{"author_link":"\/author\/rulrite\/","author_name":"Rulrite","author_uid":"46265","comments":[{"author_name":"tonypai","author_uid":"43286","time":"Dec 7, 2014 @ 3:47pm","epoch":1417966920,"text":"This game reminds my childhood, retro style is always the best. :D"},{"author_name":"johnbrynte","author_uid":"47137","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:08am","epoch":1418036580,"text":"A very fun take on the classic Game &amp; Watch systems. I like how the difficulty matches more the current standards than the limitations with the predecessor."},{"author_name":"nassi","author_uid":"45156","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:27am","epoch":1418037720,"text":"Game A took a while to get going but Game B was a lot of fun straight from the start. Nothing bad to say about this, it perfectly achieves what it's going for."},{"author_name":"Tinimations","author_uid":"46347","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:13pm","epoch":1418047680,"text":"Cool game and watch style game. The controls on PC were a bit illogcal. Would rather have it all on the arrow keys or have it be clickable."},{"author_name":"Iak","author_uid":"39346","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:23pm","epoch":1418048280,"text":"I like this. I could very well imagine playing this on the bus or so just for the heck of it, trying to achieve a highscore in the thousands. &gt;=3"},{"author_name":"Logun","author_uid":"8007","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:45pm","epoch":1418049600,"text":"I can't play, my Windows is blocking the game :( I want so much to try a Game&amp;Watch-like game !"},{"author_name":"Louisload","author_uid":"46897","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 3:19pm","epoch":1418051640,"text":"ahah so awesome! very nostalgic and a good approach to the theme! :D i managed to get a score of 77"},{"author_name":"Ithildin","author_uid":"15664","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:14pm","epoch":1418054940,"text":"Awesome. The controls for each hand are so far on my keyboard that it takes a while before my eye-hand coordination gets used to them. After that the game becomes really addictive, a true memory of the classic G&amp;W devices.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Brilliant interpretation of the theme, congratulations! :)"},{"author_name":"NickMakesGames","author_uid":"29805","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:52pm","epoch":1418075220,"text":"making an old-school LED style game was a great take on the theme, plus the game is actually a lot of fun to play! Well done."},{"author_name":"jrap","author_uid":"35879","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 6:03am","epoch":1418104680,"text":"This is a stunning homage."},{"author_name":"stjahns","author_uid":"40483","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 6:13am","epoch":1418105280,"text":"That was awesome! Especially when you get into a rhythm and you mess up and its all like BAAA BAAA BAAA BAA and your all like OH NOOO D: I don't want to know what that monster on the left is planning with that heart floating above his head :S"},{"author_name":"kiririn51","author_uid":"35049","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 8:31am","epoch":1418113560,"text":"THIS IS SO COOL, just like the Game &amp; Watch &gt;&lt; Had a ton of fun with this one and thanks for the Android version! really nice to play on the go."},{"author_name":"Hellequin","author_uid":"20522","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:05pm","epoch":1418144400,"text":"Great game! So unique graphics ... Really cool!"},{"author_name":"PlonkyDonkey","author_uid":"26938","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:09pm","epoch":1418144640,"text":"brilliant, takes me back to childhood"},{"author_name":"aare","author_uid":"15039","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:13pm","epoch":1418144880,"text":"Im relaly glad there are people out there for whom the &quot;old school&quot; is not the synonim of the &quot;pixelart&quot; - this one is a giant bug of nostalgia, and perfect fit for the theme."},{"author_name":"ponk","author_uid":"11872","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:14pm","epoch":1418144940,"text":"Really good compo ... !!\r<br\/>Nice drawings"},{"author_name":"okkolobr","author_uid":"26489","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:14pm","epoch":1418144940,"text":"Great ! One of my favorite game of this Ludum Dare. Loved how the &quot;basic&quot; sound rythme the game. \r<br\/>\r<br\/>Had a blast, thank you !"},{"author_name":"Geckoo1337","author_uid":"35835","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:18pm","epoch":1418145180,"text":"This game reminds my childhood when I had no money in order to buy a real computer. This was my poor game. You hurt me friend, reminding me this period. But I want honestly evaluate your project. I like it ++"},{"author_name":"Hammers","author_uid":"45416","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:25pm","epoch":1418145600,"text":"Fantastic. Feels really good on my phone, just like I'm playing an actual game and watch :)"},{"author_name":"RadStar","author_uid":"46262","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:27pm","epoch":1418145720,"text":"Really cool use of the theme!"},{"author_name":"gana0","author_uid":"45669","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:33pm","epoch":1418146080,"text":"Amazing game! Love the Game &amp; Watch feel and theme throughout the whole thing. The graphics look very well drawn and look like it could have been an actual Game &amp; Watch game. I really enjoyed it!"},{"author_name":"indie4fun","author_uid":"47505","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:35pm","epoch":1418146200,"text":"Love the idea!"