A Temple Of Two Worlds by Volute 2014-08-28T16:16:00
We have been playing a bunch of games and this the first one we have come across that has a gripping story line along with a nice Pokemon like pixel art style and fitting music as well.
Foon → Ludum Dare Explorer → Users → PaperboxStudios
| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Au | Hu | Mo | Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34 | Two Button Controls / Growing | Zap Runagain | jam | 533 | 3.31 | 3.43 | 2.64 | 3.79 | 3.59 | 2.86 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 56 | |
| 2015 | 33 | You are the Monster | Downtown Devourer | jam | 14 | ||||||||||
| 2014 | 30 | Connected Worlds | Kid Got Lost | jam | 91 | 3.73 | 3.62 | 3.90 | 4.03 | 3.86 | 3.61 | 3.92 | 45 |
We have been playing a bunch of games and this the first one we have come across that has a gripping story line along with a nice Pokemon like pixel art style and fitting music as well.
The game is a solid entry for the short amount of time, but the lack of innovation is what let the game down for me and also the fact that there was no sound or music which I know you have stated it will be added later but I have to judge the game on how it is now.
Awesome game! Great mechanic, cool art style and fun level design.
This is a solid entry for the short amount of development time. The objectives of the game were a bit unclear, the graphics and audio were ok additions to the game but the voice over was a nice touch.
The sound effects were a bit annoying in the game but the game was fun and it had a hook to it even though it was so simple it kept me coming back for more. The graphics need some more work as does the sound but overall it's a good game.
Game looks really cool. Interesting mechanic and varied block types.
Incantation definitely shows off the fact that a fairly large team has worked on it as the visuals, sound, music and mechanics are top notch here.
Hey man! This game has a really sweet beat, but we all know that music isn't the only element that makes a game. This is a solid entry though, the idea could be fleshed out and the art could use more polish, but at the end of the day it is still a decent game.
Cool game and unique idea, the aesthetics could use some polishing but in the short amount of development time this is a great concept.
This game reminds me of the first phase that you had to go through in Spore. The idea itself isn't the most unique but I do quite like the colourful aesthetics of the game. This is a great first entry to Ludum dare, there is something weirdly satisfying about fusing with other objects and growing in order to be able to fuse with larger objects that you couldn't fuse with before.
I feel like the theme of connected worlds could have been used better it just seems like more about the level progression than actually being built into the design of the game itself. Nevertheless it was a fun game to play.
Space Trade Inc. is a nice little passive game. There is not a whole lot of content and it's not the most innovative idea out there. But, the game has a really nice soothing soundtrack which complements the passive game play and the 3D voxel art graphics are a nice touch.
This is definitely an early prototype build, but a lot of cool design elements can be put into the game and a nice visual art with some atmospheric sound and music could take this idea a long way.
Thanks for all the great comments guys! We understand that some people have commented on the fact that transitioning back from the other dimension takes a while but this was an intentional design decision which we had made as we did want our game to pose a challenge to our players.
@jackyjjc
Thanks for the feedback! If you have your sound on, you will notice that you can hear the ghosts when they are right above you ;)
Thanks to everyone who played and left feedback!
@mrexcessive
You will not be able to escape the ghosts unless you stop using the second sight to run past, unless you can outrun them of course :)
@Rage Paint
The teleport "traps" were intentionally designed to have a risk with use. They can potentially save you when you are cornered, but are not a guarantee.
When I first began playing the game it was actually quite fun, but it eventually wore off, the idea and the concept behind the game is interesting though.
Would have loved to have seen some more levels, it was a short yet enjoyable game. Nice colourful art style and a unique concept.
It is definitely a fun little game to play, although it's a generic endless runner game at its core I do like how you implemented the connected world theme within the game. I have found a bug where if you hold both Z and X down you can pass through both pink and blue at the same time. But for a 48 hour submission this is a good game.
This game is nice a little play with cute visuals and sound effects, like the way you guys integrated the theme of connected worlds while still managing to keep the game fun and humorous.
Great Music! Overall the game wasn't anything spectacular though.
Movement is quite slow, but great mood and creepy setting. Not sure entirely what was going on though, the game wasn't quite clear on that.
Nice! looks amazing and has a great mechanic
Interesting, nice use of the growing theme.
OOH! Hands down one of the most entertaining entries I've played this Jam. I just wish you could've held down the button to shoot. Better than The Witcher 3.
Interesting, I like that it has player driven content. A lot of features have been included in a short time period, very impressive!
Nice game. Love the art & animations. The difficulty progression is well done. Cool sound effects.
Fun! Played it to the end
Challenging! I like the camera rotation. More variety in the music would have been nice.
I won in 115 turns. One of my favourite games so far, very unique idea, with a nice level of complexity.
This game probably has one of the best soundtracks I've heard this Ludum Dare. Love the pixel art sprites and animations. Can't wait for GOTY edition.
I really like the music, makes the mood of the game very relaxing. Nice to just sit and watch it go. Changing to night time is another great mood setter.
Animation was good, but the controls were a bit tricky, especially the jump delay. The combos add variety, but they are hard to remember.
I think the theme was a little weak, and being able to only turn in one direction was quite frustrating. Apart from that, the game has cool mechanics such as being able to put out fires and various pickups. Having a supply level keeps you on your toes, making sure you complete the level in time.
Was confused a bit by having to water the top of the plant, but apart from that I enjoyed the game. The "weight" mechanic is well done, makes you need to balance out your water need and jump height
Tight graphics and music, really contributed to the quality of the game. Cards were initially a bit confusing, but you get the hang of it as you play.
I really like this, building up your combo is awesome once you hit the peak. It seems a bit harsh when the next colour is on the bottom, as you lose a lot of momentum. I understand that this is more due to the theme though. Hopefully if you decide to extend this, you address it.
Great overall game. Visuals look nice, plays well, and sounds great.
Very fun, I like the pickups mechanic, they improve the game pacing.
Quite an average game. Very basic concept & unoriginal idea.
This was an extremely difficult game. The idea was interesting, but lacked the execution. Don't think this is the kind of game that would work with 2 button controls.
Game looks good and plays well. Nothing is unique in terms of mechanics.
Excellent art and writing. Hilarious jokes with a lot of depth provided by the advisors.
Nice music and artstyle. The sonar takes this away from a more generic growing game, as you do not always know what is coming up ahead. It was a little hard to tell the collectibles apart from the normal obstacles, but otherwise a really nice entry!
Game looks great, sounds great, and love the setting.
Hilarious game. Great music. Art work is nice and vibrant.
Great entry. Nice track. Love the sound effects. Cool visuals. Fun little game overall :)
Fun little beat em up. Love the humor. It eventually got a bit grindy. Good jam game overall.
Music was nice, but didn't really fit the gameplay style. Awesome entry for 5 hours though!