Escape the darkness - by dearenot

Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.66
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.67
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.82
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.38
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★1.93
Audio★★★★★★★★★★1.38
Humor★★★★★★★★★★1.96
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.21
Coolness★★★★★★★★★★70%
Your goal is to light whole screen using torches, pick up them and avoid monsters that will slow you and reduce the light

controls are WASD

used Haxe + OpenFL

no audio at all, sorry

screenshot

Comments23

6DownStudios
6DownStudios9 Dec 2014, 05:52
Nothing quite as scary as band of upside-down grim reapers! I think a thicker line width and some fills could have helped the art a bit, but despite the simple mechanic the game's pretty fun and well balanced.
Hellequin9 Dec 2014, 06:28
I like the concept ...! Very fun!
Nelly9 Dec 2014, 06:29
Ooomsk!
andrewkennedy
andrewkennedy9 Dec 2014, 06:29
Cool light mechanic! There were some interesting gameplay choices when you had to decide whether to cross the screen to get a torch that might die before you got there, or try to wait for one that might be closer.

Getting hit by a lot of monsters in the dark was kind of annoying since you couldn't really see them, but I suppose that was the point!
Samm9 Dec 2014, 06:35
Sort of gets easier as you go, but interesting game. I didnt hear any music or audio.
ViliX649 Dec 2014, 06:36
Little glitchy, but very innovative :)
Alendro
Alendro9 Dec 2014, 06:41
Strangely, I found myself NEEDING to keep the torches lit...not just for the game, but for my own sanity. Good job very creative.
Topaz Studios9 Dec 2014, 06:44
Finished in 20 seconds - personal best. Nice concept.
Mekuri9 Dec 2014, 07:14
Nice and simple little game! I liked the light mechanic, it kind of made you feel safer the more light you had.
ciaodavinci
ciaodavinci9 Dec 2014, 07:16
I won! I liked the frantic feel and it fits well with the theme :) Didn't hear any audio.
Kain.Oborin9 Dec 2014, 07:17
It was an interesting concept. It took me a second to realize exactly what I was doing. I'd definitely play a more horror game based on this concept. Keep up the good work.
JFern9 Dec 2014, 07:47
Light mechanic is very cool! Harder in the beginning then near the end
Roan Contreras
Roan Contreras9 Dec 2014, 07:48
I won the game in 38 seconds. The player slows down sometimes and at the beginning of the game there's always a monster ready to attack you. That light mechanic was a good choice though. Good game :D
Drtizzle
Drtizzle9 Dec 2014, 10:18
I survived 43 seconds :)

I like the art style, the crappyness (sorry) works with the theme.
Game works really well, but I couldn't figure out why I started shaking and my controls reversed.

Very well done!
BadPaul34
BadPaul349 Dec 2014, 10:21
Nice concept, can be an addictive endless.
I don't know if you forgot or lacked time, but you maybe should add some feedbacks showing your character's state, and a circle around the torches, even when lighted, to know when they are going to disappear.

The collision box seems a bit big too, no?

Anyway it's a nice concept, good job :)
pcmaster9 Dec 2014, 20:46
Simple and finished, good job :)
Kaijuu
Kaijuu10 Dec 2014, 10:20
Хороший концепт!
Dans17
Dans1714 Dec 2014, 06:00
Nice game, I think you should continue to develop the idea.
pht59x17 Dec 2014, 13:31
Despite my non QWERTY keyboard, this is a good little fun game that would do better with sound effects and music. It would also be nice not to have to switch between the keyboard and the mouse to reset the game. Pleasant graphics.

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