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A Stack of Gifts by interface

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made by interface for LD 40 (COMPO)

Quick Instructions:

Move left/right (wasd/arrows) to move Santa and catch gifts on his hands. Mouse button 1/2 to throw the top gift from the left/right hand. (Alternate keys: left ctrl / left alt)

Throw gifts onto the sleighs on either side to deliver gifts. (Blue indicator shows direction it will go) Throw gifts onto powerups. (The one powerup stops new gifts from dropping for 5 seconds)

Don't let your stack of gifts get too high or it will come crashing down! Dropping 5 gifts = Game Over

Bonus Points for juggling tricks!

Screenshots

StackHigh.gif

Trick.gif

HTML5 (web) http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD40/
Unity3D 2017.2.0f3 http://www.redhybridrobot.com/LD40/AStackOfGifts-Source.zip
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/a-stack-of-gifts

Ratings

Overall 465th 3.143⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Fun 323th 3.333⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 248th 3.357⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Theme 373th 3.381⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 608th 2.405⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Audio 492th 1.929⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Humor 368th 2.571⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Mood 521th 2.65⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Given 17🗳️ 11🗨️

Feedback

CMLSC
04. Dec 2017 · 06:39 UTC
This was a surprisingly innovative game! ^-^
I really lake how you can change where the presents are stacked from. I found it to be useful to make a U shape out of the presents so I can catch some in the middle. I'd like it a lot if the height of the game were a bit higher so you could do even more with the shape you make with presents.
The graphics could use some work, but it isn't exactly necessary.

Good work though! :smile:
valkyrie
05. Dec 2017 · 05:26 UTC
I liked the Christmas theme and the unique take on a stacking/balancing game.
gamelylife
05. Dec 2017 · 05:56 UTC
Very good game!I like the concept.The gameplay is so interesting,and the direction and tricks are really nice.
HendrikDA
05. Dec 2017 · 16:17 UTC
Really liked the game! It's something different and fun to play a few rounds.
hypp
06. Dec 2017 · 06:52 UTC
I liked the game. It was surprisingly hard.
zantze
06. Dec 2017 · 12:25 UTC
Pretty good, it's really fun to play, and I enjoy throwing all the presents at the same time and racking points. Although the audio could have been better and used some music, and I feel like the controls could've worked better if you moved the character with your mouse.

Anyways, solid and fun experience, good job d:
jfraser314
07. Dec 2017 · 06:21 UTC
This was pretty interesting and fun. I really liked the way the presents stacked up. Maybe you should spend less time on games more often, keep coming up with great ideas!
Incredible Ape
07. Dec 2017 · 06:35 UTC
Nice work; I felt like it would have been nice to have a way to have some variance in the force of the throw, but I liked the dynamics of the juggling tricks.
🎤 interface
07. Dec 2017 · 06:48 UTC
@incredible-ape yes I agree and actually I fiddled with the throwing force for a while, at least varying the force based on size or direction but couldn't quite get the feel right. Good point that allowing the player to control the force would have totally worked, that completely escaped me. Perhaps hold the mouse click to power up the force or something, hm.
adsilcott
07. Dec 2017 · 07:19 UTC
Quite a fun game. Unique and challenging. I do like the idea of giving the player more control over throwing it. Anyway, good job!
Toccs
07. Dec 2017 · 07:37 UTC
Really enjoyed this it gets very tricky at some points by i managed to pull through!

Keep it up
SerpentWorks Games
08. Dec 2017 · 04:20 UTC
I am terrible at this, but I love the concept and its super fun. Good job!
Kyle Pham
08. Dec 2017 · 05:05 UTC
A really innovative game, fits the theme, nice audio. The graphics could have been better, but the Christmas theme is a yes.
Lex
09. Dec 2017 · 02:33 UTC
I confess that by looking at your screenshots I didn't expect much, but once I started playing I just couldn't stop until I had a descent score! Well, if you practice your artwork and keep up with the awesome game design I think you'll have a great game for the next LDs.