{"author_link":"\/author\/kickback\/","author_name":"KickBack","author_uid":"34034","comments":[{"author_name":"gapgen","author_uid":"26933","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 7:53pm","epoch":1398714480,"text":"Interesting idea! The production values were great, although the minigame was kinda hard to control (maybe on a second playthrough it'd be more intuitive)."},{"author_name":"baykush_figtree","author_uid":"32955","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 7:57pm","epoch":1398714720,"text":"You've done an outstanding work with the lights and the overall mood.\rThe idea of mixing up a "visual novel" style game with defense mechanics was quite interesting! I think that it would be really if the story was responsive to the defense gameplay in real time rather than bein a long alternative to a text box.\rGood work!"},{"author_name":"CupcakeMedia","author_uid":"36424","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 8:06pm","epoch":1398715260,"text":"Ha. Ok, interesting idea and you have the graphical assets to back it up. The actual controls could have been more polished though. As nice as it looks, it plays kinda ... statically, rigidly, flatly. Although it might just be that I don't like those kinds of controls. \r\rI'll say this, for LD - this is a really good game, with the combat mechanics that slightly lessen the game, but the variety of combat areas at least make me want to keep playing to see what you've thought of next."},{"author_name":"elefantopia","author_uid":"37031","time":"Apr 28, 2014 @ 8:16pm","epoch":1398715860,"text":"WOW! An adventure twin stick shooter-y thing with gorgeous graphics and great mood. Indecision is a favorite topic of mine. Or is it?"},{"author_name":"theengineers","author_uid":"37408","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 1:19pm","epoch":1398777240,"text":"Really interesting work. Try making it a little more intuitive."},{"author_name":"DustyStylus","author_uid":"15902","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 3:08pm","epoch":1398783780,"text":"Cool concept realised with really top notch graphics! There were some bits I wanted to skip, not due to content, just impatience on my part! ;D (I also got pushed into a corner awkwardly in one of the mini games and got stuck... bit like being on the subway in rush hour really...)"},{"author_name":"DMinsky","author_uid":"18941","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 3:18pm","epoch":1398784380,"text":"Just great."},{"author_name":"Lyje","author_uid":"29064","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 3:25pm","epoch":1398784800,"text":"Wanted to keep playing and playing to get the different endings - a great idea for Ludum Dare. Lovely graphics, they are standout!"},{"author_name":"Zephyr","author_uid":"35428","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 4:34pm","epoch":1398788940,"text":"Wow, awesome idea. The graphics look great, the music fits perfectly. It's an awesome take on the theme. Well done!"},{"author_name":"Shigor","author_uid":"5242","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 4:37pm","epoch":1398789120,"text":"That's pretty good concept, congrats"},{"author_name":"Simon@LD","author_uid":"33672","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 4:38pm","epoch":1398789180,"text":"Very nice interpretation of the theme! I also really liked the way you use the screen space (with the two game modes). Nice graphics too. Only remark i have: moving in the minigame felt quite clunky. Aside from that, a great entry!"},{"author_name":"FyberOptic","author_uid":"36171","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 4:40pm","epoch":1398789300,"text":"This was a great concept! I really like the idea that you don't actually have control of the character, but of the internal battle of decision-making. The one downside is that it ends up being short since you have to script everything, but you still got a lot done in the time limit. Good visuals, good audio, and an overall fun little game. Good job!"},{"author_name":"pLaw","author_uid":"29748","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 4:43pm","epoch":1398789480,"text":"Wow! Stunning graphics, and a nice take on the Theme. I'm not a fan of cutscenes in games but this impressed me."},{"author_name":"Afal","author_uid":"27397","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 8:36pm","epoch":1398803460,"text":"Loving the theme of this game. Not sure how I can get all the endings though (found 3 so far)..."},{"author_name":"Kuchalu","author_uid":"35850","time":"Apr 29, 2014 @ 8:43pm","epoch":1398803880,"text":"This is awesome! Really great effort, it looks and sounds great and there is a lot of attention to detail which is cool. Thanks for sharing!"},{"author_name":"InvisibleWonder","author_uid":"28398","time":"Apr 30, 2014 @ 2:40am","epoch":1398825300,"text":"Well made. The controls need a bit responsiveness to changes in direction, though."},{"author_name":"xensky","author_uid":"27267","time":"Apr 30, 2014 @ 3:27pm","epoch":1398871320,"text":"incredible game. I love the juxtaposition of the inner and outer struggles of this poor dude. Also I like that it wasn't glitchy. the indecisive ending was kinda hilarious."},{"author_name":"Frump","author_uid":"35460","time":"Apr 30, 2014 @ 3:37pm","epoch":1398871920,"text":"Excellent! Completely unique and unexpected. I enjoyed it a lot. It also reminded me to drop off my rent cheque!"},{"author_name":"mrexcessive","author_uid":"20788","time":"Apr 30, 2014 @ 3:42pm","epoch":1398872220,"text":"Hi. That's a novel mechanic... reminds me of cartoons with devils and angels on shoulders. Look and feel amazing, the operational mechanics of the spike\/sword to destroy the little guys is a bit troublesome. I can see how this could lead to a great world to explore with a mixture of choice and skill to even exercise that choice."