},{"author_name":"Ulydev","author_uid":"43753","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:41pm","epoch":1418146560,"text":"Excellent idea ! :D"},{"author_name":"Spaghetti_Chinoises","author_uid":"45377","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:46pm","epoch":1418146860,"text":"It reminds me the small games i used to play when i was young really nice."},{"author_name":"Madball","author_uid":"8370","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:52pm","epoch":1418147220,"text":"Cool stuff, cool theme implementation! I got 1224 points in game A."},{"author_name":"hypnoticbytes","author_uid":"46966","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:58pm","epoch":1418147580,"text":"Sooooo cool!!! Had so many good times playing those kind of games. Great entry!!! Well done!!!"},{"author_name":"admix","author_uid":"46426","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 6:03pm","epoch":1418147880,"text":"Nice idea and great implementation! So simple and fun ^_____^"},{"author_name":"RHY3756547","author_uid":"7339","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 6:33pm","epoch":1418149680,"text":"Best use of the theme I've seen so far! The speed it gets to near the end is ridiculously fun, graphics are great and audio makes sense. Solid entry."},{"author_name":"Linear","author_uid":"25368","time":"Dec 12, 2014 @ 5:58am","epoch":1418363580,"text":"Technically while the concept itself was not that innovating, using something like this for this theme was amazing. I was a little bored during Game A, but once I played Game B, I had a blast."},{"author_name":"Franklin's Ghost","author_uid":"35424","time":"Dec 14, 2014 @ 7:20am","epoch":1418541300,"text":"Always been a fan of Game and Watch titles so enjoyed this, could see myself playing this on a watch. Great visuals and simple idea executed really well. Audio also works well in setting the mood."},{"author_name":"pkenney","author_uid":"30865","time":"Dec 15, 2014 @ 2:04am","epoch":1418608740,"text":"Hahaha wow this really took me way back to childhood at my cousin's house where they had a couple of these old games.  Really great idea for a jam.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I got to 71 points in Game A."},{"author_name":"ChuiGum","author_uid":"22408","time":"Dec 16, 2014 @ 2:39am","epoch":1418697240,"text":"Awesome with the theme! Very retro, nice game! I really liked how everything was already on the screen and then stuff would light up (like an LED screen). Simple yet fun, Great job!"},{"author_name":"dunin","author_uid":"32902","time":"Dec 16, 2014 @ 11:00am","epoch":1418727300,"text":"good inspiration and well done.\r<br\/>(do you know &quot;Greek And Wicked&quot; from swing swing submarine?)"}],"images":["ld31\/46265-59f3c34eb60e07688b80b64cdfca648f.jpg","ld31\/46265-75ad0d997fb038965a13756be8731fdc.jpg","ld31\/46265-f610956f8ba3d2050366560ac45a6a10.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/8ls0izux6bpindg\/AACBwk61V0DJ_BugrL4GsVM2a?dl=0","text":"Windows"},{"url":"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/folderview?id=0B5UzSN344dUaN3hBaHY1MWxZOWc&amp;usp=sharing","text":"Windows (Mirror)"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/edl4j3ycley5wk2\/AACOu_UwZwIjONyojyY261Jxa?dl=0","text":"Android"},{"url":"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/folderview?id=0B5UzSN344dUaYThYVGJCZnE3enc&amp;usp=sharing","text":"Android (Mirror)"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"14450","g_author":"46265","g_event":"LD31","g_eventkey":"26","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"14480","g_title":"Monsters","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"30","g_commentcount":"33","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/46265-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/46265-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/46265-shot2.gif-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Made in just under 24 hours, 'Monsters' is a game inspired by classic Nintendo Game and Watch titles. Hidden in the safety of your duvet, you block your ears, shut your eyes and try to get a good night's rest - but will you make remain to see the dawn?\r\n\r\n  <<<<< Controls for the Watch - WINDOWS >>>>>\r\n\r\n     W:            Display Game A high score\r\n     S:            Display Game B high score\r\n UP ARROW:         Play Game A\r\nDOWN ARROW:        Play Game B\r\n\r\n  <<<<< Controls for the Game - WINDOWS >>>>>\r\n\r\n     W:            Hide hand\r\n     S:            Hide foot\r\n UP ARROW:         Hide other hand\r\nDOWN ARROW:        Hide other foot\r\n\r\n  <<<<< Controls for the Watch - ANDROID >>>>>\r\n\r\nTOUCH TOP-LEFT CORNER:        Display Game A high score\r\nTOUCH BOTTOM-LEFT CORNER:     Display Game B high score\r\nTOUCH TOP-RIGHT CORNER:       Play Game A\r\nTOUCH BOTTOM-RIGHT CORNER:    Play Game B\r\n\r\n  <<<<< Controls for the Game - ANDROID >>>>>\r\n\r\nTOUCH TOP-LEFT CORNER:        Hide hand\r\nTOUCH BOTTOM-LEFT CORNER:     Hide foot\r\nTOUCH TOP-RIGHT CORNER:       Hide other hand\r\nTOUCH BOTTOM-LEFT CORNER:     Hide other foot\r\n\r\nGetting caught results in a 'MISS' - get caught three times, and it's game over for you!\r\n\r\n <<<<< Game Differences >>>>>\r\n\r\nGAME A: Intended for beginners, Game A starts off slowly to help ease players into the action. Only one monster can appear on-screen at any time.\r\n\r\nGAME B: A mode for those who want to dive straight into an addictive, fast-paced game. Not only does it start at a higher speed, but monsters won't wait their turn to try and grab you!\r\n\r\n  <<<<< Music >>>>>\r\n\r\nThere are only sound effects on a Game and Watch - there's no music here! Nothing's stopping you from listening to your favourite songs while you play, however.\r\n\r\nThankyou for taking the time to look at 'Monsters'; I hope you enjoy playing it as much as I enjoyed making it. Remember to post your high scores as well as any comments!\r\n\r\n- Mark \/ @Rulrite","title":"Monsters"}