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Sivo: Trial of the Lava God by rattower

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made by rattower for LD32 (COMPO)
A little platformer using a flute as it's main mechanic.

Controls:
A/D ................ Walk
Space .............. Jump
Shift .............. Run
Left Ctrl/Mouse .... Play Song
TAB ................ Switch Song

Created for #LDJAM 32

Hints:
* Make a leap of faith.
* If someone is bigger than you, you might have to cheat in order to win.


----- Changelog (22.04.15, 1:30) -----

* Packed the source into a single file.


----- Changelog (20.04.15, 14:30) -----

* Added downloads for OSX and Linux. Fingers crossed these actually work.


----- Changelog (20.04.15, 13:39) -----

* Fixed a null pointer reference that froze the game
* Switched out two corrupted soundfiles that messed with the audio
* Added "Running" to the control instructions on the title screen
Web http://gamejolt.com/games/platformer/sivo-trial-of-the-lava-god/61430/
Windows http://gamejolt.com/games/sivo-trial-of-the-lava-god/download-distribution/62973/?os=windows
OS/X http://gamejolt.com/games/sivo-trial-of-the-lava-god/download-distribution/62970/?os=mac
Linux http://gamejolt.com/games/sivo-trial-of-the-lava-god/download-distribution/62975/?os=linux
Source https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mfejo0z73ndhstf/AAC6x5roHf3XbhlY06f9VJsba?dl=0
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-32/?action=preview&uid=51350

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.06 658
Audio 2.73 535
Fun 2.77 800
Graphics 3.44 324
Humor 2.63 597
Innovation 3.12 546
Mood 2.92 562
Theme 3.28 608

Feedback

generic_ghost
20. Apr 2015 路 05:25 UTC
Really cool. I loved the graphics and the idea. I wish you could jump a little higher though, I wasn't able to jump on the platform on the third part.
馃帳 rattower
20. Apr 2015 路 11:39 UTC
You can jump higher by running (shift). I actually forgot to mention that on the control instructions in yesterday's submit. Added that along with some bugfixes.
NuSan
20. Apr 2015 路 13:55 UTC
Cool game. I like the character and playing with music. It took me a while to learn that you can run. The ending was a bit tedious, but the graphics made it realy cool. Keep up the good work!
martymon
20. Apr 2015 路 14:07 UTC
There is a part where you can't jump whilst on the platform. Was this intended?
Pierrec
20. Apr 2015 路 14:07 UTC
I liked what I've played so far but got stuck reaaaally soon, at the thirs screen. playing the music didn't open the door nor moved the platform. And Tab to change song didn't work (probably because I didn't have another song). Is there something I missed?
ccglp
20. Apr 2015 路 14:57 UTC
Really good graphics, good work!
Cheshyr
20. Apr 2015 路 14:57 UTC
interesting concept. jump mechanic needs a little work, but overall a nice entry. well done.
Nysten
20. Apr 2015 路 15:01 UTC
Pretty fun little game! Liked the concept on this one :) It got stuck on the third screen though. Couldn't finish it.
DarkMeatGames
20. Apr 2015 路 15:01 UTC
Loved the graphics and mechanic, but agree with others saying you should be able to move faster and jump higher. Even with shift to run (why not make that the default speed?) it was a bit frustrating to make simple jumps. I would definitely like to see more in this art style though, and the mechanic was really solid.
Ilseroth
20. Apr 2015 路 15:02 UTC
Fun game, though I forgot about sprint and when I got to the room with the 2 platforms I just couldn't do it until I read the sprint thing. The boss felt a bit slow, I think one bomb would have been enough (waiting for the cup when you miss a shot is torturous. but fun all the same. GG
Static 64
20. Apr 2015 路 15:03 UTC
I encountered lots of glitches where I would get stuck, lose myself off-screen, or move way to quickly (clipping through walls, not just running).

