The Salt Pleeease by ponk

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made by ponk for LD30 (JAM)
The Salt Pleeease is a puzzle game about exchanging condiments.

Explanations post : http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/2014/08/26/explanations-post/

May have bugs, project needs further developpment and polishing.

Made it in Html5 with Pixi.js

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Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall(Jam) 3.94 47
Audio(Jam) 1.55 648
Fun(Jam) 3.81 43
Graphics(Jam) 4.46 36
Humor(Jam) 3.76 47
Innovation(Jam) 4.49 4
Mood(Jam) 3.68 113
Theme(Jam) 2.85 514

Feedback

Nylonica
26. Aug 2014 · 02:20 UTC
Love the art style.
ClownAround
26. Aug 2014 · 02:29 UTC
The idea behind is is fantastic. Great art. Levels were fun. Didn't notice any bugs. Great concept. Bravo!
porglezomp
26. Aug 2014 · 02:35 UTC
This is the most innovative/interesting game I've seen this Ludum Dare! And I really like the art.
planetary_invasion
26. Aug 2014 · 02:36 UTC
Really awesome. The art was (obviously) incredible, but the puzzle was creative and a more subtle take on the theme. The only thing I would suggest is more user feedback for progressing through levels. The first level felt long, and it was hard to keep track of who already got their salt so I wasn't sure how many more I had to do. Other than that this was really awesome!
jsspiegel
26. Aug 2014 · 02:44 UTC
Interesting mechanic, cool art style! Feels like it could be a bit faster paced somehow, though
scottyb
26. Aug 2014 · 02:59 UTC
this is super cute and addicting!!!! but I'm not sure I get the theme.
Hexadecima1
26. Aug 2014 · 03:02 UTC
I wrote a poem about this for Poems About Games! http://poemsaboutgames.tumblr.com/post/95791067297/the-salt-pleeease
Mase
26. Aug 2014 · 03:06 UTC
The gameplay is appealing but it could use some variety after a couple of minutes. Some penalties for reckless grabbing might make it more contemplative and challenging. I do like the apparent lack of a time limit however.

The drawings are charming and very nicely integrated.
Marjie62
26. Aug 2014 · 03:07 UTC
Awesome! Couldn't pick up a salt shaker at one point, though.
Kuupu
26. Aug 2014 · 03:08 UTC
I think I can play for hours!! Art is clean and charming!! I found no bug for now!! Really fantastic!
CONGRATULATIONS!

(I want to draw that well one day!)
- Kaol (Carolina Porfirio)
NRathbone
26. Aug 2014 · 03:36 UTC
You have provided valuable insight into how my family eats dinner. 4.5/5
Simon
26. Aug 2014 · 08:21 UTC
Even though it's a bit light on the theme it's a very fresh experience, I loved it! And the art is a perfect fit as well as a beautiful style.
Kinta
26. Aug 2014 · 12:17 UTC
Great idea and execution, enjoyed this a lot!
🎤 ponk
26. Aug 2014 · 12:18 UTC
:) ! ... :) !!

Thhaankkk yyooOOoouuu for the lovable comments...!

@Hexadecima1 : HhhhhhHHhhhhhh..hhHHh....!!! Awesome ! That's very nice.

After I finish my breakfast, I'll made a post about the interpretation of theme and futur updates (including your remarks about game speed, feedbacks and challenges)

Thank you again for the compliments ! :)
Sheepolution
26. Aug 2014 · 16:41 UTC
This makes me feel uneasy. The smiles, the long arms, really creepy. The game is funny, innovative and is tougher than it looks. Good job!
cudabear
26. Aug 2014 · 18:23 UTC
This is a really well designed puzzle game! It's intriguing and allows for many different kinds of puzzles, but is a little easy. I think some sort of time limit would make it much more tense!
Hyoga-3D
26. Aug 2014 · 18:27 UTC
Super creative game, Innovation 5 starts!
brookman
26. Aug 2014 · 18:32 UTC
This is art, well done!
graebor
26. Aug 2014 · 18:49 UTC
Really clever puzzle game, nice artwork too. I enjoy how simple the controls are (basically takes 2 seconds to learn how to play) but there's still a lot you can do, especially with a complicated table. A little weak on the theme, perhaps, but super creative nonetheless.
Kyoutashan
26. Aug 2014 · 19:01 UTC
Strange game, I got surprised in a good way by the concept.
The art style is special but it shows great skills.
Congratulations
pereubu
26. Aug 2014 · 19:21 UTC
Omg this is awesome !
hypp
26. Aug 2014 · 19:57 UTC
Excellent, great idea. Well done!
Frankus
26. Aug 2014 · 20:02 UTC
Fun game! Would play this to pass the time. Simple yet addicting game. Amazing job!
Thingo Studios
26. Aug 2014 · 20:09 UTC
Unique art style married to interesting (if not very puzzly) game play. Definitely cool. My only gripe is it's not particularly on-theme, but that could be fixed easily enough. (Ethnic diversity between the people would make the theme more obvious, I think.)
Doubstract
26. Aug 2014 · 20:13 UTC
It's brilliant!
mrexcessive
26. Aug 2014 · 20:30 UTC
Hey there. That is one WEIRD game you made... First with mechanics that made me laugh. Very Monty Python/Terry Gilliamesq. Great job!
Xanjos
26. Aug 2014 · 22:13 UTC
Sadly lacking some sound but this was a very fun puzzle game and I absolutely loved the hand-drawn art style.
slumber
26. Aug 2014 · 22:22 UTC
great art style, funny and creepy at the same time and really fit the gameplay. great job!
Simplexcity
27. Aug 2014 · 09:58 UTC
really wanted to play this one but it wouldnt load for me. it looks awesoome from the screenshots
🎤 ponk
27. Aug 2014 · 11:54 UTC
Thank you all ! :) ! I will play your games as soon as I can.

