Ludum Dare #29compo

Erutcarf

by collan

Overall:★★★★★★★★★★2.39(#1181)

Fun:★★★★★★★★★★2.39(#1058)

Innovation:★★★★★★★★★★2.64(#872)

Theme:★★★★★★★★★★2.15(#1171)

Graphics:★★★★★★★★★★2.21(#1125)

Audio:★★★★★★★★★★2.54(#677)

Mood:★★★★★★★★★★2.62(#888)

Coolness:★★★★★★★★★★52%

Your goal is to crack the ball open.

Movement: WASD/Arrow Keys/Gamepad
Enter key to begin from title screen or reset.

Tools used: Unity, blender, Reaper, Paint.NET

*I have not yet been able to test the Mac/Linux versions, please let me know of any issues.

There are multiple outcomes.

Tools: Blender, Paint.net

Comments15

Norse Games28 Apr 2014, 14:51

The goal is good, but it needs to be more challenging and less just tapping away at keys without thinking. Also, the lack of camera controls meant that I often found myself having no idea where I was or where I was going. Good Audio, though and decent graphics.

Hyoga-3D28 Apr 2014, 15:34

It was pretty cool just rolling around, but I really wanted to be able to rotate the camera.

Once Upon a Team29 Apr 2014, 03:42

Hi ! it was impossible to move, couldn't find how to control the sphere, I will come back later

petey12356729 Apr 2014, 03:47

I cracked it open! Also, would be nice if the camera showed me where I was going better when travelling up hills.

torcado19429 Apr 2014, 03:50

pretty interesting. the idea of just rolling around over rolling hills (pun definitely intended) is very relaxing.

olkeencole29 Apr 2014, 04:24

Really needs the ability to rotate the camera.

justinmchase30 Apr 2014, 03:33

I'm gonna say it... the theme was below the surface and this game seemed to be all about being above the surface.

Jonapulse30 Apr 2014, 03:35

What have I done? WHAT HAVE I DONE!?

Sim00n30 Apr 2014, 03:37

The lack of camera control is the biggest issue. I gave it 3 tries but my ball got bugged every time unfortunately. It was launched into space once and went through the floor into the oblivion twice. Sorry mate.

ElStevo30 Apr 2014, 04:21

Nice variation on the theme. I also got issues with the camera and the movement are skippy...

Boodog30 Apr 2014, 04:36

Good job, but the camera could have some work done on it :)

Collanauthor30 Apr 2014, 04:40

@justinmchase - The game is about what's below the surface of the object, not the world. Different take. ;)

Re: camera controls - I know, I kept putting off camera work, and got too burned out to fix it by the end. :/

Lyje30 Apr 2014, 07:45

Agree with others - a more dynamic camera would have definitely helped with this game. Ignoring that - I found strange satisfaction just rolling up the mountain and cracking the ball... How odd!

gre1 May 2014, 09:14

That is quite fun to play!
The idea is quite original.
Too bad the player motion is bit bugged and also would deserve some more polished graphics.

mrexcessive3 May 2014, 17:13

Hi. Follow-cam jitters a bit, maybe something can be done about that. Does the object rotate ? maybe a texture which shows that. Changing direction by right-click camera might be nice. Managed to open it, fun toy!