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Cat Wave RUN by CooLguNxDD

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made by CooLguNxDD for Ludum Dare 51 (JAM)

Quick update: seems like LD site is bugged, for the web build, please go:

https://coolgunxdd.itch.io/cat-wave-run Thank you!

Description

A huge wave of tsunami is coming. Your cat should run and escape from it, otherwise, it'll be forced to take a bath.

How to Play:

Use the arrow key or WSAD to control your cat or defeat the enemy by clicking the arrow in order.

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killing slime or run upward will gain your score!

blue: normal

green: low attack rate but it has powerful attack

red: deadly and rare slime

"Event" will indicate the current occurring event and "Wave" will show how far the wave from your cat.

What is 10s?

Every 10s, The wave will start move toward player in a growing rate.

Every 10s, There will be a global event happens.

Every 10s, cat can regenerate it's health

Every 10s, any more 10s? give me 10 more days to get more 10s!!!!!

Credit:

Thanks all for playing our game!

Programming: CooLguNxDD

level design: Destiny2028 and CooLguNxDD

Game Idea: Destiny2028 and CooLguNxDD

Art and animation: CooLguNxDD, Destiny2028

Thanks to kenney Asset! https://www.kenney.nl/

THanks Noob for the cat: https://opengameart.org/content/2d-cat-sprite

Thanks to War: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/characters/high-fantasy-slime-enemy-228568

https://www.1001fonts.com/scrubland-font.html

Music/SFX: CooLguNxDD, https://www.kenney.nl/, https://creators.aiva.ai/, https://sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone

Quick Note:

To defeat me CooLgunxDD you need:

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BEAT ME!!!!!!

Scouse Code https://github.com/CooLguNxDD/Ludum_Dare_51
Itch.io https://coolgunxdd.itch.io/cat-wave-run
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/51/cat-wave-run

Ratings

Overall 949th 3.14⭐ 70🧑‍⚖️
Fun 472th 3.507⭐ 69🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 710th 3.182⭐ 68🧑‍⚖️
Theme 968th 3.194⭐ 69🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1047th 2.634⭐ 69🧑‍⚖️
Audio 621th 3.032⭐ 65🧑‍⚖️
Humor 695th 2.625⭐ 62🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1054th 2.82⭐ 66🧑‍⚖️
Given 139🗳️ 129🗨️

Feedback

🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 11:04 UTC
Thanks for Playing!

Quick update: seems like LD site is bugged, for the web build, please go:

https://coolgunxdd.itch.io/cat-wave-run Thank you
strong99
03. Oct 2022 · 11:24 UTC
I loved the simple combat system. I'm not sure if I noticed a global event happen.
LDJam user 236416
03. Oct 2022 · 11:25 UTC
It is interesting and exciting game.
BangTheWall
03. Oct 2022 · 11:26 UTC
I really liked the combat system here, it was so fluid and enjoyable (actually wanted to get into combat more just because it was fun). The cat movement was a bit rough for my taste.
Aaron Smith
03. Oct 2022 · 11:34 UTC
I loved the concept, but I agree with others who wanted more of the combat.
mudlee
03. Oct 2022 · 11:38 UTC
I ran 156m then suddenly the game ended and I don't know why :) I had left life and the water was far away. I'm not sure if it's intentional.
Took few minutes till I realized the cat can move if I keep pushing the buttons, but at least after that I could advance very fast.
Liked the sound, like the monster "fight".
I also liked the maze kind of aspect, thinking I'm good and then hitting a closed path...

Congratulations for finishing your game!
LauraHur
03. Oct 2022 · 13:59 UTC
Let's not talk about the grahics.. although there's something about the side view of this "cat" that brings me joy xD
Aside from that I found it to be quite fun! nice effective mechanics, I played it for longer than I thought i would
🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 16:51 UTC
@mudlee it didn’t happen when I tested it. It may be a bug on the webGL build because it may not run at a good enough frame.
🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 16:52 UTC
@bangthewall @xpycm @mudlee @strong99 @laurahur @aaron-smith thanks all!
🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 17:10 UTC
@strong99 some global events has a minor effect because I don’t want event kills play so quick. The killing events with a very obvious effect are rare in general. Thanks for the comment.
🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 17:12 UTC
@aaron-smith the combat part can be improved if I have more time.
🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 17:15 UTC
@laurahur i tried my best on the graphics. I am not good at arts (I should work hard when I was in art class……) Grad you like my game!
Destiny2028
03. Oct 2022 · 18:50 UTC
@bangthewall @xpycm @mudlee @strong99 @laurahur @aaron-smith thanks for playing our game and giving back opinions!
Destiny2028
03. Oct 2022 · 18:52 UTC
@aaron-smith ikr the combat is simple but fun
sirdorius
03. Oct 2022 · 19:14 UTC
Fun and fast paced, I liked it! The web build didn't work for me both on Chrome and Firefox
🎤 CooLguNxDD
03. Oct 2022 · 22:53 UTC
@sirdorius I am sorry, but seems like LD side bugged for some reason.
Ggross
04. Oct 2022 · 01:15 UTC
Really fun and cute game! I replayed for many times. Two little points: Color of the tsunami is too similar to the ground's! And the colliders of the cat and enemies are larger than they look, sometimes I thought I can avoid the slime but still went into battle.
StvUP
04. Oct 2022 · 01:15 UTC
A fun little game, love it!
eyezzzick
04. Oct 2022 · 01:18 UTC
Love it! The simple graphics, the fact you're just aa cat running from a bath, the little combat mechanic, the feeling of running out of time, the calm music, it was a really fun cute game to play.
Zankanotachi
04. Oct 2022 · 01:23 UTC
Really fun ! The QTE are very smooth
borgi
04. Oct 2022 · 01:24 UTC
I love the combat system, very clever, combined with time pressure! I could imagine this even combined with some fast music rythm game. The random events are also very clever use of the theme! Music chill, graphics are cute and simple! Nice job, was fun to play it!

