
Ludum Dare #40compo
FLOCK
Fly peacefully through an island archipelago or dash around laser-firing turrets to lead your flock home.
Controls:
- Movement: WASD
- Pause: ESCAPE
Settings:
- I would recommend playing on either Low or Ultra settings, the shadows get hella messed up if it is in between.
- If you're getting frame rate issues, try going to 720p in windowed mode
Extra:
- Development video: https://youtu.be/l4tdFvMreag
Controls:
- Movement: WASD
- Pause: ESCAPE
Settings:
- I would recommend playing on either Low or Ultra settings, the shadows get hella messed up if it is in between.
- If you're getting frame rate issues, try going to 720p in windowed mode
Extra:
- Development video: https://youtu.be/l4tdFvMreag
Tags: #atmospheric
Comments22

Darylsteak4 Dec 2017, 01:52
A nice challenging game to play that has nice graphics and good gameplay mechanics.
But, as above stated, it is also quite challenging to control the birds with keyboard controls, hopefully this can be fixed in the future. Good job!
But, as above stated, it is also quite challenging to control the birds with keyboard controls, hopefully this can be fixed in the future. Good job!
AdroitConceptions4 Dec 2017, 02:54
HTML version doesn't seem to exist at the link provided.

BlackAtlas4 Dec 2017, 03:00
@jason-kennedy Yeah I had to remove it because it was completely broken. I just updated the Mac and Windows builds so hopefully you're not on Linux :P

Prostone4 Dec 2017, 03:03
Looks great! As others mentioned, even though the controls are smooth it would probably be better, if you could use your mouse or even a controller :]
FalseIncarnate4 Dec 2017, 03:11
The inclusion of the "Zen Mode" is a very nice touch, especially to get the hang of the controls and practice flying without lasers everywhere. Keyboard controls felt too clunky though, as others have stated
Did notice what appeared to be lasers blasting through rocks, not sure if that was a graphical glitch or if they were actually killing my birds.
Did notice what appeared to be lasers blasting through rocks, not sure if that was a graphical glitch or if they were actually killing my birds.
AdroitConceptions4 Dec 2017, 03:14
@blackatlas - yup I am Linux

Xacur4 Dec 2017, 03:29
Beautiful game. Once you get used to the controls it's rather easy. But it's a nice experience to play it.

SilvervaleGames4 Dec 2017, 03:41
Great graphics! I felt like the difficulty curve was very exponential and made it really difficult at times.

Sholf4 Dec 2017, 04:46
Really cool concept. Just dodging and weaving through the cliffs in Zen mode was really fun. Graphics are really great too. Well done!

endesga4 Dec 2017, 07:35
Nicely executed!

jk50004 Dec 2017, 08:28
The game idea is okay and the graphics is really good. The follow camera often makes it really difficult to see what is happening. And I would really have liked some music and/or some sound effects.
Are Sundnes4 Dec 2017, 09:46
I really like the atmosphere and feeling of flying. A bit hard to master the controls, but that's part of the fun :)
Mik34 Dec 2017, 10:18
Very satisfying to play. The flight controls feel great and the low poly visuals are pleasing to look at. Great job.
11tomi124 Dec 2017, 10:40
Fun game! The controls could be a bit better, maybe adding a left/right option(q/e).
Tomáš Selmeci4 Dec 2017, 11:04
Plays and feels so nicely!
tschery4 Dec 2017, 12:33
Starts out super relaxing and all of the sudden you get shot at =O
TedX4 Dec 2017, 13:03
Great graphics, hard to control birds. Nice game

Tezza484 Dec 2017, 15:03
If Fugl had more birds and guns, The zen mode is really good, i'd love to see that expanded!

Arputikos4 Dec 2017, 16:01
Nice game. Very relaxing (zen mode) With music would be even better. Pretty graphics! Good job!

Sebastian Lague11 Dec 2017, 12:21
The game's really beautiful and I love the idea. I found the steering very unintuitive though. It feels like the angle of the bird should affect its steering directly, not pressing up/down after changing angle. I wish I had more reason to fly low among the rocks, at the moment I can just win flying over everything. Also, since all game controls are on keyboard, having to use mouse to restart is irritating. Well done on a nice game.
furet26 Dec 2017, 00:44
I love the environment, it got me wondering: what's in these rocks that is so well protected? I couldn't get the hang of the controls though. Just when I thought, okay, left is up, right is down, I'd turn directions and it'd be something else. I wish each key had one consistent direction or movement. It was also hard to tell just how close projectiles were to the birds. I think it'd be cool if the camera was closer to the flock, as if among them. Also, there could be some birds chilling by the water, and if you flew close enough they'd join the flock/ replenish lives.









It'd be really cool if you could control the birds with the mouse as I found it very hard in the start to use the keyboard.
Very nice game!