You Only Get One Ludum Dare 28

by ako
Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.43
Fun★★★★★★★★★★1.63
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.30
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.54
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.25
Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.61
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.82
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.95
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★45%
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A simple little inspirational game, well not a game really, about putting in the effort.

One Control (Click or Touch)

One Level

One Message

screenshot

Comments20

Akoauthor15 Dec 2013, 06:44
I decided to make something personal. Motivation to work on my own projects is a real issue for me. I’m efficient and always deadline oriented when I’m doing projects for (or with) other people, but when it’s just me…distraction and self-doubt creep in. But not this time! It may be a tiny "game", but its my tiny "game", and its DONE!!! Thank you Ludum Dare.
garrick15 Dec 2013, 07:03
Am I missing something or is it really just the clicking and then it's over?
SuperPokeunicorn
SuperPokeunicorn15 Dec 2013, 07:06
perhaps not all that fun, but it has a good message.
JoeManaco15 Dec 2013, 07:12
not really a game. however, it's sweet ;)
RocketDuke15 Dec 2013, 14:02
Nice motivation to do something.
Akoauthor15 Dec 2013, 19:01
No Garrick, you aren't missing anything. Its about the effort. I needed motivation to try and I hope this will give it to others. Thanks everyone for making the effort! Finishing is its own reward. ;)
Elforama
Elforama16 Dec 2013, 05:17
*High five* My first ludum dare too. Nice message and visuals.
Mocuto16 Dec 2013, 05:19
Really enjoyed this. As a person who has to balance fun with class work, extra curricular, and professional development, it can be a struggle keeping myself motivated towards making games. I think this game does a great job of reminding me that while it's good to relax and play games, playing alone doesn't really make you GO anywhere.
deathray
deathray16 Dec 2013, 05:20
Not much of a game, but the artwork's not bad.
JoeProgram16 Dec 2013, 05:20
Nice! Though maybe after virtual you presses the computer button I should have to continue to mash my mouse button for 18 hours ;)

The only part I found a little confusing was the "One Control, One Level, One Message" screen. At first I thought I was making a choice between these three, or there would be three minigames. Doing it like a movie trailer - with each of these fading in and out one at a time - could have helped me understand this was a presentation of information, ad not something I would be interacting with.
Akoauthor16 Dec 2013, 05:41
Mocuto - Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad you could relate. JoeProgram, thanks for the feedback! I see know how that screen could have seemed like choices. I'll change that to a movie trailer style like you suggested (after the voting). Thanks everyone for the comments!
SecondDimension
SecondDimension17 Dec 2013, 14:02
Congratulations on finishing your tiny game
Kyatric
Kyatric17 Dec 2013, 21:13
Congratulations indeed.
Nice art style and nice "motivation" speech.

As you said, the most important is to finish and release something and you did it, all kudos to you !
sekaru
sekaru18 Dec 2013, 16:43
Despite it not being a game the message is still completely valid.
zatyka
zatyka19 Dec 2013, 00:14
It wasn't much of a game, but it was cool for what is
zatyka
zatyka19 Dec 2013, 00:16
Whoops, hit post accidentally. Let's try this again:

It wasn't much of a game, but I don't think that's what you were going for. It's cute for what it is. I enjoyed the art style. Congratulations on participating. I hope you participate again!
MaTX
MaTX23 Dec 2013, 21:31
Nice message, though it could've been expanded upon. For the next LD, make something bigger. ;)
badlydrawnrod26 Dec 2013, 20:12
I understand where you're coming from, but next time imagine that the LD participants are your bill-paying clients (who pay in ratings).
philhassey31 Dec 2013, 16:45
Nice, this made me smile :)
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