Some computers need a bit of a beating to show the correct data. ;)
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You're the sole operator of a space ship assigned for Project Connected Worlds.
It's YOUR duty to search for dead planets and revitalize them for the use of New Earth Federation!
Revitalize the nearby planet and win the game.
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Tools used:
- Unity with Playmaker add-on
- Photoshop for graphics
- Propellerheads Reason for sounds
The button sounds were recorded with the help of my trusty old Super Nintendo! :) How can one machine have all the buttons and switches you need!?
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Other thoughts:
I know the theme connection might be a bit far fetched, but what can you do with a theme like this? I'm happy with it though. :)
The whole process was surprisingly painless, everything came together quite naturally. I don't feel nearly as exhausted now as with the previous Ludum Dares.
Ok, go shoot that missile now! And make sure you hit the planet!
PS: Ten points to anyone who can name all the movies that inspired this game!
I'm astonished, i freaking love you and your game. And i thought we had a good presentation in our game. XD your game is like amazing. For just having 48 hours.
It took me forever to work out how to get the info I needed from console C, but when I did, I enjoyed the mechanic. Brilliantly done. The toilet was also an excellent touch.
Amazing. I'm more than a little in awe of this, as I am all of your games. Great atmosphere, visuals, music, the lot. I managed to rejuvenate the planet and the puzzles were pitched just right - I had to stop and think but didn't get too frustrated. Special mention for the cheating CPU and the floating stool! Top marks!
Love this so much. That moment when you open the hatch to go outside and you lose gravity while the camera zooms out was awesome. Keep up the great work!
Unfortunately I'm having real trouble figuring out what to do which is why my rating on fun is a little lower. It's got a great presentation, good music and cute sound effects, and a cool concept, I just don't really know what to do.
The music created the perfect atmosphere for your game. I love all of the attention to detail and little touches you put into the game. Also, I have a feeling that the CPU cheats at rock paper scissors... or I'm extremely unlucky. I was impressed when I opened the airlock that the objects floated up!
Pooooo in Spaaace! Really enjoyed playing this. A brilliant little game. Plus I may have created more life on other planets through bacteria contamination via multiple toilet use.
My absolute favorite, everything is so polished and fun. The toilet, the music switches and the computer shaking and of course the star trek reference. But I don't wont to spoil everything, go play it for yourself. Amazing job!
I really loved all of the little interactions hiding on the ship, it really sold the sense of the world and the isolation and drudgery that went with space ship life (but without actually being boring). This is one of my favorites!
that game was so simple, but still so much fun. Extremely polished, loved all the interactions and the animations, and any game with floating turds is obviously 10/10 lol great job! Bookmarked and will play again when bored :)
This game is great. So many details, so many useless little things to improve the experience. I felt really lonely, and pretty happy to be. I didn't get how to use the C Terminal (nor A I think), but got the planet of my first try anyway. Maybe were I just lucky? Too bad it doesn't really fit the theme.
I'd like to see the movie that inspired this game. Reminded me a bit of 2001 Space Odyssey
Such a cute game and well polished. I really love the little things you added, especially the floating poop hahahah!!! It took me ages to find out how to get the distance from Terminal C, and then I didn't know where to point the turret - I just shot randomly, and then finally noticed the planet in the background. Nicely done :)
cool graphics, cool design, cool music, cool character (simple worker with only a simple mission). puzzle part is a little easy, but anyway... (the arcade games will be really hard in the futur...)
Overall, really great! I think that figuring out how to show the distance on terminal c was a little too obtuse but after that it made perfect sense. I think this could be expanded on with more planets and perhaps a narrative too. Really like the art-style, sound and the concept seems really interesting.
While somewhat short, it's very, very detailed and polished entry. Loved the surroundings, loved the gravity, loved the way music changes depending on distance and gets completely mute when the character ventures into space. Too bad the use of theme is somewhat forced... ^^"
Also, the rock-paper-scissors machine was absolutely hilarious. I mean, I lost with the CPU 6 or 7 times in a row, what can be funnier than that?! (probably putting in a fake screenshot of player winning in CPU, while it's impossible in game)
Very attractive and cohesive graphics. The droll humor is great as well.
The pitch terminal is confusing because of its red-herring display; I expected it to act like the other terminal... it took me a couple attempts before I realized how simple it was.