},{"author_name":"sP0CkEr2","author_uid":"7135","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 2:56am","epoch":1398912660,"text":"really interesting idea - the controls were a bit tiff tho - very cool effects on some of the sequences - great job"},{"author_name":"Lukbebalduke","author_uid":"26331","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 3:18am","epoch":1398913980,"text":"OMG. Really man, NICE WORK ! Nice ! :D"},{"author_name":"adamwoolridge","author_uid":"35122","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 8:19am","epoch":1398932040,"text":"Good use of two game types!"},{"author_name":"Charimation","author_uid":"34472","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 10:12am","epoch":1398938820,"text":"Absolutely wonderful :D Really nice concept and I love the integration of the two game types! Really cool ^^"},{"author_name":"ArcturusDeluxe","author_uid":"26098","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 2:04pm","epoch":1398952740,"text":"This is awesome! The interaction between the two layers of game is really fascinating. I like the slightly dystopian art style. Really cool."},{"author_name":"simplesmiler","author_uid":"33963","time":"May 1, 2014 @ 6:19pm","epoch":1398968040,"text":"Gorgeous visuals. Great use of theme. Top marks."},{"author_name":"GamerTaters","author_uid":"35352","time":"May 3, 2014 @ 7:14am","epoch":1399100940,"text":"Great look and presentation. Liked your interpretation of the theme. Very unique. Nice work."},{"author_name":"Dreii","author_uid":"24533","time":"May 3, 2014 @ 7:20am","epoch":1399101300,"text":"Wonderful graphics! that guy just cant get a break!"},{"author_name":"DarknessFades","author_uid":"25587","time":"May 3, 2014 @ 7:17pm","epoch":1399144320,"text":"I cant run game :C"},{"author_name":"TeamFlare","author_uid":"25793","time":"May 4, 2014 @ 5:00pm","epoch":1399222500,"text":"wonderful game, although I didn't get what I am suppost to do the first time the defence mode started"},{"author_name":"JavadocMD","author_uid":"29362","time":"May 6, 2014 @ 10:28pm","epoch":1399414980,"text":"Pretty neat conceptually! I feel like maybe the "inner war" sections could be faster paced and\/or more challenging to keep me more engaged."},{"author_name":"RowdyGhosts","author_uid":"35291","time":"May 7, 2014 @ 6:00am","epoch":1399442100,"text":"I think Greg would be a lot happier if he had a keyboard and mouse ; ) Very cool idea and nice graphics. What's the fourth ending???"},{"author_name":"Waterman7","author_uid":"31692","time":"May 7, 2014 @ 3:31pm","epoch":1399476360,"text":"What a great concept and execution! I would love to see this developed further."},{"author_name":"KickBack","author_uid":"34034","time":"May 8, 2014 @ 4:25pm","epoch":1399566000,"text":"Hey everyone, thank you so much for the comments! We are really excited that a lot of people seem to like the concept.\r\rSince quite a few asked about the endings.\r\r1) You have to fail at getting any emotion out at least twice (indecisive ending)\r2) "Good boy" ending if you have at least 3 times a good and "proper" emotion.\r3) "Fed Up" ending is if you let the "evil" emotions 3 times.\r4) The actual good ending, is if you get 2 "good" and 2 "evil". The idea behind it is that only if you balance your emotions properly (and that means letting your bad emotions out some times), you can have peace of mind."},{"author_name":"conormn","author_uid":"31095","time":"May 9, 2014 @ 5:56am","epoch":1399614660,"text":"Really like the idea and so well executed. Great job!"},{"author_name":"Crowbeak","author_uid":"16689","time":"May 11, 2014 @ 1:23pm","epoch":1399814280,"text":"It's gorgeous and an interesting idea, but... I just... I don't really like it. I like my interactive fiction to be interactive, but this is not a way I like it. I do like how the angel or devil appears in the scene depending on how it comes out, and I like the fact that every battle is different, though."},{"author_name":"KickBack","author_uid":"34034","time":"May 11, 2014 @ 7:37pm","epoch":1399836720,"text":"@Crowbeak, I think that's fair. The idea is that you interact indirectly. You are trying to manage the character's head and the results of that interact with the story. There is obviously a lot more room for expansion."},{"author_name":"matthias_zarzecki","author_uid":"3880","time":"May 19, 2014 @ 5:34pm","epoch":1400520540,"text":"Well this is mightily impressive :D"}],"images":["ld29\/34034-078316841525d9b032b2424b65997ebb.jpg","ld29\/34034-d54dc8a7c09b51022aa2640c0aaf7fbf.jpg","ld29\/34034-82151732ddcc380f3149599d510c3d99.jpg","ld29\/34034-e7ee0fdf9946c87af63b42ec07e46bae.jpg","ld29\/34034-2faa433c2db0e9d106afdc157ed37716.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/24010\/innerwar\/innerwar.html","text":"Web"},{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/109024\/inner_war.rar","text":"Windows"},{"url":"https:\/\/dl.dropboxusercontent.com\/u\/24010\/innerwarmac.zip","text":"OS\/X"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"19627","g_author":"34034","g_event":"LD29","g_eventkey":"22","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"19656","g_title":"Inner War","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"42","g_commentcount":"37","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\/\/342546\/34034-shot0.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/34034-shot1.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/34034-shot2.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/34034-shot3.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/342546\/34034-shot4.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Here is our entry for the Ludum Dare Jam 29!\r\n\r\nIt's our first time doing this. It's an adventure-ish kind of game (no puzzles!), with a unique dialogue choosing method. It also has 4 different endings :P\r\n\r\nMost of the characters were taken from our only game \"Lost Echo\". A lot of the music is also original but most of it is from bits and pieces we had already. Everything else was made from scratch.\r\n\r\nControls:\r\nWASD: Move\r\nMouse: Aim\r\nLeft Click: Attack\r\nRight Click: Block\r\nLeft Click (while holding down right): Push Back\r\n\r\nYou have to guide the \"emotions\" you want to the surface (mostly by killing the other emotion).","title":"Inner War"}