Am I suppose to be able to pass through here?
![catwave.png](///raw/b2d/8/z/51bfb.png)
metjm
04. Oct 2022 · 01:28 UTC
very nice! made it 707m!
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 01:29 UTC
@ggross @stvup @eyezzzick @zankanotachi @metjm Thank you!
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 01:30 UTC
@borgi I'm so sorry....... The map shouldn't act like that. That's our mistake
Destiny2028
04. Oct 2022 · 01:33 UTC
@metjm gj!thankyou!
Krasimir Balchev
04. Oct 2022 · 01:34 UTC
Everytime the arrow minigame popped up I loved seeing them bounce around, it looked so nice. Fun game overall
Destiny2028
04. Oct 2022 · 01:35 UTC
@borgi we couldn't pass through it so it's a trap haha, try another way pls hehe
BoxedMeatRevolution
04. Oct 2022 · 01:36 UTC
I ran 731 meters! Fun gameplay and chill soundtrack. The events were fun, and the bouncy arrows in the slime battles were nice. The changing environments were also nice.
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 01:36 UTC
@ggross The original character is a box, I forgot to change the collision box after I put the cat in......
Destiny2028
04. Oct 2022 · 01:37 UTC
@ggross thanks for ur feedback! it's true and we appreciate ur advice.
Destiny2028
04. Oct 2022 · 01:37 UTC
@eyezzzick that's a sweet and kind summary for the game:)
Coda Highland
04. Oct 2022 · 01:50 UTC
That was cute, and pretty fun, although it was really, really easy. ^^() I didn't see the wave at all until I hit the top of the map where there was nowhere left to run. I like the combat system!
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 02:01 UTC
@Coda the map is endless, you may reach to a dead end! Thanks BTW!
Bxyzzz
04. Oct 2022 · 02:25 UTC
Fun! I liked the take of using DDR inputs to defeat enemies while trying to escape the wave that gradually rises towards you!

I feel as though some of the text/sprite is a little bit unclear, like how your fighting HP bar works in the top left corner. Some of the blocks that are not passable are also a little unclear imo. But once I figured it out though, the combat system became really fun as you had to make sure you got all the inputs in time, but also making sure not to mess up. Music (breakbeat was great) fit the gameplay well, along with the SFX too.

Fun game with cool concept :)
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 02:59 UTC
@bxyzzz Thanks
Birdy Games
04. Oct 2022 · 03:11 UTC
A very refreshing gameplay. I loved the combat mechanics. perhaps I lacked some feedback on certain things to understand things like when i lost part of my life or when the game events change. Apart from that, I really liked it. Great job!
LandoSystems
04. Oct 2022 · 03:13 UTC
Fun game! Wasn't sure how to interact with the blobs at first but then bonking into it worked like a charm. The arrow pattern matching game was well made. The sound effects and particles when arrows are typed are very satisfying. Great work!
Quan Ran
04. Oct 2022 · 04:33 UTC
Combat system feels very good! Is the level procedurally generated?
vgel
04. Oct 2022 · 04:34 UTC
I really liked the arrow combat, it wasn't too hard at first but under time pressure it was pretty fun.
chitoyuu
04. Oct 2022 · 04:41 UTC
The arrow combat is very nice! It's impressive you've got a responsive music system working in 3 days. Nice game!
LDJam user 298734
04. Oct 2022 · 05:02 UTC
nice work!really fun to have those random event and enemy！please check out my game and give us some feedbacks and critics！
LDJam user 224670
04. Oct 2022 · 06:39 UTC
The quick time event combat system is a nice touch! The grass really looks like you should be able to run through it, though — pokemon taught me that hahaha
The music is jamming and feels like a race, but not really like running away. I kind of like the lighthearted vibe it gives the whole experience, though! :)
Nash
04. Oct 2022 · 06:47 UTC
It is a cool concept! Combat feels great with those little animations and sound effects. I can clearly see you have put some effort to making sure it feels good!

I will also praise the mood of the music and the selection of sound effects. I do not know which of those are made by your team but the sound effects fit the music and their balance is on point.

