-most climbing bounds are more forgiving -screen fades from black when restarting -various text changes -npcs that referred to orbs will say something different when their orb has been placed -pretty html -added depth layers to trees and short pillars
I didn't see the theme in this one much except perhaps in the suns ability to charge/burn things. I love the pixelized graphical style you have going here. The 2D/3D world is quite nice! I enjoyed exploring it.
Really fantastic art and concept! I especially liked the perspective and the little details like the footprints in the sand and such. The theme wasn't incorporated super well but other than that I can't think of much to complain about. Great work!
Best entry I've played so far, I can see this easily being one of the best of the compo. Awesome art, awesome music (especially the music changing when in shadow), good story even! Great job, I love it.
Coolest game of the entire jam. I mean I'm not actually sure yet, I haven't played them all, but this is really flippin amazing. The way the entire level stretches into the horizon like that is something I've never seen done before, and it felt epic to be walking towards the metagolem like that - it gave it a really good build up. I managed to get all 3 endings, finding all the black orbs (and keeping them black) was challenging, and really gave strength to the "10 seconds in the sun" mechanic - the first time I played the game I thought the sun mechanic was tacked-on and unnecessary, but the NYX ending really validated it :D This game is completely innovative, unlike anything I've played :D
Absolutley fantastic game! The visual presentation is amazing, that style of graphic is very awesome, well, you executed it brilliantly! I won't spoil too much for others, but the way you incorporated the 10 second play into one of the endings was absolutely brilliant. I also got drawn very much into the world, and the story became intriguing and had mystery to it :) Nice job!
Nice game. Loved the pseudo-3D. The objective of the game seemed a bit confusing at first. I think the player should be able to understand whats going on without reading the hints. But overall a solid game. Great job for 48 hours :)
Hey Zillix. I always make sure to play your ludum dare entries. As usual, I found your game to be very interesting, and made sure to replay it to get each possible ending. You did a really nice job of creating your own little world in the game, and when the golem finally comes alive, it's quite exciting. The movement and jumping mechanics worked out well, and the graphics were nice too.
As others have said, the objective isn't too clear in the beginning of the game. I'm not saying that isn't a bad thing for the player to have to figure it out, but I can see why others may have wanted a more clear path laid out.
The only thing I would suggest (and this is getting a little nitpicky) is to possibly change the music when the golem comes alive. I found it to be a little "gameshow-y", and some more epic music would add to the excitement of it coming alive. Overall, I loved it!
Keep up the good work. I'll be looking forward to your LD28 entry.
Wow, so beautiful. Love the art, the story, the game mechanic, the game title and intro to controls, everything. Only feedback would be that maybe players would be confused about what to do, but I wouldn't want to take away from the intrigue of exploring and trying to figure out what to do on your own. Well done.
Best thing about this was easily the way the perspective worked. The gameplay was too much work, and too little fun, at least after the first round. Unlocked 2/3 endings, and was pretty disappointed with the second one I unlocked. Also, the theme was not very present. I did like the exploration part and the graphics a lot though!
Wow, this game is really atmospheric. I love the perspective, it really adds to the immersion. The art is good! Great use of the theme as well, it fits perfectly. Also nice touch on the music when you hide behind shadows.
The screenshots doesn't do justice!
I actually started to understand the objective as I talk to the desert people. I just instinctively collect those glowy orbs :P Plus the fact that the golem stands out in the distance really pushed me forward to check it out.
Gotta love the 2D/3D effect! Game is more complex than it first appears and that's really nice. Didn't do the 3 endings but it's a really nice touch, and a surprise your made it in 48h, wow.
Looks great and I love the perspective too. The music and sound that accompanies it work really well. Love the little touches like footprints etc but I found it a bit too unclear as to what was happening.
Oooh, I like this so much! I love the atmosphere, and how you piece together the world and it's history by the scenery and talking to the other characters!
I really like the graphics, and how the sun is always looming above you - really let's you know just how important it is to these people.
This is a great game and I would love to see it grow beyond the LD.
Wow. Fantastic entry, both polished and fun. I like the vertical format. I never played any of the games you give as inspirational for this work but the background story made me think of Philip K. Dick.
Absolutely gorgeous, unique, and thoughtful. I really enjoyed the experience of playing and reflecting afterwards. There's much to say about it. I posted a review/gameplay video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSG7qZN21uc
Ah! I forgot to rate this. <3 Easily one of the best LD games I've ever played. Really unique voice (the perspective is great) and full of presence. Rocks.
You really succeeded in creating an mysterious universe giving to each second of the game a unique mood, and that's wonderful. (I liked a lot the wind blowing the sand to tell us we are too far). The perspective 3D is awesome, and regarding sounds, both SOL and NYX themes are adequate.
beautiful game! i didn't think it was confusing at all; your instructions made the objective pretty clear and the rest is exploration and interaction. good use of dialogue and gameplay to tell the background and story.
I love the look and feel of this game. The music changing when you're in shadow and the setting really add a lot. I had to play through it a second time before I understood what was going on, but even that, the goal is fairly easy to pick up. Great entry!
Excelent application of the theme, for something done in 48 hours it has a very solid universe and a very engaging narrative. The fact that it has multiple endings adds so much to the experience, top-notch.
This game is awesome. There's really a nice mood in this game. It would have been nice with a bit more instruction though, but apart from that, this game is very beautiful and the mood is brilliant!
pure brilliance. i hope you make full game out of this and that makes you not worry about money for the rest of the life so you have time to make more awesome games :)
Beautiful. The graphics, sound and gameplay are all simple but elegant and they combine to create a mood which is more than the sum of its parts. I loved every moment of playing this - one of my favourites, for sure.
How did I miss this game at the beginning? Just saw someone mention it in a "top games" list - so awesome!
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Loved the different endings (btw, aren't there 4 of them?...) The camera should be able to "zoom out", it was hard to see sometimes, if you were "behind" a building. Btw, I didn't really find any "excess" pearls. Also, it's funny that the black ones (and the shadows) only exist to give the game a bad ending. :D
Didn't really "get" your theme reference, until I checked the description and actively searched for it while rating ^_^ I think it's great that you handled it that way!
Your synth reminded me a bit of Faster Than Light, but that might be just me somehow connecting that. Speaking of which, would you mind telling me the name of your DAW / instruments?
Ohhh! I love it! Exploration is a big concept to consider in games. Thanks to zillix to post it, otherwise I wouldn't have noticed it. Glad to vote it now, just three hours left.
you should put the objective more clear and the game can be a lot fun!
Great job man!