{"author_link":"\/author\/spierek\/","author_name":"Spierek","author_uid":"14319","comments":[{"author_name":"Somfunambulist","author_uid":"19074","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:12am","epoch":1387166820,"text":"Stellar graphics, decent music, cripplingly hard."},{"author_name":"braindx","author_uid":"29786","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:19am","epoch":1387167240,"text":"Great concept. Beautiful game. Very difficult to know if you'll be seen or not. I had a lot of fun."},{"author_name":"Spierek","author_uid":"14319","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:26am","epoch":1387167660,"text":"Thanks for the feedback! I'll be tweaking some minor issues (like the visibility collider) on Tuesday, so feel free to request some changes :)"},{"author_name":"nickworks","author_uid":"18927","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:26am","epoch":1387167660,"text":"Well-put-together! It has a great aesthetic."},{"author_name":"Dynad","author_uid":"26032","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 4:28am","epoch":1387167780,"text":"This game is so much fun, I wanted to make it to the end.. needed some tries.. didnt expect this at all.. great work!"},{"author_name":"ENDESGA","author_uid":"19270","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 5:03am","epoch":1387169880,"text":"Incredible graphics! Absolutely brilliant!"},{"author_name":"nicotuason","author_uid":"21669","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 1:29pm","epoch":1387200240,"text":"Not hard once you figure it out. Short and sweet! Great art and loads of character. I feel for you Bob."},{"author_name":"Hypnohustla","author_uid":"20803","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 3:20pm","epoch":1387206900,"text":"Nice change from pace. :) Even though it was a bit hard in the beginning, it made me stick till the ending. Liked the music too :)"},{"author_name":"dstozek","author_uid":"22673","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:39pm","epoch":1387218840,"text":"The game has a great overall feel! Much more amusing than I thought it would be!"},{"author_name":"cwkx","author_uid":"26001","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 6:39pm","epoch":1387218840,"text":"Yes! Best use of theme ever :D 5\/5\/5\/5\/5\/5\/5\/5"},{"author_name":"Coblynau","author_uid":"29114","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:27pm","epoch":1387225320,"text":"Excellent graphics and audio, brilliant use of the theme and very original gameplay, well done!"},{"author_name":"jillytot","author_uid":"29382","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:27pm","epoch":1387225320,"text":"Great graphics, and funny concept. I had to come back here to read about what was going on, but once i understood i had a good time. Keep it up."},{"author_name":"Christian S.","author_uid":"12945","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:27pm","epoch":1387225320,"text":"Looks beautiful. Sounds great."},{"author_name":"Jago","author_uid":"4020","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:29pm","epoch":1387225440,"text":"I just maxed out every category! Really, really great game. Graphics are absolutely fantastic and the overall feel of the game is very polished!"},{"author_name":"badlydrawnrod","author_uid":"745","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:30pm","epoch":1387225500,"text":"What an excellent idea! Love the 8-bit graphics."},{"author_name":"Doctor Broccoli","author_uid":"15882","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:31pm","epoch":1387225560,"text":"Really fun idea, I really love the graphics and audio. It's really really hard though."},{"author_name":"q7204k","author_uid":"31192","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:46pm","epoch":1387226460,"text":"Really like it =)"},{"author_name":"chamberlainpi","author_uid":"4398","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:48pm","epoch":1387226580,"text":"Really good fitting title. I was caught right away when I started. But thinking back at the title, I looked... OH! I have a missing sock. So I started to use the signs. Really cute animations too (with the pretending-to-tie-the-shoe action). Ending is funny. Not too challenging, easy to skim by most of the side-walkers, but just enough to keep playing until you reach the end.\rGood job!"