Pollux

by fatpenguin

co-authored: @angiemon

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.68

Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.64

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.21

Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.75

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.82

Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.37

Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.37

Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.24

Hi and thank you so much for checking out our game Pollux! :)

This is basically about a little planet who got lost, trying to fight his way through the universe, collecting stardust and stocking up his ecosystem on the way.
It was alot of fun to do it, I just REALLY wish we had one more day to add a bunch of levels after every graphic and programming stuff was done, because it's super short now. :D!

Ah well, we hope you guys like it and would appreciate your input :)

obviously it has a bunch of time induced flaws, but we would like to know what you guys think about our ideas and the little bit of level we left you with :D
(a small world, right? ;))

Maybe you can make an achievement out of it, for example make the coolest Pollux' hairstyles and/or collect the most amount of stardust :D

Cheers and thanks!!!

Links

* Windows: https://www.dropbox.com/s/74l7bmben0z97fs/Pollux_win.zip?dl=0

* Web: https://gamejolt.com/games/pollux/252061

For best performance, we recommend using the Windows Build.
The other builds aren't tested and the web player view is horrible (what an understatement)

* Mac: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k5u2uh8y6qc41ke/Pollux_mac.zip?dl=0

* Linux: https://www.dropbox.com/s/slyf0wngexmlgrc/Pollux_linux.zip?dl=0

Tags: #planet, #space

Genres: action

Comments29

KCreanor25 Apr 2017, 17:56

This is great!

SheepTree25 Apr 2017, 18:32

Cool concept! I like it a lot, and it made me want to keep trying to unlock other stuff. Only thing I'd say is the controls feel a bit off, but I'm sure with some tweaking that might be fixed. Anyways, good work! Congrats on completing it, too. :)

angiemon25 Apr 2017, 18:41

thank you guys so much! So much appreciation..! ^_^

so cool you tried it out! you could also try giving him the goofiest "hairstyle", haha :D

..of course it's easier when you're still in unity and can organize yourself infinite stardust ;P

Thanks again! :)

La mecanique du plastique1 May 2017, 13:36

Liked your game. I agree that the controls may be improved but it's enjoyable as it is. Rated <3

Chronosv21 May 2017, 15:16

That was super cool! I like the build-up mechanic. You can create a pretty awesome planet that way. :D

Graphics and sound were both great too. I just needed to remember to put the first volcano in a better spot. Still made it through even with the sub-optimal setup!

Firstdream1 May 2017, 15:16

A fun, silly game. I liked it, but the movement is a bit weird. However, I think the game made up for that and with more time, you can make this really great!

Pros:

- Good art

- Fun concept

- Fun levels

Cons:

- Weird controls

KCreanor1 May 2017, 15:28

This is great I just wish there was more!! Great concept and easy to pick up, glad I remembered to go back and rate it. Well done, great entry :smiley:

jin471 May 2017, 15:28

Great game, such a shame that there is just one level. I would have enjoyed playing more! The graphics are great too. Good job.

CoderDozer1 May 2017, 15:31

Really nice music and artwork + a cool character design.

angiemon1 May 2017, 15:36

Thank you guys so so much!! :)

I totally agree to your negative feedback and humbly thank you for the compliments :)

I know right?! I was so disappointed that our time was running out in the end, but I insisted on making the building mode super awesome haha :D

although there are a couple of ideas missing, 2 being population and a derpy drone-ish moon sidekick, that makes goofy comments and has a random chance of shooting you xD

ah well. thanks again guys! we will definitely try your games :) <3

SheepKing1 May 2017, 15:43

I definitely loved the concept of your game.

Upgrading a planet with natural conditions and dependencies between them is a good idea but you took it even further by adding a shooter dimension to the game which I found really interesting.

I'd love to see a post-Jam version with more levels and upgrades !

Fouralex1 May 2017, 18:30

Hi! I enjoyed playing your game, music is very cool. I love the graphics too, but controls are not what I love the most in the game. Except that thing and the fact that there is only a single level. I passed a really fun experience playing your game!

