Shifting Winds by Kelpow

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made by Kelpow for LD35 (JAM)
Fly as a shape shifting bird through a surreal environment, as you attempt to complete the course without dying.

Ratings

Coolness 14% 2155
Overall(Jam) 2.80 938
Fun(Jam) 2.73 849
Graphics(Jam) 3.87 251
Innovation(Jam) 3.20 423

Feedback

EthanBierlein
18. Apr 2016 · 18:20 UTC
I like this! It was fun trying to navigate the course at a fast pace while trying to make sure I was using the right form in the right place. I'd love to see more games like this.
Arvydas
19. Apr 2016 · 04:27 UTC
This was very stunning! Great visuals! Could use sound sound, for sure.
aberdeenphoenix
23. Apr 2016 · 03:22 UTC
The mouse controls are way over-sensitive, and it was hard to gauge where I was in relation to the rings. nevertheless, good work!
Freank
24. Apr 2016 · 09:46 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
smbe19
24. Apr 2016 · 14:23 UTC
Controls were really wonky. Otherwise interesting idea and cool graphics.
Mr MadCat
24. Apr 2016 · 18:58 UTC
Cool idea.
The transformations looked pretty neat.
I think something that would help you estimate where you are in relation to other objects might improve the game. Maybe something like shadows or something like that.
PixelRetro
25. Apr 2016 · 08:58 UTC
I like the graphics and the idea! In my opinion the hummingbird should also move with a constant speed, I don't like that you suddenly stop when switching to the hummingbird. Checkpoints would have been nice.
csanyk
09. May 2016 · 15:23 UTC
I didn't understand the controls, and couldn't manage to climb, so died almost immediately. Then I noticed the text at the bottom right telling me how to control the game.

Graphically the game looks fantastic, in a Minecraft sort of way.

I think the controls suffer -- try de-coupling the camera control from the bird control, and I think it will be much better.
frogcheese
09. May 2016 · 20:34 UTC
The controls were a bit finicky at first, but once I got into the swing of things I found it pretty enjoyable. The environments and birds were all gorgeous!