},{"author_name":"ParaPup","author_uid":"18322","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:53pm","epoch":1387226880,"text":"Nice Graphics and the music wasn't bad at all I enjoyed plying it."},{"author_name":"timtipgames","author_uid":"15341","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 8:59pm","epoch":1387227240,"text":"Liked every single thing about it - including the difficulty level."},{"author_name":"pavelzuk","author_uid":"31831","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 10:04pm","epoch":1387231140,"text":"This game teaches one valuable lesson, don't care what anyone thinks and keep walking straight forward, at least that's how I won, simple game and enjoyable graphics."},{"author_name":"LatFoued","author_uid":"30371","time":"Dec 16, 2013 @ 10:21pm","epoch":1387232160,"text":"Very funny and addictive game, it makes you greedy though got caught twice two steps of the office. Good game."},{"author_name":"SonnyBone","author_uid":"1365","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 2:35am","epoch":1387247400,"text":"It was pretty easy once I figured out how it works. Pretending to tie my show helped when no signs were around. Standing behind signs was great for ducking mobs without having to deal with the standing animation pause of the pretend-tie. Good balance!\r\rThere isn't much to it, obviously, but what's here is really solid. Great spriting, innovative idea, imaginative use of theme, and a rockin' tune."},{"author_name":"Spierek","author_uid":"14319","time":"Dec 17, 2013 @ 3:16pm","epoch":1387293060,"text":"I've updated the game (fixed colliders, corrected timescale, etc.) and added the "How to play" section at the bottom of the page :)"},{"author_name":"Toureiro","author_uid":"24095","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 12:01am","epoch":1387324560,"text":"Really funny premise. Perfect fit for the theme and translated in a great mechanic. Awesome look and music. Well Done!"},{"author_name":"rogueNoodle","author_uid":"21449","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 10:15am","epoch":1387361400,"text":"Until today, I didn't realize I was missing a sock-based stealth game from my life. Thanks Spierek!"},{"author_name":"primaerfunktion","author_uid":"12505","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 11:27am","epoch":1387365720,"text":"Awesome idea. Had a lot fun playing it."},{"author_name":"ninjacharlie","author_uid":"24096","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 5:36pm","epoch":1387387860,"text":"Nice graphics, fun story, lots of polish, but it was a little slow and difficult."},{"author_name":"LewisChaplin","author_uid":"29155","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 7:18pm","epoch":1387393980,"text":"great game realy fun"},{"author_name":"doctorscientist","author_uid":"25260","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 7:20pm","epoch":1387394100,"text":"This is awesome. I hope you win!"},{"author_name":"drkrunk","author_uid":"20825","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 7:24pm","epoch":1387394340,"text":"What are the chances that we both make a game about socks? lol. Very nice graphics and gameplay. It was a very challenging task."},{"author_name":"SenorDiablo","author_uid":"20137","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:14pm","epoch":1387397340,"text":"brilliant funny and entertaining. beautiful graphics. Awesome interpretation of theme. Loved it"},{"author_name":"Mase","author_uid":"18575","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:20pm","epoch":1387397700,"text":"The difficulty was somewhat uneven due to the apparent randomization. After a few unsuccessful attempts I was able to win by just holding right.\r\rStill very fun and an amusing use of the theme."},{"author_name":"Sheepolution","author_uid":"5959","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:22pm","epoch":1387397820,"text":"That was great! Awesome animation and use of theme! Funny too!"},{"author_name":"sknoslo","author_uid":"14586","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:22pm","epoch":1387397820,"text":"Very comical take on the theme. Was extremely difficult, but I really enjoyed the graphical style and the music."},{"author_name":"khahem","author_uid":"5209","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:28pm","epoch":1387398180,"text":"Beautiful game. Excellent idea ! It's fun and the risk\/reward balance works well."