Run, Trinki, Run! by HomoLudens

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made by HomoLudens for Ludum Dare 46 (COMPO)

TitleScreen.png This is an endless runner, but you are not running, you are protecting!

WASD to move.

Space to BASH!!!

beamer.gif Dodge the enemy bullets. biter.gif Bash the snakes back in. cloud.gif Protect Twinki from lightning. powerup.gif When in doubt, bash enemies away.

20th April Update: Fixed the lightning audio bug that was introduced in WebGL.

Ratings

Overall 149th 3.86⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Fun 29th 4.18⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 254th 3.64⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Theme 22th 4.36⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 476th 3.519⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Audio 462th 3.152⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Humor 73th 3.846⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Mood 153th 3.72⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Given 23🗳️ 36🗨️

Feedback

PetTurtle
20. Apr 2020 · 05:03 UTC
Love the slow motion, and sound effects that play when you hit something! However You can cheese it a bit by staying inside the Twinki.
sayumeki
20. Apr 2020 · 05:05 UTC
I think this is a fun twist on the endless runner genre, particularly how you have two levels of control (location + shield direction) in protecting Trinki. I agree that the slow motion when Trinki is in danger adds to the excitement (and helps me save my - or Trinki's - butt).

I don't think I was able to get the bash to work. Is that something I unlock later?
itsarjunsinh
20. Apr 2020 · 05:39 UTC
The concept is definitely novel but the art is spot on too! The characters, background and UI all go together very well.
Ekin
20. Apr 2020 · 14:17 UTC
the best game art ever!!!! great idea. keep trinki alive. ok. i will. thanks. <3
Nexushub
21. Apr 2020 · 03:03 UTC
Very fun. Slowdown is the best part. Unless you overlap with the runner, in which case game becomes quite slow.
ATTX
21. Apr 2020 · 03:31 UTC
Definitely cheesed a bit by staying right over the square you were supposed to protect. Didnt realize until later that the stars were powerups but the slowdown mechanic was very nice. Fun to play!
gagouman
21. Apr 2020 · 04:09 UTC
Loved the slow-motion and the little tombstones that appears to cheese you on your next run! The simple yet effective artwork and sounds fits the game perfectly. Would play definitely see this getting played on mobile!
ubershmekel
21. Apr 2020 · 04:56 UTC
The bullet time slow motion was awesome! I found it tough to manage the mouse and WASD! The star power-up was cool too, it felt really powerful. I didn't know what hardmode did, but I kept using it, and it was hard. I wish I could move a bit faster. I always felt like I can't make it across the screen fast enough. The art was cool! All the characters were cute and on theme.
vulpineblazeyt
21. Apr 2020 · 05:26 UTC
Slo-mo was a hit! Very straightforward game, but it can get hard quick. Loved it!
Aret24
21. Apr 2020 · 07:52 UTC
My record is 652, This game is cool, art style is great, and sounds too!!!

P.S. I think that these yellow enemies are monsters from Geometry Dash :D
drschizzo
21. Apr 2020 · 08:11 UTC
very nice idea with a solid well polished gameplay. Like everyone already says the slow mo effect is really cool!
mikejzx
21. Apr 2020 · 09:20 UTC
Great game! Like others have said the art style really fits the game. The music is great too.
Rakowu
21. Apr 2020 · 10:19 UTC
Wow actually really nice control behaviour. And the slowmotion is great. I thought by the art style that it would be just "funny" but im suprised, it makes a lot of fun :D
sledzik
21. Apr 2020 · 10:34 UTC
Good Job
PonyPen
21. Apr 2020 · 13:10 UTC
Really great job. I'm really lazy when it comes to reading how games play so I found the way this game teaches you to play and text is really straight forward and easy to digest. The slow motion is fantastic and add suspense and a bit pf drama to the play! The style made me thik this was going to just be a silly game but I actually really enjoyed myself playing 5*s :D <3
Yigit Doruk
21. Apr 2020 · 17:04 UTC
It's really fun game to play! With the help of simple but interesting gameplay elements, I actually enjoyed protecting Trinki! Also, the music is spot on, really adds to the feel!
gord10ahmet
22. Apr 2020 · 22:04 UTC
I loved the slo-mo!
LapisRaider
24. Apr 2020 · 12:28 UTC
This is an amazingly fun game to play! I love the main title screen is actually the game, I like how tips and instructions are placed on the background for an easy read and learning experience, and I especially love the gravestones that mark your previous death in the next run! The slowdown was also pretty cool!

It's a simple and fun game! Great work!