Blackout for the new warden

by dray
co-authored: @blorp
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.46
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.91
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.77
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.73
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.50
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.82
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.18
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Hello sir,
the local power plant overcharged !
I know it's your first week but you will have to use your three generators while we find the problem.
...and... the repair might need close to one hour... Sorry...
In full use, you will not be able to use the generators for more then 30 minutes without running out of power.
Try to take good use of the control room to maintain a balance and don't forget to use this radio if you need help from the guards to maintain order.
Good luck!
The mayor. Over.

game.jpg
Actually the game run a simulation of the prison behind and we didn't give that much info of what is going on, so having a good run ask you to be proactive, mainly on the cameras to found escaping prisoners.

///LINKS///

The website seems to not save the link tag i made.

The first one is Windows : https://goo.gl/ndgSqV

The seconde Android : https://goo.gl/n8t1sa

// UPDATE //

I made an updated version, one of the toggle wasn't working and i took some time to add an help button with some infos on how the game work under the hood. I also slow down the game pace so you have time to make mistake and try things.
If you don't want to play the updated version, i kept the original links above.

new links:

WINDOWS: https://goo.gl/wyxB4H

ANDROID: https://goo.gl/hQpKBj

WEBGL: https://helscar.itch.io/ld39

// HELP //

if you need help understanding how the game work. here is the doc i added to the updated version :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yTLjS1jIyaRLrBriVLbNTs202qvKZ4BxIldFGSstAC4/edit?usp=sharing

screenshot
Genres: simulation
Tools: Unity

Comments15

ironfroggy2 Aug 2017, 01:34
Could not run. Got an error. "Missing folder app.info"
Ogma
Ogma2 Aug 2017, 01:55
Wow!
Nice job on the art! I didn't hear any music or sounds (windows build), I don't know if I had a bug or if it's normal. (Well, to be fair, if there is an energy crisis, it's better to avoid a waste of energy by playing music :p)
As a fan of Prison Architect, I really liked your take on the concept.

I won on my second try.^^ The first try, I missed the bit about using the radio so I meddled with the switches while the prisoners went for a walk at the park.
drayauthor2 Aug 2017, 17:18
@ironfroggy The link have been fixed. please, take the one on the description.

@ogma Thanks! The game seriously lack a better pacing to be playable, so i'm happy that you liked it in that state :). There is no sound, i forgot to opt out for the category, thanks reminding me.
mennchen22
mennchen227 Aug 2017, 17:40
Wow Nr. 2! Amazing graphics! Super hard to get in the game, evrything got bad in prison XD. With sound and some tutorial it is awesome!
tmpxyz
tmpxyz10 Aug 2017, 11:35
Oh, this game is fun.

It might be better If we could visualize and move the units on the map.
abductedPlatypus
abductedPlatypus17 Aug 2017, 14:24
Wow, first try was really hard. Let's try a second one. Second one was much better. This is a really cool entry. While the controls are a bit overwhelming at first, after a while it's just as complicated as a sound mixing panel, just a lot of similar controls. I like how this way of control is much different from the RTS like controls, making it a lot more engaging. This one was really fun!
bluellama17 Aug 2017, 14:30
Very different take on prison management, even if a little rough in its presentation, it was quite fun to play!
SaraMartins17 Aug 2017, 15:57
Nice game, difficult at first with the big panel, but really interesting when you get your grip on it. Neat art also, just missed some music to complement the stressing situation :) Really fun, congratulations!
AdroitConceptions17 Aug 2017, 16:20
was really hard to figure out what was expected. it wasn't clear at first that you were ordering around the guards. Also wasn't clear why you couldn't just move all the prisoners to their cells and lock the doors, then turn off everything not 100% required.
gonutz
gonutz17 Aug 2017, 17:23
Your instructional text and help text go out of the windows.

OK, this is way too much for me, why are you putting this wall of stuff right in my face? I have to pass on this one, there is no small tutorial, no systematic instructions, nothing to help me get how to play this game. It is just everything, full on. The Help is just a wall of text as well and I do not have the nerves right now to read all that. You could argue that I am lazy but the reality is that if your game hits me with too much stuff at once, I am naturally going to be overwhelmed.
drayauthor18 Aug 2017, 08:23
@gonutz i totally agree with you. Having the player overwhelmed was one of the main idea of the game. Sadly, we didn't had time to balance the game and put proper explaination or any form of tutorial. The wall of text was the only solution i found to give players information without redoing all the game structure.
SumGamStudio18 Aug 2017, 19:38
It's was hard for me. So many switchers. Very good game. It need more complex tutorial need, I think. Great work!
sgt3v
sgt3v21 Aug 2017, 08:00
Game takes some time to learn how to play however very well designed. Needs to be played carefully.
Megalink
Megalink21 Aug 2017, 08:16
What a fantastic game! The concept is quite complex and very very innovative. It takes some time to learn, however once you finally figure it all out the game is super fun. The art is great as well! Fantastic job!
Belga54
Belga5421 Aug 2017, 09:06
Fantastic ! In my first try, all the prisioners went away ! But when I learned the game, there was no deaths no escapists.

Graphically the game was awesome. But if there was any sounds or music or audio of them fighting or escaping or anything else, it would be better. However, stills a solid and fantastic game.

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