Universal Powers by Snowy

Putting "Universe" in Universal Powers.
In Universal Powers you rule over the entire Universe. Everything and everyone does as you please, but things quickly go for the worse when you start losing your grip on your powers.
You will be faced with several planets complaining about their miserable life under your reign, and you will decide on how to handle the situation. Each action you take will either result in you gaining power, or it being drained. Should be simple right? Well, it is! But how well can you anticipate the result of choosing an option?


Sit back, relax in your fancy purple chair and just point your finger at what you're going to do!
Useful links
Note that I didn't test the Mac or Linux build, since I have no way of doing so.
| Source code | |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/39/universal-powers |
Ratings
| Overall | 169th | 3.595⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 325th | 3.189⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 101th | 3.676⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 186th | 3.757⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 212th | 3.568⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 69th | 3.676⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 11th | 4.162⭐ | 39🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 126th | 3.472⭐ | 38🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 45🗳️ | 16🗨️ |
All the references and puns. I can't handle them! :smile:
I don't have much to say. It's a pretty fun game to play.
edit: also the audio was spot on.
Good game overall.
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
Won't say anything else. Will just rate it 5/5 and be done. Thank you developer for this sweet piece of work.
btw check out my response to your comment on my game's page.
Played three times, got to situation 15 three times. Only saw one repeated question. That is quite a few events there; a solid amount of content.
Like said the irrationality of the questions is both the blessing and the curse of this project. Absurdity is funny, but it completely undermines the interactive side. Might as well flip a coin to choose left or right.
Destroying asteroids is very relaxing though.
Things I liked:
The Art: The sprites, the chair, and especially the background are all very good looking. I am very impressed with all of the art, because it draws me in and keeps me interested.
The Sound/Music: I thought the background music was good, and the sound effects were cute. They were very crisp as well.
The Humor: I don't think I even need to explain. You are definitely placing high for humor!
Things I didn't like:
A bit confusing: Now I am not a text based/choice game veteren, but I found some choices to be confusing. I like the idea, but I didn't always like how the situations were twisted. I mean they were funny like the asteroid making a swimming pool, but it felt more random than anything. I'm not sure exactly how to change this because if you tell the player before hand what their choices will affect then it will be too easy. I just think you should have made the situation outcomes a little more realistic and predictable (not all but some).
Overall I think you did a great job. I think you'll place pretty high!
PS: Lol, you throw the exception, but it hits a deer in the head.
The graphics was great as well as the storytelling. Music and sound effects were also nice.
Overall I thing your game is very cool and end a great entry. Nice work.
Great work!