Connect your Worlds

by mrp123
Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.59
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.52
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.89
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.63
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.63
Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.24
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.54
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★53%
My entry for Ludum dare 30:

You are a guy, that is addicted to all kinds of social media. If you stop updating the social media you use, you will lose followers/subscribors etc. If one of your stats reaches 0 you die.

Controls:
Mouse to click buttons.
Escape pauses the game.

What to do:
With time your social media stats decrease(cyan numbers).
It's your job to keep them from reaching 0, by pressing the corresponding button. But be aware, that raising one social stat decreases all other stats as well.

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NOT tested on Linux/Mac, needs Java 1.7+

If the web version is not working for you please check your security settings for Java:
1. Go to Control Panel
2. Double click on Java
3. Open the Security tab
4. Select Medium
5. Click on Apply
6. Restart your web browser

First time entering Ludum Dare, I'm happy with my game.
Sadly I didn't have enough time this weekend, so many things are missing. (e.g. sound)

Tools used:
Plain Java
Eclipse as IDE
Gimp for graphics
fragradio.co.uk for mental support

Genres: simulation

Comments14

Posva
Posva25 Aug 2014, 11:16
Nice concept, IMO it fits very well the theme.
Adding some hover to teh clickable buttons would be nice. Like a hand or a glow :)
pinion25 Aug 2014, 21:00
Sounds like a good idea but I didn't understand how to play. Can you put further instructions?
OFF
OFF25 Aug 2014, 21:28
Simple and devil.
Actually the game is hard because we have no clue about what happened if we choose one or an other, it looks more artistic than a game.
But with some sound, and indication (climb speed, and decrease speed, with maybe point action) it could make a great management game with maybe a message about time and life.
ZirconCode
ZirconCode26 Aug 2014, 09:04
Really cool idea, playable and fun in itself. Could definitely have used a little bit more time =)
Oana26 Aug 2014, 09:35
Couldn't get the jar running. Something about my security settings disallowing it? Anyway, windows exe worked fine.

I really like the idea and I believe it shows what a guy working in PR must feel every day!
elkiwydev
elkiwydev26 Aug 2014, 09:52
Can't run it.. give me generic error
pansapiens26 Aug 2014, 10:25
Love the little animation in the background - he kind of looks happy doing what he's doing. I lasted ~4 minutes before, just like IRL, I decided to neglect Facebook. But I got to 1k imaginary internet points on Reddit !
Techblogogy
Techblogogy26 Aug 2014, 19:23
Wow! This is really fun game.
arhpositive26 Aug 2014, 19:48
Decent entry with nicely done graphics. Not much to do, but it was entertaining for a couple of minutes. :) Keep going.
43iscoding
43iscoding27 Aug 2014, 11:33
Very cool concept, makes you feel celebrity for a while :DD
AortaStudios28 Aug 2014, 09:20
Interesting use of the theme considering social networks are ALOT of people's worlds these days! Nice sub
CRAZEERUSKEE28 Aug 2014, 21:29
Pretty cool game! I love the theme idea. This was my first Ludum Dare too btw! :D
Wesley Ding31 Aug 2014, 12:20
Has a lot of room for improvement. This can be developed further. Consider adding audio and making a better atmosphere (mood). Needs a storyline.

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