Keep it @alive by velvetlobster
Perhaps a not so serious "Real life in isolation" simulator, perhaps an attempt to simulate the pain of waiting for social media relevance.

Help @live keep it together ^^
https://velvetlobster.itch.io/keep-it-live
| Youtube | https://velvetlobster.itch.io/keep-it-live |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/keep-it-alive-53 |
Ratings
| Overall | 1661th | 3.3⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 2138th | 2.809⭐ | 36🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 1335th | 3.235⭐ | 36🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 2320th | 2.894⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 575th | 4.057⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 668th | 3.53⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 1115th | 2.935⭐ | 33🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 1137th | 3.441⭐ | 36🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 32🗳️ | 40🗨️ |
Greato Jobu! :smile:
I think it might be interesting if there's a bit more interaction. Maybe you could see a bird or a deer while going for a walk. Or maybe you could get different replies depending on what you posted. But it's nice as just a short little experience to mess around with.
I started out walking through the fields for the first couple of days in the rain, but a few days later I captures myself staying in bed the whole day posting cat pictures.
It's a perfect representation of my life. Thank you for this game!
The chill music makes the bird's apartment feel cozy when you see the rainfall from the window.
I also like the fact that you made different animations for the bird browsing the phone from bed and while standing. The fluid and versatile animation makes the world feel alive.
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Unfortunately there's not that much gameplay.
The idea of the phone-screen is quite neat, and could serve many different purposes. But as of now it wasn't very entertaining for long. (I would've loved if someone would've texted me!)
Going outside might be more fun too if there would be a ball to kick around or something.
Or perhaps a mailbox where you'd receive packages the bird could order with the shiny smartphone? :smiley: :iphone: :package:
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So all in all the entry could use a bit more interactivity, but has a very nice atmosphere.
Keep making games!
I don't use social media so using the phone was a learning experience for me. But it was fun posting different images. I liked going outside and exploring as well; I only wish there was a larger map. In any case, I think this game has a lot of potential. I can imagine having the phone be a means to find damsels in distress and so forth. Good work, keep at it!