Battle Signals: Echoes of the Very Big Horn by evgenii-petrov 2026-04-21T13:46:04Z
love the art style and how the colors work together, the mechanic of choosing when to signal your units to fight is a really unique twist and super fun
Foon → Ludum Dare Explorer → Users → stisdan
| Year | LD | Theme | Game | Division | Rank | Ov | Fu | In | Th | Gr | Mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | Signal | 👥 | Jester’s Vesper | jam | 72 | 4.10 | 4.15 | 3.42 | 2.57 | 4.47 | 4.28 |
love the art style and how the colors work together, the mechanic of choosing when to signal your units to fight is a really unique twist and super fun
really cool game with a weirdly eerie atmosphere and a unique knock mechanic
really creative and engaging game with an awesome art style and a super satisfying feel when taking down hordes of enemies the simple yet fresh mechanics and meaty gameplay make it a top-tier challenge overall, wish art was more thoughtful
mind-blowing atmosphere with a killer mix of style and creepiness plus the twist on rock-paper-scissors is super engaging even, overall it's a stylish hidden gem
Balatro but with waveforms - genuinely creative concept and the vibe is clean. Hard to tell what actually makes a good move but somehow still fun to mess around with
immaculate vibe and atmosphere, wish it would be longer
they grow so fast 😔
Fun little game, loved the cat that closes the game
Stunning atmosphere and visuals, thanks for the new wallpapers
First-person incremental is such a fresh idea and the visuals are genuinely stunning got hooked way longer than expected
Loved this idea for a jam game! Pretty clever realisation
cool idea, wish there would be more JUICE and gamefeel
the game looks stunning and feels super juicy with all the reactive effects and big numbers giving a real dopamine rush and while the mechanics aren't brand new it's incredibly addictive and chill to play though it can get a bit repetitive or luck-based later on but overall the polish and feel are insane for a jam entry
killer art style and vibes with a super fun upgrade loop and polished visuals that make for a really satisfying experience once you get into the groove
Papers Please vibes but with letters - art and sounds are clean, rules get a bit confusing but that's the fun of it
simple but cute graphics with a really unusual and engaging strategy mechanic that gets super addicting once it clicks
it's such a cozy and relaxing game with a nice soundtrack and cute vibes like delivering buns but it gets surprisingly challenging later on especially around the crossroads
super clever take on the theme and the art is great, did not expect to get shot at the end but honestly fair enough
beautiful visuals and atmosphere with a grapple mechanic that steals the show but the lighthouse management feels like a chore
the train theme and western vibes are awesome and really draw you in. the whole mechanic of checking trains is a super cool and innovative take on the "papers, please" style, but light source is a little bit smol
this game is super moody and looks gorgeous especially that black hole shader and the cat on the dashboard but the roll rotation made me a bit motion sick and navigation is kind of tricky since the map is hard to read and the gameplay is pretty basic overall though the movement feels great and it's a really solid atmospheric experience
very polished little game about literally me
super polished and fun with a unique style and satisfying effects but the start is a bit confusing since you have to die to progress and the late game gets chaotic but overall it's a really solid compo entry with huge potential for a full release
Super chill and charming - making crop circles to signal aliens is such a fun idea and the upgrade loop feels satisfying. Tractor controls are a bit clunky and the lane feedback could be clearer, but honestly just a relaxing good time
the submarine atmosphere is spot on with the audio and psx art style, giving off great fnaf vibes. it’s a bit confusing at first what all the buttons and panels actually do and the leviathan attacks seem to stop after the start, but the mood is very well done
super fun game with amazing destruction effects and a cute meta narrative but it gets pretty laggy when the screen fills with enemies and debris
I really like the game's concept and style!! As a big fan, I appreciated the Lord of the Rings references and it was nice to be in that atmosphere!
The only thing is, the troop battle animations are a bit out of place and look a little odd, but that's a minor detail.
Genuinely surprised me - the atmosphere is haunting, voice acting is great and the story is simple but told really cleverly
cool concept with a solid creepy atmosphere that builds nicely as you uncover the message but the white-on-white ui is confusing and the signal audio gets repetitive after a bit though the glitchy visuals are really neat and it's a satisfyingly short experience overall for a compo entry
Solid jam entry with a great atmosphere and stylish UI. Loved easter eggs and the core loop, though the timer makes it hard to actually stop and read the messages. Really polished and engaging for such a short build!
Love the pixel art and "Papers, Please" in space vibe, especially finding weird stars like the Eye of Sauron. It’s a bit easy to win and waiting for coords gets grindy, but the minimalist exploration and aesthetic make for a really solid and unique experience
this game is super polished, basically like a balatro clone but with its own cool signal twist. the visuals and crt style are excellent, and the sound design feels really satisfying
Really cool entry with a unique hand-drawn art style and great atmosphere. The signal-stacking mechanic is a clever twist on deckbuilders, and it feels satisfying once you get the hang of the combinations. A few technical hiccups with cards disappearing and some UI clutter, but otherwise a very solid, addictive experience that I'd love to see expanded.
this game is a total banger and super polished. the mix of deck-building and town management feels fresh and addictive, and the pixel art and sound design are incredibly relaxing and soothing
Really fun and creative concept - you're basically managing your own body parts as abilities which is wild. Art style is charming, gets pretty chaotic with too many organs but in a good way, my keyboard hated me though :(
cool art and music, but the gameplay is super confusing. it’s hard to figure out how to deal damage or use the signals, so a better tutorial is definitely needed
made it to the moon! the art is super cute and watercolor style gives it such a relaxing flash vibe
Feels like Tiny Wings but in an oscilloscope - once it clicks it's super satisfying and you just zone out chasing a better score