Tried twice to do something within the theme, but failed. Ended up just trying to get a simple platformer/shooter going.
The theme isn't too strong, but my justification is that I'm trying to get to a deeper understanding of making games, so I forced myself to finish and submit something. I wanted later levels to all be about going downwards, maybe adding fall damage, but I never got there. Weak justification, but it's the best I could do!
Although the graphics are pretty beautiful and I love certain details which require time but may be unnoticed (like the player's squash and stretch effect). Its tutorial and YEAH! effect when completing a level are neat, and the sound is minimal but fits it! The effect when something is destroyed (even yourself) really made me laugh at first, pretty amusing! Don't really see the theme in it, but I enjoyed playing it :)
I really liked the look of this game. The graphics and lighting were well done. Exploding into voxels when you die was also pretty neat. I could see this getting developed into a pretty fun puzzle/platformer. Nice job!
Although most of the stuff seemed to already be in unity. its well done and good looking.
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Zed28 Apr 2014, 15:58
Thank you for making the 'reward' for winning a screen where I get to endlessly watch myself explode. Never thought I'd play a game where death is so aesthetically pleasing. Good job.
Haha, the first death explosion has scared me way more than it should. Also nice idea about placing those spikes on the credits screen. I like the style that you've got there.
Haha YES explosions were awesome! I couldn't get past level 2 :'( might have to come back and try later... Way to get this up on Ludumdare this year. It's our first year too.
Nice graphics. The levels reminded me of Portal a bit? A fairly well polished game, with some cool graphic effects, and decent gameplay, gets quite tricky in parts.
Good effort getting something in, a lot of people don't even get that far so don't beat yourself up too much. Tricky levels and decent layout. Nice clean graphics, the black band on the guy reminds me of a thief lol
My favorite part was the player death explosions. Almost made me want to kill myself again and again just to see them! :D As you mentioned, pretty light on the theme, but seems like you had you goals for the competition and worked towards accomplishing them. Looks good and is fun to play.
I wanted MORE!!!! which is always a good sign. Graphics are really good (with a death effect like that, you totally need a Super Meat Boy style montage of all your attempts at a level after each level) and difficulty is spot on.
It's a little quiet though. The sound there is good, but it isn't enough. Still, pleeeeeease add more levels post-compo.
all in all great entry, but you really need to work with sealing materal - it does not bounce you back when you hit it, though it feels like it should.
I really like this game! The effects when you die or when you destroy stuff is really good. I also love the "Yeah" that flies out of the star when you win the level.
Really nice platformer, I'd actually like to see you develop it further as I think it has potential.
The theme isn't everything I feel. This is a good first Ludum Dare game!
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samooJAM30 Apr 2014, 10:32
One hit kill mechanism is too brutal because the player is not fast as they are in other this kind of platformers. It leads quickly to frustration because it's a slow process to try again e.g. one tricky jump. Or you could add a health bar and keep the velocity as it is. As a first ld game it's good job! Keep up learning. Looking forward to your next ld game.
congrats on entering LD. wow, your game is actually pretty awesome and you have all the elements in there and its pretty fun, and looks great too! i'd say you have a pretty deep understanding of games already! keep up the good work!
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I love how you mix 2D and 3D.
The game is hard, but I managed to finish it. Why F or J to shoot? That's nor usual nor practical
But I have to wonder, why is it called "Understanding LD"? :P
Congratulations on such a wonderful first Ludum Dare!
Its tutorial and YEAH! effect when completing a level are neat, and the sound is minimal but fits it! The effect when something is destroyed (even yourself) really made me laugh at first, pretty amusing!
Don't really see the theme in it, but I enjoyed playing it :)
It's a little quiet though. The sound there is good, but it isn't enough.
Still, pleeeeeease add more levels post-compo.
all in all great entry, but you really need to work with sealing materal - it does not bounce you back when you hit it, though it feels like it should.
keep up great job!
Really nice platformer, I'd actually like to see you develop it further as I think it has potential.
This is a good first Ludum Dare game!
As a first ld game it's good job! Keep up learning. Looking forward to your next ld game.
You were still able to bring some content to the table, that is impressive