Light the way by cinnamonmelonpig

made by cinnamonmelonpig for LD26 (JAM)

Light the Way!
Are you up for a challange? Navigate through each level, light the Beacons and avoid getting killed. The challange will gradually increase for each level as you face harder obstacles to master! The last level will blow your mind!

This was our first Ludum Dare, and probably not our last!
We're very pleaed with our result, and we hope you enjoy playing it as much as we have.

The game is minimalistic in both graphics and controls

Windows	http://www.fredrikw.se/work/ludumdare/lighttheway.jar
OS/X	http://www.fredrikw.se/work/ludumdare/lighttheway.jar
Linux	http://www.fredrikw.se/work/ludumdare/lighttheway.jar
Web	http://www.fredrikw.se/work/ludumdare/
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-26/?action=preview&uid=20526

Ratings

Coolness	75%	2
Overall(Jam)	3.59	109

Audio(Jam)	3.37	141
Fun(Jam)	3.59	57
Graphics(Jam)	3.70	147
Humor(Jam)	2.36	216
Innovation(Jam)	2.82	311
Mood(Jam)	3.06	243
Theme(Jam)	4.00	51

Feedback

Tainted_Code

30. Apr 2013 · 02:30 UTC

I actually thought this was a great game! I really enjoyed it, even though I died 6 times, and didn't even finish it, I was laughing a lot.

The audio kinda bugged me. Not the sfx, but the music was weird, and I didn't enjoy it

3beards

30. Apr 2013 · 02:30 UTC

Controls were interesting! I liked the acceleration but felt it was a bit odd to orient myself with the cursor keys

ilovepixel

30. Apr 2013 · 02:30 UTC

Nice game, the controls are a bit hard but I guess that's part of the idea. Nice level design.

Dew

30. Apr 2013 · 02:31 UTC

Very funny game, coudn't stop till the end!

My gf loved how the triangle bounces!

CrazyGage

30. Apr 2013 · 02:37 UTC

it wouldn't finish loading for me. Chrome/Win8 x64

Tiago

30. Apr 2013 · 02:41 UTC

Nice game! Really liked the bouncing walls, it gets very challenging! The audio is also just right!

messiano

30. Apr 2013 · 04:10 UTC

It took me a while to get used to the controls, but it's a fun game. Many, many, many deaths :). I think the background music volume is too low.

HelkeGames

30. Apr 2013 · 09:46 UTC

Funny game, very minimal well die ;)

HelkeGames

30. Apr 2013 · 09:46 UTC

Funny game, very minimal well done ;)

Diventurer

30. Apr 2013 · 09:55 UTC

Neat game, controls were a bit hard to get into but I got it at last. :P

mostley

30. Apr 2013 · 09:57 UTC

Great game. The "bounce" sound is a bit misleading. It sounds more dangerous than it is.

JustinMullin

30. Apr 2013 · 14:00 UTC

Can't rate audio, sorry (no speakers) Graphics remind me of the old Atari games, ahh nostalgia. Controls are solid once you know what's expected, checkpoints are well integrated and feel natural. Difficulty ramps nicely without being too difficult too soon. Very solid entry, lots of fun!

AestheticGamer

30. Apr 2013 · 14:25 UTC

Was a fun time, liked the ramping in difficulty and the music kept the mood going throughout. Fun little quirks like bouncing around and having an interesting way to move is always fun. The ending... Oh boy.

Qaterknan

30. Apr 2013 · 14:27 UTC

nice game. except maybe i would appreciate different controls (those where the arrows are relative to your orientation). I died like hundred times and i actually enjoyed it, but it was a little hard sometimes ;)

bvanschooten

30. Apr 2013 · 15:17 UTC

Nice polished game. You managed to make the minimalist graphics look good.

PsenFilip

30. Apr 2013 · 15:34 UTC

OK after 110+ deaths I couldn't get past a certain level. Blocks kept pushing me away.

So... good use of simple mechanics make this game an engaging experience.
I like it how the rules appear to be evolving in each new room.

The difficulty is right on. It is pretty challenging.
Also, the soundtrack is catchy!

Masadow

30. Apr 2013 · 15:38 UTC

Loved the control, it's so fluid ! Nice game !

zkenshin

30. Apr 2013 · 16:26 UTC

Quite fun. :)

Jellycakes

30. Apr 2013 · 16:59 UTC

Nicely done, really frustrating in parts but the good kind of frustration! Fun to play keeps you interested too. Nice job!

Holofire

01. May 2013 · 17:47 UTC

Fun. Challenging. Awesome. Great job!

hgouveia

01. May 2013 · 17:48 UTC

Simple but clever :D, little hard!, love the minimalist art, and very well made :D

M0N0QUARTZ

01. May 2013 · 18:00 UTC

I love your game! Controls are very smooth and graphics are neat

NAMKCOR

02. May 2013 · 02:52 UTC

Well made, pretty straightforward.

GeorgeBroussard

02. May 2013 · 07:23 UTC

53 deaths. I hope you are happy. /potato. I enjoyed this. Graphics and controls were tight. I'd suggest maybe making the dark green (death area) a different color. Maybe just darker green, if you want to keep it colored vs black. Well polished. Perhaps a room counter or some progress bar so you know how close to the end you are, to incentivize people not to quit?

joe40001

02. May 2013 · 08:28 UTC

I really liked the music, really liked the graphics considering the theme but I kept getting these thin flashing purple lines which bothered me. Still very good game, one of my favorite entries.

🎤 cinnamonmelonpig

02. May 2013 · 13:10 UTC

Thanks for the feedback and constructive comments, we appreciate it very much!

Alucard J

02. May 2013 · 22:35 UTC

The controls and wall bounce work great, I would also suggest the dark green areas are changed to a different/darker colour. Music is cool, later levels are merciless. It's good the buttons don't reset. Really enjoyed the challenge, Well Done =]

sudorossy

04. May 2013 · 19:42 UTC

Frustrating, but fun!

Fnkee

07. May 2013 · 19:11 UTC

Sweet, finally made it after 49 deaths! Epic ending chiptune in the end (Is that Nightwish or something?). Interesting gameplay, simple yet challenging. I enjoyed it!