Ludum Dare #55compo

Island Spirits

by sharploaded

Overall:★★★★★★★★★★4.09(#32)

Fun:★★★★★★★★★★3.88(#55)

Innovation:★★★★★★★★★★3.81(#72)

Theme:★★★★★★★★★★4.05(#69)

Graphics:★★★★★★★★★★4.14(#50)

Audio:★★★★★★★★★★3.80(#52)

Humor:★★★★★★★★★★2.72(#195)

Mood:★★★★★★★★★★4.25(#11)

Play here https://sharploaded.itch.io/island-spirits

Introduction

Restore nature on the island!

Summon spirits to help you.

Stand close to nature to recover mana faster!

Use arrow keys or WASD to move.

Space to restore nature.

F or J to summon spirits.

Software

Godot 3.5 (because 4 does not support web builds with C# yet)

Affinity Designer

Beepbox.co for some sound effects, some recorded by myself

Ocenaudio

JetBrains Rider

Fonts used

Sunny spells https://www.dafont.com/sunny-spells.font

Tags: #casual, #relaxing

Tools: BeepBox, Godot

Comments16

Inidal Dev15 Apr 2024, 04:40

Really cool game! The game is really fun, but the pace is a little slow to start but I think you found a unique spin on the theme. Also I think you did a good job with the games graphics, the sprites and colors blend together nicely.

Impalpable15 Apr 2024, 07:20

I love games about nature, ecologies, restoring and healing the world and especially cute games! The art is adorable, and I really like summoning my helpers. The pacing of the game is really good, it speeds up after the beginning XD. It's really satisfying healing the world. Yay.

cogcomp15 Apr 2024, 20:51

That was a very nice and relaxing game that really brought out my inner completionist. I just had to complete the game. Well done!

Ilari16 Apr 2024, 19:51

What a nice and soothing little game. :) The ambient sound was so relaxing. I like the graphics, so cute!

Frib16 Apr 2024, 20:37

Really zen game! Not really my cup of tea, but impressive nonetheless! Great look and feel, well done!

OldDog17 Apr 2024, 08:09

best game ever, all five stars in every details,love this cute simple game art especially,trully wish for more content of this game to play,waiting for a more completed version in steam

Jiri Hysek17 Apr 2024, 09:32

Nice, calm, and relaxing game. It was refreshing to have no enemies, no rush and I could just walk around the island and do my job :) I also like your nice, minimalistic art.

bradur18 Apr 2024, 07:39

Such a chill game! I enjoyed the progression (Range is OP) and the atmosphere (the spirits & their sounds) the most. It could have used some variety, like some dead plants maybe could have required a certain level of Restoration for example. Anyway it's a very solid package as it is.

LDJam user 238500author18 Apr 2024, 09:04

Thank you all!

@bradur Yes, that range is OP seems to be the consensus :). Did not have time to balance unfortunately. Your other suggestion is a great idea. Thanks!

The118 Apr 2024, 15:14

A good game for the evening after a hard day. I enjoyed this one. Thanks!

jk500020 Apr 2024, 06:48

A very relaxing and fun little jam game. Visuals and sound effects is pretty good. Some music would also have been good. Overall a good jam game. Well done.

Capreola20 Apr 2024, 14:45

It was surprisingly fun for such a small and simple game! It scratched just the right parts of my adhd brain, I absolutely had to complete it. Good thing it's not very long or I would have been at it for hours haha.
The visuals are cute, I loved my little spirit friends. Great job!

Aarimous23 Apr 2024, 20:10

Wow, I played this for way longer than I needed. I love the small sound effects and the slow incremental progress. Just enjoyable. Cheers!

fnelix24 Apr 2024, 08:06

Very nice and relaxing, really enjoyed this. Great look and feel. Hats off!

joe4000127 Apr 2024, 05:26

Cool game. Played/beat the whole thing. It's a bit stuttery in the web browser (particularly the audio) but I don't think that's an issue with what you did. Overall great idea and good job. Scratches a good OCD itch. Upgrading mana didn't have too much benefit, but otherwise well balanced. Overall great job!

LDJam user 37754627 Apr 2024, 08:21

Loved it! So satisfying to restore the island. The only thing I would change is that if a helper restores something, the energy flies to me without being in range.

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