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Leap of Faith by Ysty

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made by Ysty for LD28 (COMPO)
Faced with overcrowded prisons, criminals are placed instead into semi-real simulations. These provide the convicts with basic exercise, but they are also dangerous. Any fall means death.

You only get one chance to complete the program, only one hope to be set free from the simulation.

This game is my attempt to "fix" the first person platformer, to make one that isn't clunky and doesn't make you wish for a third person view. It's a little short but I'm happy with what I've ended up with.

Note: The web version is a little low resolution, so the text is a bit grungy. Still perfectly readable/playable, but if you want to play the game in beautifully crisp HD then download one of the standalone versions. :)
Web (Unity) http://www.ystygames.com/ludumdare/LeapofFaith/Web.html
Windows http://www.ystygames.com/ludumdare/LeapofFaithWin.zip
Mac http://www.ystygames.com/ludumdare/LeapofFaithMac.zip
Linux http://www.ystygames.com/ludumdare/LeapofFaithLinux.zip
Source http://www.ystygames.com/ludumdare/LeapofFaithSource.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-28/?action=preview&uid=17877

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.25 306
Audio 2.73 390
Fun 3.33 206
Graphics 2.44 737
Humor 2.52 382
Innovation 3.10 364
Mood 3.02 322
Theme 2.39 771

Feedback

kookoon
16. Dec 2013 · 09:10 UTC
Cool game. I liked the way it helps you jumping from the edge.
PlugNPlay
16. Dec 2013 · 09:43 UTC
If no one looks, anyone could have an "unforseeable accident" ;). It's a nice first person platformer and the game mechanics are fitting for the given timeframe.
Follett
16. Dec 2013 · 11:15 UTC
My main complaint would be the low FOV and the lack of objects to let me get to grips with judging my surroundings. Still really enjoyed it though.
reecpj
16. Dec 2013 · 11:16 UTC
really loved the way the new prisoner's no. is announced at the start
Edd Morgan
16. Dec 2013 · 11:17 UTC
Creative and fun, with a hint of an interesting story. Good job
alcorrius
16. Dec 2013 · 11:23 UTC
Is it my blood on the walls?)) Pretty nice. But this bloody British splash screens every time... Mechanics is good. You need improve environment.
X-0r
16. Dec 2013 · 11:26 UTC
Reminds me a bit of portal^^ (are you sure there's not a portal gun hidden somewhere?)

I guess the accident means that you get freed from the simulation? :P
feizenbara
16. Dec 2013 · 11:31 UTC
Nice game, reminds me of portal too. Only complain is that I feel like I move too fast, it's often hard to control.
BraindeadGeo
16. Dec 2013 · 11:47 UTC
Fun little game, frankly I'm impressed with anyone who can make a 3d game in 48 hours! Lots of levels too, well done.
majorcrampas
16. Dec 2013 · 11:53 UTC
Cool overall. Give oculus rift support!
DustyStylus
16. Dec 2013 · 11:53 UTC
Looked deceptively simple but there's a nice game mechanic in there! I like the dystopian British flag. :P
CustomPhase
16. Dec 2013 · 11:55 UTC
That was pretty impressive. And i liked the randomized prisoners id numbers :) Tutorial text is sometimes hard to read
ossah
16. Dec 2013 · 12:02 UTC
Cool game. Liked the game mechanics and starting prisoner sound bites.

Good potential for an enjoyable fps. A little like Mirror's Edge.
CarlsonAndPeeters
16. Dec 2013 · 13:03 UTC
Really enjoyed this. I like how you worked the virtual reality into the story rather than just using it as an excuse for simple graphics. At its core the game is just fun. Levels could use more variety and visuals/audio could be prettier, but for 48 hours this is awesome.
chicknstu
16. Dec 2013 · 13:04 UTC
Although it's not very original, it's a solid implementation of this genre for 48 hours. Loved the way the prisoner number randomised after every death.

