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Ghost 39 by nurabsal

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made by nurabsal for LD32 (COMPO)
!!!! Web link is Kongregate. If you have trouble with ads on the page try this other upload http://www.fastswf.com/gqLtXgA !!!!
!!!! Updated file so the music loops now. Didn't expect people to play it long enough for that to be an issue. Also fixed a bug where the FG/BG objects weren't actually scrolling !!!!

It's too late... the screamers are here. As a last ditch effort, the scientists release "ghost39," the only weapon they have left and their only hope for survival. Unfortunately the game required narrative in order to justify the "unconventional weapon" theme... use your imagination!

Navigate the bullet-hell sidescroller as ghost39 while dodging lasers and absorbing screamers.

I tried to branch out this time and NOT make a point and click, but it kinda bit me in the ass.

The game ends, although it doesn't really have an ending. Due to the time constraints, and the difficulty getting the enemies to behave, I had to cut enormous amounts of stuff. What you're left with is the basic gameplay minus the narrative and level system.

see how much health you can have left at the end!
Web http://www.kongregate.com/games/nurabsal/ghost-39
Windows https://www.dropbox.com/s/v5e0u4rghwcfg8v/ghost39.swf?dl=0
Source https://www.dropbox.com/s/me3c3qizg7mvxl2/ghost39.fla?dl=0
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=21614

Ratings

Coolness 45% 1497
Overall 3.26 469
Audio 3.54 133
Fun 3.05 553
Graphics 3.84 149
Innovation 2.74 792
Mood 3.30 259
Theme 2.60 988

Feedback

NickMakesGames
20. Apr 2015 · 02:33 UTC
not bad, especially for an adventure outside of your comfort zone. I felt that the character moves forward a bit slowly, but it was still fun to navigate the maze, and the dissolving effect of the dead enemies is really cool.
Cryotube
20. Apr 2015 · 02:35 UTC
Pretty fun, feels a lot like running a gauntlet :)
I really like the color scheme and the overall aesthetic you've achieved ties together well!
Red_Fan games
20. Apr 2015 · 02:36 UTC
Actually pretty fun in my book
Move127
20. Apr 2015 · 02:41 UTC
Interesting enemies and fun mechanics. The music and visual are also very good.
Havacore
20. Apr 2015 · 02:42 UTC
Pretty fun, and good job going outside your comfort zone.
awestsecurity
20. Apr 2015 · 02:46 UTC
A nice little game. The music didn't loop :( and it started to lag slightly after the song ended. The colors are great. I really like the style and I had to play it a few times to get good.
Fanttum
20. Apr 2015 · 02:49 UTC
Cool game. Kinda hard to figure out what hurts you and what doesn't when you start
chanko08
20. Apr 2015 · 02:50 UTC
I liked the art style, and the music quite a bit. I have to agree that the character movement was moving a little slow.
Languard
20. Apr 2015 · 02:51 UTC
Really struggled on the innovation grade. On the one hand sending out an experimental ghost certainly isn't conventional, but on the other the ghost doesn't actually do much.

Also, and this is a bit of a nit-pick, but I would not classify this as a bullet-curtain game. Just because you can die very suddenly isn't the primary factor in those, the primary factor is pattern memorization and intensely precise control, which I really do not feel in this game.

Graphics and audio are solid and serve their purpose.
EwChap
20. Apr 2015 · 04:07 UTC
Nice look and music to this one. The game play was fun at times but that x pattern that hits you seems extremely overpowered. I also had a hard time telling when I could or could not hit an enemy. I am not sure how well this ties into the theme either.

When I don't look at it like a bullet hell but rather like a "puzzle" of navigating the lasers and obstacles it makes more sense.
TheBigShot
20. Apr 2015 · 05:07 UTC
I saw you said you had to cut a lot of stuff. But it sstill turned out really well. Enjoyed it a lot
GAFBlizzard
20. Apr 2015 · 06:51 UTC
Nice enemy design and transformations.
Horsed
20. Apr 2015 · 18:58 UTC
Great music and pixel art! The game needs more audio :-) I found it difficult early on although it is rather slow. So it seems like the enemy waves were carefully scripted.
fluidvolt
21. Apr 2015 · 05:28 UTC
Whoa, I really like the graphics! They're super lo-res and look great -- like an old commodore or something with a milkier palette. The music too, nice and relaxing. The game was super hard for me, but this is a really cool, low-key game.
Pinpickle
21. Apr 2015 · 07:46 UTC
I really liked the graphics, those monsters were pretty creepy.
dyfer
21. Apr 2015 · 17:22 UTC
Simple and efficient. I like your pixel art design. Good Job!
esayitch
22. Apr 2015 · 18:04 UTC
I liked the aesthetic for some reason xD Minimal color palettes are very appealing to me for some reason. Could have used some audio. Aside from that, game is pretty nice, would be interested to see what you do with the upgrades/story if you ever decide to expand it. I liked the small resolution as well, gave it a bite-sized feel.

Good luck!
wooltech
22. Apr 2015 · 19:35 UTC
Took a while to realise I didn't have to dodge the redish blocks, just the orange laser. The movement felt a little clunky, but it was fun and I really like the graphics.
nonetheless
22. Apr 2015 · 20:19 UTC
I like the style :)
ianburnette
23. Apr 2015 · 01:26 UTC
I like the cheery music and the bodies scattered over the floor. The color palette is excellent, as is the art in general (though I could do with more contrast between foreground and background). Quite fun to play, though very difficult, in true bullet hell style :)
madflame991
23. Apr 2015 · 18:55 UTC
Interesting art!
Geckoo1337
27. Apr 2015 · 21:29 UTC
I liked this entry - a good mood and a simple gameplay - maybe a little bit hard for me, but it's good enough. The mechanic seems to me too rigid - you need to improve it by using some smooth movement. Music nice. Thumbs up ++
Joystikman
28. Apr 2015 · 16:34 UTC
Interesting gameplay. Nice music ;)