Deep Collective by olkeencole

made by olkeencole for LD29 (JAM)

Play as as a scientist scouting out a planetoid for chemical samples. Each "surface" has a hole that leads deeper into the planetoid.

There was so much more I wanted to put into the game, but I barely had time to make the game this weekend. It'll probably be easy to break, but I think its a fun environment to play in.

If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please let me know. I plan to continue working on this game and add new features. I really want to add a lot of wacky science effects.

Web	https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22781413/ludum/DeepCollective/DeepCollective.html
Windows	https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22781413/ludum/DeepCollectiveWin.zip
OS/X	https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22781413/ludum/DeepCollectiveMac.zip
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=10982

Ratings

Coolness	49%	1314
Overall(Jam)	2.83	583

Audio(Jam)	1.53	664
Fun(Jam)	2.30	665
Graphics(Jam)	3.46	345
Innovation(Jam)	2.57	581
Mood(Jam)	3.08	358
Theme(Jam)	3.21	344

Feedback

TheLastBanana

29. Apr 2014 · 02:43 UTC

I don't have someone else to play this with at the moment, so I won't rate it. It doesn't look much like the screenshot -- did you maybe upload the wrong version?

IndieST

29. Apr 2014 · 04:07 UTC

1. The screen is too dark at the most of the time. It works for building creepy atmosphere, but maybe give the player a flashlight?
2. I got to some iron mine, jumped on it, and then the game seemed reset. What should I supposed to do then?

Lissar

29. Apr 2014 · 04:11 UTC

I quite like the idea for this game, and I enjoyed the low poly style. Only problem was that looking around with the mouse was too heavy. I'm guess this is supposed to be simulating low gravity perhaps? But it didn't feel like it worked well.

🎤 olkeencole

29. Apr 2014 · 04:13 UTC

Sorry! Press F to toggle your flashlight.

zillix

29. Apr 2014 · 04:28 UTC

great aesthetic and atmosphere!

FyberOptic

29. Apr 2014 · 04:52 UTC

Well visually it's great. And I did enjoy roaming and bouncing around, checking out the environment. It's a shame you weren't able to get more gameplay in. But good work nonetheless!

AGDG_REJECT

29. Apr 2014 · 05:21 UTC

I like the art a lot. However, I seemed to have frame-rate issues. Also the resolution on the web version was too large resulting in horizontal scrollbars. I am sorry for running this on a toaster.

Lost King

29. Apr 2014 · 05:22 UTC

Interesting idea, the camera was a little unruly at times with my mouse going all over so I couldn't click on samples very easily. With a little more polish I could find myself getting lost deeper and deeper for a long while.

Contacaton

29. Apr 2014 · 05:24 UTC

I can't play this. It keeps freezing for no apparent reason.

DrPrettyPatty

29. Apr 2014 · 19:22 UTC

I loved your graphical style! I somehow managed to get out of the playable area I think, holding shift made me float. Great job though!

sandbaydev

29. Apr 2014 · 19:27 UTC

Very creative. I liked the art a lot. This could be turned into a bigger game easily, and could cater for those people who just want to explore... or by adding bit more difficult (oxygen levels, cave monsters, you name it).. this could be a really long-term fun.

I liked a lot.

Oye Beto

30. Apr 2014 · 05:17 UTC

I collected a lot of stuff, it's a big level :o
You did a good job with the level geometry.
I liked the flashlight mechanic and how the camera bounces after jumping.

I wanted to run faster. I think walking slow in a monotonous environment is not fun. Maybe you should explode the floating mechanic too.

sandbaydev

01. May 2014 · 03:54 UTC

Also: I forgot to say, but the gravity choice was a solid one -- immediately made me feel like being on some other planet.

TeamFlare

01. May 2014 · 12:05 UTC

Interesting idea and I might have learned something about minerals ;) Great entry.

tomvert

01. May 2014 · 12:09 UTC

Clumsy controls, but I love the moon and stars :)

Lyje

01. May 2014 · 15:04 UTC

Beautiful low poly art is beautiful! Just wish there was a more clear game mechanic :)