@Simplexcity : Oh-ho! What browser do you have ? I've tested the game on firefox 31.0 and chrome 36.0
ChrisGaudino
27. Aug 2014 · 14:57 UTC
Very cool and original. Awesome art style.
KevinZuhn
27. Aug 2014 · 16:24 UTC
The art style is definitely unique, and I like how the simple inputs lead to very complex movements across the level.
Lars Faust
27. Aug 2014 · 21:13 UTC
Amazing concept and setting.
Art style is very fitting and the whole thing works very well. This entry really has character to it. Great job.
egos
27. Aug 2014 · 22:15 UTC
really nice concept and well polished.
I like specialy the art style
dickpoelen
28. Aug 2014 · 09:07 UTC
That's so clever!
gnerkus
28. Aug 2014 · 09:08 UTC
The art style is beautiful. This is the most innovative game I've tested (in LD30).
metalchouchen
28. Aug 2014 · 10:55 UTC
Love art, this game should be evil in multiplayer I think :) Congrats!
Franklins Ghost
28. Aug 2014 · 12:55 UTC
Such a beautiful looking game, the hand drawn style works so well. The puzzle aspect is also a nice interpretation of the theme.
nosfer
28. Aug 2014 · 13:31 UTC
Nice art style and original concept!
43iscoding
28. Aug 2014 · 14:42 UTC
I really enjoyed playing this game! Artwork style is very original and interesting! Great job!
Lokarunith
28. Aug 2014 · 16:16 UTC
that's an awesome concpet :D
the idea is simply excellent and the puzzles are very nice, great work!
nonetheless
28. Aug 2014 · 17:14 UTC
HAHAHA, great idea, nice execution, awesome job :)
spolsh
28. Aug 2014 · 19:34 UTC
I've never saw such puzzle game before. Nice graphics. Like how table gets cluttered after some time!
deepnight
29. Aug 2014 · 12:06 UTC
That's one of the most original entry I've seen in this LD :) It takes a few minutes to get used to the controls, but once you get it, it's incredbly fun to play, well done!

The graphics are great too: the only disturbing thing was that lady with the long hairs and the looong hairy arms. Creepy.
yodamaster
29. Aug 2014 · 18:25 UTC
Nice hand-drawn graphics and quite cool mechanics. Getting chaotic quite quickly.
Pierrec
29. Aug 2014 · 18:34 UTC
Really innovative, and with lovely graphics. Reminded me a bit of Tetra in a way, but the gameplay is way different and probably funnier.
Otrora Games
29. Aug 2014 · 18:58 UTC
Only one I give 5 star on innovation. This is something else. Congrats!
🎤 ponk
29. Aug 2014 · 19:10 UTC
Thank you very much!!

@deepnight Oh-ho! I guess it's the consequence of too much random generation. (But hairy girls exist!)
I'm working on new characters more unique.

I will post something soon :) !
ruerob
29. Aug 2014 · 19:19 UTC
Now I never ask for salt anymore, because if I do so everything will be thrown from the desk. Thank you for your game.
DragonInstall
29. Aug 2014 · 23:44 UTC
Original game. Like the art style. Very interesting game. GG!!!
SaintHeiser
30. Aug 2014 · 03:42 UTC
HAhahahah!
This game makes my day =)
Really fuuny and humourus one. Also liked the game mechanic.
Good job!
egor-idiot
30. Aug 2014 · 05:28 UTC
Oh that really nice! 5 of 5 , very original game.
I like art and conception.
rogueNoodle
30. Aug 2014 · 11:54 UTC
Love the art and the concept was both original and really well executed. Great entry!
wallmasterr
30. Aug 2014 · 12:08 UTC
like the art, and the idea is realy unique , Realy lied when u had to cooperate to get the salt to the right people. and the rediculusly long arms were funny
skiddings
31. Aug 2014 · 15:52 UTC
Great idea for a puzzle game!
Natrium729
01. Sep 2014 · 01:28 UTC
Really cool style and concept! Plus, they are all left-handed! What could I ask more?
(it just doesn't fit the theme really well but it doesn't matter too much.)
goerp
03. Sep 2014 · 20:02 UTC
What a lovely game!
Charming graphics and a original game concept.

Some more sound would have been nice, but this is better than bad sound.
I would have liked a bit more visual feedback when someone's got what he/she wants. Maybe a bit speedier.
Other than that great!
thecolorhacker
03. Sep 2014 · 21:20 UTC
Art is great. Gameplay is nice but does not involve a lot of challenge. How about a timed mode?
AnnaGavaldaKedavra
04. Sep 2014 · 15:49 UTC
Very nice art and interesting mecanics, too bad it's really not connected to the theme.
jerombd
05. Sep 2014 · 18:27 UTC
Not very difficult one time you understand how it works, but it's a very fun interpretation of the theme! And the graphics are great too!
You can add challenge if you forbid to move the plates (all of them, or only few ones maybe).
Alexandre Szybiak
07. Sep 2014 · 20:13 UTC
This game really steps out. Great job.
NicePenguins
09. Sep 2014 · 04:55 UTC
Really clever gameplay : I loved it :) !
RawboSaurX
10. Sep 2014 · 11:33 UTC
Really original concept for puzzle game. Never seen anything quite like it before. Thought the difficulty was a little low in the beginning, but it actually got pretty challenging after a few levels. Not sure how it connects with the theme, tough. Anyways, great work, man!
lucashoward
23. Sep 2014 · 10:18 UTC
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