Mirror

by lectvs
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.90
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.54
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.48
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.96
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★4.11
Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.54
Mood★★★★★★★★★★4.15
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★48%
--- YOU NEED JAVA TO PLAY ---

Not much to say here! The start of an ambient, relaxing puzzle game that has to do with a mirror. Guess you'll have to play it to find out what that means!

Controls:
A/D, Arrow Keys ... Move
W, Up, Space ...... Jump

Tech used:
Java
LWJGL library
Slick, for loading resources
Paint.NET / GraphicsGale for sprite creation
FLStudio 11 for music

screenshot

Comments27

remmy
remmy25 Aug 2014, 02:52
I really love the art!
It's a bit sad it got so short, but what you got worked out really well :)
the black with glowy eyes thing let's you think of LIMBO ^^
honestcritic25 Aug 2014, 05:29
pretty cool
2HitMatt
2HitMatt25 Aug 2014, 10:46
Loved the vibe off this guy. Would love to play more of it :D
ViliX25 Aug 2014, 19:43
Rather interesting game. I love the music.
Noah Ratcliff
Noah Ratcliff25 Aug 2014, 19:52
Wow! Everything about this is great. Not only do you have a wonderful mechanic, but the level design was well thought out to get the most out of the mechanic. Art and sound were perfect matches to the mood. Only gripe is length, but it is understandable, considering the great amount of polish.
PeculiarCarrot
PeculiarCarrot25 Aug 2014, 20:38
I like this game! You did a nice job setting the mood with the player being a silhouette, the setting being night, and the music. Although the mechanic was common in this jam, I like the way you used it. I especially liked the jumps where both players had to be on the edge, and also the part where you have to kind of have to ascend with the top character. I was disappointed it was so short, but otherwise, it's pretty good! :D
ClownAround26 Aug 2014, 02:20
The graphics are fantastic. The fit the game very well. Fun gameplay as well.
BeardoGames26 Aug 2014, 21:29
Loved it! You were spot on by calling it ambient-- despite the fact that it's a game, it's got a nice relaxing feel to it. Excellent!
Ludipe
Ludipe26 Aug 2014, 21:56
I've seen this "mirror" concept a few times in this ludum dare, but yours was the one that made a better execution.

Fun, hard and with great art. Loved the game.
bluemaroo326 Aug 2014, 22:02
Great little game. Love the game mechanic. Visuals and audio are perfect together.
Chikun Dev Team27 Aug 2014, 11:46
Amazing graphics and atmosphere! You've used your game mechanics incredibly well.
~funkeh
LostTrainDude
LostTrainDude27 Aug 2014, 11:54
Great entry: smooth, with a great mood and very polished. Also, nice way to end it. Not something you have not seen before, but really well put together: it makes you want for more!

Good job! Looking forward to a post-dare version!
Nisshoku27 Aug 2014, 11:55
the graphics really set a good mood. tough short well executed. good job!
Maek27 Aug 2014, 11:55
Really good game. Very hard
RFMTeam27 Aug 2014, 11:57
there are games with similar mechanics in the competition, but this is very well executed
simonnaus27 Aug 2014, 11:59
I like how you had some text upside down on the top half of the screen.
Kiwiboi27 Aug 2014, 12:00
Love this! Among the best I've seen! Brilliant art, mood, gameplay and obviously fitted the theme perfectly. I hope you continue to work on this, would definitely check it out again (please let me know). Well done!:)
gnerkus
gnerkus27 Aug 2014, 22:22
Brilliant music. The mood is also very, very nice. You're a talented artist.
Jacic28 Aug 2014, 01:48
Short, but great. Good work. :)
GeorgeBroussard28 Aug 2014, 11:26
Really slick. Loved the art and mood. Normally I hate these mirror games because it devolves into really hard jump puzzles :) This one almost did, but I got past it and was rewarded with an ending and I felt more than satisfied! Nice job on the game.
ghostinthesoft
ghostinthesoft30 Aug 2014, 06:42
I like your title screen with part of the text reflecting. Nice graphics and mood
ChuiGum
ChuiGum1 Sep 2014, 02:59
Awesome innovation. One of the coolest ideas I've seen this Ludum Dare. Great job!
Shivur1 Sep 2014, 03:11
Good ambiance and idea of puzzles!
malf1 Sep 2014, 15:19
Very polished game , congratulations :D
yodamaster2 Sep 2014, 11:55
You honestly didn't think you could get MY rating without a tiny bit of effort? Go back and make it web playable. You don't even have to zip anything!
panurge9 Sep 2014, 19:18
Beautiful! You have a knack for taking a simple idea and tightening it to perfection (my LD entry this year actually took a lot of inspiration from 'Coin Rush').

My only criticism is that I wanted more (it does end at the pier, right?) but that's not really much of a criticism...

Art, sound, gameplay - all top-notch! A very atmospheric and enjoyable experience.
Teejay5
Teejay511 Sep 2014, 05:23
SO VERY CLEVER! Esp. in the use of reflection, and those tricky puzzles! Super nice visuals, only complimented by the moody music! not to even mention how polished it looks :O

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