Khorm1 May 2017, 20:24

This was great, but left me wanting more, would have liked it longer and more uses for upgrades, I just about had time to build 2 volcanoes and a lake and then it was all over. The idea of upgrading your planet as game progresses is very fun and overall was a sweet play.

kr4ft3r2 May 2017, 01:28

Too bad, I was looking forward to using that build menu more. Nice spirit and graphics.

Mashas2 May 2017, 21:27

What a tease! Such potential! Amazing graphics and a great overall feel but so little to do... can I have some more plz? :>

TolMera2 May 2017, 21:44

Very cool! one of the few games I've played multiple times!

crazi4563 May 2017, 04:27

Haha, that was great! Love the artwork and all the expressions the planet had! Everything felt very solid, great work!

LooksLikeSomething3 May 2017, 11:23

cool game!

I admit the control are weird at first, but we can get used to it. Love the art style and the planet faces!

those-30-ninjas4 May 2017, 21:01

Adorable little planet. I like the gameplay but I have a few gripes about the controls. esc is an odd button choice for the upgrade menu. Using the mouse to control the rotation of the planet was awkward since it was dependent on its location to the planet and I couldn't see my cursor. I would have preferred two buttons to control the rotation I think. I like the levels and the graphics really nice entry :)

Pandakipu5 May 2017, 21:55

Great job, nice concept, it's fun.

DDRKirbyISQ6 May 2017, 09:41

Haha, fun! I played twice, trying to get more stuff built the second time around. Shame you guys couldn't get more actual content in, but such is Ludum Dare!

One gripe that I'd like to point out: I know this is 2017 but there are some of us from the stone ages who do not use monitors with a 16:9 aspect ratio! Some of the UI elements get cut off on my 5:4 screen.

clegamecoop6 May 2017, 18:09

Great job, can't wait to play more!

Mathiouza8 May 2017, 17:35

Short but fun game x)

The game is beautiful, the sounds too, the idea is great and the gameplay is well-thought. Congrats ! :)

I hope you will continue it :)

noddingTortoise8 May 2017, 18:48

Cool game! The graphics and audio are great, though as others have already said the controls need a bit more work. Overall, very well done.

kasarun9 May 2017, 19:33

The game has a real potential ! You should use a controller for it (left stick to move, right to rotate maybe ?).

I played it twice (the ending is a bit steep). I'd love to see it complete :slight_smile: !

Valicitor9 May 2017, 19:36

Very cool game! I was surprised there wasn't more of it from the sheer amount of weapons you'd taken the trouble to add. Music is very catchy, Graphics were good, controls were tight but could use with a bit of improvement from how tight some of those gaps are, but nothing game breaking. Overall it was extremely fun.

LeviDSmith13 May 2017, 09:18

The game seemed a little short, and I didn't get a chance to use the rest of the power-ups. Aiming felt a little awkward and it was hard to get the planet to rotate in the right way to shoot. The cartoon graphics looked nice. I would have the build menu on a different key than escape, because it took me out of full screen with the web build.

angiemon13 May 2017, 18:52

Thanks for your constructive reviews guys and that you took the time to play our game :)

glad you liked it!

yeah.. i know right xD we totally lost focus (*cough* or I did *cough*) and wanted this editor to be nice and all and have a couple of functions to justify having it in the first place :D I was really really sad we didn't have more time to realize every level mechanics we had imagined :(

a tip to get the most out of building mode:

start with a vulcano early on (you start with 25 stardust already) then shoot every obstacle in the beginning. as soon as you reach 30, add a lamp for stardust multiplication. for the rest if the stardust, just fix yourself. bug-related, you will end up with full hp and more stardust than before x) also, stardust over time.

thank you all again!! :) <3

Faithcaio15 May 2017, 18:00

Wait its over already? We want more!

Also aiming was weird.

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