Firewood Manor by Michael Feldman

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made by Michael Feldman for LD 42 (JAM)

https://youtu.be/u4v5GExBOlQ

Firewood Manor:

A Maze Ablaze

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Getting paid to house-sit a mansion is only a good idea if that mansion isn't haunted by arcane spirits.

In Firewood Manor you must navigate the mansion to find your way out before the fire finds you.

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Drink Holy Water for visions of a way out

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Avoid rooms that have caught fire

Find your way out

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Or else!

Ratings

Overall 669th 3.313⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1048th 2.729⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 937th 2.84⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Theme 579th 3.521⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 657th 3.36⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Humor 895th 1.75⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Mood 298th 3.46⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Given 19🗳️ 33🗨️

Feedback

lsummers
13. Aug 2018 · 04:21 UTC
Good mood, seemed a little funky on my browser - not sure if it was just me. But I wasn't really able to play it much, still loved the atmosphere.
Oneiros
13. Aug 2018 · 10:10 UTC
Not bad guys! It's hard to make a 3D game for 48h. We realized this weekend. But you did well.
MikomiKisomi
13. Aug 2018 · 19:34 UTC
A simple concept but nicely done. The graphics look nice, I just wish there was more variation in rooms (though, I'm sure you guys wish the same too). Great job on this!
oddstack
13. Aug 2018 · 19:34 UTC
Nice mood! It's definetly a maze and spooky just like a mansion should be. I also liked the detail you put into the ending scene.
Jaydek
13. Aug 2018 · 22:46 UTC
I like the take on the theme, and the graphics and mood were well done :)
Nozgart
14. Aug 2018 · 20:39 UTC
All the time I was waiting for a screamer :laughing:
Risist
15. Aug 2018 · 01:20 UTC
Nice idea with those closing doors. I really like it.
RustyMonky
15. Aug 2018 · 04:02 UTC
Can't believe I made it out! Simple but well executed concept. Good mood setting! I think it'd be better if it was full-screen in browser by default. Nice work!
AwiX
15. Aug 2018 · 06:27 UTC
Good Gaming Idea, Music needs to be improved Graphics good
nihilaleph
15. Aug 2018 · 10:52 UTC
Great mood, I felt really spooked and claustrophobic!

Pros:
- Mood
- Assets

Cons:
- Took some time to understand how the holy water worked, and still sometimes it looked like it didn't work...? (specially if I take one right after another

Obs:
Felt a bit cheated when the first curve I made it was a dead-end and the fire reached me. Also when I reached the exit I could see the whole environment through the last door :laughing:

Cheers!
WetBox
16. Aug 2018 · 14:44 UTC
This is a good idea. Like a terrible dream in the game. This character is similar to the image that people who suffer from a particular disease see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis
Maroovan
16. Aug 2018 · 20:09 UTC
Thank you for experience! That was something.
A good take on the theme, wonderfull music and sounds.
Loved running animation. Good choice not to use screamers, cause when you running from door to door, soon or late you will stumble upon the fire guy.
Graphics weren't so impressive though it didn't hurt the experience at all.
Good job and keep it up, guys!
RyanJavanshir
17. Aug 2018 · 00:33 UTC
I must say I enjoyed the mood of this game a lot. It was a bit spooky which was cool. Well done on doing a nice looking 3D game for LD! You could flesh out the narrative and make this into a full game. Good job!
CliffracerX
18. Aug 2018 · 01:25 UTC
Solid little game! Graphics were decent, and the mood worked well enough (especially the oncoming...*thing* in the fire), though I feel like the viewbob might've been a bit excessive, especially at lower framerates.

I have to say, I dig the theme usage. Made the maze-going feel a lot more hectic, and with some polish, I think it could get quite unnerving (in a good way!) - say, having the fires grow louder as they approach?

Only major weak point is probably the music - for a main menu track and/or credits track, it works, but the actual in-game music would benefit from being more hectic. It's been a while since I hit up Jukedeck, but I reckon it could spit out a pretty decent track for that purpose.

Overall, solid for a 72h Jam entry!
annoyedCactus
18. Aug 2018 · 19:19 UTC
Solid game! For some reason, the text for the loss doesn't show up properly (I was on web build),and the mouse sensitivity is just a touch too high. But its a well excecuted concept and does fit the theme, along with being one of few horror games I've seen submitted. Great job!
loveapplegames
24. Aug 2018 · 20:56 UTC
The mood you created there is amazing! Game is a bit basic, would love to see a more complex game with such a polished presentation!
alexfalkenberg
03. Sep 2018 · 01:22 UTC
Nice mood, and the urgency kinda kicks in. Simple idea, fun. Would be nice to see an expanded version!

Hope you had a great LD!