COOLector

by d-omino
Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.63
Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.98
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.34
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.18
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.54
Audio★★★★★★★★★★1.62
Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.44
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.79

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COOLector


🎉 *You've been invited to the party of the year! But there's one tiny problem...* 🎉

Are You Cool Enough to Get In?


In COOLector, you're racing against time to prove you're the coolest cat at the party! Run, jump, and collect your way through this hilarious platformer where your social status literally depends on what you pick up.

What's the Vibe? 🤔


- COOL Items 😎: Sunglasses, 6 pack, Rolex - boost your coolness meter!
- LAME Items 🤮: bib shorts, brackets, books - instant social suicide!
- Dangerous 🚫: Run with time, bad investments, and Carens!

Gameplay That Slaps 🎮

- MOVEMENT: A/D or ←/→ Arrows
- SWAG JUMP: Spacebar
- COOLNESS: Automatic (when you collect the right stuff)
- PANIC: Also automatic (when you don't)

(All pics a added to source code and completely free to use in your art)

Comments24

AppoxGames
AppoxGames5 Oct 2025, 23:21
I think there is a issue with your upload. I couldn't play it on LD nor on Itch.
John Gabriel
John Gabriel5 Oct 2025, 23:38
I got a chuckle out of some of this, especially the fact that investing in Bitcoin is an instant game over. However, the controls are, to put it mildly, a bit ungainly!
D_ominoauthor5 Oct 2025, 23:42
@appoxgames yeah i just checked, it was on draft mode on itch. check it now if you want :)
D_ominoauthor5 Oct 2025, 23:44
@john-gabriel thanks for that, yeah i don't like to do a 2D controller, but it's the least time-consuming
LDJam user 336676
LDJam user 3366765 Oct 2025, 23:47
interesting take, made me realize i have forgotten how to play solitaire
jojocanard
jojocanard6 Oct 2025, 00:00
OK i’m a NPC but i finally dodged bitcoin and joined the party so i’m still happy.
mr_mesmer
mr_mesmer6 Oct 2025, 00:24
I didn't know, that I hate bitcoin
bad_fetus
bad_fetus6 Oct 2025, 01:06
Is it intended there is no sound? I see that you didn't opt out of the sound rating.

I think I got all the endings, was short and fun. The controls were jank but it reminded me of playing flash games back in the day so it worked out as a nostalgia trip of sorts.
dhim
dhim6 Oct 2025, 07:27
Fun classic game, I agree with @bad-fetus's comment that it felt like one of the flash games we used to play. The game is saved by its bright colors and the jokes.

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D_ominoauthor6 Oct 2025, 07:58
@dhim wow it‘s the longest comment I‘ve ever seen on LD , thanks!
I sure will Star your project!
Memel06
Memel066 Oct 2025, 10:22
I managed to be chad.

This hits hard in my guts, nostalgy of old flash games that were made by random dude just to enjoy gamedev on flashgames... Thanks for your entry, sure it would need polishing but it was fun indeed :)
Pincushion6 Oct 2025, 13:44
That was pretty funny. The Bitcoin hate is hilarious. Couldn't find the rolex or 6 pack for the life of me. Guess I'm doomed to be lame.
Kotolazer
Kotolazer6 Oct 2025, 23:54
Привет, отличная игра! Но критически не хватает звуков
coatline
coatline7 Oct 2025, 03:47
I made multiple appearances in-game
Orlov Nikolay7 Oct 2025, 06:10
Мемесы правят миром.
Moonblast
Moonblast7 Oct 2025, 07:55
This game is genuinely fun, crazy, meme-filled, and delivers a lightning-fast experience .
Danil Krylov
Danil Krylov7 Oct 2025, 19:12
Это вам не шутки, тут всё серьёзно! Как понял, в этой игре мы собираем атрибуты настоящего гигачада, превращаясь из занудного ботаника в настоящего мачо! Однако время поджимает, причём во всех смыслах, ибо на игрока движется стена из часов. Игра прикольная, однако управление немного неудобно, персонаж врезается в каждый уголок, отчего не успеваешь вовремя собрать нужный предмет
Rise12600
Rise126007 Oct 2025, 19:23
always fun to play a meme game, lots of fun reference, i found the Chud controls quite wild apart form that solid game
APDT
APDT21 Oct 2025, 12:37
Fun game! Full of memes and made with pleasure! Good job!

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