BallRunner by Sode

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made by Sode for LD 41 (JAM)

This is an up camera angle puzzle parkour game. The goal is to find a way to open a route to the next level by rolling the ball around the puzzle and unlocking it. Created by sode07, 10 years old.

Ratings

Overall 1184th 2.35⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1192th 1.929⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1080th 2.632⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Theme 1176th 2.2⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1083th 2.05⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Audio 710th 2.526⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Humor 997th 1.733⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1104th 2.289⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Given 20🗳️ 2🗨️

Feedback

ketura
25. Apr 2018 · 04:57 UTC
The, ah, the gameplay doesn't make much sense. It's just sort of bouncing back and forth and hoping you bounced right without having any sort of feedback as to what you're supposed to be doing or even what you're supposed to even be *looking* for. A controls screen would have been nice; I *think* only the left and right arrow keys are used (+space to jump), but I'm not quite sure. Still, good job on getting something out there that runs. Don't stop on account of old farts like us that like to poke holes in everything we find.
🎤 Sode
25. Apr 2018 · 05:01 UTC
I am ten years old
and thank you for feed back and those are the controls space to jump right arrow keys or a and d
Balduvian Dead
25. Apr 2018 · 05:05 UTC
This was... an experience to be had
OhFiddleDiddle
25. Apr 2018 · 05:30 UTC
First of all, congrats on making a game for the Ludum Dare! I wish I was this good at your age. :D
As far as feedback goes, I would suggest putting the controls in the game so that players can find them easily.
Also, like ketura said, try and highlight where the player needs to try and get to, or what their goal is as well.
Otherwise fantastic work, I can't wait to see what you manage to do next time, and most importantly, keep making games! :D
Sibi
25. Apr 2018 · 05:39 UTC
Wow only 10 years old and already making game with Unity.
I enjoyed my time with this game. Especially the level where you had to be on 2 different sides with the balls. That really showed the potential of the idea.
Keep it up!
jackrugile
25. Apr 2018 · 06:02 UTC
Congrats on your game submission! So happy for you and your choice get into game development. It's a long and challenging road, but well worth it!

I like the concept of your game and encourage to keep on working at it. I think sphere physics are super fun to play with and you can make some fun scenarios. I used to play with marbles a lot as a kid and I would build structures to drop them down and see where they landed and which routes they took. I could definitely see your game having similar concepts.

Like others have said, some instructions in the game would help and the ability to explore to the entire map would make things more exciting.

Nice work and keep it up!
🎤 Sode
25. Apr 2018 · 06:22 UTC
Thanks for positive feedback
Emery
26. Apr 2018 · 23:35 UTC
For a first game attempt, it was not bad. I'm impressed that you managed to do this at your age. Though I did not really understand the mechanics of the game. The music was good though.
Blazen
28. Apr 2018 · 04:27 UTC
Cool game, I love the idea.
Pennycook
06. May 2018 · 00:39 UTC
I completed it, and I think there's a promising idea here: part of the puzzle is figuring out what the puzzle is in the first place.

I didn't understand why in Levels 1 and 3 there was a top screen and a bottom screen. If this was supposed to be a clue, I didn't understand it. :sweat_smile:
ian1337
11. May 2018 · 13:03 UTC
Keep on the good work :)

While you are doing that also take a look at this :)
https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/41/sam

KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK :)