Coin-Op Kid

by strega

co-authored: @cosmic-adventure-squad, @rosypenguin, @tenlki

Overall★★★★★★★★★★4.53

Fun★★★★★★★★★★4.55

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★4.45

Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.65

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★4.52

Audio★★★★★★★★★★4.00

Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.20

Mood★★★★★★★★★★4.09

Play at Itch.io: https://cosmicadventuresquad.itch.io/coin-op-kid

#### :robot: Summary
You are the Coin-Op Kid and your job is to bring at least one coin to the final coin slot in each level. Don't forget that your life is currency—you need at least one coin inside you to stay alive.

* Solve unique puzzle-platforming levels
* Jumping will expel a coin!
* Manage your coins to make it to the end
* You must have at least one coin in you when you reach the final coin slot

#### :video_game: Controls

Keyboard:
- Arrow keys to move
- Z to jump
- X to shoot
- R to restart

#### :bulb: Credits

- Vu Ha - Code :computer: (@strega)
- Rose Peng - Art :paintbrush: (@rosypenguin)
- Johan Soriao - Music :musical_keyboard: (@tenlki)

Tags: #2d, #coin, #puzzle-platformer, #robots

Genres: platformer, puzzle

Tools: Unity

Comments24

Youpeoples30 Apr 2019, 03:58

This is a fantastic little puzzle game. And, without a doubt, the best use of the theme I've seen so far. I really enjoyed it. Some of the shots are a little hard to make. Didnt feel like there was any consistent way to shoot the coin exactly where I wanted it to be while jumping. Something to note. Both the sound and the transition play twice on death. You introduce alot of neat tricks, I would like to see them be used together in more elaborate setups. Also, I wanted to eat all the coins at the end and bust. Too Short. I want to play more :)

Ryan Brenner30 Apr 2019, 04:04

So good!! Great, super charming game. Loved the character design and the animations were really polished and beautiful. Excellent music and really smart puzzle design. Fantastic job!

Amerigo Gazaway30 Apr 2019, 04:21

Brilliant! Great use of theme and execution in incorporating in into gameplay. Love the art style and the music is spot on. Fantastic work.

rosypenguin30 Apr 2019, 04:50

@youpeoples Thank you for your comment and the feedback! We'll look into adjusting the coin shooting physics so it can land more predictably. We had so many ideas for more sophisticated levels but ran out of time (thanks Endgame and Game of Thrones!). But we're thinking about adding more levels soon in a post-jam version!

@ryan-brenner @amerigo-gazaway Thanks for the kind comments! We had a lot of fun making this game and might keep polishing it further :)

Alchemic30 Apr 2019, 05:33

Really nice music and art!

FizzpowMike130 Apr 2019, 17:02

This is honestly an amazing use of the theme. Also, everything felt so polished, the character was adorable, the animations were crisp and clean, and everytime I failed I felt like it was my fault not some bug getting in my way. I also really liked how well thought-out the puzzles were, I played to the end and was sad it was over. I would love to see you develop this more, great job!

Supernapie1 May 2019, 18:56

The gameplay has a really good rhythm to it. The puzzles with dropping and picking up coins are great and the game explains itself. Keep it up!

YouBeStrong2 May 2019, 18:18

Omg I think this is one of my favorite entry so far! It's super fun and I love the level designs using the mechanic!
The one where you push the coin even further using more coins surprised me and I felt like there was so much potential for additional levels.

Amazing entry!

rosypenguin3 May 2019, 05:54

@alchemic @fizzpowmike1 @supernapie @youbestrong Thank you for the comments! We hope to make a post-jam version with more levels.

Shaolin Dave3 May 2019, 06:39

I've participated in Ludum Dare 4 times and I make an effort to play/rate a lot each time.

This is definitely the best LD submission I've played so far.

AtillaGallio3 May 2019, 06:47

Loved it, really well thought!

ghust19953 May 2019, 06:47

What an amazing concept, I would definitely buy this as a mobile puzzle game, just make the platforming controllers tighter and explore the HUGE ammount of possibilities this mechanic creates, congrats!

gimblll3 May 2019, 06:53

This is a really solid entry with a much more unique idea than most of the entries here. Beautiful pixel graphics too. The only critique I have is that the controls are a bit fiddly and I had a hard time executing the moves I wanted to do. Great work!

MSiddeek3 May 2019, 12:08

Very solid mechanic. Theme and art supported the mechanic perfectly. I especially like not using HUD to display how many coins you have, but have that information on the player character itself. Levels were of suitable difficulty. Good job!

Hugimugi73 May 2019, 18:26

Gotta say this is clearly the best designed game I have seen in this jam so far! :hushed:

sylvie4 May 2019, 05:16

Really nice game! Cute graphics, pleasant audio, and fun puzzles.

Greg Lord4 May 2019, 07:39

This is amazing. I also worked on a game about a robot preserving resources, but this one went a totally different way and I really enjoyed it. The coin mechanics were totally clever, and used the platformer style really well. The visuals were charming, the audio was lively and supported the mood well, and the levels were all just the right mix of clever and increasingly tricky. Really loved this -- great work!

BytingGames4 May 2019, 19:33

Really good level design! You created many puzzles through a few mechanics without getting the player bored.
Cute graphics and fitting sound. I also like the game idea, and how it is fitting the theme.
Really solid and well made entry.

Russ Moonbase4 May 2019, 19:54

This game is a really great idea with clever execution. The art, gameplay, animation, and soundtrack are all first-rate. I think this is one of the best games I played so far in this Ludum Dare. This team should pat itself on the back for a job well done!

My only critique is that the camera was kinda jerky for me and made me feel a little dizzy. That is something that might just be me but I thought I should mention it.

Overall, this is an awesome game!

GaryS4 May 2019, 20:05

Perfect. I think this has to be the best I've played so far. The graphics are beautiful and I love the attention to detail. The mechanic is brilliant - I had a similar idea originally and I'm really glad I didn't go ahead with it as your game would have outshined it easily! Level design was great too. First 5 star rating I've given. Really think you should flesh this out into a bigger game. I'd buy it.

Raphael Maia4 May 2019, 20:30

Thats the most innovative mechanic i've seen so far

krammetje4 May 2019, 20:51

This is just amazing. Love it!

jaoel4 May 2019, 22:20

Beautiful game, I love the implementation of the theme!
The levels are well designed. The platforming is snappy and feels good.

Definitively one of my favorite games in this jam so far!

Bentebent5 May 2019, 18:13

This is by far my favourite game so far this gamejam. The controls are great, the gameplay is innovative, the graphics are very nice and the music is fantastic. Really well done!

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