Good work :)
ExtreLime
16. Dec 2013 · 13:06 UTC
I loved the gameplay. It was pretty attractive and fun :)
ian_snyder
16. Dec 2013 · 14:21 UTC
Awesome! I love the prisoner number being announced (and changing), the gameplay mechanics work really well, and the ending is hilarious. Great entry.
ezolotko
16. Dec 2013 · 14:25 UTC
This is game is really fun to play. Please elaborate on it to make it a paid product.
hazzen
16. Dec 2013 · 14:26 UTC
The "jump when you hit the edge" is really nice. Landing on moving platforms is a bit tough, especially as you get later into the levels.
crockid5
16. Dec 2013 · 14:28 UTC
I loved this game mainly because I was fucking awesome at it, I can't give good scoring as it doesn't follow the theme at all :/
quill18
16. Dec 2013 · 14:40 UTC
I loved the jumping/parkour mechanics. Very well implemented.
@TeddyNashor
16. Dec 2013 · 15:40 UTC
lol (not)Paused. Anyway, fun game, sorta reminded me of a portal game :).
SilentBunny
16. Dec 2013 · 15:46 UTC
I think you almost nailed the feeling you were going for. I didn't spend any time cursing the fps view :)
archaeometrician
16. Dec 2013 · 16:03 UTC
I made it to level 2 with using on ly 21 lives :P Really nice job ! It's not that easy, not too hard. Great work !
Lustdante
16. Dec 2013 · 16:46 UTC
Making a note here: huge success.
Atmospherium
16. Dec 2013 · 19:13 UTC
Really cool twist on the theme, the announcing of the prisoner's number was surprisingly effective. Unique controls, but really clicked for me without too much confusion. Keep developing this further, I like what you have so far.
Flyinpig5
16. Dec 2013 · 19:17 UTC
Good first-person platformer, very smooth movements and generally a lot of fun. Could've done with some ambient background music, but apart from that it's really cool.
Thein
17. Dec 2013 · 01:38 UTC
The controls felt great. It's very difficult to make a first person platformer feel good, but you nailed it! I liked the story as well. Great work!
Piat
17. Dec 2013 · 02:25 UTC
Great effort, interesting mechanic that definitely has potential. Movement was a little touchy to get used to but after that I had a good amount of fun.
Cheshyr
17. Dec 2013 · 15:27 UTC
that was entertaining.
SunShiranui
17. Dec 2013 · 15:56 UTC
Nice game! A bit difficult to read the instructions, though.
joekinglake
17. Dec 2013 · 18:18 UTC
Great game here, the theme connection seems a little flimsy but i think that's fine - the mechanic is really nice & fluid. Great job!!!
howieV (binarygirl)
17. Dec 2013 · 19:41 UTC
i like the 'space' jump and the overall feeling of it.. good job :)
ryann
17. Dec 2013 · 20:35 UTC
The storyline is great and the mechanics work well enough for a platformer.
whiteknife
17. Dec 2013 · 21:43 UTC
Pretty sweet overall, although the jumps are hard to control and the text looked bad. Still, the overall visual presentation and audio was good and it was fun!
David Colson
17. Dec 2013 · 22:29 UTC
This is an original and fun game, and I like your use of the theme as well!
darkblue
17. Dec 2013 · 23:07 UTC
I find that the prisoner is quite hard to control. No way to get it right on the first try. Depth perception is not easy on a black background, which make the game even harder. Kudoos for automatic jumping when reaching the edge, that's what is usually painful in platform games, so bad it's so messy when you are in the air.
Toureiro
17. Dec 2013 · 23:24 UTC
Great mechanic and I admire your goal of fixing the FPP. Having said that, it looks like you were more concerned with tacking your goal that with making something for the theme.
MrTedders
17. Dec 2013 · 23:46 UTC
Wow very good jumping mechanics. Haven't havent seen something done like that before. The game could use some music though but otherwise great job
ENDESGA
18. Dec 2013 · 00:00 UTC
Cool game, it's rather fun!
The callout for every time you die can get a bit distracting, but it adds to the feel I guess :)
Graphics are fairly cool, and I'm guessing the sound effects were done yourself? :D
Very nice!
Lyje
18. Dec 2013 · 00:56 UTC
Atmosphere is nicely ominous, but not convinced about it "fixing" first person platforming.
ThatGuy
18. Dec 2013 · 01:40 UTC
Fun game, would be interesting to see it with the rift. Though you'd need to tone the landing head bob down a bit.
MatrixBai
18. Dec 2013 · 08:25 UTC
Haha, nice job!
GeorgeBroussard
19. Dec 2013 · 04:10 UTC
Solid ideas for platforming. Could be really fun if polished up a bit more. Obvious Portal vibe here. I'd keep working on this.
funselektor
19. Dec 2013 · 08:30 UTC
Super difficult for me, it goes well with the theme though.
Coblynau
19. Dec 2013 · 20:29 UTC
Great starter, well done :)
van noctar
21. Dec 2013 · 13:56 UTC
The platform is so far, but the concept is cool!
Nelien
21. Dec 2013 · 16:17 UTC
I like the idea of distilling a 3D platformer to the its core elements, but it could've done with a bit more diversity. I still enjoyed quite a bit, certainly enough to finish it -- loved the ending by the way :)
Shaun Lebron
21. Dec 2013 · 16:41 UTC
I really like the concept of holding space so you automatically leap off the edge. Unfortunately I couldn't play very much because I am one of the mythical people who learned FPS on an inverted mouse.
Diptoman
24. Dec 2013 · 06:23 UTC
Cool concept sending a different prisoner for each retry. And the number announcer was really great. Though it was really confusing on moving platforms, I enjoyed this thoroughly.
euske
04. Jan 2014 · 03:25 UTC
It's fun, but I thought the association with the theme is kinda weak.