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grooOW! by ladybenko

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made by ladybenko for LD 40 (COMPO)

Platformer game with puzzle elements! Pick up all the dots to advance to the next level. But be careful! The more you pick up, the heavier and bigger you get and thus it'll be more difficult to move and jump!

Controls: - MOVE: Arrow keys <LEFT> and <RIGHT> - JUMP: Arrow key <UP>. Hold it for higher jumps! - RESTART the current level: Key <R>

Source code available on Github: https://github.com/belen-albeza/ldjam-40

UPDATE 8 Dec: Post-mortem published! https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/grooow/grooow-post-mortem-dev-log-lessons-learned-tools

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HTML5 (web) https://ladybenko.itch.io/grooow
Source code https://github.com/belen-albeza/ldjam-40
Other (document) https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/grooow/grooow-post-mortem-dev-log-lessons-learned-tools
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/grooow

Ratings

Overall 13th 4.194⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Fun 5th 4.258⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 87th 3.758⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Theme 4th 4.565⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 302th 3.403⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Audio 99th 3.633⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Humor 377th 2.526⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Mood 135th 3.5⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Given 17🗳️ 11🗨️

Feedback

Jason Lothamer
05. Dec 2017 · 00:11 UTC
This is a GREAT game and you really nailed the theme! I'm impressed!! The only thing I'd add is more levels! And the floating circles don't seem to fit into the levels much. Perhaps more variety on enemies could help too. Still, really nice!
kokirisandfriends
05. Dec 2017 · 09:29 UTC
You've catched the idea so good! I got kinda addicted to the game haha. Good level design and please, consider adding more in the future!
Athoka
05. Dec 2017 · 23:38 UTC
I love the game! It's really short but i cant't stop playing. Please, add more levels!
Elendow
07. Dec 2017 · 14:03 UTC
I played during the jam and you really improved making levels, those makes you think and use some essay/error to solve them. Ignoring the lack of sprites, the color palette and the animations are very nice. Could use a walk animation for the player same as the enemies.

Great game overall, it would be nice if you make some more levels, I want to keep playing!
rela_x
07. Dec 2017 · 14:20 UTC
check out our LD40 game if wanna laugh your ss off. extremely close ideas :D
StratosKakalis
07. Dec 2017 · 14:24 UTC
Really great game! Very fun to play and everything from visuals to music was pleasing! needed more levels though :p
NicMagnier
07. Dec 2017 · 14:25 UTC
I really like the minimalist look and the polish you put in the animation. It really help to make the game feel right.
The concept is also straightforward and fun to play.

I think the ability to throw away the pickup after getting them would be nicer since you could correct your mistake without having to reload the level but also open new puzzle possibilities.
Miguel Montero
07. Dec 2017 · 14:26 UTC
Great game, needs more levels (and more fun mechanics). Keep it up.
JossComposer
07. Dec 2017 · 14:30 UTC
Holy fuck, that's one of the best games of the jam I've tested so far, probably the best ! I reeeeally like this kind of game, speedrunny like, optimlisation is everything... The sound is cool but could be better in terms of music variation. Graphics are great, and do a great job... You should DEFINITELY continue this game, there is a great potential ! (made me think of Thomas Was Alone) BIG GG !!!
(our game does not appear on my profile, it's here : https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/the-darkest-light )
Casper
07. Dec 2017 · 14:45 UTC
Fit the theme well!
🎤 ladybenko
07. Dec 2017 · 15:03 UTC
Thanks everyone for the feedback and the kind comments :blush:
Nivbeth
07. Dec 2017 · 15:13 UTC
Loved the game! Brilliant execution for LD40 theme! Gameplay felt smooth and sound was very fitting. Nice work :3
lunarDust
07. Dec 2017 · 16:00 UTC
simple game but really fun!
Wolfo
08. Dec 2017 · 23:48 UTC
Simple and fun, I loved it! Probably one of the best Compo I've tried so far.

Really nicely done, great job!
Triastase
09. Dec 2017 · 01:08 UTC
I like it! The idea is simple, the graphics are simple, but because everything is so simple, you were able to polish everything to a degree of a flawless gameplay experience. With more time at hand you could probably make it better by adding a bigger variety, but this is a very good product for a weekend of work! :)
gassasin
09. Dec 2017 · 03:13 UTC
Cool game! Good job:)
Roaring Cat Games
09. Dec 2017 · 03:22 UTC
Great puzzles, great platforming, solid sfx/music.

This is a fantastic entry.

## Pros

- Great puzzles that weren't too brain melting
- Jumping felt really good
- Mechanic is solid
- Quick reset loop
- All of the components fit well together.

## Cons

- Wish it had more levels
- BGM was a little repetitive over time

Not much bad to say, it was a fun well-made entry.
sbarrio
09. Dec 2017 · 09:41 UTC
Really well thought and designed game. The idea fits the theme perfectly and you have developed a very simple mechanic into a full and interesting game. Superb job. You could totally turn this into a full fledged game. Congratulations :)
Badly Drawn Rod
09. Dec 2017 · 10:50 UTC
I love it when I encounter a complete game. Everything about this is simple, but polished, from the "walk" cycle of the enemies, to the squishing as your character hits the ground after landing. The music fits too.

Excellent use of the theme.
Gruhh
09. Dec 2017 · 15:52 UTC
Good puzzle, with a good progression, the minimalist aesthetic choice can work well with the project. Personally, I'd rather it had no HUD, but nothing to detract from the game. Congratulations for the game.

Bom puzzle, com uma boa progressão, a escolha estética minimalista pode funcionar bem com o projeto. Pessoalmente eu preferiria que não tivesse nenhum HUD, mas nada que prejudique o jogo. Parabéns pelo jogo. :flag_br:
Rombus
09. Dec 2017 · 16:47 UTC
Super fun game man! Congrats on the entry :D
LooksLikeSomething
09. Dec 2017 · 21:46 UTC
Super puzzle game! I wish there were more levels ;)
tuism
15. Dec 2017 · 07:53 UTC
Interesting puzzle mechanics but I can't help but wonder how much more there is to the mechanic besides "avoid all the first ones, pick up the later ones then backtrack". Would have been nice to see some more interesting puzzles than that. The last level was beginning to feel like that, but again, wonder how much there is in it :) Try working out more stuff!
Ayushman
29. Dec 2017 · 05:34 UTC
Your game contains the same main mechanics as mine and your game is much better than mine... I loved your game... If you get some Timr try mine https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/coin-mania