Be a Good Friend

by oxlox
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.27
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.70
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.77
Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.17
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.81
Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.00
Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.23
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.00
Be a Good Friend is a real-time simulation of the times when a friend asks you to look after their plant or pets while they're away and you stop by briefly on the way to/from work every day until they're back.​ Do you have what it takes to keep them alive?

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Genres: simulation

Comments26

beeguy
beeguy20 Apr 2020, 00:29
Very interesting concept.
Dodger20 Apr 2020, 01:02
He was a good dog. She was a good plant. Can I make it any more obvious?
Dylan Pineo
Dylan Pineo20 Apr 2020, 01:05
Hmmmm very interesting would love to see this expanded as an small-scale applet or a mobile app where you pick-up responsibilies from "friends" to incorporate into your routine.
Paroxysmal
Paroxysmal20 Apr 2020, 01:16
Hmm...not sure if there is more than just watering the plant and if I need to come back tomorrow. Intruging and interesting.
ViniFlores
ViniFlores20 Apr 2020, 01:22
Hahahah I was expecting more actions, but it is kinda interesting what we can do with keeping up with some schedule to keep our game progressing
MayhemGaming
MayhemGaming20 Apr 2020, 02:18
Really cool idea to make it real time
AdonisDevs
AdonisDevs20 Apr 2020, 02:29
Well this is definitely a thing. I'll be back tomorrow :)
pulkit garg20 Apr 2020, 02:38
this is an interesting concept of making ingame actions based on real world time
binroot
binroot20 Apr 2020, 02:56
Reminds me on Animal Crossing :smile:, because you have to wait a day, so no instant gratification. Also, your art was a pleasure.
Rafit34520 Apr 2020, 03:38
It seems like you are new to Game Dev (Dont worry, I am too!)... Interesting concept, but not a whole bunch to do... No audio and simple art. Try using pixel art programs for art, there are some cool free ones like piskel, and for audio you can use programs like sfxr and bosca ceoil for simple sound effects and music... Or it could be just me misenterpreting your masterpiece lol
Sergio Gonzalez
Sergio Gonzalez20 Apr 2020, 04:04
Ok, you got me. I'll check back tomorrow :)
Alex Mulkerrin
Alex Mulkerrin20 Apr 2020, 11:37
Cute game with cute pets :dog: :cactus:
oxloxauthor20 Apr 2020, 11:53
@rafit345 Yep, this was the first game that I've made and I didn't want to bite off more than I could chew. I'll take a look at those programs for sure, thanks for the recommendations! The audio did slip my mind though haha!
PinballJunior
PinballJunior20 Apr 2020, 15:31
Very unique; not something I have seen before. Well, I guess I'll be back tomorrow.
Hakro
Hakro20 Apr 2020, 16:47
Nice concept. I'm hooked, and will be back tomorrow :)
GG
Sen Kappa20 Apr 2020, 17:18
I was confused at first what was supposed to happen after you took care of the plant/pet, but later realized it was supposed to be a time-based game!

Are there any easter eggs to be found if you play long enough?
oxloxauthor20 Apr 2020, 18:21
@sen-kappa Not so much as an easter egg, but their is a resolution once your friend comes back from their trip. No extra assets, just a thank you message if you keep their pets alive :) and vice versa if you don't :(
Kiddy
Kiddy20 Apr 2020, 23:26
I really want to see the rest but I will be a good friend and wait.
Gaz_Ireland
Gaz_Ireland20 Apr 2020, 23:53
Huh... interedting concept. I was legitimately confused for a few minutes until I realised what time it was. Smart
stolen_biscuit
stolen_biscuit21 Apr 2020, 01:49
Interesting concept haha I just came back for day 2. Lovely little idea
petitpois21 Apr 2020, 03:18
Cool concept, nice entry
velvetlobster
velvetlobster24 Apr 2020, 23:52
Cute character and cool idea for the theme! It feels like Mother, but a bit creepier, which I find very interesting.
Monish Vyas
Monish Vyas26 Apr 2020, 16:39
I guess I have to come back tomorrow. Nice idea though
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