Dungball Domination by LDJam user 399564

Get ready to roll with Dungball Domination, a cartoony top-down view casual game! After your beloved dung ball being trampled by a farmer, your mission is to contaminate the farm to take revenge on the farmer!

Sneaking into the farm, you’ll need to collect dung dropped by the livestock and cover the floors in a smelly masterpiece. But watch out! The farmer and his animals are on the lookout. Dodge their footsteps to survive! Fill every corner with dung and leave the farmer overwhelmed by the stench to claim your victory in this hilarious battle of wits!

Are you ready to roll your way to glory? Join the dung beetle revolution in Dungball Domination!
Movement Controls -Move: A,W,D Keys; -Paint: Space Key
Version Release v1.0.1: The ball now gets smaller as it rolls but grows bigger when the beetle collects dungpiles
Credits Ding Zimu @zding Kaijie Yang @KJa8a8 Kelin Wen @CaoZuoDaWang Lingwen @Lemon-ppt Nico @MAKISEKUSA Peiyan Zou @zoupeiyan Weizhang Liang @weizheng-liang Weidi Tang @Bestdtang Yuchen Wang @xSCx Yunfan @Tomas88a
| Link | https://yunfan.itch.io/dungball-domination |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/56/dungball-domination |
Ratings
| Overall | 688th | 3.397⭐ | 31🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 510th | 3.446⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 535th | 3.315⭐ | 29🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 304th | 3.946⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 551th | 3.661⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 353th | 3.481⭐ | 28🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 67th | 4⭐ | 29🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 785th | 3.241⭐ | 29🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 38🗳️ | 41🗨️ |
In the vibrant world of Dungball Domination, players step into the tiny but tenacious shoes of a dung beetle on a quest for revenge. This game excels not only in its unique premise—collecting dung balls and spreading them across various environments—but also in its stellar art design, captivating sound effects, and engaging narrative.
Art Design: A Visual Feast
The game’s art design is nothing short of breathtaking. Each environment feels alive and inviting. The character design is equally impressive; our hero dung beetle is animated with delightful expressiveness, making it easy to connect with its journey.
Sound Design: A Symphony of Sounds
Accompanying the stunning visuals is a sound design that elevates the gameplay experience. The sound effects of rolling dung balls, the satisfying squelch of spreading them on the floor, and the ambient sounds of nature create an immersive atmosphere. The soundtrack is catchy and uplifting, perfectly complementing the lighthearted tone of the game while enhancing the sense of adventure.
Engaging Gameplay: Humorous but Thought Provoking
The game mechanics are both fun and satisfying. Collecting dung balls is a core aspect, and the various challenges presented keep the experience fresh. The theme of tiny creatures is well captured by the players’ need to focus on avoiding being trampled by animals while navigating cleverly designed levels, and the ultimate goal of revenge adds an interesting layer to the narrative, keeping the player motivated to complete each mission while enjoying the process.
Operation Feel: A Pile of Shit
Unfortunately, the game's movement and steering systems are severely problematic. However, the poor control experience fits the theme of the game well, so it's not a deduction.
Conclusion: A Masterpiece of Playfulness.
Dungball Domination stands out as a top-tier title, seamlessly blending beautiful art, enchanting sound, and a charmingly absurd concept. This made me realize that there are other game teams besides Sony and Nintendo that can make such fun and wonderful games. It’s a game that invites players of all ages to embrace the fun of its premise while delivering a rich gameplay experience. With its perfect execution and delightful presentation, it earns a well-deserved 10/10. Prepare to roll into a world of whimsical adventure!!
Thanks a ton for playing the game and dropping your feedback! 🙌
Just wanted to let you know that we added a new feature based on your idea! The ball now gets smaller as it rolls but grows bigger when the beetle collects dungpiles. It’s a bit of a twist, but we think it adds a fun challenge! 😄
Hope you get a chance to check it out, and we’d love to hear what you think of the update!
Cheers,
Weizheng Liang
Very cool intro animations! Very impressed with the polish!
The audio was very catchy, and fit perfectly with the theme.
Gameplay was original! Nice touch with the rainbow dung. :)
Unfortunately, the controls had some issues, as it was easy to get stuck when going under some chairs(?).
And, I wish it was longer! :D
Overall, a great game!