},{"author_name":"Keith Evans","author_uid":"25189","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:37pm","epoch":1387398720,"text":"soooo hard! Really funny concept and well executed. Controls felt a bit sticky when I would transition between tying my shoes and moving forward, got me caught a few times. Love the art, great job!"},{"author_name":"somepx","author_uid":"29702","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:38pm","epoch":1387398780,"text":"Fantastic entry, beautiful art style and gameplay! Bravo!"},{"author_name":"Zephyr Raine","author_uid":"28710","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 8:57pm","epoch":1387399920,"text":"Goddamnit. Loved your game, dude."},{"author_name":"Sytech","author_uid":"9784","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:04pm","epoch":1387400340,"text":"Funny idea and great graphics!"},{"author_name":"CarbonCoder","author_uid":"14089","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:11pm","epoch":1387400760,"text":"Awesome everything! Great job!"},{"author_name":"Dmitrix","author_uid":"10093","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:25pm","epoch":1387401600,"text":"Awesome idea!"},{"author_name":"Carduus","author_uid":"7279","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:26pm","epoch":1387401660,"text":"Corporate Metal gear Socket !\rluv-it !"},{"author_name":"ghostinthesoft","author_uid":"20530","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:28pm","epoch":1387401780,"text":"Only one sock, nice idea :) I like the art and the music too"},{"author_name":"Jacques_le_lezard","author_uid":"20660","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:30pm","epoch":1387401900,"text":"Good idea! ^^ (and polished game too)"},{"author_name":"Jiggawatt","author_uid":"5551","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:37pm","epoch":1387402320,"text":"Meh. Pretty repetitive, at least it's got some humor in it. Also I might add that I really dislike that graphic style."},{"author_name":"Ithildin","author_uid":"15664","time":"Dec 18, 2013 @ 9:59pm","epoch":1387403640,"text":"Brilliant idea! It manages to combine the theme with humour perfectly well. Graphics are also awesome. Overall, an amazing entry. Great job! :)"},{"author_name":"Nezzhil","author_uid":"21727","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 11:35am","epoch":1387452600,"text":"Cool art and great music. But the gameplay is a bit shallow, I replayed it some time and the randomize location of the enemies made the game really easy in most of my plays, (usually I only needed to crouch three or four times, the rest of the time I only need to advance).\r\rBut cool concept and great music!"},{"author_name":"_zulli","author_uid":"20963","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 1:06pm","epoch":1387458060,"text":"Awesome graphics and music. Very good idea and really well done. Great job!:) Very challenging.\r\rIf you have time, please consider rating my game! I would really appreciate it. :)"},{"author_name":"Korwegian","author_uid":"31877","time":"Dec 19, 2013 @ 9:27pm","epoch":1387488120,"text":"Got it after a while, If you act casual and hide only at the last minute you're good."},{"author_name":"careless","author_uid":"32413","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 2:00am","epoch":1387504500,"text":"Beat it pretty quickly but a great idea, my fave so far of the many I have played"},{"author_name":"javifugitivo","author_uid":"25708","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 4:49am","epoch":1387514640,"text":"Great dea! Thats very nice! Grapics music, everything! 10!"},{"author_name":"evilseanbot","author_uid":"7902","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 8:06am","epoch":1387526460,"text":"Its like you took my life and put it on the screen!"},{"author_name":"Venks","author_uid":"13781","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 8:25am","epoch":1387527600,"text":"Very good quality given the time constraint. Amazing stuff!"},{"author_name":"AlanZucconi","author_uid":"21108","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 1:05pm","epoch":1387544400,"text":"Pixel art in Unity is very hard to achieve, especially if you are aiming for THAT pixel perfect effect! :)\rI am officially reading your code hahha! :)"},{"author_name":"john_conder9","author_uid":"12682","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 1:15pm","epoch":1387545000,"text":"This game is great, I think I might love everything about it! Fantastic submission. I usually try to provide constructive feedback, but in this case I don't really know what I could say. Good job!"