elemens by Steve

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made by Steve for LD30 (COMPO)
Update:
I'd accidentally uploaded an earlier, unfinished version with the "proper" last-3-hours rushed ending missing.

If you've already played and you happened upon this page once more, feel free to play again.

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argh :(

had too wide of a scope, but here it is.
pseudo-finished.

windows link is an exe file.

love2d link is a love2d package which requires https://love2d.org/ to run, but should work on any platform it supports (win, osx, linux?)
if you already have it installed, make sure it's 0.9.1 (latest as i write this), because that's what it's targeted for.

since it's lua, source is unavoidably included (.love file is really a zip archive).

Ratings

Coolness 81% 2
Overall 3.59 200
Audio 3.75 56
Fun 3.47 228
Graphics 3.83 159
Humor 3.61 59
Innovation 2.65 920
Mood 3.52 158
Theme 3.34 498

Feedback

JosephLittle
25. Aug 2014 · 10:06 UTC
Really nice. Great art :)
skullum
25. Aug 2014 · 10:44 UTC
Impressive game
robbiehunt
25. Aug 2014 · 11:05 UTC
Really impressed with the graphics and audio. Seriously, this is worthy of expanding on - at least into a short little game.
ryguydavis
25. Aug 2014 · 14:12 UTC
I really enjoyed this. It's a shame you didn't get to finish the way you had hoped, but as it is I am really impressed. I want snappier controls and maybe a bit more contrast in the art, but otherwise I had no complaints. Great work.
dickpoelen
25. Aug 2014 · 14:38 UTC
Really cool. Untill I got stuck in a rock... But, to be far, I was throwing around a lot of rock
rnlf
25. Aug 2014 · 17:58 UTC
Please turn this into a full game! Music, art and sound are really cool.
Clavus
25. Aug 2014 · 18:47 UTC
Great art and audio. However I get stuck at the cold lifeless place. The creature there backs me in a corner, and either kills me (which doesn't restart the game or anything), or I jump over him and reach an area I can't get out of.
Sheepolution
25. Aug 2014 · 19:37 UTC
Too bad it's unfinished. It looks nice and I like the interaction with the villagers, but that's about it. Better luck with the next jam!
🎤 Steve
25. Aug 2014 · 21:21 UTC
SPOILEEEERS !

Clavus: when you reach the large bottom area, there's another npc you should talk to in order to proceed, all the way on the left side.
🎤 Steve
25. Aug 2014 · 21:25 UTC
Actually.. it seems I posted the wrong version :(
duncankeller
26. Aug 2014 · 01:02 UTC
Really impressed with the characters and general feel of the game. Music was nice and I liked the mechanic too. Not sure if I was stuck or if I reached unfinished parts of the game. I guess that's what happens when you overscope, but hey, this proves that it would make a really nice game if you fleshed it out and finished it. I hope you do!
ZirconCode
26. Aug 2014 · 05:29 UTC
Amazing atmosphere, love the feel of the audio and graphics. Funny dialog too =)

Game suddenly slowed down, might be a Love2D issue.
plash
26. Aug 2014 · 05:42 UTC
This is great. I got killed by a zombie twice, then threw a rock at him. The music is pretty good. This is the first entry I hummed along with. I'm not sure I have any nitpicks with this except for length, but that's par for the LD course :D
C_Walden
26. Aug 2014 · 05:58 UTC
Pretty super for 48 hours! I enjoyed the art style and the feeling of exploration. The zombie thing utterly destroyed me the first time though, and I never did figure out if it was beatable. I reached the "end", fully enjoyed it. Thank you for making and sharing.
Pitzik4
26. Aug 2014 · 07:10 UTC
Great game, loved the graphics, and the characters always had great dialogue. It feels like you put in some thought to your world, too.

~ misson20000, voting on the behalf of our team
Endurion
26. Aug 2014 · 09:14 UTC
Really good. Great atmosphere. You were obviously aiming for something higher. Would love to see it fleshed out more.
Phaix
26. Aug 2014 · 09:26 UTC
Cool Game! I really like the Art.
MalphasWats
26. Aug 2014 · 11:22 UTC
Fun game, I liked the art and the conversations :)
Ogniok
26. Aug 2014 · 16:06 UTC
Nice and funny game :D Very good humour and nice, simple art
Hoopsnake Games
26. Aug 2014 · 16:14 UTC
Fun game, bit odd controls though. In the end I got stuck in a dead end with a slowly approaching ice zombie :P
capsizedmoose
26. Aug 2014 · 20:12 UTC
nice little platformer :D
AtomicVikings
26. Aug 2014 · 21:02 UTC
Awesome art, awesome mood, awesome audio (wish it would repeat). had a great time playing this. expand on it :D
Cryovat
26. Aug 2014 · 21:04 UTC
I'm really impressed you were able to pull this off in 48 hours. The graphics and music is awesome and the worlds are compelling.