Also... the targeting laser shifts off of the planet if the player leaves the control room.
Cool little game. I would have liked it to be a bit more obvious what to do by providing more clear feedback to the player when doing something wrong like having the wrong distance or pitch put in. Visuals were great.
Hi there. Like the humour, the paper scissors stone computer, the mundanity, very Dark Star x Hitch-Hiker's Guide. That you can rest in chairs and put your feet up. Shaking the screen, airlock. So much you did that is fun for player... good job!
I pooped into space. Twice. 5/5. Game reminded me of the movie Silent Running (early 70s). The slow walk speed bothered me a bit as I had to wander from console to console a lot. I wish the terminals were marked ABCD and I wish I could bring the instructions up anywhere. Simple polish stuff. Overall, fantastic effort. The art, animation and sounds are terrific. I love being a loner on a space station. One of my fav entries.
Very solid, with attention to lots of little details. A very pleasant experience.
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E_Roberts11 Sep 2014, 10:35
I actually registered for this site, just so I could comment. ;) Love the game, I especially love the “Silent Running” feel of the game. If you have not seen the 2009 Movie “Moon” you really should. I would love to see what you came up with as a sequel if you added that influence to this idea.
What I specifically love about this game is the exploration of it. Not labeling the terminals is a brilliant, if a frustrating at first, move!
Incredible entry. My favorite so far. Loved every single detail of it, from the actual use of doors, terminals and chairs to the real gameplay. The animation is really nice and the music fits like no other would.
Congratulations on it!
P.S- Extra points for the usable bathroom!
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sol_hsa12 Sep 2014, 06:27
Played this through without reading instructions. Most of the time I had no idea what's going on, so I assumed I was trying to get some kind of communication link going. Then I, apparently, uh, blew up the moon, and got a "the end". That was a bit wtf-y. =)
It took a bit long to understand. And once you understand, you complete the game in 30 seconds. Too bad. But a nice game overall.
And I think I found a bug: after opening the door that leads to open space, you can open the door left and wander in the ship whith low gravity. Nothing too serious, though.
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And i thought we had a good presentation in our game. XD your game is like amazing. For just having 48 hours.
Still don't understand how you can calculate the distance with terminal C?
Absoulutely loved your game in the last Ludum Dare so was looking forward to seeing your entry for this one, didn't disappoint.
Really pleasant to transform dead planets like this.
Actions are cohesive and intuitive, as usual I like a lot your audio and your direction.
I recognized 0 films, I should buy some cultural knowledge.
I like the artwork very much. This game is so awesome looking.. it feels very polished. Good job man!
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Very impressive!
Really enjoyed playing this. A brilliant little game.
Plus I may have created more life on other planets through bacteria contamination via multiple toilet use.
The end mood is just ruined by that twatter thingie.
the shaking one, and i love how everything could be played one handed :) Fives across the board!
It seems inspired by "Dark Star", "2001", and "Wrath of Khan" but I'm sure that's not all of them.
Too bad it doesn't really fit the theme.
I'd like to see the movie that inspired this game. Reminded me a bit of 2001 Space Odyssey
i pooped 3 times
nice touch to have it floating around outside when you put in the battery
i'd love to see a whole game like this
And I'm going to bet that one of the movies that inspired you have to be Moon, being the only worker in the station :P
puzzle part is a little easy, but anyway...
(the arcade games will be really hard in the futur...)
Also, the rock-paper-scissors machine was absolutely hilarious. I mean, I lost with the CPU 6 or 7 times in a row, what can be funnier than that?!
(probably putting in a fake screenshot of player winning in CPU, while it's impossible in game)
The pitch terminal is confusing because of its red-herring display; I expected it to act like the other terminal... it took me a couple attempts before I realized how simple it was.
Also... the targeting laser shifts off of the planet if the player leaves the control room.
+ animation
- theme
Remember me of the LucasArts Games. Well done!!
Good job. I mean REALLY good job. First game where I give 5 stars in multiple categories this LD.
Congrats!
Great job..
What I specifically love about this game is the exploration of it. Not labeling the terminals is a brilliant, if a frustrating at first, move!
I will be looking for your next submission!
Congratulations on it!
P.S- Extra points for the usable bathroom!
And I think I found a bug: after opening the door that leads to open space, you can open the door left and wander in the ship whith low gravity. Nothing too serious, though.