Ludum Dare #49compo
FrogEatsMouse
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* This game is a top down Action Shooter
* You are a frog spy sent to the frog planet to kill boss frog
* The planets atmosphere is unstable to our mouse bodys
* We are sending a robot with you to provide safety shields, he may be a bit unstable...
* Also be carefull, while outside the safe zone you take damage over time
* Your bullets will also act funny outside the safezone, so aim carefully!
* The frogs shoot out a slow beam when they come for you, makes you move way slower
* If you kill the frogs, the beams go away and your back to your regular speed
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* Aim with mouse, and LEFTCLICK to Shoot
* Shift to stand still ( you can shoot while standing still )
* Escape for menu
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* Engine: p5.js
* Art: p5.js, emoji's, lilypads from Aseprite
* Audio: Sfxr
* Music: https://tones.wolfram.com/generate/
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*FrogEatsMouse*
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About :books:
* This game is a top down Action Shooter
* You are a frog spy sent to the frog planet to kill boss frog
* The planets atmosphere is unstable to our mouse bodys
* We are sending a robot with you to provide safety shields, he may be a bit unstable...
* Also be carefull, while outside the safe zone you take damage over time
* Your bullets will also act funny outside the safezone, so aim carefully!
* The frogs shoot out a slow beam when they come for you, makes you move way slower
* If you kill the frogs, the beams go away and your back to your regular speed
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Controls :video_game:
* The Player follows the mouse* Aim with mouse, and LEFTCLICK to Shoot
* Shift to stand still ( you can shoot while standing still )
* Escape for menu
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Applications :computer:
* Engine: p5.js
* Art: p5.js, emoji's, lilypads from Aseprite
* Audio: Sfxr
* Music: https://tones.wolfram.com/generate/
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Comments26
LDJam user 1746383 Oct 2021, 19:12
Very nice game. I had a lot of fun playing it. 😀
2 things you could improve IMO:
1/ The large enemies kill doesn't give a really positive feedback when killed I would have expected the game to end, the score to take 50 points or at least have a visual feedback.
2/ I think there is small bug with the cheese bonuses, when you take 2 in a row I think the second one doesn't "refresh" the timer during which you would have the bonus.
2 things you could improve IMO:
1/ The large enemies kill doesn't give a really positive feedback when killed I would have expected the game to end, the score to take 50 points or at least have a visual feedback.
2/ I think there is small bug with the cheese bonuses, when you take 2 in a row I think the second one doesn't "refresh" the timer during which you would have the bonus.
fakefirefly4 Oct 2021, 00:57
A good twist on a classic top-down shooter game. I like the fact that you have to balance being in the safe against being able to shoot accurately. A lot of the game revolves around you choosing between the two options, which is neat.
The theme connection was a bit weak although I did like how the bullets did have an unstable trajectory after a certain distance. I was there was a greater variety of enemies/attacks besides (shield enemies, chasers, and boss).
Overall, fun to play to through.
The theme connection was a bit weak although I did like how the bullets did have an unstable trajectory after a certain distance. I was there was a greater variety of enemies/attacks besides (shield enemies, chasers, and boss).
Overall, fun to play to through.
VarunDevs4 Oct 2021, 07:17
A good twist on a classic top-down shooter game. not goes with the theme that well but still graphics wise its a great game..
theviraldragon4 Oct 2021, 07:31
What an innovative concept.
BridgeOnAStick4 Oct 2021, 13:23
Cool game! The shooting feels nice and the big boss is a toughie. The enemy spawn indicators also seem to block bullets, which is really tough if you have been powered up. With the boss having so much health the game really asks for a lot of variation, which it lacks. 2 enemies and a boss (which is really just a shielded frog with a health bar) and one power up does not really cut it I think. Still, what is there is fun to play!
drtizzle4 Oct 2021, 17:28
This is a really cool game! It has an original idea, plays smooth and is easy to understand. The graphics are simple but effective, and show the game-state really well. Nice job!
Schuster5 Oct 2021, 00:11
Cool idea, easy to understand. I also liked the sound effects
candlesan5 Oct 2021, 05:52
This was great. There are a lot of little things to keep track of. Having to constantly stay in range of the safety circle, tracking as it gets bigger and smaller, keeping track of my own movement, watching for enemies spawning. All of the mechanics fit together really well to make for a very intense experience.
If I could make a suggest, the lily pads, it took me a while to realize they were only cosmetic. I spent some time trying to avoid them before I realized I could just walk through them. I appreciated that they were there for visual interest but perhaps they could have been more muted in their appearance so as to not appear as foreground elements.
If I could make a suggest, the lily pads, it took me a while to realize they were only cosmetic. I spent some time trying to avoid them before I realized I could just walk through them. I appreciated that they were there for visual interest but perhaps they could have been more muted in their appearance so as to not appear as foreground elements.
nshbae5 Oct 2021, 06:59
Creative connection between moving and shooting! Maybe more upgrade like dual shots, homing bullets and shotguns?
JCMonkey5 Oct 2021, 07:29
@bougiebirdie thanks!
@dekajoo fixed both of those before the compo finished, thanks for the feedback
@bridgeonastick yep i totally agree with you, i will probably do that in a post compo some time soonish
@candlesan yeah thats a great point, maybe ill try to use more darkend desaturated colors
@nshbae totally agree, ill try and get some worked out in a post compo version when i get time
@dekajoo fixed both of those before the compo finished, thanks for the feedback
@bridgeonastick yep i totally agree with you, i will probably do that in a post compo some time soonish
@candlesan yeah thats a great point, maybe ill try to use more darkend desaturated colors
@nshbae totally agree, ill try and get some worked out in a post compo version when i get time
PurpledArtFrog5 Oct 2021, 09:20
What an impressive entry :thumbsup_tone1: so envious on the polish ..... I liked the graphics and the sound... The game play feels really good as well.
:purple_heart: :dart: :frog:
:purple_heart: :dart: :frog:
jeremyfa5 Oct 2021, 10:55
Very smart use of emojis. The game has good polish for a compo entry and is pretty easy to understand.
One suggestion could be to play more with scale/rotation of the different characters when they get hit to make the action a bit more punchy, but there is already so much going on on screen so good job overall anyway 🐸 !
One suggestion could be to play more with scale/rotation of the different characters when they get hit to make the action a bit more punchy, but there is already so much going on on screen so good job overall anyway 🐸 !
ddolgov5 Oct 2021, 11:55
I like the idea of using emojis for graphics.
Also i like how it becomes more complex and hard over time, not fast, not long, just right!
Well balanced and very interesting to play.
Very good job!
Also i like how it becomes more complex and hard over time, not fast, not long, just right!
Well balanced and very interesting to play.
Very good job!
Timo Strating5 Oct 2021, 12:08
Really interesting game 🐸. also very good use of programmer art. The only tip I have is that it was not directly clear to me when you lose a live. Maybe you could have removed the sprite for half a second or made it red or something like that
Ludokultur5 Oct 2021, 13:04
Interesting concept and fun to play! The moving circle kind of gave me battle royale vibes. Definitely inspiring for my designer brain, thank you very much! :D
nightlight005 Oct 2021, 13:07
nice game, feels really good to play! the sound, music and graphics are nice and enjoyable to listen/look at. my only problem is that it gets stale fast. still, good job!
LDJam user 05 Oct 2021, 13:10
Partly match the theme, maybe next time it will be better.. I dont like game art, try next time invest more time, and it will be better. I dont like audio sorry, not good.
One last note: I always write down honest review, because everybody need that, not just nice craps with some bullshit, but sometime I will aperceite very good games. So if this review insult you, but use it well :) Anyway every game is counting so :)
One last note: I always write down honest review, because everybody need that, not just nice craps with some bullshit, but sometime I will aperceite very good games. So if this review insult you, but use it well :) Anyway every game is counting so :)
LDJam user 497985 Oct 2021, 15:59
Solid boss-fight with various different mechanics which play together nicely. Maybe the boss frog has a bit too much health for the brave mouse.
mspawa5 Oct 2021, 23:15
It's a cool game! Really hard to kill those frogs without the cheese BTW xD The graphics are really cute, so as the sound effects. Just don't get how it matches with the "unstable" theme
Dominium116 Oct 2021, 01:51
Really epic! I like how you used actual emoji's and it feels really satysfying to play this!
Simpathey6 Oct 2021, 04:38
Really liked the game, I feel like having the bullets and robot be unstable makes the game a bit too hard. I might keep just the circle mechanic in a post jam build. The game was really fun though and felt unique and easy to control.
LDJam user 2710146 Oct 2021, 04:41
This is a hard one! I think you did a good job of incorporating the theme into game mechanics; it always feels like there's something that you need to keep an eye on. I agree with some of the others that the boss has too much health; maybe difficulty settings that adjust the health of the boss would be a quick and easy way to make it more accessible.
zubspace10 Oct 2021, 19:31
Interesting game, quite frantic, which I like. Love the cute art style and the shooting. Well done Compo game :)
LDJam user 22602711 Oct 2021, 06:05
It's quick to pick up and learn this game - very good job! The connection to the theme is a bit weak, but who cares. :) The graphics have a nice modern touch!
demogorgon11 Oct 2021, 16:23
I liked the unstable bullet physics. Couldn't figure out what the cheese did but had fun playing.
I don't seem to be able to give it a ranking yet - I guess because the compo isn't over yet, but I'll be sure to come back and show it some love!