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Conctoww by oxnh

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made by oxnh for Ludum Dare 50 (COMPO)

You play as the embodiment of nature (a triangle) and you have to try and stop humans from turning the earth to ruins. Destroy their filthy skyscrapers as they erect to delay the world turning into a smog ridden mess.

Controls: Move: Left arrow, Right arrow, A key, D key Shoot: Spacebar, Z key

If you miss a building you get -10 points. Initially I wanted the game to be about accuracy, but I think a more frantic game play would be more fun and better suit the theme.

Itch Download (Zip & Web) https://oxnh.itch.io/conctoww
Source Code https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wkW4W4zJnc5Kk9AlkHiOO4DWB9vJMYTr?usp=sharing
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/50/conctoww

Ratings

Overall 534th 2.967⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Fun 443th 3⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 516th 2.767⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Theme 291th 3.667⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 459th 3.067⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Audio 318th 3.143⭐ 16🧑‍⚖️
Mood 411th 3⭐ 16🧑‍⚖️
Given 11🗳️ 12🗨️

Feedback

jk5000
04. Apr 2022 · 09:25 UTC
The idea is okay, but I find it really difficult avoid ending with a minus score. Else a simple and fun little gameplay idea.
PhoenixofForce
04. Apr 2022 · 10:46 UTC
Played it for a while, but how do you win?
Nebiros
04. Apr 2022 · 10:48 UTC
I don't really understand how the score is calculated, I always end up in the negative.
Otherwise, it kinda feels like a reverse Space Invaders, and I like it.
NoobHereo
04. Apr 2022 · 10:59 UTC
I like the idea, pretty cool. I did not understand the score system but I assume that when you fire and your projectiles does not hit the skyscrapers it gives you a negative score? I think the game is cool for what it is, as it is very very simple. If the game's score system had been a little different I would have played the game for a while trying to do better each time. Nice work!
badoomtch
04. Apr 2022 · 11:23 UTC
I enjoyed this one. I also ended the game with a negative score, but I did like the sound and graphics. A WebGL build would help with people playing this.
surfersniper
04. Apr 2022 · 22:57 UTC
Good game enjoyed very much only got up to 4885 though big sad
PinballJunior
05. Apr 2022 · 17:03 UTC
Nice original concept, although I did get confused why my score was minus until I read the info.
mutuware
05. Apr 2022 · 17:12 UTC
First go I just rained down hellfire then wondered why my score was -178!
Then I realised I shouldn't be bombing the ground. Maybe a different noise for hitting the ground?
UkuleleFury
05. Apr 2022 · 18:32 UTC
I got a veeeeeeery negative score at first. But, on my second play through I had it figured out. It's pretty fun once you know the strategy!

The ding sounds are very pleasing. It could really use some simple background music. I like the pixel art! Nice game overall!

![Screenshot 2022-04-05 113047.png](///raw/2de/12/z/4cc09.png)
ccglp
05. Apr 2022 · 22:24 UTC
Graphics and sound are a very good match to the cute pixel art you got here :) I tried to survive as much time as I could and ended with -1000 score but I regret nothing
zimny11
07. Apr 2022 · 11:23 UTC
Nice, short game. I like that you can wrap around edges. It is quite a hard game :) The sound effect are a bit repetitive. I think, adding more variants to the shooting sound would be a good idea. I got 173 as my best. Good job with the game!
Squerf
07. Apr 2022 · 12:48 UTC
Agreed with what the other commenters have said - the scoring was confusing at first and a visual or audible cue to let you know when you've messed up and bombed the ground would make a huge difference. I like the concept! Like a reverse Missile Command mixed with Space Invaders
niterich
09. Apr 2022 · 20:32 UTC
I really like the sonorous sound effects - I think they give the game a lot of charm
LDJam user 264629
11. Apr 2022 · 00:22 UTC
A solid game overall, nothing ground breaking but still fairly unique. The negative points felt a bit harsh though and you shouldn't be allowed to go under 0 realistically.
TheBlitz
12. Apr 2022 · 03:36 UTC
Great game! Didn't realise at first that bombing the ground = -10 score! Loved the age old space-invader styled gameplay :)

![Screenshot 2022-04-12 at 11.35.19 AM.png](///raw/f67/e2/z/4de84.png)
kjscott
21. Apr 2022 · 17:22 UTC
I love how the music plays when you hit each of the different towers, and it's nice that you have to actually hit towers or each you lose a lot of points. My first go I ended up with -100 or -200 because I was just spamming all the time XD Finally ended up with about 450 points before I lost.
Frogman
21. Apr 2022 · 19:33 UTC
Nice game! I loved the unique take on a Space Invaders-like game. I also really liked the firing sound effect - really different from the usual shooting sound, and fitting the idea of the game. It would've been nice if I could hold the left/right arrows to move faster, but otherwise, good entry!