Totally forgot about the jam until midday Saturday, so this was closer to 36 hours, but still, I've finished my first Ludum Dare. The pathfinding for the stockboys get all borked when I uploaded it, will have to figure that out, but it doesn't really impact the core gameplay which is all about the food. EDIT: I think I fixed it,should be working as intended now.
I took a very straightforward approach to the theme and decided to make a game inspired by the mostly long forgotten Pacman clones that put interesting little twists on the gameplay.
Game blurb below!
Watch out! The food you're eating just might kill you!
Eat all the food you can, but keep an eye at the top of the screen to see which foods are dangerous! It's true because you read it online!
When wandering this maze-like grocery store you may come across Superpills They Don't Want You To Know About which will allow you to eat anything for a short time.
Pretty interesting take on Pac-Man, while putting an educational spin on it. The movement of both the player and the enemies could be better though. And the sound could be more imaginative, but the latter is more of a personal preference.
I'm not a fan of slicing control (pacman don't stop on key released until he rich a wall). I also have some trouble swith the control of my pacman clone (same idea ;-) )
interesting idea with the food. gave the old pacman a new twist. the controls where sometimes exhausting though. frequently the (hilarious looking!) pacman would run past turnings I'd like to take in a straight line. sometimes it worked to turn, but not always. i had to chuckle after reading about the gluten enemy. funny =)
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Gluten was the least of my problems, there should probably be more of it.
The changing food that will kill you is a great mechanic to keep a static scene changing.
Good job!
frequently the (hilarious looking!) pacman would run past turnings I'd like to take in a straight line. sometimes it worked to turn, but not always.
i had to chuckle after reading about the gluten enemy. funny =)