SUNWARD

by graebor
Arrow Keys :: Run
X :: Throw

The download versions of the game feature controller support (highly recommended)

Hunt creatures and put their spirits to rest. Your spear is more than just a tool, it holds an ancient power.

This one's a solo project. I used a few code snippets and sound effects I had from a previous project + some 3rd party Unity stuff (InControl, GoKit) which is why I just entered the Jam instead of Compo.

Genres: adventure
Tools: Unity

Comments33

pokenoufl
pokenoufl29 Aug 2016, 04:05
You made this in 48 h ?! The art looks amazing! i gotta say your game feels is eye candy and still has solid game play, really impressed.
RugbugRedfern
RugbugRedfern29 Aug 2016, 04:07
Beautiful graphics, awesome game mechanics, this is awesome! I don't quite understand the goal of the game, though. Overall a lovely game with much potential.
CMLSC
CMLSC29 Aug 2016, 04:10
The art was amazing, but the all the (insert creature name here) died before I could kill them. D:
t3h_3lyk29 Aug 2016, 04:11
My jaw just dropped! Wow! The design here is absolutely stunning.

@RugbugRedfern: It took me a minute to realize that you can bring the blue spirits back to the circle you spawn on.
QuexD
QuexD29 Aug 2016, 04:14
Looks and plays great! The graphics were hard to see on twitter but they turned out amazing.
MartianGames
MartianGames29 Aug 2016, 04:32
so beautiful .. masterful execution!
Thor779129 Aug 2016, 04:57
This is really cool. It is definitely one of my favorite LD games I have ever played. I hope you continue to work on this in some capacity.
BloodJohn
BloodJohn29 Aug 2016, 05:04
Very, very, very cool. I want to learn to do here such a meditative game. PS Bisons wrong to run into the fire!
joemid
joemid29 Aug 2016, 06:27
Gorgeous, the tilt shift effect is key. The design is great. I died by fire the first play and came back a second time to beat it. It got a little dark- hard to see, at times, but that's my only complaint. Amazing work!
Xlip29 Aug 2016, 07:42
just wow !
SuperChihuahua29 Aug 2016, 08:49
Super cool graphics, but you should maybe write that you can hold x and aim, and maybe the creatures shouldn't run into the fire and die in the center of it so you can't retrieve the spear.
anaticula29 Aug 2016, 13:01
great game - simple and very stylish!
XAND
XAND29 Aug 2016, 17:29
This game is one of the best looking, feeling, and sounding LD games I've ever played. Very nice job. You guys should celebrate.
dvdking29 Aug 2016, 18:25
well this is amazing, definitely has a lot of potential
dvdking29 Aug 2016, 18:29
also vibration on gamepad is amazing
fundamental.phantom30 Aug 2016, 02:29
soo atmospheric :D
very cool, good attention to detail with the environment
very intuitive
really well done!

only issues I have with the game is retrieving fallen spears (a bit tedious at times), and animals running into the fire
appleskin
appleskin30 Aug 2016, 04:20
Loved this game. The visuals are so unique but the sound stole the show for me. Next level jam my man.
joemid
joemid30 Aug 2016, 06:51
Still thinking about this game. Thanks again!
indieyp30 Aug 2016, 09:42
One of the best athmospheric game in jam
IshikawaNakamura
IshikawaNakamura30 Aug 2016, 13:31
WOW!
Such a good athmosphere in the game!
the character design is on point and a love the lighting effects!
ALthou i have some performance issues on the web version i would say its a very well done game
Kazik_21030 Aug 2016, 14:03
Awesome game. I like it!
scorched
scorched30 Aug 2016, 18:11
Nice atmosphere! So this is an endless meditative game?
PixelStuff
PixelStuff30 Aug 2016, 18:21
Wow, awesome! The atmosphere and sound design are really cool! Nice work!
BoxedMeatRevolution
BoxedMeatRevolution31 Aug 2016, 02:14
Lovely graphics. Liked the spear throwing controls and the hiding in grass mechanic. Solid entry!
oostap
oostap31 Aug 2016, 09:18
Nice graphic, great gameplay, I like it!
Insality31 Aug 2016, 18:56
THIS.IS.SO.WONDERFUL

The graphics! The art! The FEELS. I don't know what i can say badly about this game!
Great work. Im surprised what the game atmosphere can do
publicidadeba
publicidadeba31 Aug 2016, 20:49
in my Top5 for this ludum dare I guess!
Volcanic Giraffe2 Sep 2016, 20:42
This is really great work! Graphics, sounds, whole atmosphere is amazing. Control is very simple, and it is great idea that spear extinguishes fire.
Funny that first time playing I did not get that I need to bring the spirits to the circle, and I tried to save the world by hitting fire.

It would be nice to see more strange creatures from this world.
Thanks!
AlexanderMerk3 Sep 2016, 19:23
Its awesome, i cant belive that you do in only in 72h!
I will wait full game, Good Luck! :)
QuestionableQuality
QuestionableQuality15 Sep 2016, 19:36
For the love of god and all things holy, turn this into an experience/landscape for the Vive. There's something about this that feels like it would fit so well, and the paint-y landscape and huge world feel of it just seems perfect for the situation.

As a Gmaejam game, I loved it. The mechanics were pretty simple albeit challenging, and it would just gorgeous to play.

We played your game on stream: https://www.twitch.tv/cantgetourname/v/89523218
Everbrave Interactive
Everbrave Interactive21 Sep 2016, 05:58
This is simply amazing. Best game in the jam I've seen so far, hands down. The art is brilliant, the controls are great (I played on Web though) and the gameplay is fantastic. I played three times. The first time I finished way too fast and didn't see the fire. The second time I died in the fire and the last time I realized the spear puts out the fire. That makes it far too easy, but I don't think your goal here was challenge. It's great. Amazing work!

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