Lifeless space by PabloTitan

made by PabloTitan for LD 44 (JAM)

Control an unprescribed form by releasing its own elements. Embark on a journey full of sacrifices and choices that costs life. Find a soul in a lifeless space... but... is it really lifeless?

Logic puzzle with different elements combinations. Pass through the challenging mazes, while the only currency here is life. You want to move - you need to pay with your own body elements. Though sometimes it's necessary to sacrifice others lives...!

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Source code	https://github.com/paweljarosz/LudumDare44
HTML5 (web)	https://paweljarosz.itch.io/lifeless-space
Original URL	https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/44/lifeless-space

Ratings

Overall	238^th	3.745⭐	49🧑‍⚖️
Fun	328^th	3.532⭐	49🧑‍⚖️
Innovation	148^th	3.681⭐	49🧑‍⚖️
Theme	264^th	3.713⭐	49🧑‍⚖️
Graphics	633^th	3.404⭐	49🧑‍⚖️
Mood	577^th	3.283⭐	48🧑‍⚖️
Given		57🗳️	53🗨️

Feedback

WTG

30. Apr 2019 · 00:05 UTC

Enjoyed this! I reminded me of that old helicopter game (I used to play as a kid at school), but in a good way, a better way! Some trippy music in the background and you could get lost in this game :thumbsup:

rhewid

30. Apr 2019 · 00:21 UTC

Really strong entry. Great art altough its only a rectangle but it fits so good with those effects. I like puzzlegames where colors are involved!

Cheers!

Neowedge

30. Apr 2019 · 00:36 UTC

I love the concept! Very original and funny. Congratulations!

🎤 PabloTitan

30. Apr 2019 · 05:48 UTC

Thanks for feedbacks! :D I'm glad you enjoyed it :D It was my first Ludum Dare and I'm really proud of it, though it's short, but I hope to add more levels soon! ;)

🎤 PabloTitan

30. Apr 2019 · 05:51 UTC

Though I didn't make it to compo, I share the code anyway: https://github.com/paweljarosz/LudumDare44
It's made from scratch in Defold, I will soon release a video with the development recorded! ;D

OhFiddleDiddle

30. Apr 2019 · 09:39 UTC

I really enjoyed this. Very pretty game, and very well written as well.
Keep up the great work, well done. :D

AkirAssasin

30. Apr 2019 · 09:50 UTC

Love the minimalist particle effects. Thought it's going to be a normal thrust-like game until the cool puzzles appear!

HuyTa

30. Apr 2019 · 09:51 UTC

A really cool puzzle game, really like it

pranjalbisht

30. Apr 2019 · 09:56 UTC

Very cool concept! I found the level progression a bit confusing, especially when all 4 types of bodies/switching are introduced at once. The movement mechanic was really fun, conserving fuel/life with short bursts for changing directions. The theme, I'm not sure where currency comes in. It's like a trade in lives, I suppose.

wolderado

30. Apr 2019 · 10:26 UTC

Good game! I had fun. Effects were really nice. Maybe those particles surrounding the screen should change from red to blue while in your fire form

🎤 PabloTitan

30. Apr 2019 · 10:29 UTC

Thanks for feedbacks, guys! :D I wish there would be more puzzles, but the time was short, therefore I made some shortcuts (sorry @pranjalbisht!) Currency here are your elements floating around you - it is the only thing you can give to perform actions in game - moving, switching triggers, pushing objects, etc. ;)

paul59

30. Apr 2019 · 12:34 UTC

That is a really neat little game (and nice to see a Defold game in there)!

Kajetan Andrzejak

01. May 2019 · 10:53 UTC

Interesting little mechanic of getting smaller and needing to touch other "bodies" in order to grow and survive! Eventhough the movement system is really simple, I think it fits really good to this game! GJ!

🎤 PabloTitan

01. May 2019 · 19:36 UTC

Thanks! I'm really cheered up! Your games are awesome too! :D

PixScope

01. May 2019 · 20:25 UTC

Nice ambiance and fun gameplay !

Bentebent

01. May 2019 · 20:42 UTC

I really like the mechanics and ideas behind this game. Controls feel tight and the visuals are unique and interesting. The lack of sound kinda kills the mood but other than that, top notch work.

🎤 PabloTitan

01. May 2019 · 21:01 UTC

@bentebent, yeah, I'm definitely not a sound composer :D but adding some ambience music in the background and simple sound fx from freesound.org could be a good idea, when I'll come to polishing it ;) thanks for feedback!

ougrouk

02. May 2019 · 10:38 UTC

I enjoyed this puzzle game a lot. It's tricky skillful and goes with the theme perfectly.
You should consider finishing the game ^^

Rgarbati

02. May 2019 · 10:52 UTC

Very nice game, good use of the theme ! Well played it is a super smart little game !

Black Potion

02. May 2019 · 11:00 UTC

Cool idea, cool effects, and cool explaining tutorial. I understood all the mecanics really fast and make me want to go to the end to see a full level without explanation. Soooo I finished your game, and I will wait for a next level :smile: .

dougLima

02. May 2019 · 23:11 UTC

Nice entry, the simple art with good direction. Gameplay is smooth and the mechanics are interesting. Apart from audio it feels like a finished game. Good job! :smiley:

🎤 PabloTitan

03. May 2019 · 09:24 UTC

@ougrouk Thanks! I want to, right after Play+Rate! :D @black-potion I'm redesigning the tutorial to be more condensed, but also, to explain all elements one by one and not all remaining two in a single stage. @douglima I'm considering making some ambience music with other sound effects - sounds is an inseparable part of games :D

miu

03. May 2019 · 20:06 UTC

I liked this game, I'll found it better if there was a sound when you move but you probable had no time to add that

ProdigalSon

04. May 2019 · 13:58 UTC

I really enjoyed the effects, graphics, and aesthetics. Simple in design by conveys the very where the idea of being in space. I like the puzzle mechanics and how your life is your fuel too. Would be nice to update this with sounds and music (ambiance like music to continue to convey sense of lifeless space) :D