},{"author_name":"Snuti","author_uid":"31813","time":"Dec 20, 2013 @ 11:36pm","epoch":1387582260,"text":"Awesome concept, really enjoyable game and music and art fitted perfectly. Poor Bob though, I do hope he gets a new sock soon :)"},{"author_name":"Giovanni Cappellotto","author_uid":"20065","time":"Dec 21, 2013 @ 1:44pm","epoch":1387633140,"text":"Great concept! Super fun! Top game!"},{"author_name":"Threef","author_uid":"15219","time":"Dec 21, 2013 @ 6:59pm","epoch":1387652040,"text":"Theme and humor at finest! Background is amazing, but I would like to see more variety on street and maybe special sound when loosing?"},{"author_name":"Spierek","author_uid":"14319","time":"Dec 21, 2013 @ 7:18pm","epoch":1387653180,"text":"@Threef - if only I had more time :)\r@AlanZucconi - phew, now I'm glad that I formatted the code during the compo and that it's not that bad :D\r@everyone else - thanks!"},{"author_name":"archaeometrician","author_uid":"27214","time":"Dec 22, 2013 @ 2:22am","epoch":1387678620,"text":"Haha nice game ! Congrats on the graphics, they are amazing ! Great music, catchy song. Excellent implementation of the theme. And challenging :) I like it!"},{"author_name":"JohnnySix","author_uid":"20903","time":"Dec 22, 2013 @ 3:52am","epoch":1387684020,"text":"Love it, art is wonderful, and the game polished and well thought out. I have had one of those mono-sock days - I only wish that I'd had so many things to hide behind. :p"},{"author_name":"Diptoman","author_uid":"25325","time":"Dec 22, 2013 @ 8:18am","epoch":1387699980,"text":"Simple, clean and fun! Really well executed. And man, that face in the end xD\rThe pixel art is really cool, and clever use of the theme!"},{"author_name":"van noctar","author_uid":"21196","time":"Dec 22, 2013 @ 12:46pm","epoch":1387716060,"text":"Good game! Innovate and cool :)"},{"author_name":"GFM","author_uid":"7375","time":"Dec 27, 2013 @ 1:42am","epoch":1388108220,"text":"Haha, but at least he's wearing both shoes!\r\rAmazing game!"},{"author_name":"raarlac","author_uid":"11711","time":"Dec 27, 2013 @ 8:51am","epoch":1388133960,"text":"Much fun, so short."},{"author_name":"BradleySmith","author_uid":"14944","time":"Jan 4, 2014 @ 9:26pm","epoch":1388870460,"text":"Hahah I love this so much fun and such a hilarious idea, rated highly. ^_^"},{"author_name":"namakemon","author_uid":"24075","time":"Jun 7, 2014 @ 1:24am","epoch":1402103940,"text":"just a headsup, somebody is selling something like this project in Unity's Asset Store:\rhttps:\/\/www.assetstore.unity3d.com\/en\/#!\/publisher\/6446\rhttp:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/ludumdare\/comments\/27ijju\/ludum_dare_games_being_sold_on_unity_asset_store\/"}],"images":["ld28\/14319-4dc08f9bfbf7e352e3e72889726fe57e.jpg","ld28\/14319-93a6aaca0ba454094de7f662108e05d2.jpg","ld28\/14319-d7d9ac3bd061e608a74e297ddfc55f53.jpg","ld28\/14319-b09eec9d72d7b7b00b85eb42b9e0996a.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/blue-brick.com\/ld28\/sock\/","text":"Web (Unity3D)"},{"url":"http:\/\/blue-brick.com\/ld28\/sock\/Builds\/WhatTheSock_Windows.zip","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/blue-brick.com\/ld28\/sock\/Builds\/WhatTheSock_OSX.zip","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"http:\/\/blue-brick.com\/ld28\/sock\/Builds\/WhatTheSock_Linux.zip","text":"Linux"},{"url":"http:\/\/blue-brick.com\/ld28\/sock\/Builds\/WhatTheSock_source.zip","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"21842","g_author":"14319","g_event":"LD28","g_eventkey":"20","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"21871","g_title":"What The Sock","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"84","g_commentcount":"68","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\/\/308734\/14319-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/14319-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/14319-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/308734\/14319-shot3.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Bob was casually commuting to his workplace when suddenly... he noticed that he's only wearing one sock! Help Bob avoid other peoples' stares by hiding behind signposts and crouching.\r\n\r\nControls:\r\nLeft \/ Right Arrow \/ A \/ D - moving\r\nDown Arrow \/ S - crouch (useful when there's no cover around)\r\n\r\nFind me on Twitter: http:\/\/twitter.com\/Spierek\r\nMy portfolio-ish site: http:\/\/spierek.net","title":"What The Sock"}