Running on the Power of Love by nervous-composers

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made by nervous-composers for LD 39 (JAM)

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The hero Zo has only one goal... to reach her princess before she is married to the evil ne'er-do-well!!

Only the true power of love can overcome all odds!

Controls

Spacebar to jump!

Attribution

Bee Gees - Run To Me

Changelog

2nd Aug 2017: Bugfixes for the ending

Ratings

Overall 480th 3.281⭐ 66🧑‍⚖️
Fun 565th 2.922⭐ 66🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 816th 2.175⭐ 65🧑‍⚖️
Theme 801th 2.5⭐ 64🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 158th 4.172⭐ 66🧑‍⚖️
Humor 124th 3.373⭐ 61🧑‍⚖️
Mood 165th 3.703⭐ 66🧑‍⚖️
Given 71🗳️ 80🗨️

Feedback

Xeinix
31. Jul 2017 · 18:09 UTC
Not that bad of a game! I really liked the graphics of it as well as the music. I did have a slight problem at the end when you got to the castle though. It shot out a rock (which I think is expected) but then I could not do anything. I could continue jumping but only I would get hurt... Not sure what that is all about.
SMILEY_4_
31. Jul 2017 · 18:34 UTC
Fun Game, great graphics and music. But I had the same problem with the rock at the end.
🎤 nervous-composers
01. Aug 2017 · 17:15 UTC
Thanks for comments guys! We've made some bugfixes for the ending.
Fedor
01. Aug 2017 · 21:10 UTC
Really nice entry. You created great graphics. I think that jump sound effect is too loud. You could add more levels too make it longer. Well done!!
MatKubik
02. Aug 2017 · 13:47 UTC
I really like it. It's original, simple and good to play. The music too is great as well and It's pretty cool yeah. Great job !
stoffe
02. Aug 2017 · 13:47 UTC
Nice graphics, you used the background well to create a deep perspective

Game was a bit to easy, could have made it a bit harder, e.g. by adding higher obstacles, or put them closer to each other.

Also good if you add some kind of possibility to restart the game when it's over.
Vehem
02. Aug 2017 · 13:49 UTC
Simple but really enjoyable - excellent choice of music to go with the concept and a novel take on the theme. Well executed - good work.
AntaresValdemar
02. Aug 2017 · 13:52 UTC
Very nice visuals, I think the gameplay could use a bit more variety, all the obstacles were exactly the same despite looking different. You could make a certain type of enemy move left and right or something just for a bit of interest. But overall its pretty nice, good work!
TBaudon
02. Aug 2017 · 13:53 UTC
Nice little game ! Didn't notice the fact the character change into a powerful knight the first time i tried, nice detail.
bombjack
02. Aug 2017 · 13:53 UTC
The mood is amazing! The game is quite fun if you take it as a romantic ballade :) It could have been more fun with a little more challenge.
Asofi
02. Aug 2017 · 13:54 UTC
That was great little experience) Thanks)
First time i didnt see that player growth)
SVR_Audio
02. Aug 2017 · 13:55 UTC
I liked the game, the gameplay is good and the music, kind of a pop music different of what you expect to listen in a game, very cool.

The art is good, the only thing it could be better is the speed, in my opinion if it was faster would have been so much better, but it is a great game !
sanojian
02. Aug 2017 · 17:39 UTC
The graphics and mood were fantastic. I found the gameplay lacking, though.
chaoseed
03. Aug 2017 · 06:22 UTC
For what it was, it was quite good! I like that you came up with an idea that wasn't so big, and you executed it well, creating a nice self-contained experience. The graphics are great, too. The gameplay, well, honestly there wasn't that much to it! Also I'm not even sure it's possible to lose. Oh, by the way, I didn't even notice the graphical changes the first time around, I had to reload to play it again...anyway, good job!
jahndis
03. Aug 2017 · 06:26 UTC
Ha that was cute. I feel like the gaming world needs more short simple experiences like this. Good job!
Dolash
03. Aug 2017 · 06:36 UTC
A great little game. Simple and straightforward but it was pretty and memorable, and I was glad to see Zo get her princess in the end! Nice to remember while playing all these games about draining batteries that the power of love is infinite*!

*warning: not a guarantee. If power of love lasts longer than 4 hours please consult a physician. Ask your doctor if the power of love is right for you.
FloBar
03. Aug 2017 · 07:05 UTC
That's the funniest thing I've seen so far. I love the music, the art, and how the night's armor upgrades. Only thing I didn't really like was that he was too close to the left side of the screen. I think he could've been position a little back from the center. Also the game play was a bit easy. Would've been cool if the jump button had a sensitivity level that made him jump accordingly. Currently he jumps way too high. Also it would've been a nice touch if he walk to the princess at the end. Otherwise really fun little game.
FurkanFS
03. Aug 2017 · 12:40 UTC
I really like the graphics and the music fits the game well. The sound effects were too hard I think. I got the princess after 2 tries :)
Finlal
03. Aug 2017 · 12:46 UTC
Simple. Fun. Love.
Will sing that song for all day))
MichaelTWG
03. Aug 2017 · 12:47 UTC
Simple runner enjoyable thanks to the Bee Gees and the great graphics. I also like the ending :thumbsup:
Repusv
03. Aug 2017 · 12:47 UTC
Very good work on the mood ! I would have liked the obstacles to be a bit more distinctive from the background. Well done !
TheAspiringHacker
03. Aug 2017 · 20:28 UTC
Your game is awesome! My favorite aspect is the incredible pixel art. At the end of the game, I experienced what appears to be a bug. The hero stopped running, then continued to trip on obstacles while a cutscene(?) was playing.
khams
04. Aug 2017 · 13:48 UTC
Cute game, the graphics are really good looking and it's a delight to play on the Bee Gees music. But it felt really too easy for me, so the ending isn't that really satisfying. Also, the scrolling was lgging on my computer... Great entry anyway :)
FailedStarfish
04. Aug 2017 · 13:55 UTC
Really nice pixel art and style, game was a little short and easy but apart from that it was fun.
Sythgara
04. Aug 2017 · 19:07 UTC
Loving the artwork. I'd definitely like to see more of that.
zchen
05. Aug 2017 · 05:38 UTC
I had a good laugh at the end of the game. Really impressive graphics and audio. The evolving objects in the world as you ran with the love song in the background gave an oddly unique feeling of progression. You can almost feel the 'power of love' growing. Great work on the mood there. I do feel like game play is lacking but it doesn't feel like it was a priority in this game and that's okay.

