"Elements guide me" is a platforming game in which you have to obtain and use the powers of the elements. Shapeshift into a rock, a cloud, a fireball or a bubble to overcome your obstacles and revitalize this bleak world.
~ Controls ~ AD or QD to move horizontally Space, W or Z to jump Arrow keys to transform
~ Thanks to my co-jammers for a great LD experience ~ Danny, Dani and Mör
~ Tools used ~ Unity, GIMP, Spriter, FL Studio (VST: Sonatina symphonic orchestra), jfxr
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~ Playthrough ~
This LD has been a blast and I'm quite satisfied with the result, although, as always, much more could have been done, especially content-wise and considering the movement. I hope you have as much fun playing the game as I had creating it. Looking forward to checking out your creations!
I think the idea is interesting and has potential. The jump controls are a little difficult to get a grasp on. I also couldn't get past the second vine obstacle (the one after the long pits of spikes). It just wouldn't break.
Really good game, bruh! Graphics reminded me of limbo and the game mechanics of element4l. What a fine combination! Some sections in the level I found too hard, but it's feasible. And for the beautiful ending it is defintely worth it! Also love the physics, well done! Only could have used a little more sound effects, but no problem :)
Good game and good take on the theme. I never figured out how to use the left ability (which as far as I can tell was only needed once in game, but was able to be skipped by tapping up as fast as possible to keep climbing).
Cool platformer. I figured I was supposed to do the last bullet obstacle with the water power, but found it easier with just air power, timing, and luck.
we enjoyed playing your game during break at university and the art style reminded us of limbo. after we fell down that one pit where you learn the cloud transform, we couldnt get back up (it was quite hard to avoid the spikes).
I really like the sound, visuals, and mood but the controls would benefit from some work because they distract from what is a good game mechanic. I would probably ditch the physics engine altogether since there are no physics based elements in your game. You're sort of working against it rather than with it. All it's doing is making movement more complicated and less predictable than if you wrote your own mechanics - and that makes it harder to design tight levels.
I must honestly say that most LD platformers have frustratingly bad controls. So imagine my surprise when I started to play this game with has very smooth feeling controls! :D Also, graphics, sound and mood all fit well together. Well done!
I ran into a bug were I would spawn lying in the dead position. I could run/jump/shapeshift but as a human(cat) I was always lying with dark eyes.
I like that you considered players with AZERTY keyboards. Most people forget about that.
Enjoyed it. The platforming mechanics were unique and felt good once I got used to them. Found myself wishing for a bit more audio feedback. Really great job overall!
Nice atmosphere and good take on the theme. The audio really added to the game, and even if the cotrolls was a bit tricky and hard to handle was the game fun to play, I liked this game very much. Good job!
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Only could have used a little more sound effects, but no problem :)
Great job!
I ran into a bug were I would spawn lying in the dead position. I could run/jump/shapeshift but as a human(cat) I was always lying with dark eyes.
I like that you considered players with AZERTY keyboards. Most people forget about that.
Found myself wishing for a bit more audio feedback.
Really great job overall!