Path of Thorns by CosyCave

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made by CosyCave for LD31 (JAM)
Guide her home using WASD or arrow keys. You can also press R to reset the current level. To fully appreciate the graphics we recommend that you play the game using a downloadable executable.

Team CosyCave:
Anssi Lappalainen - Game Design / Programming
Catarina Sarmento - Graphics

Game uses free sounds from audiomicro.com and we opted out of the audio category.

Ratings

Coolness 65% 3
Overall(Jam) 3.53 241
Fun(Jam) 3.16 423
Graphics(Jam) 4.06 144
Innovation(Jam) 2.65 746
Mood(Jam) 3.33 295
Theme(Jam) 4.06 104

Feedback

GSG
08. Dec 2014 · 22:49 UTC
A really nice game, I love the art style and feel of it. The puzzles were rather difficult, but that's half the fun.
Paperscraps
08. Dec 2014 · 23:14 UTC
Cool graphics. The puzzles were challenging.
Chaoseed
08. Dec 2014 · 23:16 UTC
Oh, one of THOSE games...We all know how to play these games. Although, the bonking-rocks are new to me. I like the art style and the presentation, that's top quality. The puzzles quickly get kinda frustrating, though. There doesn't seem to be much incentive to get through them other than "What's at the final end"...
Ithildin
08. Dec 2014 · 23:23 UTC
Great take on the theme, polished gameplay and beautiful art. Nice job!
pk
08. Dec 2014 · 23:24 UTC
The puzzles were well balanced. The art was consistent(though perhaps leaning towards a bit too much blue)

I really missed music though, even some plain forest ambient recording could've added some atmosphere. (I think there might be some track playing but it's very subtle compared to footstep sfx??)
elektricmaster7
09. Dec 2014 · 00:34 UTC
Great game overall, shines on the graphics! :)
seraphki
09. Dec 2014 · 05:38 UTC
I like it! I thought it was broken for a moment when I couldn't change direction while moving, was thrilled when I figured out that it was the mechanic. I love these sorts of puzzles =]
Victory Garden
09. Dec 2014 · 05:47 UTC
Wow, amazing graphics! I love the half-pixelated, half-painterly look of this entry. To be honest I gave up about halfway through because I've played so many of these puzzles before, but I really was curious to find out what was at the end--I'm expecting a rose, and given these graphics, I would have loved to have seen it. I agree with the other posters that some more motivation would have helped, though. Maybe a slow progression on the level appearance, so that the tones slowly become slightly warmer?

Thank you for the game!
ramonparaiba
09. Dec 2014 · 17:30 UTC
Graphics 5 stars. Very Fun... Good job!
peterthehe
09. Dec 2014 · 17:34 UTC
This game brings me back to my old phone (it used to have a game called "Aporkolypse" (or something). :3 Beautiful execution and the art creates gloomy feel. Perhaps this can be heightened by some audio? :)
Geckoo1337
09. Dec 2014 · 17:37 UTC
Really nice puzzle game. I have struggled in order to understand this mecanic but after 1 minute I have understood. It is a good idea and mood is beautiful. One of my favorites. Thx ++
mutatedsoftware
09. Dec 2014 · 17:48 UTC
The color choices are fantastic. I was paranoid that the retry option would take me all the way to the beginning at first and so I spent a long time thinking about each puzzle before I messed up the first time. Great game, thanks for sharing!
flwns
09. Dec 2014 · 19:37 UTC
This is just like those ice puzzles from pokemon. I like those ice puzzles. therefore I like this game. I think an ambient background track would have really benefit the mood of the game. This was cool though.
ajopart
09. Dec 2014 · 19:42 UTC
Great experience !! Rather difficult :-)
Grindstorm
09. Dec 2014 · 19:45 UTC
Love the art :) too sad I got stuck at fourth level :(
bazld
09. Dec 2014 · 19:46 UTC
Excellent! one of my favorites.
Gins
09. Dec 2014 · 20:08 UTC
Oh pretty cool but I got stuck in the 7th room, because I pushed a boulder from the previous room into it and that blocked the path and restarting didn't do anything.

The graphics are really charming, kudos for them :)
feizenbara
09. Dec 2014 · 20:21 UTC
Really good looking and a classic gameplay. Good entry.
indie4fun
09. Dec 2014 · 20:31 UTC
The art style is stunning. I love the sound of the snow!
The atmosphere is great!
BretHudson
10. Dec 2014 · 13:43 UTC
Clever twist on the concept! The art's fantastic, and the puzzles kept me challenged (only managed to make it halfway through. I'll try again some other time when I'm feeling smarter!
spotco
11. Dec 2014 · 08:51 UTC
Was like the ice-block puzzles in the original pokemon games for gameboy. Did end up beating the whole game somehow.
enteagd
11. Dec 2014 · 13:03 UTC
Enjoyed it!
metalchouchen
12. Dec 2014 · 03:14 UTC
A classic puzzle :) With nice art. Good jobs!
MrBadIvan
12. Dec 2014 · 18:54 UTC
Oh, graphics style is amazing and it is very interesting to play!
Erkberg
28. Dec 2014 · 00:25 UTC
Nice take on the theme. I really liked the art style and the puzzles. Great job overall!
mathmadlen
28. Dec 2014 · 04:33 UTC
I loved the art, great idea!