Atomos

by phi

co-authored: @pleyad, @soferus

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.89

Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.86

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.93

Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.09

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.85

Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.67

Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.00

Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.98

Welcome to Atomos! :atom:

Atomos is a game about leveling up an atom by adding protons.

You are commandeering a single proton on its way to the core.
Avoid the electrons, rotating on their shells, or something bad happens! (we aren't that familiar with physics, but we assumed the worst)

What element are you able to reach?

Our best: Cobalt (27)

Remarks

Due to dietary (but mostly work-related) restrictions (actually only work-related restrictions), we had to finish our game a day early. We were surprised how well we managed to stick to our timetable!

Credits

soferus :computer:

phi :computer:

pleyad :art:

Comments23

wizard sino5 Oct 2020, 19:21

That was really fun!

Unicornfrog5 Oct 2020, 19:23

Nice game my friend. A loved the simplicity. I belive, because the flow, Life is not necessary. Congrats!

D-Lord6 Oct 2020, 07:47

Nice work. Well done. :thumbsup:
Really simple game principle but a lot of fun. I like it.
I think this would also be a great mobile game with adapted controls and maybe a backing track....
Great work. :)

PastelGames6 Oct 2020, 07:47

Wow amazingly beautiful game so well executed.

Jazkottaja6 Oct 2020, 07:47

fun game. executed on a design in a fun and interesting way :)

Oxalotte6 Oct 2020, 07:56

What a cool game based on tha classical model of the atom ! You could have made the game with atomic orbital and porbability of precense >u

fachscahfttf6 Oct 2020, 08:02

While brainstorming for our game we also thought about your interpretation. Its really cool to see this game since we completely scrapped the idea. Especially since you did a really job!

theforceluke6 Oct 2020, 08:13

The game is really nice in its simplicity and fits the theme very well. I had fun playing it!

If you plan on developing it further I think it would be cool to see a visual representation of the reached element on the periodic table. My highest score by now ist [Sc] but I will try again for sure as the atom-theme leaves me very curious what comes with higher numbers. (Or should I say... Marie Curi-ous xD)

Great game overall!

ssjCoder_yt6 Oct 2020, 08:30

A Really Good Game, as a matter of fact I'm doing Chem in school as well so it is pretty interesting. *NICE*

NorthMan646 Oct 2020, 08:41

Hey, so... Feedback:

Easy to learn, hard to master. I like it! My top score is Copper(29). If I had to criticize one thing it would be that it's really silent. Some light-hearted quiet music would make it that so much better.

Personally, I think this is a fine addition to the jam. :thumbsup:

pleyad6 Oct 2020, 09:00

@oxalotte @northman64 Thanks for your feedback! We were a bit short on time, and couldn't really come up with some nice music that suited the feel of the game and its visuals. In the end, we decided that we rather have only sound effects than an annoying and somewhat "off" background audio :)

AndideBob6 Oct 2020, 10:08

What a cool idea! I love the way you combined the chemistry with the level design. I would have to agree though, that adding some music would help the game become even more fun. Also the way the game zooms in when you get closer to the core is a really nice touch. Well done!

LeReveur6 Oct 2020, 18:34

Fun and simple gameplay, polished little puzzle-action game as I like to play with. I will not say anything about missing music, because I didn't manage to add any myself :laughing:
Good job!

pleyad6 Oct 2020, 19:00

@lereveur Thank you for your feedback :musical_note: :sweat_smile:

andriirinah6 Oct 2020, 19:37

Wow! Very fun game. Very well made. I would totaly like to have this on my phone to play, it's really simple and fun. Well done guys.

rhoff956 Oct 2020, 23:16

Really cool game. Liked the chemistry tie in theme. Would have liked to see more visual feedback on the element you were at, although in a jam I understand that might have not been possible. Looking forward to seeing more.

Dharby7 Oct 2020, 04:14

The art style is quite nice. It looks like a nice "hand drawn" type of style and very friendly. Nice work!

Eugenik7 Oct 2020, 04:17

Love the whole concept :D Great game

Adil7 Oct 2020, 05:54

Wow, i'm surprised with your idea of interpretation chemistry to theme of ludum dare. Love this, hope you will improve it and port to mobiles, i'ld play it in there

Trypants7 Oct 2020, 06:24

Neat concept! Well made!

Zashers7 Oct 2020, 06:27

A very robust game loop with an appropriate difficulty curve, and it's even educational. Well done!

jk50007 Oct 2020, 08:48

A super simple and fun little game idea. I wish there was a bit more to do, and the game really needs some music and perhaps some more sound effects. Overall is this a fun little jam game. Well done.