Temple of the Mad Gods by jellyfishlion
NOTE: This turned out more like a demo of an idea then a game (at least in my opinion), but I hope it's still enjoyable. :) I'll probably come back to this at some point and make it into a real game. :D If anybody wants me to post a Windows or Mac version, just let me know and I will.
Also, a warning to anyone wearing headphones while playing this: I had issues with the sound effects, and they ended up much louder than the music, so if you get hit by a Weeper, it will likely be quite loud.
CONTROLS: Arrow keys - move player (hit up key to jump)
STORY: You have ventured into the underground temple of the mad gods in search of the three sacred chalices. The gods, Emriel, Arkaten, and Orudun, the gods of Life, Death, and Time, are worshiped most people on your world. Your people live in fear of them, for they are all mad, and in their insanity may one day destroy the world. For thousands of years, they have slept, but now they are beginning to stir. You must find their sacred chalices and take them to the altar, for their magic is said to be the only way to keep the old gods in their slumber. Beware, young hero, for within this ancient temple are the Weepers, monsters created by the mad gods for reasons unknown. You are powerless against them, and all you can do is run - and run quickly, for if they catch you, not even death will bring you peace, for they shall devour your soul! Go now, young hero, and recover the chalices of the mad gods, before it is too late!
OBJECTIVE: Enter the temples of life (green), death (purple), and time (blue) and find the chalices within. Get the blue one first, then the green, and finally the purple. Beware the Weepers...
This has been my second Ludum Dare, and I'm happy to say that I at least finished something (which is actually a real accomplishment for me). I had lots of things I wish I'd done with this, but being short on time and still relatively new to game development made things difficult. I'm glad I participated though. :)
Thanks to DST from nosoapradio.us for the music! (I forgot to credit him in the game :P)
Also, a warning to anyone wearing headphones while playing this: I had issues with the sound effects, and they ended up much louder than the music, so if you get hit by a Weeper, it will likely be quite loud.
CONTROLS: Arrow keys - move player (hit up key to jump)
STORY: You have ventured into the underground temple of the mad gods in search of the three sacred chalices. The gods, Emriel, Arkaten, and Orudun, the gods of Life, Death, and Time, are worshiped most people on your world. Your people live in fear of them, for they are all mad, and in their insanity may one day destroy the world. For thousands of years, they have slept, but now they are beginning to stir. You must find their sacred chalices and take them to the altar, for their magic is said to be the only way to keep the old gods in their slumber. Beware, young hero, for within this ancient temple are the Weepers, monsters created by the mad gods for reasons unknown. You are powerless against them, and all you can do is run - and run quickly, for if they catch you, not even death will bring you peace, for they shall devour your soul! Go now, young hero, and recover the chalices of the mad gods, before it is too late!
OBJECTIVE: Enter the temples of life (green), death (purple), and time (blue) and find the chalices within. Get the blue one first, then the green, and finally the purple. Beware the Weepers...
This has been my second Ludum Dare, and I'm happy to say that I at least finished something (which is actually a real accomplishment for me). I had lots of things I wish I'd done with this, but being short on time and still relatively new to game development made things difficult. I'm glad I participated though. :)
Thanks to DST from nosoapradio.us for the music! (I forgot to credit him in the game :P)
| Web | http://jellyfishlion86.net78.net/LD29/madgods.html |
| Original URL | https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=21055 |
Ratings
| Coolness | 32% | 1851 |
| Overall(Jam) | 2.50 | 690 |
| Audio(Jam) | 2.78 | 480 |
| Fun(Jam) | 2.50 | 598 |
| Graphics(Jam) | 1.94 | 750 |
| Innovation(Jam) | 2.17 | 706 |
| Mood(Jam) | 3.24 | 283 |
| Theme(Jam) | 2.33 | 673 |
Feedback
Sodaware
28. Apr 2014 路 23:38 UTC
Should have read the headphone warning before playing - made me jump the first time a Weeper appeared (and then it promptly killed me). The music is nice though, and it's definitely a game that has potential :)
quickfingers
30. Apr 2014 路 20:31 UTC
got a page of php errors I'm afraid, your host might be down
馃帳 jellyfishlion
30. Apr 2014 路 21:12 UTC
I was having issues with my web host for a while, but I've fixed it (for now at least :P).
SlamBlasta
30. Apr 2014 路 21:20 UTC
Good visuals and audio. It was hard though!
eteeski
30. Apr 2014 路 21:20 UTC
haha I recognize that song :b Nice atmosphere :)
MunkeeBacon
30. Apr 2014 路 21:54 UTC
Games background music was good and eerie, really set a nice mood, but the actual game sounds are somewhat ear piercing and tough to listen to.
torcado194
01. May 2014 路 02:32 UTC
nice job! seems like some good basic programming! keep it up!
pbsds
01. May 2014 路 10:34 UTC
Telling the backstory in the description instead of in the game is a cheap solution which rarely works. There were probably time constrains, but a simple dialogue telling this would be much more effective! The game lacks any other mechanic than jumping and moving, and you didn't design the stages so these were drawn to their limit either,. the game was simply to easy.
Daniel X. Moore
03. May 2014 路 14:52 UTC
Fun and simple, good controls too.
BrothersT
03. May 2014 路 15:06 UTC
Enjoyed the music and mood! Didn't quite understand why I was transported sometimes...
hanoth
03. May 2014 路 15:10 UTC
The Weeper thing startled me and I didn't even have headphones on. The way they chase you and the music are creepy too.
Seme
17. May 2014 路 21:00 UTC
Holy shit I got scared for first time when the Weeper 'scraemed'. Nice game! Controls were super-good! Good work! :)