Reptilian Elimination Squad by btwj_

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made by btwj_ for LD35 (COMPO)
My first Ludum Dare! I got bogged down by school work and ran out of time to work solely on this, but on a whole, I'm still quite happy with the results. My first time making a game in LÖVE as well, so it was an interesting experience. A bit short on levels because I ran out of time.

Reptilian Elimination Squad
You're part of an elite team focused on finding shapeshifting lizards amongst our politicians, and to capture them.

Instructions:
Each shapeshifter shapeshifts in a specific cycle. By toggling the lights, and observing the patterns, figure out who are the shapeshifters.

Controls:
space to toggle lights
click to select a character
press vis for neater arrangement

Font was Munro by Ten by Twenty (https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/munro)

Note:
Web version on Chrome sometimes doesn't work on first try, refresh.

Ratings

Coolness 57% 3
Overall 3.69 135
Audio 2.81 414
Fun 3.97 39
Graphics 3.90 109
Humor 3.76 36
Innovation 3.97 56
Mood 3.36 190
Theme 4.24 28

Feedback

sand6r
17. Apr 2016 · 19:16 UTC
fun game! :p
sand6r
17. Apr 2016 · 19:17 UTC
too bad there isn't a try again button!
qikcik
17. Apr 2016 · 20:01 UTC
Nice :D
mutonizer
19. Apr 2016 · 09:11 UTC
"The world owes me much indeed!"

Cool take on the concept, efficient mechanics and cute graphics. Nothing really else to say: it does what it's supposed to and does it well.

Nice entry, kudos.
Hyoga-3D
19. Apr 2016 · 13:43 UTC
I did not understand the "VIS" button, much I got some reptilians, nice entry.
meek
19. Apr 2016 · 13:46 UTC
Loved it. This has been my favorite game I've played on here so far.
tomdeal
19. Apr 2016 · 13:46 UTC
Grats to your first LD :-) Nice game. I like the mechanic with the light switch, this suited the theme very well. But isn't a captured politican as good as a captured reptilian? :-)
EdoMiyamoto
19. Apr 2016 · 14:02 UTC
Very good game, nice concept, good gameplay :)
ragnarolis
19. Apr 2016 · 14:36 UTC
I liked everything about it, except that there is no Retry button
GrowthRateOmega
19. Apr 2016 · 14:37 UTC
"I did not have reptilian relations"
10/10 in comedy, for that line alone xD
Also, this is a pretty unique take on the whole shape shifting idea. I enjoyed it a lot, even though the mechanics are pretty simple. It's still very interesting and fun to play. The sound effects are nice, but it could do with some music. However, overall this is a great game.
RttStudio
19. Apr 2016 · 15:45 UTC
Really fun game, got me playing for a while. Good use of the theme.
aegypticus
20. Apr 2016 · 03:37 UTC
Haha great minds think alike. There seems to have been a couple of reptilian themed games this LD. Congrats on making something really fun, and its always cool to see other LOVE2d programmers here!
Bendix
20. Apr 2016 · 08:53 UTC
Great game, but the story is way too similar to mine o.o
JoseArias
22. Apr 2016 · 16:03 UTC
Great game. One of the best I have played. Congrats.
deathray
28. Apr 2016 · 02:11 UTC
Loved the graphics, simple but engaging gameplay, and the great quotes. I actually didn't quite figure out the lights thing, but did well choosing people based on what they talked about. Good job! (btw - My game had a similar concept: reptilian politicians!)
pixelpotions
28. Apr 2016 · 17:18 UTC
A fun game and awesome take on the theme! A job well done!
marvalgames
04. May 2016 · 23:17 UTC
This is a blast.
Nice graphics. smart idea and funny
BSODDevTeam
09. May 2016 · 17:39 UTC
Cool game. Reminds me Papers, please.
Sabina Lis
09. May 2016 · 17:42 UTC
Great and fun game, loved those graphics and the humor of it. Selecting a character and turning the lights on and off made it too easy to play, i doubt this was intended, maybe you could check it, thanks!