However, it was fun while it was working, the concept is interesting and the graphics are great.
ajopart
20. Apr 2015 路 15:05 UTC
Great entry !
Sogomn
20. Apr 2015 路 15:06 UTC
Illuminati confirmed.
Mimus
20. Apr 2015 路 15:09 UTC
I play the game and I find it too difficult in a first approach, after it goes alone to when we understood.
(Google Translate, I'm French)
Jagang
20. Apr 2015 路 15:10 UTC
I really like the visuals :)
checkpoints were a bit harsh in my opinion and the jumping felt a bit clunky at times.
colludium
20. Apr 2015 路 15:14 UTC
Fun idea! I got stuck on the 3rd or 4th screen - playing music didn't bring out the platform and I could do nothing but die... (in IE11). Good work and graphics!!
馃帳 rattower
20. Apr 2015 路 15:40 UTC
A little hint for those who got stuck in the third room.

Make a leap of faith and use your terrific musical skills while doing so.
nuprahtor
20. Apr 2015 路 19:43 UTC
C-cute!..
Although, sometimes I couldn't jump, the button just doesn't work, I had to respawn at the check point to be able to jump again.
Hyoga-3D
20. Apr 2015 路 20:11 UTC
This must be a illuminati game haha
The game were really challenging.
Jungle
20. Apr 2015 路 22:49 UTC
I really love the idea. Lacks of music (for a game with music as main theme). Controls are good. Use the flute to interact with objects is very cool. I got stuck on the 4th screen. Add some textures and GUI, it will be a great game!
Multiplexor
20. Apr 2015 路 22:52 UTC
I like the wheellike feet, as a programmer i think it's a good solution to making feet animations. The game itself is nice, love the character artstyle, biggest complaints i have, are that the jump is not high enough, and that the sound of the flute is not very melodic.

Keep up the good work :D
Garris
20. Apr 2015 路 22:52 UTC
This game was really unusual, but I liked it! I liked using music as a weapon, and the character itself was weird, but in a good way. Fun game.
mokujin
20. Apr 2015 路 22:52 UTC
Got to the room where big spheres falling in a lava, and didnt manage to pass throug. Overall cool graphics and looking game
internetpaulicy
21. Apr 2015 路 00:24 UTC
This is a neat world and I really like the simple art style. There seems to be a lot of little tweaky control issues but I was able to solve a few puzzles before I got stuck. The walk animation is pretty innovative there certainly not a lot of games where you roll along like that. It simplifies manny things. Tootaloo!
Tork
21. Apr 2015 路 00:27 UTC
The idea is great, the audio and design isn't.
I would have liked a better audio loop and a real change between songs, I mean it is so short that it gets boring fast and the second loop is not different.

