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Caught in the Web by Doccrazy

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made by Doccrazy for LD33 (COMPO)
Build a perfect trap to catch and eat the poor, innocent flies trying to reach the magic land beyond the open window.

++++++++++++ Controls +++++++++++++++++
Mouse: Aim jump
LMB: Hold to let go of surface, release to grab back on
1-3: Select tool: None/structural thread/sticky thread
F: Show forces on threads

++++++++++++ Building +++++++++++++++++
Remember that sticky thread is quite fragile, but the only way to catch prey. Build a scaffolding of structure thread to stabilize your devious trap.

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# GAME REQUIRES JAVA 8 #
# Java 7 will not work #
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JAR (Java 8) https://bitbucket.org/d0ccrazy/ludum33/downloads/desktop-1.0.jar
Source https://bitbucket.org/d0ccrazy/ludum33
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-33/?action=preview&uid=21790

Ratings

Coolness 55% 3
Overall 3.53 189
Audio 3.21 229
Fun 3.45 192
Graphics 3.21 400
Humor 2.70 460
Innovation 3.83 60
Mood 3.14 357
Theme 3.48 408

Feedback

avultima
24. Aug 2015 · 04:29 UTC
Oddly satisfying to jump around. I did not even notice the wind mechanic at first. Those flies are hard to catch. Flies should definitely stay on the screen longer. A way to charge your jump for speed would seem appropriate too.

Nice work.
fatSquirrel
24. Aug 2015 · 04:35 UTC
Fun concept, I liked building the web. I feel like having both the sticky web break easily and a limited number of webs too difficult. It was really rewarding to catch a fly in my web. Also I collided with a fly mid jump sending me to my doom :D.
Pusty
24. Aug 2015 · 04:36 UTC
I'm not good at being a spider :D
Nice game!
namrog84
24. Aug 2015 · 06:52 UTC
I would have liked a few more webs on the first level (learning) felt like I had too few. neat concept! i like it!
gene-z
24. Aug 2015 · 16:06 UTC
Good work, Nice gameplay, great idea
pighead10
24. Aug 2015 · 16:13 UTC
Tricky, but a really good idea and a really nice mechanic. I enjoyed this game a lot. The amount of charge on your jump could have been more intuitive - I didn't know whether I was going to reach my destination or whether I could control it.
colozz
24. Aug 2015 · 16:14 UTC
You litteraly are a monster in this game.
Nice mechanics, the audio is pretty, a nice simple game
Mister_Melon
24. Aug 2015 · 16:26 UTC
Overall I loved this game, I found all the mechanics to be innovative and I overall really had fun building the web and found it oh so satisfying when I caught a fly, it suited the theme perfectly and in a very unique way, I did however find that the art style could have been polished a little better, I liked the playful audio and I think it suited the vibe the game was giving and helped to provide an excellent mood, overall an excellent game, great job.
Potato & Taco
24. Aug 2015 · 16:43 UTC
Nice game, I liked it.
pixzleone
24. Aug 2015 · 17:15 UTC
Nice music, hard game :)
Mimus
25. Aug 2015 · 11:18 UTC
I love it! very very very fun game!
raducumiczzz
25. Aug 2015 · 11:22 UTC
Great idea, a like being a spider. Mechanic is really good. Congratulations.
Logan
25. Aug 2015 · 11:58 UTC
Really neat idea! It was a little tricky to get the hang of it at first, but trying to come up with a good, sturdy web ended up being a lot of fun.

I'll agree that the game should have started with a level with more abundant webs, to give the player a better chance to get used to things.
Electron
28. Aug 2015 · 14:23 UTC
I love spideys , but cute ones :P
bradur
28. Aug 2015 · 14:47 UTC
Fun game! The web physics were quite impressive. The game was a little hard to play & understand at first but after getting used to it the system was pretty good. Good job!