Hamster Wheel Simulator by Laaph
The power has run out, and you have to get the hamsters moving.
Recharge your batteries by getting the hamster to run!

Ratings
| Overall | 604th | 3.087⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 656th | 2.783⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 483th | 2.957⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 429th | 3.478⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 193th | 4.087⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 142th | 3.682⭐ | 24🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 94th | 3.565⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 410th | 3.238⭐ | 23🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 24🗳️ | 20🗨️ |
Going too fast was supposed to affect the progression, but like many other features (including the hamster dance song), it didn't quite go in on time. Look for that in the post compo version.
I like the effect with the music, and it was a good selection. The hamster graphics are amusing. I wish the interface scaled better, it's hard to read on a 24" screen and the buttons seem pointlessly small.
Likes:
I love concept. I like how the music starts powering up as you build speed. I also dig the quirky hand painted graphics.
Could improve:
I couldn't beat level two like many people though. I think my forearm is kinda sore now haha.
Funny game though!
Also I admit a reaally fun graphic and music!! this is 5!!!
I noticed for both windows and linux, the 32 bit versions were default. Why not universal?
Edit: the ui could use some touch, the top of the screen kinda brings down the aesthetic experience.
I've never been a fan of games that make me question whether/how much I have carpel tunnel syndrome, but I wouldn't rate your game down for it.
This one's a keeper. Could be great as a mobile game or interactive home screen background. Is it open source?
But I did write the code to use the GPS instead of the arrows, and it does run on my phone. If I can get the velocity to behave smoothly I'll release the apk.
Anyway, looking forward to the post compo version, and your next LD entry!
Sadly wasn't able to beat second level, while I was quite close one time. Third is like mission impossible.
The hand drawings were certainly something different to what I played this LD so far, but I think, they clicked with the game.