From the design I would like to be able to pass the game without losing if I know what to do but there are some high jumps that you won't be able to save on the first jump even if you are doing it right. That and the "running" is still a little slow, it was hard to go between the falling bombs and I was about to rage quit. Still got to finish it but had a lucky jump.
hexdie
21. Apr 2015 路 00:39 UTC
Very cool idea! I liked the concept and the main character. The music was a silly (which I liked) but it got annoying quickly. The controls also could have probably been set up differently. It was pretty hard to control. Still, cool idea!
Fanttum
21. Apr 2015 路 00:46 UTC
Nice idea, and thought it worked really well. Looks also really sweet. Kinda clunky at times, but was still really fun.
Sean
21. Apr 2015 路 01:41 UTC
It's a nice idea, but I found the controls to be fairly frustrating.
MightyToast
21. Apr 2015 路 02:15 UTC
Really out there, I love it! Great take on the theme. The puzzles were quite clever too :)
Pixel Heart
21. Apr 2015 路 02:21 UTC
doesnt work on chrome
CornflowerBlue
21. Apr 2015 路 02:51 UTC
I love the art style
Matt Tuttle
21. Apr 2015 路 03:03 UTC
Love the art style! I got stuck where the two platforms alternate when you play music because I couldn't jump high enough. It might be an issue with OSX?
Mental Atrophy
21. Apr 2015 路 03:13 UTC
Pretty keen mechanic, though I wish there were more songs.
davidcmcdonald
21. Apr 2015 路 03:48 UTC
Hahaha, i like the style of the character. well done mate :)
EwChap
21. Apr 2015 路 03:56 UTC
Love the character art (especially how you have it walk.
cgmorton
21. Apr 2015 路 03:58 UTC
I don't have much to say, other than it bugged me that your wheel legs flip around when you change direction. It seems incongruous with the world you were trying to build.
Mark T
21. Apr 2015 路 05:24 UTC
Definitely one of my favorites so far! The only gripe I could have is that it could use some ambient sounds + music. But seriously, this is really well done. Clean and crisp graphics, lots of good puzzles. I didn't particularly like the jump over the pit with balls falling on your head part. But I think the speed and jumping are quite good as they are. Great work =)
Dining Philosopher
21. Apr 2015 路 05:43 UTC
Nice game! The character is a bit hard to control, but the visuals are pretty!
Ossi
21. Apr 2015 路 05:54 UTC
Good use of the theme and a very nice and simple art style. Good job!
GTA LUDUM V
21. Apr 2015 路 08:00 UTC
Really like the mechanics, would be awesome if there's longer gameplay and some more puzzle
dyfer
21. Apr 2015 路 08:14 UTC
Haha Great to see a well polished game. Sweet feelings playing it, concept is interesting and game feels complete.
peterkirk
21. Apr 2015 路 11:59 UTC
I thought some of the jumping was more difficult than necessary and repeating some parts over become tedious. I liked what you did with the visuals of the game.
LuckyCassette
21. Apr 2015 路 13:46 UTC
Best horn tooting game I've ever played.
nov1kk
21. Apr 2015 路 14:11 UTC
Cool!nice work!
JakeL168
21. Apr 2015 路 14:20 UTC
Made the leap of faith, couldn't make it.
Flygamer101
21. Apr 2015 路 14:22 UTC
Looked very cool, and I liked the unturned style graphics, just materials, no textures.
Nikteddy92
21. Apr 2015 路 14:25 UTC
Yeah nice interpretation of the theme! I really like the gameplay and the art, minimal and clean, is perfect! Well done! :D
BabaJaga
21. Apr 2015 路 14:25 UTC
Jumping felt odd. Sometimes I pressed space and nothing happened-
parity_b1t
21. Apr 2015 路 14:58 UTC
awesome entry. graphics was really good. gameplay was fun and kept interest
BermudaCake
21. Apr 2015 路 15:01 UTC
The tune really made it. Hanging around on the ledge above the boss was the easiest way to beat it! gg.
SadSmile
21. Apr 2015 路 15:36 UTC
Great game, but i didnt like the music. But thats just me .D
Fluffy Tigers in the Sky
21. Apr 2015 路 16:18 UTC
Really dig your graphics
jukimv1986
21. Apr 2015 路 17:40 UTC
Good graphics and nice concept. Good work!
guoboism
21. Apr 2015 路 18:00 UTC
Maybe nice idea and graphic. But too buggy for me (kind of move one step back suddenly)
fixitteam
21. Apr 2015 路 19:39 UTC
interesting idea and quite funny :)
CorgiCommander
21. Apr 2015 路 20:03 UTC
I like the minimalist graphics, and the concept of using a flute to control the scene, but I think I've probably had way too many mini-heart attacks with those jumps, and not just because of the distance but because my jump didn't always register.
SuperMsp10
21. Apr 2015 路 20:08 UTC
Controls felt a bit sticky but other than that great job
eddynardo
21. Apr 2015 路 21:23 UTC
The jump button is a little bit bugged.Really good graphics and sound.The idea is preety innovative,but i couldnt finish it cause the movement was abit weird!
Miziziziz
21. Apr 2015 路 22:27 UTC
The jump is really aggravating; I don't know how you're doing a groundcheck, but this would be a lot better if it was reliable. (if you're raycasting for a groundcheck, try using spherecast instead)

