Firefighter by kamen Kitanov

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made by kamen Kitanov for LD 43 (JAM)

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A short game about saving lives... and paying the price.

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You arrive at the location. You go get your helmet and your oxygen tank.

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Inside, you find an elderly lady and two babies. You would do what you can, but...

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... Can everyone be saved?

Ratings

Overall 616th 3.325⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Fun 797th 2.875⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 536th 3.125⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 329th 3.75⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 591th 3.381⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Audio 642th 2.15⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Mood 801th 2.9⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Given 13🗳️ 24🗨️

Feedback

MattDaCat
03. Dec 2018 · 22:18 UTC
Ugh it feels like it's possible to save everyone but i just can't do it lol. Nice game, on theme, simple but effective
Ravarion
03. Dec 2018 · 22:22 UTC
That was pretty good. I was surprised that I only fainted when I ran out of health, though.
kuchenkruste
03. Dec 2018 · 22:53 UTC
My house burnt down before I understood what I have to do. Nevertheless: Nice game!
🎤 kamen Kitanov
04. Dec 2018 · 01:02 UTC
@mattdacat Yeah, that was what I was going for. I, myself am not sure if you can save all, but if you managed to save 2 then you completed the game in my book :)
Quackqack
04. Dec 2018 · 11:47 UTC
Pretty good, I like the pixel art.
Kalshutein
04. Dec 2018 · 12:24 UTC
I really liked the art and the game, however arrows+mouse click controls felt a bit unnatural. Still congratulations though
🎤 kamen Kitanov
05. Dec 2018 · 09:28 UTC
@Quackqack Thanks! Experimenting with pixel art was one of the reasons I joined the jam this year. I started learning a couple of weeks ago - glad that you like it.

@kalshutein There is also W/A/S/D controls + mouse which might be a bit more natural (although the text on top only mentions arrow keys). Thanks for the feedback!
konstantin_tru
05. Dec 2018 · 10:12 UTC
Good idea! Good small game! :)
Wevel
05. Dec 2018 · 22:55 UTC
Nice idea, some more more levels would be good.
pelicanodepico
06. Dec 2018 · 00:07 UTC
Cool design but the audio is too loud
🎤 kamen Kitanov
06. Dec 2018 · 10:46 UTC
@wevel Yes, indeed! I barely had enough time to finish it as it is though :( I'm still new to pixel art and drawing all the tiles and sprites took awhile.

@pelicanodepico Right, I noticed that too. Also the sound "starts" a bit rough and then gets to a more acceptable level, but I think the lesson to be learned is to err on the quiet side with sound - if its any good people will just turn up their volume instead!

Thanks for your comments!
arnau
08. Dec 2018 · 22:04 UTC
The general concept of the game is well chosen and has potential to be developed a bit more deeply. There seems to be no real way to know how is the level going to progress and as a player you just have to assume that you are going to die multiple times to find out. Overall, good work.
IanLux
09. Dec 2018 · 01:16 UTC
Very fun game and the concept is well applied, could have more levels indeed, as some other people already said xD
aoirufus
09. Dec 2018 · 12:37 UTC
Audio is a little annoying but overall it's a good game. When I think of it's been made by one person, really nice achievement! I felt like my conscience being tested! :'D At first I wasn't aware that I should or could put people in the truck, I just left them right outside of the house. And the old lady is keep walking back to the house with tiny steps! :D "Nanny! Stop making this more complicated!"
TheCrittersCove
09. Dec 2018 · 19:43 UTC
Simple game, but it covers the theme well. I think the graphics are the strong point. It's a little hard to tell what some things are(ie. the babies), but it's a neat style. The burning sound needs to be broken up or replaced. The constant sound is a little much. Overall a decent effort.
devilqube
09. Dec 2018 · 21:02 UTC
A nice use of the theme !
HDugmag
16. Dec 2018 · 19:44 UTC
Creative implementation of the theme! Loved the pixel art and appreciated the mood, however, audio got a bit annoying. Overall, well done!
falak
20. Dec 2018 · 19:46 UTC
Well made and great use of theme! Good luck!