Keep up the good work!
Studio RTV
05. Aug 2017 · 07:23 UTC
Really liked the game! I agree with zchen that while the game wasn't really striking on a gameplay front, it seems like the focus on the game was more to be an interactive narrative which is really refreshing for a game jam. I'm also really relieved that there are actually multiple endings and you're not doomed to lose the princess' love forever haha.

The graphics and audio really helped set the tone for the story overall too, so it just felt really polished and satisfying to play, even if it was very simple. Would have loved for the game to scale up in difficulty as you progressed more. But again, I think for what you were probably going for, the way it is now works totally fine. Great work :)
Dariusa
05. Aug 2017 · 08:51 UTC
Good choice of music ! Game was a bit short but it got me !
mamoniem
05. Aug 2017 · 16:21 UTC
Short game, but AMAZING one! I really loved the game, it's idea, song, the jumping sfx & the fantastic art behind. The only two things i didn't like what how short the game was, and some times it was hard to tell if the item i'm getting close to, is a background of foreground item. Some color tuning might have helped in this.

Good Job!

-m
omriysh
05. Aug 2017 · 16:24 UTC
That music... It's just hilarious. The graphics are also really nice, and the gameplay is fun enough. Didn't really understand the heart meter, or when it's game over. But I enjoyed my time with this game.
EricQuagmire
05. Aug 2017 · 17:04 UTC
Very soulful music and nice gameplay. I liked the ending :)
davideperozzi
05. Aug 2017 · 18:44 UTC
Nice graphics and the music fits perfect with the theme! The parallax effects on the elements looked amazing. I got problems recognizing the obstacles at first because they got lost it the background elements. But after a while you know which elements were obstacles. Overall a solid game and interesting short story. Well done! :)
Yetman
05. Aug 2017 · 20:01 UTC
"Infinite Runner"... yeah sure. The ending was epic in both cases, 5/5 Humor. The song you picked was awesome and fitted really well into the game. The art was also great for the atmosphere of the game. Google should buy the right of this from you and use it instead of the No-Internet Dinosaur game, then I would keep my WiFi shut forever.
Aterlamia
05. Aug 2017 · 22:46 UTC
fun little game i like the art very much, i must say i that the background music did not really fit the overall mood of the game for me but that is a personal opinion. I would have liked to have a restart button.
IdinaKloppstock
06. Aug 2017 · 08:04 UTC
Simple and easy in a good way! I love the pixel art and the funny homages ;)
nanolotl
06. Aug 2017 · 08:49 UTC
This game had really nice aesthetics, although it would have been a bit more interesting to play had there been a bit of variety in the terrain. Maybe staircases/hills to climb instead of just flat ground with obstacles.
multiplexor
06. Aug 2017 · 12:33 UTC
Hahaha, the ending is awesome! I really feel the music makes it all fit together very well! I wished for the game to be a bit more challenging, but as it is I also feel that it all comes together as a small fast and cute experience :P

Keep up the good work!
Librorumque64
06. Aug 2017 · 15:29 UTC
Audio is very nice, and the ending is beautiful, I really liked it
Elizabeth Thomas
06. Aug 2017 · 18:35 UTC
This was fun and I liked the art. I thought it was funny that if you don't become a powerful enough knight then you still make it to the castle but the other guy slashes your heart, yikes, realism.
guckstift
06. Aug 2017 · 20:39 UTC
Somehow reminded me of this:
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:)
Its so romantic I have to kiss my kitty after this! *^_^*
Good taste'o music! Nice work!
TheFlyingKeyboard
07. Aug 2017 · 09:59 UTC
Awesome endless runner, very simple and short, but really fun. The ending was amazing. The only thing that could be better is that sprites flickering, but thats not a big problem. Really nice graphics and nice music, which creates superb mood. One of the best games I've played so far. Great Job!
christina-antoinette-neofotistou
07. Aug 2017 · 11:53 UTC
n'aww that was so sweet :)) Way to go
IndieImpala
13. Aug 2017 · 15:28 UTC
Very Cool! Great Art Style, nice
Valphera
14. Aug 2017 · 18:36 UTC
Sweet and cute game! Nice spin on the theme :heart: I liked the graphics, the music and the gameplay (though I think you shouldn't make the player fall when he lands on the top of some obstacles, such as the wooden boxes)
Somnium
19. Aug 2017 · 08:08 UTC
A nice little game! Some of the obstacles tended to blend into the background (especially the bush), and the ending sequence had my knight running through several obstacles, but otherwise the "jump the obstacles" mechanic worked well. A suggestion would be to introduce a larger variety in the obstacles, and then have the jump vary depending on the amount of time the jump button has been pressed. The art was excellent!

>Must stop the wedding!
>Run, as fast as possible!
>Nothing can stop me!