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10 Second Sakura by bluberry

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made by bluberry for LD27 (JAM)
I wanted to create a relaxing moment, 10 seconds at a time.

Breathe in while clicking and holding onto the lily pad. Breathe out after 10 seconds as you let go. Repeat and relax.

www.bluberrygames.com/10secondsakura

This is my first LD. Thank you for the good feedback. This is more of an experience than a game. It's slow-paced, simple and minimalist, but I hope you still gain something from it.
Web http://www.bluberrygames.com/10secondsakura
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-27/?action=preview&uid=27181

Ratings

Coolness 48% 1156
Overall(Jam) 2.56 517
Audio(Jam) 2.38 416
Fun(Jam) 2.06 571
Graphics(Jam) 2.49 505
Humor(Jam) 1.67 460
Innovation(Jam) 3.12 225
Mood(Jam) 3.00 257
Theme(Jam) 2.66 475

Feedback

BloodJohn
27. Aug 2013 路 06:18 UTC
simple way.
mutuware
27. Aug 2013 路 18:06 UTC
Remember to breathe out!
Fluffy Tigers in the Sky
27. Aug 2013 路 18:35 UTC
Relaxing indeed ;). Very dangerous as well, if you are waiting for the "Breathe out" message.
PaperBlurt
27. Aug 2013 路 20:25 UTC
Not really a game, not really good way to use the theme, but I like the relaxation part, if feels as if it could really work. Focusing on breathing and holding the button..
馃帳 bluberry
27. Aug 2013 路 20:36 UTC
@PaperBlurt 10 seconds, in the context of a video game, is generally thought to be a short amount of time. So I played with the theme by making the 10 seconds feel slow. You must breathe in and hold your breath for the 10 second duration of each petal's descent.
angrygeometry
27. Aug 2013 路 21:47 UTC
i needed this
Roan Contreras
30. Aug 2013 路 03:19 UTC
That was relaxing... :D
NiceAlexanderAS
30. Aug 2013 路 03:39 UTC
Well that was good respiration :D
RARoadkill
30. Aug 2013 路 03:50 UTC
The internet has made me a suspicion person. I kept waiting for some scary face to pop up on my screen. Interesting take on the theme
nathanhoffer
30. Aug 2013 路 04:28 UTC
Oh so zen :)
hbocao
30. Aug 2013 路 22:24 UTC
I am the Zen Master! Awesome take on the theme!
Solifuge
31. Aug 2013 路 02:22 UTC
I think I stretched my lungs in ways they haven't been stretched since I played a woodwind instrument. Not really a game, but a pleasant experience. Thanks for putting it together!
DaGamesta
31. Aug 2013 路 04:10 UTC
Haha, was holding my breath for, like, 30 seconds thinking I was supposed to hold until it told me to stop. Nice relaxing concept for LD. Personally think you coulda done more for a Jam, but I also enjoy these little entries that are small but very well done. :)
tigerj
31. Aug 2013 路 04:34 UTC
well someone is 5 staring innovation tonight.

really awesome concept. refreshing.
Radolov
31. Aug 2013 路 08:14 UTC
Very relaxing with a cool concept. The game fits well with the theme.
Pixelfan Games
31. Aug 2013 路 13:14 UTC
not bad, congrats for your first ludum dare.
Purplescape
31. Aug 2013 路 13:43 UTC
This is a very unique take on the theme which is cool. The gameplay, art, and sound are relaxing.
canvapps
31. Aug 2013 路 13:50 UTC
I liked that you thought of a game on which you have to interactuate with real actions :)
Simple things are powerful
Antidote
02. Sep 2013 路 22:57 UTC
Nice relaxing minigames ^^
Raiyumi
03. Sep 2013 路 20:57 UTC
Relaxing.. uhp.. breath out! breath out!
01rafael
13. Sep 2013 路 11:07 UTC
need more than 10 sec to relaxation )
Dining Philosopher
13. Sep 2013 路 19:02 UTC
I like the idea of the game interacting with the player in a non-standard way, as if it's changing something in the room instead of only the machine.

Because of the simple nature of the game, it probably won't score very high, but don't let that discourage you!