keep slipping on platforms in some levels)
I liked the graphics and it was a good use of the theme, although it's a bit too artistic for me... I didn't really get the point. Maybe you could give some hints as to the actual goal in the game?
+ looks awesome
+ diverse world and mobs
+ nice music
- a bit too difficult for my taste though...
Overall, congrats for a solid game!
The graphics are nice and polished and I like the way you made use of the theme. (like others, I also quit after the long jump level, just because the archer level is a pain, and I didn't want to repeat the long jump one over and over again).
Nice game, I noticed that the "one arrow" concept was quite popular this LD. There is one thing that's bothering me though - I sometimes shoot my arrow and several arrows seem to appear on the ground. When I pick them up, I still can't shoot more than one, so what's up with that?
I almost shed a tear! Great art game, both from a graphics perspective but especially from a story perspective. I started playing being absolutely sure of the ending, but the actual resolution took me by surprise. Good job!
Simple game, good for killing off a few minutes (if you can make it that long with all those pesky red pixels hunting you around)
The concept may be nice, but in most cases another "player" gets spawned right next to the goal, making it impossible for me to even try to get there in time.
Interesting story and nice pixel graphics. I only played for a week though, as it gets repetitive rather quick. You might consider adding some goals or events/competitions taking place every week, so as to make the game less repetitive. Other than that, it's impressive that you did all this in 48h!
Great story, wonderful drawings and nicely developed characters . I enjoyed reading through every possible option, the moustache one being my favourite.
Truly funny and entertaining! Really liked your English.
Good graphics and it really has a Christmas-y mood to it. I was not exactly sure what to do in order to keep the gnomes safe though. Your game is very ambitious and has potential, but it needs some more detailed instructions and possibly a tutorial.
+ nice art style
+ innovative gameplay (really liked the "genius"-part)
- sometimes the ball just disappears when thrown
+ good, responsive controls
+ fun to play
+ many levels
+ good graphics
- bats move randomly, which is somewhat annoying
Great game with a funny premise. It's really rewarding to possess all those little scouts and drive them to their doom
+ cute concept
+ fun puzzles and story
+ good take on the theme
The art style is nice and polished and the animations are very good. The sandstorm adds to the mood of the game. The only downside is that your game is too short and it's fairly easy to kill the creature. More levels and increasing difficulty would definitely help.
+ immersing, mine-y atmosphere
+ original graphics style
+ liked the ending and the dwarf fortress reference
- the physics could use some polish as jumping and the collisions between items look awkward
Nice game, you must have put a lot of effort in it. Took me a while to figure out how to equip the sword/shovel/etc., but once I did I enjoyed it. I understand it's not easy making a game with not-so-obvious controls, my entry seems to suffer the same fate...
Nice take on the theme; I appreciate that it's a two-player game and mice chasing each other is always fun. The jumping/climbing seemed a bit off though.
Really funny and challenging. Good job!
Had a laugh, short but fun!
Funny and sad story with some nice graphics. One of the few text adventures I've played to the end. Arriba!
+ new and interesting mechanics
+ the animations made it feel more interactive
- too few levels
That's quite the pun you've got there. liked the graphics and the soothing ukulele song. I never imagined flying fish would be such a big surfing hazard.. what you could improve is the difficulty and maybe some more obstacles/events so that it doesn't get so repetitive.
The abstract graphics are interesting and it's a nice first LD, although it feels repetitive quite quickly.
+ fun and simple
+ challenging levels, with a nice story (life's tough if you're a penguin mom)
- gathering large amounts of fish gets tedious after a while
+ good graphics
+ interesting take on the theme
+ creepy and funny
- learning to avoid the cops takes a while
- too short
Great atmosphere and quite a challenge. The graphics are cute too.
Nice game, although one of the most depressing LD entries I've played... Art style is great, sound and mechanics - top notch!
@all Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad that the cheat-sheet/infographic shed a bit of light. In the future I'll try to come up with something easier to pick up.
@increpare Thank you for your comment, your games and PS!
+ good, simple graphics
+ challenging on later levels
+ fun and somewhat puzzle-ish
- the enemies move awkwardly
- walking between trees is a bit tedious
+ nice art
+ engaging music
+ interesting platformer and dashing mechanics
- most trolls don't bother you at all
- the first levels are a bit too easy
I honestly had fun. It took me some time to figure out what's what.
This was really an unconventional weapon! (I'm looking at my Rubik's cube right now)
Whoa, 800 lines of clojure in a single weekend - that's in itself an accomplishment. I have no idea how you best write applications like these in clojure - games tend to have a lot of state in them that changes every frame; as you say, you have a bit of mutability here and there :P
As for the slugs, I had no feelings towards them until I played your game; if they are anything IRL like in your game then I absolutely hate them
I found the art style consistent, functional and clean. The gameplay was also pretty complete. I don't think I'm the target audience for this sort of game, but it was a solid entry.
This was better than the actual contest!
Thanks for your feedback! I fixed the issue :D
@SuperUserNameMan Every foe/situation is defused with an unconventional "weapon" (I still can't think of rabbits as weapons)
I haven't seen this mechanic before, especially the residual heat part. Nice that you made it in CoffeeScript!