Ludum Dare 49 - Wizard Typist by Cyber Puffin
Hi! Here is my submission for Ludum Dare 49 - Unstable game jam. I tried to follow the compo rules as a challenge, and you may notice it in the artwork.
Story
The wizard has upset the natural order by trying to revive an old friend from the land of the dead and the Grim Reaper has taken notice.
You have been tasked with restoring the preternatural border. Poltergeists, ghosts, ghouls, and all manner of creatures are sneaking through the barrier.
Send these creatures back to the land of the dead before Death decides to fix the issue directly with your soul.
Controls
Type your spell on the keyboard and hit Enter to cast. Mind your accuracy or your spell may fizzle.
| Github | https://github.com/cyberpuffin-digital/wizard_typist |
| Link | https://cyberpuffin.itch.io/wizard-typist |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/49/ludum-dare-49-wizard-typist |
Ratings
| Given | 7🗳️ | 2🗨️ |
I do have some suggestions though that I think would improve the game:
- The words could vary a bit - maybe instead of "Ghost" you could generate names so that you don't have to type the same words over and over again
- The log with what happened is nice, but it should probably add new lines at the top, not at the bottom. It's impractical to scroll down to see the latest events.
- More monsters could come at you at the same time from different angles. A single continuous line of enemies gets boring quickly.
- Maybe there could be a boss fight after a batch of enemies to spice things up.
I take it as a solid base to build upon. With improved graphics and sounds and more variety, this could be a great game.
Congrats on finishing Ludum Dare, keep it up!