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Promenade by Future Proof Games

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made by Future Proof Games for LD31 (JAM)
Wild West Squaredancing RPG from Future Proof Games.

When Baron Roberts, the Robber Baron, takes over your town with his music-stifling steam whistle, only one woman can stop him: you, Kristin "The Dancer" James. Get the Golden Fiddle to stop the Baron!

This is a rhythm-based RPG where all the conflict is squaredancing. The whole map, and the whole game, is on one screen.

Controls are arrow keys and most action buttons (space or enter are recommended).

For more information on Future Proof Games, visit: http://futureproofgames.com
Web (Unity) - Preload fixed http://futureproofgames.com/static/unity/promenade/index.html
Windows http://futureproofgames.com/media/filer_public/4c/96/4c9627cb-170e-4955-bc9e-f8e8e4973045/promenade_-_fpg_-_ld31.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=1867

Ratings

Coolness 46% 1500
Overall(Jam) 2.85 793
Fun(Jam) 2.88 632
Graphics(Jam) 2.88 680
Humor(Jam) 3.32 175
Innovation(Jam) 3.27 350
Mood(Jam) 2.92 593
Theme(Jam) 3.58 478

Feedback

Shigor
09. Dec 2014 路 03:07 UTC
That was... certainly different. I never imagined I'd squaredance snowman to death.
Phyyl
09. Dec 2014 路 03:13 UTC
Really nice idea, It's a bit too fast at the beginning though! Nice graphics and sfx!
datachomper
09. Dec 2014 路 03:36 UTC
I appear to be dying after the train whistle dance, but nothing seems clickable, not sure how to progress.
馃帳 Future Proof Games
09. Dec 2014 路 03:39 UTC
datachomper, you should be able to move around with the arrow keys after the train whistle dance. If not, something is broke.
Boracho
09. Dec 2014 路 03:59 UTC
really cool idea. Really drops you you in at the beginning though, and the dance names threw me off at first. Once I got the hang of it though it was an enjoyable experience
Kate Kligman
09. Dec 2014 路 06:09 UTC
I can't seem to get the play button to work on the web version.
馃帳 Future Proof Games
09. Dec 2014 路 13:24 UTC
Kate, I think we've got some issues around streaming/preloading. I was able to wait a while and get the web player to start. We'll try and upload a fix tonight.
DDRKirby(ISQ)
09. Dec 2014 路 15:52 UTC
Bahaha, I really want to see a full-fledged square dancing game now, with animated fights and everything. You had some extraneous fluff in here but the core concept was rather fun!
KilledByAPixel
10. Dec 2014 路 01:23 UTC
I didn't understand how to play very well. I think the initial tutorial would be less necessary if it was more obvious what to do when you are actually playing. I was able to explore and trigger the dance events but couldn't dance for shit. I tried to follow instructions but it was very unclear what to do and fast when the square dance was happening. The square dancing overlay in the lower right is a cool idea but ultimately I have no idea how to play.
Victory Garden
10. Dec 2014 路 02:07 UTC
This is so much fun! I love the flavor and playing this brought me back (I played in a bluegrass band when I was younger). I wasn't able to progress after the bit where the shotgun is unlocked, though. Is there more? Also, with every call for the snowman fight, I lost health even if I responded correctly...

I'd love to see a full, polished RPG in this style. Thank you for the game!
jpcote
10. Dec 2014 路 02:09 UTC
I got a 404 on this link : http://futureproofgames.com/static/unity/promenade/index.html

I will come back later to rate
馃帳 Future Proof Games
10. Dec 2014 路 02:20 UTC
We've fixed the loading issue. The web player should now play and the play button on it should work!
Mase
10. Dec 2014 路 03:12 UTC
Going from the dancing parts to the "RPG" world map was a nice novelty.

The dialogue was amusing as well.

I vanquished the snowman.
馃帳 Future Proof Games
10. Dec 2014 路 04:19 UTC
Victory, there's a full ending; you should be able to follow the blue arrows to get there. Once you have the golden fiddle you can return home to your town.
camlang
11. Dec 2014 路 12:02 UTC
awesome game !!! steep concept
SoulGame
11. Dec 2014 路 13:20 UTC
Cool western background but I hardly understand what was the thing with the WHOOOOO hiding your input clue...
asobitech
16. Dec 2014 路 18:33 UTC
Surreal, squaredance adventure game. I like it.
rzuf
18. Dec 2014 路 13:02 UTC
Awesome game! I'd like to play a bigger version of this with a dance pad. :D
Right now it's a little too easy. :)
terrytheplatypus
19. Dec 2014 路 21:51 UTC
Very fun little game!