John is depressed. His thoughts are disarranged. How long can he keep this up? Will the depression ever leave him? How will his life take shape? Can he find joy in his life again? But maybe the most important question, who's messing with his stuff?
~ CONTROLS ~ Z, X and C or J, K, L or Q, W, E or A, S, D
------------ -WARNING- ------------ Spoilers in the comments, I recommend not reading them till you played the game ------------ -WARNING- ------------
Intro had me laughing pretty hard. The camera on the death sequence is also pretty damn effective for mood setting. I don't know that knocking everything down twice adds much to the game, just made me a bit confused (it didn't seem like things were being persistent and I initially thought I had to knock everything down twice in one go).
Eventually I knocked everything down that I could and the game didn't seem to register my victory. I probably missed something, but I tried punching everywhere I could with no success.
@amras00000 Ah that's too bad. You probably missed the pan, apple or glass in the kitchen, or the shelf in the living room. I should've made those more clear.
Wonderful! I laughed out loud at the premise and the couchman song. The discrepancy between the overall atmosphere and the couch action is a fantastic touch.
It was very funny, the falling animation was hilarious. I think gameplay wise it wasn't the best thing you've come up with but I also realise that wasn't really the point, it was just a fun project with a mate. In that, you've succeeded very well. The "soundtrack" is great too.
Only think I would've changed is making the kitchen more destructable or not making it so it was salt and pepper or whatever, really small things you had to destroy, first time I went in there I couldn't tell what I had to kill at all.
Think you might be a contender for the humour medal.
Hilarious lol ! I couldn't punch everything twice so I dunno how it ends but hopefully the man won't suicide thinking that even his apartment is against him now :P because that would make me (even as a couch) feel extremely sorry
So this is was quite the experience. I went into it expecting a deep game about depression and got Couch Man: Saviour of the Universe. Nothing much to say other than 10/10, best game.
I finally managed to play it, and you guys have made a fantastic game! To play something that makes you laugh simply saves your day. What else do we need? Unexpected laugh is always the best gift, so thank you :)
Solid graphics and gameplay, excellent mood, a top 10 mega-hit song, tons of fun and the surprise factor makes this little piece a complete experience for me, it's all I could ask for in a LD game. Congratulations, 5/5.
I pretty much loved everything about this! Couch-man's theme song is amazing. Kinda hard but it only took a few tries to get to wreck everything around me :D
Fantastic entry. I finally almost got to destroy everything but failed right at the end :-( Will have to come back to try and see the ending. The kitchen is tough.
Was totally expecting something really serious from that splash screen but instead I got to revel in the glory that is CouchMan :V (Also the stuff in the kitchen is ridiculously hard to hit)
Couch man is a hero. His depressed owner is such a Lazy Boy. Depression is a serious issue, and my Uncushioned opinion is that Couch man suffers a much more Deep-Seated issue. Why Chaise your dreams, when your lack of identity is just Stuffed?
Hilarious game! So much fun! 5/5 Would have awkward stare down again.
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blubberquark24 Apr 2016, 10:15
The reveal had me in stitches! It looks like it is a PSA about a Serious Problem and then that! Best mood, best humor!
But why do you jump?
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Sheepolution24 Apr 2016, 10:45
@blubberquark To hit the shelf and the stuff on the kitchentable
Ahahaha. Can't stop laughing come on. Man, we need a "Couch Man: The Movie". I would make a funny poster if i had time B). Game is pretty complete. You can make a long scenario about it like couch is a family antique and whoever gets this loses his/her stuff. Just awesome haha.
Easiest 5 stars I've given in my life. Not only hilarious but absolutely beautifully executed visually. You have a fantastic voice in games. (also props from a fellow löve dev!)
This is great. I love everything about it. It is really hard too. I had a heck of time trying to get that pot knocked over. I jumped around every where bu just could not get it the second time. I also thought you just needed to get the stuff in the center room. That took me enough times. The song is shocking and funny too. I loved it.
Super funny game, I laughed out loud with the ending cinematic. Really well-done entry, good job! :-)
P.D.: Audio was fantastic hahaha
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Marius10 May 2016, 11:05
Hi, nice game and congratulations ! We're realizing a video with several winners of the Ludum Dare #35. Can you add your game on indiexpo.net ? (it's free) So we can include also your game in the video ;) p.s. write #LDJAM in the game's description
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I love the song, and the cutscenes are really cool.
It's surprisingly difficult :)
I don't know that knocking everything down twice adds much to the game, just made me a bit confused (it didn't seem like things were being persistent and I initially thought I had to knock everything down twice in one go).
Eventually I knocked everything down that I could and the game didn't seem to register my victory. I probably missed something, but I tried punching everywhere I could with no success.
Awesome game! Absolutely hilarious and also looking & sound pretty good!
It's hard as hell though, holy shit :D
Like it a lot.
There were some minor nitpicks, but nothing really major.
As for the couch song... Nice song when played in moderate portions.
Only think I would've changed is making the kitchen more destructable or not making it so it was salt and pepper or whatever, really small things you had to destroy, first time I went in there I couldn't tell what I had to kill at all.
Think you might be a contender for the humour medal.
Nice one.
I couldn't punch everything twice so I dunno how it ends but hopefully the man won't suicide thinking that even his apartment is against him now :P because that would make me (even as a couch) feel extremely sorry
Nice job, this was hilarious! The music when you're up and about is brilliant!
Solid graphics and gameplay, excellent mood, a top 10 mega-hit song, tons of fun and the surprise factor makes this little piece a complete experience for me, it's all I could ask for in a LD game. Congratulations, 5/5.
IT IS COUCHMAAAAAAAAN!!!!!
I'm gonna die watching how the couch gets caught LOL
Hilarious game! So much fun!
5/5 Would have awkward stare down again.
But why do you jump?
To hit the shelf and the stuff on the kitchentable
It was far more difficult than I expected.
Overall, definitely a unique entry.
P.D.: Audio was fantastic hahaha
Can you add your game on indiexpo.net ? (it's free)
So we can include also your game in the video ;)
p.s. write #LDJAM in the game's description
Yeah sure, go ahead!