the exploding ball at the boss doesn't respawn when you die or if you miss, making the game unwinnable it seems.
Another thing, the jump sound doesn't really fit with the sound of the trumpet.
Criticisms aside, I like the idea, the art isn't bad(run animation is good :) ), and it plays well once you get past the jump issues.
steboots
22. Apr 2015 路 00:25 UTC
This was fun to play, an improvement to the flute would be nice, but overall nice experience.
Reis Mahnic
22. Apr 2015 路 01:14 UTC
Very ambitious, and a couple of truly genius puzzles in there. Overall very solid. The very occasional platforming difficulty, but never enough to detract from the experience.
lucidsheep
22. Apr 2015 路 02:17 UTC
a little clunky on the controls, but great aesthetic and idea. that boss was a bit of a chore, not sure 3 hits was necessary.
Bitterdeath
22. Apr 2015 路 04:28 UTC
The mystery of what is going to happen when I play the horn is really cool.
Vidsneeze
22. Apr 2015 路 06:26 UTC
Cool Game! i really liked the boss battle.
strega
22. Apr 2015 路 06:36 UTC
Not bad! I loved the character and his feet! The controls could feel a bit better, jumping was especially hard at times.
Evergreen Games
22. Apr 2015 路 07:51 UTC
interesting idea! wish it were longer. the flute sound gets irritating after awhile. i just stayed at the top platform at the boss. cool art!
chipcaramel
22. Apr 2015 路 10:22 UTC
Fun concept!
iamwhosiam
22. Apr 2015 路 12:06 UTC
very peculiar game. i got stuck on the big boss though, I couldn't figure out how to get the marble in the cup to fall before i died, then when i got back there again the marble was gone.
strong99
22. Apr 2015 路 12:31 UTC
I liked the game, especially the magic music that is needed to get you further. :)
tripleVisionGames
22. Apr 2015 路 13:10 UTC
Cool mechanic and really nice art style!
Holy Chicken Games
22. Apr 2015 路 15:02 UTC
those little legs. lovem.
JerryLeeLodbrok
22. Apr 2015 路 15:56 UTC
I'm always blown away that people can throw together functional, visually adept games in 48 hours. Making me feel lazy.
Bensonance
22. Apr 2015 路 17:20 UTC
Very cool entry, I really liked how different it dared to be. Great graphics and sound. Well done
GarethIW
22. Apr 2015 路 19:00 UTC
nice, clean graphics, I could not jump at the same point on the second sliding bridge though :(

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esayitch
22. Apr 2015 路 22:13 UTC
Concept is fine, graphics are nice, music played by the flute is all right, the only thing that needs a bit of tweaking is the jumping IMO xD Feels quite floaty. Maybe also to get the theme to feature more in the gameplay aside from just swapping weapons/songs. Aside from that, pretty cool! Good luck :)
ironleonem
23. Apr 2015 路 08:11 UTC
Needs tightening up on controls, and perhaps a better jump. Loved the idea, really fun to play! Graphics were great :)
kabutakogames
23. Apr 2015 路 11:15 UTC
I found the canonballs too hard to get past, felt like I was missing something? Cool graphics though
benmcnelly
24. Apr 2015 路 00:58 UTC
Very nice, a little glitchy on movement, but love the artwork!
hbocao
25. Apr 2015 路 01:23 UTC
Very interesting concept! I really liked the art style too. The controls are a little bit unconventional, to play the second song would be better with Right Mouse Button. The songs got a little annoying over time, but it's ok for the time constraints. You did a nice job overall!
sP0CkEr2
25. Apr 2015 路 01:54 UTC
i really liked this game - great use of theme - and i finished it!
kirbytails7
25. Apr 2015 路 06:53 UTC
Nice. I'd like to not have to hold Shift to run. Maybe hold Shift to walk instead? Although, it doesn't seem like walking is useful in this game.
SecondDimension
25. Apr 2015 路 09:51 UTC
Really good concept and mechanic, nice graphics as well.
abuzreq
26. Apr 2015 路 18:10 UTC
Loved it !
phi6
27. Apr 2015 路 11:22 UTC
The graphics/modelling is great! Physics feel a little glitchy at times, but generally got a really nice "Monument Valley" type vibe to it. I wish the "song" was a little more melodic though haha!
MaesK
29. Apr 2015 路 10:48 UTC
Nice idea! Controls are a bit hard, but the puzzles with the music were pretty great. A bit difficult at the beginning too, as the player needs to make a jump of faith to advance, and the button to run is not comfortable to use. Nevertheless, it's a great game
MrShoestore
30. Apr 2015 路 14:15 UTC
I actually like how this game looks, but I wish there was more going on with the audio. and that the "flute" sounded more like a flute, less like a dying trumpet.
jk5000
07. May 2015 路 17:48 UTC
I think the idea is good and it has the potential to be a really good game.