Polydrone by graebor

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made by graebor for LD35 (JAM)
Using a controller is highly recommended if you're able to! Browser version (WebGL) and standalone build downloads can all be found on the itch.io page linked below :)

Reshape your drones to battle enemies and go for the high score! Controls are fairly simple and are explained in the game.

Team:
@graebor - Code
@amymja - Art
@CadillacLoops - Audio

Ratings

Coolness 49% 1160
Overall(Jam) 4.10 31
Audio(Jam) 4.04 38
Fun(Jam) 4.00 32
Graphics(Jam) 4.47 41
Humor(Jam) 2.64 438
Innovation(Jam) 4.08 40
Mood(Jam) 3.75 130
Theme(Jam) 3.71 252

Feedback

PremadeGames
18. Apr 2016 · 16:39 UTC
I really liked the graphics and the gameplay!
Blister
18. Apr 2016 · 17:33 UTC
Really nice game and concept !
jdeuce
18. Apr 2016 · 18:33 UTC
Controls took a bit to get used to, but plays really nice
rossborchers
18. Apr 2016 · 21:24 UTC
Allot of depth in the way you can order the drones to create different effects... but a bit difficult to select the one you want. Nice overall package.
goffmog
18. Apr 2016 · 22:38 UTC
Cracking presentation, audio, and gameplay, and lots done in 3 days, well done indeed! This one feels is near the top of the pile for sure.
concalf
18. Apr 2016 · 22:44 UTC
Took me a few moments to get the controls, but wow i love the gameplay!
Robber
18. Apr 2016 · 22:45 UTC
amazing!! I love the mechanics!! my highscore so far: 19290
pianoman373
18. Apr 2016 · 23:05 UTC
Really great concept, fun and fast paced, and top notch graphics. My only complaint is i wish it had mouse support.
aberdeenphoenix
18. Apr 2016 · 23:21 UTC
This is polished and fun. Really freaking cool concept.
pixel_maniacs
18. Apr 2016 · 23:22 UTC
That's a cool game with a cool new mechanic!
We just played it on our twitch channel life as one of our games!
bigbatardyt
18. Apr 2016 · 23:23 UTC
Really cool !
David Cookie
18. Apr 2016 · 23:50 UTC
Wow! Great visuals and super fun to play! Just hard to really target the enemies properly, cause I'm too focused on getting my ships avoid them. Otherwhise it's preeetty good for a 3 days dev :o
SkullPixel
19. Apr 2016 · 00:40 UTC
This is ridiculously innovative. The graphics are really pretty too. You lucky people who have teams. :D
Wefiends
19. Apr 2016 · 00:58 UTC
I can't say I really knew what I was doing, but it didn't really matter. It was all so satisfying and intense, the amount of polish you guys squeezed out of this in such a short time is really impressive. I only wish there was some way to control everything a little more precisely, but maybe I just need practice.
luvShape
19. Apr 2016 · 01:09 UTC
Classicly fun game! Had great time playing it!
Lancelot Gao
19. Apr 2016 · 01:44 UTC
Very fun. The graphics are beautiful. Great work!
tppr2046
19. Apr 2016 · 10:04 UTC
Exciting and fun! I like the concept! Keep working, I want to buy it!
Kiwiboi
19. Apr 2016 · 17:04 UTC
Great job, nice graphics and really fun. Challenging too which I like. I'm imagining this on mobile where you can move the drones with your finger, think it would work better :) Cheers!
A333
19. Apr 2016 · 20:03 UTC
I DONT KNOW WHAT IM DOING BUT IT'S AWESOME summarizes my experience of the first two minutes.
Paploum
20. Apr 2016 · 05:08 UTC
This game is really cool, the concept is really interesting. Is fun to play. I wonder what would give this game in multiplayer , it could be funny to have to survive by controlling his drone individually.
Good job!
Husky
21. Apr 2016 · 07:53 UTC
Wow, this one is really good, nice polished and solid!
It's so interesting to use the theme as a shooting game in this way, the graphics are also stylish and gorgeous, good job :D
managore
22. Apr 2016 · 10:53 UTC
Fantastic look, feel and gameplay! Really nice build up of action and difficulty, and a very different attack method that means you really have to think about positioning. 58987!
drazil100
24. Apr 2016 · 06:43 UTC
Fun concept.. very unique.
Freank
25. Apr 2016 · 13:26 UTC
Hi, nice game ! We're realizing a video with several games of the Ludum Dare #35.
Can you add your game on indiexpo.net ? (it's free)
So we can include also your game in the video ;)
p.s. write #LDJAM in the game's description
TheBreakfast
26. Apr 2016 · 02:41 UTC
This game looks and sounds amazing, and it's a really cool new take on the bullet hell genre. I love that there are multiple ways to strategize. For example, in one round, I played defensively, keeping my shape small and aiming to the outside. On my second round, I shot towards my inside, and surrounded enemies aggressively. I found the "death net" strategy was a lot more effective.

Amazing job as always!
Jupiter_Hadley
28. Apr 2016 · 20:46 UTC
Really awesome game with great graphics! I included it in my video compilation series of Ludum Dare games, if you’d like to check them out :) https://youtu.be/ZcRqGTT86gc
Ellian
30. Apr 2016 · 10:22 UTC
Woah, that was insane.
How did you guys do this in such a short time? That's an actual real full game you have there! It's great, innovative and super satisfying to play! Amazing work guys, full score. All the kudos!
Zyow
02. May 2016 · 11:11 UTC
Fun and graphics are really cool! Well done!
Geckoo1337
02. May 2016 · 16:20 UTC
Good shooter with a frenetic gameplay. Nice aesthetic. Well done ++
Andreas Brandt
02. May 2016 · 20:56 UTC
Wow, pretty nice entry, a lot of fun, nice music and graphics, and a lot of small details than makes the game feel really polish :) good job
SantiHisteria
03. May 2016 · 18:07 UTC
Wow!! It's fuckin crazy!! :D I like it! Awesome graphics and audio!
thiagowaw
05. May 2016 · 16:28 UTC
Great game! nice graphics and gameplay :D
ButtonMasherBros
05. May 2016 · 16:55 UTC
You have been featured on today's Ludum Dare to Believe! Check it out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i0IenE6HQE
01010111
09. May 2016 · 19:28 UTC
Really amazing concept, extremely well executed! I really enjoyed playing, and the graphics and audio are really on point!
MintArcade
09. May 2016 · 20:14 UTC
Stunning, just stunning. Controls little bit hard at first, but I think that handling is actually wonderful. Nicely done!