Basic idea: A game where you explore the Saturnian moon of Enceladus.
This was my first attempt at an LD and I didn't quite finish, which is disappointing. I feel I learned a lot though. I will keep adding to the game and actually try and finish it post-LD.
What went wrong: I made the probably unwise decision to use the Phaser framework and JavaScript/HTML5 instead of Flash/Flixel, my usual toolset. I just wasn't familiar enough with Phaser and its quirks to finish my game in time. Adding to that, it proved difficult to turn a basic concept into a workable idea. Ideas, at least when it comes to games and gameplay, are not my strength.
What went right: I learned a lot. I feel that I have a much better chance at making something good in the next LD and I'm looking forward to it. :)
I found the thin ice and pressed space to drill, but nothing happened! Well, it's hard to pick up a new framework for a jam, you have something to show for it at least!
This is pretty fun :) Well done for your first Ludum Dare! Might I suggest you take a look at HaxeFlixel? It publishes to both Flash and HTML5 as well as all native platforms and has nearly the exact same API as Flixel (since it's a Flixel port) :)
I didn't struggle to drill through the ice. But I'm not sure how to pass what came after that. As you said it's unfinished I'm guessing I got to the end.
I'm a fan of games that tell narratives through multiple different gameplay sequences (like landing and then swimming and then something else). So I hope you do flesh this out some more.
In any case, well done on your first Ludum Dare! Hope you compete again!
A good start and a good job for a first entry. More specifically : good controls and this is usually the hardest part to get right. Keep participating.
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And thank you all for the comments. :)
I'm going to try and properly finish it.
Well done for your first Ludum Dare!
Might I suggest you take a look at HaxeFlixel?
It publishes to both Flash and HTML5 as well as all native platforms and has nearly the exact same API as Flixel (since it's a Flixel port) :)
I'm a fan of games that tell narratives through multiple different gameplay sequences (like landing and then swimming and then something else). So I hope you do flesh this out some more.
In any case, well done on your first Ludum Dare! Hope you compete again!