Compass by linseyray

made by linseyray for LD34 (JAM)

A short game about the long-term process of overcoming fears.

"There is a way out of the darkness."

This was my first time participating in Ludum Dare, and I specifically wanted to create an experimental / personal / alternative game. It's not meant to be a "fun" game, but I do hope it's an interesting experience. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Thanks for playing!

(use Left/Right keys to move)

Web	http://linseyray.itch.io/compass
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-34/?action=preview&uid=63403

Ratings

Coolness	30%	2001
Overall(Jam)	3.53	315

Graphics(Jam)	3.47	509
Innovation(Jam)	4.07	33
Mood(Jam)	4.13	46

Feedback

goost

15. Dec 2015 · 03:07 UTC

Like it. Experience was interesting, nice thing with the compass. Even though it is in the name, it took me a while.

Monochrome Bears

15. Dec 2015 · 14:50 UTC

Wow! So strange! Much Experemental!

fullmontis

15. Dec 2015 · 15:05 UTC

A small but well done game. I especially enjoyed the change in the visual styles along the way. Interesting way to interpret the theme, I found the movement mechanics quite fun to play with.

martim00

15. Dec 2015 · 15:55 UTC

I liked so much. Simple and innovative. What I'd like most: the mood (the music!) and the message about fear. Good job!

nopogo

15. Dec 2015 · 20:58 UTC

Found it really visually interesting the way the aesthetics kept changing over time. The game sometimes hangs a few frames. But still it conveys the mood really well. Excellent choice of sound and music. I get that it's not meant to be "fun" but it did strike a chord with me in a good way

Keelan

16. Dec 2015 · 17:17 UTC

I liked how the visual affects progressed from very distorted to having clarity. Pretty engaging experience :)

timburbank

17. Dec 2015 · 02:27 UTC

That was cool! I like how it plays with your expectations as a player "oh no! ominous thing, run away!" and how the abstract graphics managed to make an emotional response. I think it really worked for your message.

🎤 linseyray

17. Dec 2015 · 19:55 UTC

Thanks for the encouraging comments! I'm glad it was able to convey its message in an engaging way. It was my main goal, but had no idea if it would work! So I couldn't be happier... :')

ztiromoritz

18. Dec 2015 · 23:58 UTC

"What that creepy spaghetti thingy is my target?" -
You created lot of emotinal tension with this reduced means. Very cool experience. Would have liked to vote for the music/sound as well.

metalchouchen

23. Dec 2015 · 21:16 UTC

I love the experience, graphics works really well. Congrats!