Unstable by LDJam user 269293

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made by LDJam user 269293 for Ludum Dare 49 (JAM)

Unstable. Runner made by Unreal Engine. Follow the flame, and dont afraid to step into abyss. https://youtu.be/2HF-T82YgWs

Music created by Abstract Void. https://abstractvoid.bandcamp.com/ 8e3b1718c96527c3fa0e9e5216800e5e.png

Ratings

Overall 1431th 2.853⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1445th 2.576⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1425th 2.515⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Theme 1132th 3.091⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1302th 2.652⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Audio 786th 3.063⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Humor 1182th 2.052⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1200th 2.938⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Given 38🗳️ 44🗨️

Feedback

UCSBDad
04. Oct 2021 · 17:58 UTC
I loved this game's look and atmosphere, really gives it a sense of urgency. The music definitely helps with that too. Really really cool game all around.
BiOs3008
10. Oct 2021 · 17:51 UTC
well, there must be a bit more, just use Basic from Unreal Engine, is it a bit sad :-/ but anyway nice try :)
AnimalX
10. Oct 2021 · 18:07 UTC
I like the idea behind the game a lot, having a world that materializes in front of you as you run is pretty cool.
I would have rather seen a cube jumping around than the unreal mannequin though.
When the world generates, the transition feels like a frame drop (but there isn't one as I checked given you uploaded a dev build :smile: ) Maybe next time try starting from an empty project and see how much you can do without any starter content, you might be surprised! It's all about the experience and learning in the end! Nice try though, really liked the idea for this one.
EternalXP
10. Oct 2021 · 18:18 UTC
Really cool music! I did find i quite hard to move once in the air
cavejohnson332
10. Oct 2021 · 18:44 UTC
I find it super easy for some reason, I just run forward and jump, and always land on the block)
🎤 LDJam user 269293
10. Oct 2021 · 18:48 UTC
Intresting, @cavejohnson332 so, you run to the end?
cavejohnson332
10. Oct 2021 · 18:51 UTC
@ks-zealot no, I did not actually know there is the end)
I managed to stay alive this way for about 25-30 seconds and then changed the approach and died)

EDIT: the fire seemed to be always in the distance
🎤 LDJam user 269293
10. Oct 2021 · 18:57 UTC
@cavejohnson332 no, you could reach them. Its about one hundred iteraction.
D3kryption
10. Oct 2021 · 19:19 UTC
This was really fund. I did like the music. I played it quite a lot :D
RookRules
10. Oct 2021 · 21:41 UTC
I did like the idea of this game, but some runs I got got thrown backwards into the abyss and was thinking maybe if the player was smaller in size I wouldn't just be able to hold forward and jump

but I do like it 3/5
Forik
10. Oct 2021 · 22:35 UTC
Cool idea and music, but for the future - add menu with sound settings and pause.
1 - I close game on ESC
2 - Some ppl dislike for this
Apple Dash
10. Oct 2021 · 23:08 UTC
This is a kinda neat idea carried by its execution. I like the urgency of it all, that is helped by the music and the pace. The movement feels really solid and fun. The visuals kinda knock it down a notch (especially the UE mannequin). I really like, that it's not an infinite runner, because that adds tension towards the end

As for some minor things, it is a bit unpolished. The transition is a bit awkward. I also found an annoying issue, where the shifting blocks could either stop the character or even throw him away in the opposite direction. It's not super common, but still
LeYamez
11. Oct 2021 · 04:59 UTC
Feels a bit lacking.. :( was a cool entry but just didn't have enough substance unfortunately :\
🎤 LDJam user 269293
11. Oct 2021 · 07:11 UTC
@forik thank you for advice, but game should close to escape button. Maybe bug
Mascoll
11. Oct 2021 · 08:10 UTC
While basically a tech-demo it's a cool concept with fitting music.
Feels a bitt stuttery when the world builds so close to the player. Maybe let the chunks generate farther off in the distance so that the player can anticipate them more, but to balance make them have larger holes?
Quoc
11. Oct 2021 · 11:51 UTC
Great game. I like the music and the atmopshere. It fits well.Enjoyed playing it
SoberCake
11. Oct 2021 · 12:26 UTC
Lol I didn't understand what was going on and the gameplay is mostly pressing jump on repeat
But the atmosphere is awesome😄
🎤 LDJam user 269293
11. Oct 2021 · 12:29 UTC
@sobercake are you trying beat the game this way? Its about two or three minutes of jumping
🎤 LDJam user 269293
11. Oct 2021 · 12:30 UTC
@sobercake are you trying beat the game this way? Its about two or three minutes of jumping
🎤 LDJam user 269293
11. Oct 2021 · 12:30 UTC
@sobercake are you trying beat the game this way? Its about two or three minutes of jumping
Chartle
11. Oct 2021 · 16:43 UTC
I liked the music, but I feel the ground generating just in front of you gives you very little time to react. Otherwise good atmosphere!
A.I.
11. Oct 2021 · 16:46 UTC
Looks more like a proof of concept right now, but I can definitely see the potential. I also agree with @mascoll, it would be smoother if the blocks generated a bit further ahead.
🎤 LDJam user 269293
11. Oct 2021 · 16:49 UTC
@chartle yes, this exactly the point. You should feel UNSTABLE, you know. Uncomfortable. Urgency. Anyway, thanks for feedback.
With your help I achieve rating 20
🎤 LDJam user 269293
11. Oct 2021 · 16:53 UTC
Someone, please add one rating to humor category, I need it to achive 20.
Wonderr
12. Oct 2021 · 09:25 UTC
Cool game! I found that holding forward and spamming the jump button made it impossible to lose. I do enjoy the music!
chesiq
13. Oct 2021 · 12:13 UTC
Nice game! A lot of quality feedback already, so I'll just wish you all the best finishing and releasing it! I did add a rating to humor!
JPGFG
13. Oct 2021 · 13:43 UTC
Great job building an atmosphere! Otherwise it was a simple concept but seemed a little twisted toward the theme. Good submission!
Adnonymous5
14. Oct 2021 · 00:19 UTC
Nice game! A very cool premise! The assets look a little default, but hey it's a game jam. The color of the atmosphere and the fire in the distance is a super cool touch, and it feels frantic, as it should!
Kirby
14. Oct 2021 · 13:38 UTC
great work!
Cr1stal
16. Oct 2021 · 12:42 UTC
Good game, cool music, interesting idea
coolestdoggie
16. Oct 2021 · 14:55 UTC
Nice art and music! I love it!