One Screen Worship by Gungnir

made by Gungnir for LD31 (JAM)

[ONE SCREEN WORSHIP]

Every night they come. Zombie eyes transfixed. Waiting, watching... wanting more. You are the screen, and you thrive on their attention.

Thrill them, amuse them, disgust them, terrify them - educate them if you must - just don't bore them. For boredom is death to the screen.

[GOAL & INSTRUCTIONS]

Playing as the family TV (featuring adaptive intelligent channel switching), you'll have to learn which channels entertain your devoted viewers. Keep them entertained to live. Let them sleep, you die.

Press the left and right arrow keys to change channels. Differently themed channels entertain family members depending on taste. WARNING - Any channel will become boring if viewed too long. The longer they watch, the faster they become bored, requiring even faster channel juggling.

Losing the attention of all family members leads to complete failure.

How long can you keep them ENTHRALLED?

[CREDITS]
Created by Jerry Verhoeven + Ben Kerslake for LUDUM DARE #31

@Grinning_Pickle
@benjkers
@JerryVerhoeven

Web	http://jerryverhoeven.com/LD31/WEB/index.html
Windows (x86 x64)	http://jerryverhoeven.com/LD31/PC/LD31_GrinningPickle_OneScreenWorship_PC.zip
OS/X (Universal)	http://jerryverhoeven.com/LD31/MAC/LD31_GrinningPickle_OneScreenWorship_MacUniversal.zip
Linux (Universal)	http://jerryverhoeven.com/LD31/LINUX/LD31_GrinningPickle_OneScreenWorship_LinuxUniversal.zip
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=15389

Ratings

Coolness	69%	3
Overall(Jam)	3.29	425

Audio(Jam)	2.31	611
Fun(Jam)	2.46	890
Graphics(Jam)	4.07	140
Humor(Jam)	3.57	109
Innovation(Jam)	3.64	172
Mood(Jam)	3.26	350
Theme(Jam)	4.40	17

Feedback

taaboo

08. Dec 2014 · 19:43 UTC

Hehe, Cool to see another game using a TV as a prop. Though totaly different from mine.

Germanunkol

08. Dec 2014 · 19:53 UTC

In the beginning it was very funny. I really like the picture and the idea! But for me it quickly became boring because nothing changed. I think there should be some kind of reward for the player, like funny coments by the family members?

Ekilibr

09. Dec 2014 · 14:14 UTC

Awesome concept !
With a bit more polish (family members' comments, like Germanunkol said), it could be really great :)

SIMON_SIMON

09. Dec 2014 · 14:15 UTC

Nice graphics, and the idea is good with the theme.

But I find the game a bit slow after playing for a few minutes.

friggingames

09. Dec 2014 · 14:15 UTC

Wow really clever. I agree with the other comment where the concept and screenshot looked really cool, but I too became bored trying to make bored people happy. But really nice submission.

dcolgan

09. Dec 2014 · 14:21 UTC

Hilarious concept, and awesome graphics.

hypnoticbytes

09. Dec 2014 · 14:42 UTC

Cool graphics, funny game!

🎤 Gungnir

09. Dec 2014 · 15:22 UTC

Thanks for the comments everyone, we really appreciate it.

It will indeed take some time before you fail. You can use that time to check out all the channels and programs that are available.

Hopefully some will make you laugh.

01101101

09. Dec 2014 · 15:33 UTC

Haven't rated it yet but I thought I should let you know that this is what the web version looks like for me: http://i.imgur.com/RPnLdSk.png
I then downloaded the Windows version, which works fine.

andrewkennedy

09. Dec 2014 · 20:23 UTC

Haha, that was pretty funny. I like all of the different descriptions for the channel name.

The character design was not my cup of tea, but the art was all very well done. Definitely a very nice aesthetic going on here!

thopis

10. Dec 2014 · 02:39 UTC

Very funny concept and great characters!The programs are smart and funny too!Love it also because i've spent many hours on Mad TV when i was young.

🎤 Gungnir

10. Dec 2014 · 15:21 UTC

Thanks for the feedback.
I've double-checked the webplayer and it seems totally fine for me. I'm using Chrome.

AMS

11. Dec 2014 · 01:03 UTC

Nice game
I love the graphics and the aesthetics :D

Kuupu

11. Dec 2014 · 14:26 UTC

Nice concept
really a clever game, nice critics to the "zombie tv" society

SoulGame

11. Dec 2014 · 14:29 UTC

Concept and graphics are very good. I'm sure I haven't seen this mood and concept anywhere else. But I didn't find enough elements of gameplay to make me play further. I understand and like the concept but I think your core is flawed and you need to make it rich.

Taldius

11. Dec 2014 · 14:29 UTC

Yeah! 4:11
I really like what you have done with the theme.
And the graphics are cool too.
Great job!

NPException

11. Dec 2014 · 15:42 UTC

One of the best entries I have played so far! :)
Though the basics are similar to our entry, the mechanics differ quite a bit in the end.
I really do like your characters better :D

pjimmy

11. Dec 2014 · 15:49 UTC

nice, funny cool game, great visuals :)

skonkan

11. Dec 2014 · 20:46 UTC

Good concept, would be hellarious if you could see some reaction on the people in the sofa :)

Pulsartronic

12. Dec 2014 · 08:02 UTC

03:54 was my score :D ... nice game, haigh rate on graphics ....

MonoS

12. Dec 2014 · 16:23 UTC

A really good game, but not for long run, it's very slow and repetitive and after some minute it became boring.
But anyway is a good game