Voice of Fire by theGiallo

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made by theGiallo for LD26 (COMPO)
Gameplay type: runner
Tech: As3+Flashpunk

There is no loader, so you'll have to wait it to be completely loaded [4.540kB].

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Use X to control everything (the mouse in the menu works too) (maybe double... ;) )

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The original idea was to make more mini games based on minimalist paintings, but I had no time.


This time I used Flashpunk instead of C++ to be quicker. I had only 3 hours on Saturday and half Sunday, but I managed to achieve a game :)

Ratings

Coolness 55% 3
Overall 2.97 770
Audio 3.51 122
Fun 2.56 940
Graphics 2.55 942
Humor 1.95 768
Innovation 2.05 1233
Mood 3.12 376
Theme 3.44 657

Feedback

rujo
29. Apr 2013 · 08:45 UTC
simpe but fits the theme, liked the sound design too
atraxgames
29. Apr 2013 · 11:07 UTC
Perfectly fits the theme, sound design is awesome!
Logun
29. Apr 2013 · 11:09 UTC
A lot of game in this ludum dare with this game mechanic, but this one is classy. I enjoyed graphics and audio.
ArkadyDracul
29. Apr 2013 · 12:43 UTC
Perfect entry!
dsoft20
29. Apr 2013 · 17:08 UTC
Very nice, I think that this game will be an awesome mobile game
Lidfrid
29. Apr 2013 · 19:26 UTC
Wo theGiallo, very classy and polished!! Congratz :)
peggiosoft
29. Apr 2013 · 21:18 UTC
i have runned?
SenorDiablo
29. Apr 2013 · 22:59 UTC
absolutely loved it
MrHalfman
30. Apr 2013 · 10:19 UTC
Cool game, fits perfectly with the theme. Nice audio too : relaxing and accorded to the game.
SmilingCat
30. Apr 2013 · 10:22 UTC
Nice audio, really made me feel like I was inside the run.
Dohan
30. Apr 2013 · 10:23 UTC
The music really set the mood for this game.
Greg Power
30. Apr 2013 · 10:33 UTC
I thought the jump was bit 'floaty', but that could have been a design choice. I love your idea of creating a series of games based on paintings. Kind of like William Carlos Williams' poems about Bruegel's paintings.
🎤 theGiallo
30. Apr 2013 · 16:13 UTC
lol gramatic-post-LD-disorder :D
🎤 theGiallo
30. Apr 2013 · 16:15 UTC
Thank you all :)

About floaty jump: yes, I tried to make all dreamy.
Casino Jack
30. Apr 2013 · 19:00 UTC
Really nice music and sound on this one.
saggiosoft
01. May 2013 · 18:50 UTC
It seems a minimalist episode of "Twin Peaks". Good!
Alex Camilleri
02. May 2013 · 13:30 UTC
I like the floaty feel. Pretty simple concept, but it works nicely.
rzfmzn
03. May 2013 · 16:02 UTC
I like the mood of the game
you could add a point system and make the player keep the square inside the blue for score and even more score by landing on black, this should make the player risk more =O)
nice game tho (and gj since you had so little time =OD )
Prudiiarca
03. May 2013 · 16:17 UTC
Nice idea, smooth gameplay. fine!
GeorgeBroussard
05. May 2013 · 06:07 UTC
Nice audio. The jump physics were off enough that I never really enjoed it. I was only able to clear maybe 5-6 barriers. Why the slow motion jump physics?
🎤 theGiallo
06. May 2013 · 08:30 UTC
Thank you all :)

@rzfmzn: I tried to remove, or at least reduce, as many "meta" as possible. In fact the time, a sort of score, is displayed only at the end. I didn't wand the player to be affected or distracted by them, ruining the dreamy experience.
@GeorgeBroussard: Did you used the double jump? The jump is not really "slow moved", but I wanted to achieve a dreamy sensation, so as final effect it could be perceived so. the physics is almost as it would be in reality.
🎤 theGiallo
06. May 2013 · 15:53 UTC
Wait... That George Broussard. Whoa.
Brassawiking
12. May 2013 · 18:25 UTC
This had a good serene tune to it. It felt organic. Also, don't know if it was intentional, but the movement was not entirely linear, instead it had a pulsating feel to it, which in this case fits really good. Could see this turn into sort-of zen runner where you kinda dance forward without a care in the world.
🎤 theGiallo
20. May 2013 · 14:59 UTC
Thank you. I tuned the movement very carefully.
I like the idea of the zen runner :)
Sylvain
20. May 2013 · 17:29 UTC
It's a kind of minimalist canabalt. Good job
Xanjos
20. May 2013 · 22:07 UTC
Pretty good take on a minimalistic endless runner. The background music gives a very relaxing mood.
🎤 theGiallo
21. May 2013 · 10:51 UTC
Thank you :D Canabalt is to me an awesome runner game :)