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Black Licorice by swinestudios

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made by swinestudios for LD25 (JAM)
Black Licorice is fed up with being the only unsweet candy in the land. It's time those racists knew what it was like to be bitter all the time.

+ Unlockable challenge mode!

==Controls==
Arrow keys = Movement

Space = Action

Enter = Go back to menu

F4 = Fullscreen.

==Credits==
Bluelight55 - Lead Dev
pigrocket - Artist
hognip - Music Man

Windows https://www.dropbox.com/s/1e64kvm2o2zj72v/Black%20Licorice.exe?dl=0
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-25/?action=preview&uid=16296

Ratings

Coolness 22% 1048
Overall(Jam) 2.85 205
Audio(Jam) 2.67 180
Fun(Jam) 2.62 206
Graphics(Jam) 3.00 195
Humor(Jam) 3.38 47
Innovation(Jam) 2.54 239
Mood(Jam) 2.77 176
Theme(Jam) 2.92 230

Feedback

TehSkull
18. Dec 2012 路 05:12 UTC
Not bad, not bad. It took me a while to understand how to play, but once I got it, I got it. I don't feel the villainy here, but the humor factor makes up for it. Those racist candies.
blackmagic
18. Dec 2012 路 15:45 UTC
Bashing the candies is too hard ( they escape too quick) and distracts from getting far. Love the whole idea.
halemaster
19. Dec 2012 路 07:47 UTC
I really liked this one. I understood how being the black licorice was a villain, cause that is some nasty stuff XDD Humor was great, and the sounds were good. Plus the inclusion of the grayed out "Challenge" makes me wonder where you'll take this game.
vids
19. Dec 2012 路 07:57 UTC
Fun gameplay, good work. Love the MGS Alert sound!
馃帳 swinestudios
19. Dec 2012 路 21:07 UTC
OP to pickle out some confusion.
@blackmagic after they see you, you can't catch 'em
@halemaster Challenge mode is unlockable! You've got to beat the game.
Thanks all for the feedback.
mikemacdee
22. Dec 2012 路 03:15 UTC
it's okay. yet another stealth game, just with a kooky candy twist. the visuals are the best part -- they're cute, consistent, and very distinct.

also, licorice salty? really?
goerp
24. Dec 2012 路 16:29 UTC
salty licorice? Are you by any chance Dutch ;)
goerp
24. Dec 2012 路 16:33 UTC
haha, 'look at them', funny. I think this was a pretty unusual villain, which is good.
I didn't get to beat the game. I was a bit tired after playing som many games.
Neonlare
03. Jan 2013 路 04:40 UTC
Liked the twist of villains, licorice is never ever sweet. Funny, charming, and just, fun~
Fififox
04. Jan 2013 路 22:19 UTC
I like that game! Great mood too.
The only point that annoys me is that the background is a bit distracting, but that's not a big issue.

Good humor :D
Pacifist Games
04. Jan 2013 路 23:11 UTC
Really enjoyed it!
Cute art, exceptional music!
I found it a bit difficult though...
Don't forget to include your source!
馃帳 swinestudios
06. Jan 2013 路 00:58 UTC
We didn't include source because it wasn't required for the jam. But if you'd like to see the resources I'd be happy to post them!