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Growing Wings by Fadobo

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made by Fadobo for LD34 (COMPO)
Go on a soothing ride as a bird through a city that was once full of life before now getting taken back by nature.

Use the W / Up-Arrow to go Up
Use the S / Down-Arrow to go Down
Escape end the game
Press either movement button in the title screen to start

DISCLAIMER:
This is the first time I am genuinely unhappy with my submission, having trouble coming up with an idea that fits my skill-level / schedule.
Windows http://www.scanlinegames.com/games/GrowingWings_1.0.zip
Source http://www.scanlinegames.com/games/GrowingWingsSource.zip
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-34/?action=preview&uid=15165

Ratings

Coolness 39% 1766
Overall 3.19 519
Audio 3.33 187
Fun 2.57 833
Graphics 3.59 236
Humor 2.29 522
Innovation 2.65 752
Mood 3.81 72
Theme 3.90 338

Feedback

Tom
14. Dec 2015 · 03:46 UTC
End of days nuclear explosion was amazing. I enjoyed watching the progression of time and decay. I'm not sure why bird wasn't as detailed as everything else though. Thanks for making a game though!
Dege
15. Dec 2015 · 12:55 UTC
The music is very relaxing. I enjoyed it. The backbround was really good but I'd like the bird more detailled.
BlazzGuy
15. Dec 2015 · 13:15 UTC
I think anyone who plays it for a little bit will love the end of the first day. Didn't know to press up/down to start on the starting screen - something to consider, although I know you have it written here in the description. Nice ambience, enjoyed the casual vibe. Good use of Growing and Two Button Controls.
AdamsMcCall
15. Dec 2015 · 13:25 UTC
Interesting, but the game is not hard enough in my opinion. So it gets quickly boring. But I like the way you used the growing theme :D
Bastienre4
19. Dec 2015 · 21:53 UTC
I think adding the controls in game (on the start screen) could be an amazing thing.
There are some super interesting things in it but it also gets a bit boring just shifting through up and down, so i think the balance is a bit off. Good work though!
ChuiGum
20. Dec 2015 · 02:34 UTC
Some nice music and visuals. Well done!
shar
26. Dec 2015 · 13:59 UTC
Good job! Love this paralax, nice gfx!
RARoadkill
01. Jan 2016 · 19:26 UTC
Really enjoyed the visuals and music in this. great work
RHY3756547
03. Jan 2016 · 20:09 UTC
You used 3 buttons!!! Up, down and quit! UNACCEPTABLE

The bird should probably fly faster, and I would have rather had the sound at the end of year one not clip to the point of becoming white noise. I like the parallax on the buildings, which brings me to another point... how are they still standing perfectly after a nuke??
equiposalchicha
03. Jan 2016 · 20:10 UTC
It's really calming to play, just wish there was a bit more of interaction, or other elements (like maybe some more things that would happen after the years?) ,but I really enjoyed playing it! The graphics are really good as well
KilledByAPixel
03. Jan 2016 · 21:41 UTC
Art style was cool. Gameplay was a bit too slow and easy. The twist at the end of level 1 caught me by surprise but didn't change things enough. Fun idea though. Nice ambient music.
BunchaSapsGames
03. Jan 2016 · 21:50 UTC
Graphically, I love the parallax and some of the effects you did. It was really slow though, with long stretches of not much to do.
drinkadriu
03. Jan 2016 · 21:59 UTC
Pretty neat
DecayConstant
03. Jan 2016 · 22:11 UTC
Really enjoyed the graphics on this one, and I think there's some good potential for further development behind the idea of playing the same level again and again as it changes over the years. :)
nihilaleph
03. Jan 2016 · 22:29 UTC
Pro:
+ Very interesting concept
+ Nice graphics (though the bird could have a bit more detail), music and mood
+ City decaying over time is great
Con:
- Sometimes there is nothing to avoid... maybe some more hazards?

Great job!