Hoi Polloi - The Majority by Riccardo

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made by Riccardo for LD32 (COMPO)
This is my entry for my first Ludum Dare!

In Hoi Polloi, the gamer impersonates a solitary parliament member craving for power, in the name of the "hoi polloi" (i.e., "the many", "the majority"). To conquer other parliament members, he touches them with his body. The more members he lures, the bigger his party becomes, and the slower his party moves around inside the parliament. The politician's goal is to take possession of the entire parliament!

Thanks everyone for playing!

Ratings

Coolness 20% 2240
Overall 3.25 477
Audio 3.07 358
Fun 3.53 206
Innovation 3.63 218
Theme 3.33 552

Feedback

TrickGames
21. Apr 2015 路 20:43 UTC
I have no idea why this game is soo addicting! I love it :)

Good job.

I would like to see alittle more AI from the pigs though.
馃帳 Riccardo
22. Apr 2015 路 15:56 UTC
I have plans (for a post-compo version) to add some twists to pigs' behavior, e.g., leaving the party, or voluntarly joining it ("surrender" would be the right word :D) I would also like to add a "rogue pig" that would be able to overturn the status quo once the main character has conquered the majority, by following his same behaviors.
Benjamin
23. Apr 2015 路 08:22 UTC
the audio is creepy, it adds a lot to the mood of your game.
eddynardo
23. Apr 2015 路 09:55 UTC
well made, if only you had added some more content
jk5000
23. Apr 2015 路 10:25 UTC
I love the concept and the introductory speech. Unfortunately, my the FPS on my computer, was very low in this game.
Blunt
23. Apr 2015 路 12:00 UTC
Interesting Audio
Big Cow
23. Apr 2015 路 23:09 UTC
beautiful game! loved it! my favourite LD32 game so far. great mood, really nice take on theme, and the mechanics supported it well. the mechanics are really innovative, fun and simple. well done!!