Cat in the Bag by JoshH 2022-04-06T09:00:45Z ♥ 4
There's nothing about this game that I didn't absolutely **love**!! The writing is fantastic, and I love the D&D approach with the little old kitty DM! Love the name of the cat, too. Would absolutely play an extended version of this game.
LD52 — Harvest (13)
Unalived by TheJonu 2023-01-24T07:57:04Z ♥ 2
This was a neat entry!! I agree with other comments that the movement felt a little stilted. But the reaper idea was really well-implemented here and I enjoyed the aesthetic. As an audio guy, I was a little bummed that there wasn't any music, especially since your mood was so clearly defined. Fun idea, bravo!
Word Salad by kristinamay 2023-01-16T05:09:21Z ♥ 0
Wow, what a unique entry!! I agree with commenters that this would be a fabulous game for learning language. The Mad-Libs style game was so fun! I'm so impressed that you did all the coding, art, and music in just one weekend. SO good!
I did have a little trouble harvesting my vegetables, but I really enjoyed the art style and I always ended the day with all 6 words/phrases, so no complaints there! π
One thing I would say for your audio: the music speeds up regardless of the timer, because the sped-up music is built into the loop. That made me feel a little stressed during the final stage, even though I knew it wasn't timed because the instructions said so. So my recommendation would be to:
1. Make two music loops, one for the harvest game and one for the madlibs mini-game, and 2. Swap out faster music for just one SFX to indicate that your time is running low, OR implement a system that shifts to faster music only for the last 10s of each harvest day. (But given that you were in charge of all things in this game, I think just an SFX would be the easier/more efficient route to give consistent information.)
That's just nitpicky stuff. Overall, thought your game was super thoughtful and really engaging. Wonderful entry! π
F.U.D: Food Under Development by Stellar Lily 2023-01-16T04:33:55Z ♥ 1
This is SO ADDICTING. I absolutely loved the mechanics, and the recipes were really clever. I fumbled right before making the Big Breakfast, but it was such a fun game to play!!
I think my only teeny-tiny constructive criticism was the tongue-click SFX. All of the other sounds were so lovely (the bell, the placement of items, etc) but since that sound effect is heard SO much, it might have been better to be more subtle and less mouth-sounding. (A little sizzle to signify when the item has finished cooking would have been great, too, but that's just being nit-picky.)
Loved the aesthetic, loved the background music, and the art was adorable! Super fun game and great entry. π
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SkΕΓtek: The Nemesis of Harvest by kr0k 2023-01-16T04:13:19Z ♥ 1
Wow, what a lovely entry!! I enjoyed learning about the Skritek, and I thought the gameplay was really fun.
I liked the ability to toggle music, but I do wish the music loop was a little longer. I think for a game like this, a slightly longer loop with a little more form would have gone a long way. But the audio aesthetic was great, and I'm a huge fan of the shooting SFX. Great entry!!
Revengetables by adam-gould 2023-01-16T04:06:00Z ♥ 1
Wow, what a thorough entry!! The tutorial was really informative and well-paced. The mechanics were well-implemented, and great job including voice-over into your game! Our game did the same, and it's not easy to do on a tight schedule, so well done! πͺ Speaking of sound, the music UI was excellent. Top-notch addition to an already good game. There was clearly a ton of effort and thought put into this game, so bravo all around!
Gunther Needs a Friend by Lemons 2023-01-16T03:58:05Z ♥ 0
I think others have mentioned this, but I got this error when trying to run it on itch.io. The design and story both look lovely, though!!
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Gummy Gobs by Kirsten-Lee 2023-01-16T03:55:36Z ♥ 1
This is a very memorable entry!! "Tooth-harvesting goblin" is now on my list of fears. π
I thought the gameplay was really unique. A few things I think would have elevated this entry:
1. Audio FX for when the green progress bar raises 2. More UI indication for loss/victory: "Try Again!" or "Great Job!" nothing fancy, just something to tell me what's going on. 3. A menu with Restart and Quit options.
Overall, great job! π
Extreme Apple Picking by profundity 2023-01-16T03:48:26Z ♥ 1
Wow, what a great compo entry! This was so fun!! Fewer things have brought me joy this Ludum Dare as much as **yeeting** the trees in this game. The SFX were on point. The background loop wasn't half-bad, but since it's a timed game, a consideration for the future would be to make the loop a little more intense as time goes on. (I know loops can be confining, especially on Amped, but drums are a really effective way to amp up intensity over time.) Lovely entry!
The Neighbour's Peanuts by Alec Cunningham 2023-01-16T03:42:17Z ♥ 1
Stellar on account of the Shrek inclusion. Odd, quirky, but memorable for sure.
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Encryption Harvester by Lone_Wolf 2023-01-16T03:32:48Z ♥ 2
I can't believe this game doesn't have more ratings!! I had a great time and even streamed it for a friend so we could play together. π Some of those words were tough, but it was really fun! The UI was great and the typing sounds were spot-on. One thing I might suggest is a slightly longer audio loop, or a shuffled playlist of short loops, just to keep replayability/long game runs from wearing out the loop. Overall, great entry!!
Crypt Caper by Asieke 2023-01-16T03:06:06Z ♥ 1
I was so surprised to find this in the "danger" category! I love the look and aesthetic of this game. I never got particularly good at it, but I thought the mechanics were really interesting. Love the spin on the theme, too. Great entry!
Harvest by Oiluuuj 2023-01-16T02:58:58Z ♥ 1
Hey there! I'm curious to why there's no itch.io page for this if you have a web build? I couldn't get it to run on your LD page, unfortunately.
The Ballad of Eric Hernandez, Cattle Rancher by GeraldFIngBurke 2023-01-16T02:53:59Z ♥ 1
π π π **MOO!** (moo!)
I loved this. Best of luck with the MoMA inclusion!