Mind Space by ysty

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made by ysty for LD 42 (COMPO)

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(Sound is really important to this game.)

The human mind is finite.

Delete memories to make space.

Tools used:

  • Unity (game engine.)
  • GiMP (2d art.)
  • Blender (3d art.)
  • Medly (composition.)
  • Audacity (audio editing.)
  • Sony Vegas (more audio editing.)

Ratings

Overall 32th 4.034⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Fun 181th 3.567⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 11th 4.31⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Theme 15th 4.383⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 94th 3.967⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Audio 30th 3.845⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Humor 132th 3.146⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Mood 8th 4.167⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Given 28🗳️ 7🗨️

Feedback

EvanM
12. Aug 2018 · 17:36 UTC
This game Is really fun and exciting! I love the idea behind it! And the ending was surprising! I would love to see this as a full game!
Derek Volker
13. Aug 2018 · 10:54 UTC
It was very innovative and surprisingly not boring for a (mostly) text based game. The concept of taking a k7 out of the person head made me laugh.
wavertron
13. Aug 2018 · 10:56 UTC
Very cerebral game ;) Audio and Mood was fantastic, felt like a retro sci-fi dystopia.
Ilseroth
13. Aug 2018 · 10:59 UTC
Looks good, sounds good and is a unique an interesting interpretation of the theme. At first I saw some negative memories and was like "Ok, deleting that!" and from then on I was way more careful. Thanks for the unique and enjoyable time. :smiley:
FigJig
13. Aug 2018 · 12:18 UTC
One of the more interesting ideas for the theme rather than using the literal physical meaning of space that 99% of people used here, but that's LudumDare picking a bad theme more than anything. Enjoyed it! Looking forward to seeing if you continue it in anyway :)
Sunlark
13. Aug 2018 · 12:23 UTC
So creepy but good fun!
Melmo
13. Aug 2018 · 13:14 UTC
On the surface, a nice abstract puzzle game; but underneath there's a whole load emotive, empathic and moral stuff going on that really gives food for thought.

Would love, love, **love** to see this explored more - especially in a Papers Please style format where the demands (and rewards) of the puzzle may be at odds with the ethical implications of certain actions.

Very well done: definitely a very *memorable* experience.
Jakub Kazimierski
13. Aug 2018 · 14:19 UTC
Retro feeling of graphics is awesome. However, implication of what are you doing are really unsettling.
ludum1118
13. Aug 2018 · 14:27 UTC
Really creative twist on the theme. One of the top games for sure.
Aszu
13. Aug 2018 · 14:32 UTC
Very nice!
I feel like memories should have something indicating _how much_ it affects the values. I mean, not the actual value, but something to make it feel less subjective.

maybe that was the whole point?
GuardHei
13. Aug 2018 · 14:42 UTC
Can't believe all those models, textures, ascii arts and stories are done within 48 hours! Really astonishing work!
Fryderider
13. Aug 2018 · 14:46 UTC
Love the idea, very creative! Amazing mood and audio.
tulipekoni
13. Aug 2018 · 16:37 UTC
lol the ending was great! I loved the idea of a cassette inside our brains. You nailed those cutscenes and the game played well. nothing to complain really :D good job!
kromeboy
13. Aug 2018 · 19:12 UTC
Love the idea: a nice mix of story with a solid mechanic
xPheRe
14. Aug 2018 · 08:37 UTC
Awesome! Loved every bit, I felt a little strange removing memories of daughters and weddings, but quite funny overall. Thanks for this gem ;)
shujal
15. Aug 2018 · 14:19 UTC
Really nice idea with a cool twist at the end. It made me feel bad though for deleting peoples important memories :/
Vekstr
16. Aug 2018 · 04:52 UTC
Wait what there's an ending..? Anyways, it surprisingly gave me goosebumps at some memories, especially those with sounds. Some even made me **not** wanting to delete them even though doing so would help me reach the objective.

However, I felt like the animation sequences were taking me out of the experience, and the first time it went back to the menu screen I thought it was over. Oh how does the scoring work? I mean, what does "error" mean actually?

Now, off to play it again!
Vekstr
16. Aug 2018 · 05:21 UTC
Woahh, that ending.. Got goosebumps all over again :clap:
mrjoshuamclean
16. Aug 2018 · 13:32 UTC
The concept is great - love the idea of a cassette tape for our memories. The animation of yanking it out of the brain is quite good, although a bit out of touch with the more somber mood the game seems to be aiming for. The core mechanic of balancing numbers felt a bit dull (maybe I'm just an emotionless robot?) and it was difficult to judge good vs bad decisions.

But clearly everyone else liked it so that's just my two cents. XD

Here's a video of my play: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/297352317
axoona
25. Aug 2018 · 18:50 UTC
I really liked this game. The mood is excellent, the audio contributes greatly to it. And the bits and scraps of memories convey a very dark story. It kept me entertained :smile:

A part the last specimen I didn't really reach my objectives but I guess it doesn't matter :wink:

overall exellent entry, congrats!
ToadieTechnika
27. Aug 2018 · 02:08 UTC
A pretty surrealistic experience, I was surprised on how abstract this game can be. Really liked it.
paulhocker
28. Aug 2018 · 03:13 UTC
very cool idea - reminded me of papers please - gonna play this again