I think I found a viable strategy, but I need to spend a bit more time testing it to validate. I will say, my immersion was shattered when the older cows began to disappear, but then I realized this is just the way life goes.
I think I found a viable strategy, but I need to spend a bit more time testing it to validate. I will say, my immersion was shattered when the older cows began to disappear, but then I realized this is just the way life goes.
That's a strong statement. At first I didn't even realize what was going on, but as the time passed I think I got it. And I kept clicking on the cows, and music were playing, life was going on, harvesting the precious minutes of my existence untill I run out of them someday...
This is what an actual masterpiece looks like. I played for a little longer than I want to admit :D Jokes aside, I actually really like this kind of stuff. Sometimes simplicity is the best thing. Art is very charming nonetheless, and overall a well crafted experience. Though it definitely has nothing to do with the theme :D
I'm too stupid to reach level 2, but I enjoyed every second on the first level. There was a glitch, where one cow fell out of the screen, but otherwise it was top solid. Sound effects and music are a joy to listen to. Matches the theme 100%. Good job, would love to see more of it with different endings.
Since the MoMA seems to not acknowledge this masterpiece, maybe you should consider going international: I'm sure the Louvre in Paris is more open minded for american art. They are currently reviewing my profile picture.
After 5 years in an art school i can guarantee it's better than most of the things i've seen there. Paul Galloway will change his mind about this piece of art.
I enjoyed the varied moo sounds. Thought the game was broken on Chrome as nothing I tried worked, but playing in Firefox made me realize all I had to do was click. (Can confirm it;s fine on Chrome). I appreciated that older cows despawned to make way for the new young'uns and to maintain the beautiful performance of this masterpiece.
Truly a shame neither the Met nor the MOMA would accept this masterpiece.
The music reminded me of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, fitting considering that the word on the street is this game will find permanent residence post-jam at the MOMA's special collections wing. I could only find two of the secret endings but will persevere to find them all. Mooving experience, 5 stars!
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The Ballad of Eric Hernandez, Cattle Rancher
Verse 1
Out on the range, where the sun shines bright
There's a man they call Hernandez
He's a cattle rancher, hardworking soul
That's what all the folks in town says
Chorus
Oh Eric Hernandez, he's a sight to see
Stackin' cattle high as a tall oak tree
He's a cowboy at heart, and all the long day
He rides the range, stackin' cattle like hay
Verse 2
Now some folks say it ain't natural
Old Eric laughs and tips his hat
He says, hey, it's just what I love to do
And I ain't one to argue with that
Chorus
Oh Eric Hernandez, he's a sight to see
Stackin' cattle high as a tall oak tree
He's a cowboy at heart, and all the long day
He rides the range, stackin' cattle like hay
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P.S. - I enjoyed this
A surprisingly enjoyable experience. Sometimes simple things just work so well.
I loved this. Best of luck with the MoMA inclusion!
I loved the sillyness of it, keep on making games!
Truly a shame neither the Met nor the MOMA would accept this masterpiece.
➖ only cows