Don't Look Up by Lix3nn

GAMEPLAY
There is a comet that is constantly trying to hug our planet because it loves the World so much. Unfortunately that wouldn’t be good for us.
Keep the comet away with rockets. Reach the target year to move on to the next level. You can buy upgrades between levels. Hit the comet to earn money.
Each level the star gets faster, larger and rotates towards the World faster. Also you need to reach a farther year.
CONTROLS
Aim -> Mouse
Fire -> Left Click
| Link | https://github.com/Lix3nn53/LUDUM50 |
| Link | https://lix3nn.itch.io/dont-look-up |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/50/dont-look-up |
Ratings
| Overall | 394th | 3.75⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 284th | 3.75⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 438th | 3.55⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 91th | 4.25⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 444th | 3.95⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 779th | 2.789⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 728th | 3.45⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 15🗳️ | 12🗨️ |
Laser designation is a good idea, I'll implement it. I'm considering improving/polishing and making a mobile port just to see how it works there.
The upgrades make everything more fun.
The music was good as was the art but I have to ask. What shape is the sun? :P
I liked the way each new level was harder and harder until I made a mistake and it was all over.
Great entry!
Seems like I should work on difficulty scaling and add better description to upgrades.
I tried adding 1 more star but that was impossible to play against.
@tristian-tee The sun is just a sphere with VertexDisplacement shader. Same shader is also on the comet. The shader is really simple, you can find it on github.
Thank you for feedback!
I was just a bit frustrated with the rotating speed at the beginning but it gets better really fast.
Good job :thumbsup:
I especially liked the rocket upgrade mechanic!
Also the visuals are very pleasing to the eye, and the music fits the whole thing.
Really good game - well done ;)