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A Weird Love Game by Dmitrix

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made by Dmitrix for LD28 (COMPO)
So... I was struggling for ideas at the beginning of the compo.

"You only get one lover.... lols"

That was my attempt to be all indie or whatever. A unique idea with deep meaning?

I bounced the idea off a friend and he came up with: "Hmm ok how about there's a love meter that's basically like a timer and the missions are like little tasks you are carrying out to keep her in love with you... If the meter runs out she leaves you..."

Okay, I tried that... but that's WEIRD!!!! Right??? Too weird, I'm not ready for that. So anyways... My game took a different direction and now you're a guy who's running away from a girl that's in love with you or at least she'll make you fall in love with her. Then it's game over. :P

I'm just glad I got an entry though and I didn't give up half way through like I almost did.
Web http://dmitrix.com/ld28
Source https://github.com/dmitrix/aweirdlovegame
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-28/?action=preview&uid=10093

Ratings

Coolness 47% 1041
Overall 2.33 941
Fun 2.15 906
Graphics 2.69 623
Humor 3.32 124
Innovation 2.33 829
Mood 2.04 892
Theme 2.80 537

Feedback

supremefist
16. Dec 2013 · 03:00 UTC
Haha! I like the tears! Should probably have a restart button :) Looks like marriage is inevitable :)
AlanZucconi
16. Dec 2013 · 03:01 UTC
Hehe I knew someone would have made a game about "one" love! :p
Somfunambulist
16. Dec 2013 · 03:04 UTC
This game controls really well, and could have been really cool if there was some terrain that was difficult to navigate, while the girl was perfect at it.
chiguireitor
16. Dec 2013 · 04:31 UTC
Nice graphics! level's a bit short though
zorfmorf
16. Dec 2013 · 09:48 UTC
I really dig the art style although I'd loved to see some animations.
It is very short and you seemingly can't "win". A longer level, faster girl, maybe some obstacles, a "win screen" and some music and it could be a really fun game!
johnfn
17. Dec 2013 · 05:18 UTC
Haha, I like how we took the theme in completely opposite directions. The game over screen is hilarious.
Fadobo
17. Dec 2013 · 11:32 UTC
Really funny ending. I'd love to see a not-so-happy "You win" screen if you manage to outrun her ;-)
MRvanderPants
18. Dec 2013 · 08:00 UTC
This game is weird indeed. Like the idea of it. But I really miss some animations, sounds, and a restart button. And at some point that npc that follows me got stuck in a block, and I reached the end of the level I think? Not sure whether there should have happend something?
LeonLeon
18. Dec 2013 · 09:14 UTC
Loved the game over screen. Animations would have been good
PaperBlurt
18. Dec 2013 · 12:43 UTC
This truly is weird.
Weird good.
Aaants
18. Dec 2013 · 21:52 UTC
Hehe, I can see this one causing a few arguments :)
sfdnetwork
21. Dec 2013 · 00:03 UTC
This game is really funny. :) I love the particle effects.
BruceSlater452
23. Dec 2013 · 00:34 UTC
Loved the fact that it was a guy being chased by the girl. also the bit at the end where there is no escape. Loved it. The Tears were a great touch as well.
Jupiter_Hadley
25. Dec 2013 · 00:12 UTC
Funny game! I included this game in my Ludum Dare 28 compilation video series if you'd like to check it out! http://youtu.be/CxUIxKQApqc
loxo
27. Dec 2013 · 16:21 UTC
Nice idea, but the other one sounds good too. I think there are some things missing. There seems to be no way to win it and there is no audio. And maybe multiple levels.
Cake&Code
06. Jan 2014 · 20:04 UTC
Haha, cute little game. The ending was nice, and it was fun to try my best to run away. Is there any way to avoid that ending? I almost felt like it was inevitable. :P I wonder if that's the life lesson in this game.