You need to extend this. Seriously!
ZoneOne2
27. Aug 2014 · 00:38 UTC
Looked polished and the music was great.
LaFleur
27. Aug 2014 · 05:00 UTC
You've got the beginning of something great here! I hope you plan to keep developing this!
nesis
27. Aug 2014 · 06:01 UTC
Good to see more Steves doing Ludum Dare :p

Cool game, the graphics and sound effects are good, but the music's great! Nice take on the theme too.
nesis
27. Aug 2014 · 06:01 UTC
Also, if you feel like playing my game, here's a link: http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30/?action=preview&uid=2726
Jedi
27. Aug 2014 · 10:33 UTC
Great entry! I'm glad you shared this on IRC during development; it's been a lot of fun watching it come into being.

For being incomplete, it actually feels very complete and satisfying. I would have liked to have not had to start back at the village after dying, but given your lack of content I actually think this was a smart move.

I didn't like the way the guy's arms moved when he jumped. (There's not much critical I have to say)

The graphics were great, the audio was excellent, and that song was perfect! The screenshake was also really well-done and satisfying; I may have to see how you do that and steal your technique :3
Crefossus
27. Aug 2014 · 20:36 UTC
I like how the objects you can pickup correspond to each theme. The tiles are well made, you even had some breakup tiles for the surface. I'm also impressed by the animations, idle - falling, jumping, run cycle that have a great style.
If you die on the ice palace level it kind of stinks to restart the entire game.

I also somehow missed the last text that says that the game is over and replayed again trying to carry ice/a pouch.
Dietrich Epp
28. Aug 2014 · 04:52 UTC
This is really captivating, despite its state of completion. The ice zombie took me three tries.
IAmSpencer
28. Aug 2014 · 07:20 UTC
some funny dialogues and overall nice art. Good job! :)
Jacob123
28. Aug 2014 · 20:48 UTC
That was hilarious! The ending was probably the best ending in a game ever seen!
Kayelgee
28. Aug 2014 · 21:38 UTC
A proper ending would've been nice.
Crocanti de Pollo
28. Aug 2014 · 23:19 UTC
Loving the dialogs. The first enemy in the cold world killed and having to restart was a bit of a bummer. Other than that it's cool.
Ofursnati
29. Aug 2014 · 13:48 UTC
Love the art style. Good controls. Well done
varun
29. Aug 2014 · 18:17 UTC
Loved the fact that objects come with you! Would definitely like to see this expanded further!
Menesetsu
30. Aug 2014 · 13:31 UTC
Nice looking game) Feature with picking up objects and throwing them reminds me Mario 2) I wish I could pick up people in village and throw them too.
WetDesertRock
30. Aug 2014 · 20:24 UTC
In terms of a LD game, this one is very well thought out (or at least seems like it) and planned out well. Everything has its own sound, and everything is designed like how you would see it in a game done without time constraints. Obviously there are improvements that you could do with more time, but for a LD game I say its pretty solid.

Of course, the only things I would complain about would be the control structure (I can jump with space and w, but not move with asd, nor can I jump with up arrow?), and the fact that it wasn't full length. The latter complaint is just an issue of time though, so good job!
(Music wise, I like both tracks, good job there)
ratking
31. Aug 2014 · 13:48 UTC
Top-notch entry!
headchant
01. Sep 2014 · 13:07 UTC
I like it, the controls felt great and the idea was good.
Artamus
07. Sep 2014 · 16:05 UTC
Nice game, congrats!
Jupiter_Hadley
08. Sep 2014 · 02:50 UTC
Interesting game. I included it in part 22 of my Ludum Dare 30 compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look :) http://youtu.be/_5a2Oj9U9sk
Xanjos
10. Sep 2014 · 00:04 UTC
Pretty interesting game. I actually like how there's quite a bit to explore and the graphics and audio were really nice as well.
GeorgeBroussard
15. Sep 2014 · 23:39 UTC
Enjoyed the graphics, audio and mood. And exploring. Was solid to run around in and explore. I would finish it and polish it up if I were you. No reason not to.