Overall, great work!
Maxi Ruffo
04. Oct 2022 · 08:25 UTC
I like music when I am far from the wave.. calm music and the big change when the wave is near..
It accompanies well and makes me tense when it approaches... the labyrinth trolled me and I lost... I feel frustrated and wanting to overcome this run. the art is nice, especially the movements of the slimes

![Captura.PNG](///raw/b9d/34/z/51e0a.png)
thegamearchitect
04. Oct 2022 · 11:30 UTC
cool game, i like the dance dance revolution style sequences i had to hit up. A cool little game, well done for entering into ludum dare 51 this year!
Honest Dan
04. Oct 2022 · 12:34 UTC
Meow! I am a dance dance revolution cat! It was fun to resolve combat that way, and got more intense as time went on. Lots of mini elements that I like individually, rolled into one. Be great to have the DDR stuff sync to music, but I know that'd be a lot to do in a jam!
ZL17
04. Oct 2022 · 13:19 UTC
fun game! i like the different biomes
wolderado
04. Oct 2022 · 18:32 UTC
Short little fun game. I wish it had some random generation or some other stuff to explore except fighting slimes. But very fun game overall!
LDJam user 300184
04. Oct 2022 · 19:27 UTC
I really liked it! I think the movement could be smoother since it feels a bit jerky at times. I liked how you fight enemies. I think this is one of the most balanced games I've seen so far, I made it about 220m after finding a route. Good job!
Helzinko
04. Oct 2022 · 19:37 UTC
Really enjoyed the combat, liked the sfx for arrow keys. Good job!
fuzzybut
04. Oct 2022 · 20:42 UTC
@coolgunxdd :') thanks for the game - hope this score is good enough for you! I noticed in the desert biomes that it was easiest to maneuver around the slimes because the pathing was really wide, but I'm not sure if that's by design. It looked like the global events changed more frequently than every 10 sec? The combat system is very unique, btw! ![catrun.PNG](///raw/dea/94/z/5223e.png)
NottaHipster98
04. Oct 2022 · 21:03 UTC
Super relaxing and fun game. First jam game I played when I got home and was the perfect way to unwind.
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 21:17 UTC
@fuzzybut desert biomes is intented, we put a lot of dead end into this map but it is too hard after we test it. We removed most of the dead end the map becomes the easiest map. Grad you like our game !
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 21:19 UTC
@nottahipster98 @helzinko @VimMagic @wolderado @ZL17 @honest-dan @thegamearchitect Thanks!
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 21:20 UTC
@fuzzybut you beat me, Congratulation! I haven't tested the event with a timer so I don't know. Grad you like it!
🎤 CooLguNxDD
04. Oct 2022 · 21:22 UTC
@birdy-games @landosystems @quan-ran @vgel @chitoyuu Thanks
Callax3d
04. Oct 2022 · 22:15 UTC
Such a fun and unique way to defeat the slimes! This was so fun great job
jadedResearcher
04. Oct 2022 · 23:50 UTC
I enjoyed the simplicity of the gameplay! I died basically immediately the first time but with trial and error it was chill to play and fun!
SciDev
04. Oct 2022 · 23:52 UTC
This is another very unique and addicting game. The slime killing mechanic was definitely oddly satisfying, like some kind of rhythm game without rhythm or something lol. But with slimes sometimes seem like you can just go around them instead of battle.

Also I almost beat your record:![Screenshot 2022-10-04 194633.jpg](///raw/c31/82/z/52327.jpg)
Kuboxxxxx
05. Oct 2022 · 00:44 UTC
Very fun and addicting game, sounds make it a lovely experince and I like the idea of fighting with the slimes by pressing arrows! Very solid entry! It kept me so entertained that I walked for 500m![slime.PNG](///raw/ef9/94/z/52354.png)
finntastico
05. Oct 2022 · 18:13 UTC
Haha that was fun! Sadly didn't make it until the ice world. I wish the movement was less jerky, but otherwise enjoyed it, especially the little arrow key mini game.

![Screenshot 2022-10-05 at 20.10.40.png](///raw/9c2/2/z/52613.png)
MaxKyckling
06. Oct 2022 · 09:10 UTC
269m, 2715 score!!!

This was super-fun. I almost shat myself when I saw the wave closing in, I was also stuck fighting a red slime at the time so that worsened my situation all while the music ramped up. Good job!!!
Steve7411
06. Oct 2022 · 19:07 UTC
I really like the combat system in this. And the event system added some good fun
Pychewing
06. Oct 2022 · 19:27 UTC
That was pretty neat! I'm not sure about the jagged movement, I felt for the first few tried I had to keep tapping the direction button. I like the random (?) changes that occur during the 10 second intervals. My biggest gripe was the bushes in the first part blended in to the grassy areas and some time I didn't know why I was stuck on something. Good job!
DurkaGames
06. Oct 2022 · 20:37 UTC
We like a QTE battles. Our artist said "Please, don't use so much colours in games at the same time" :D Overall, nice work!
AnoiF.
06. Oct 2022 · 20:42 UTC
Nice work
Wendy222
07. Oct 2022 · 00:12 UTC
I got lots of fun playing it! I like the effect on the screen when I hit the arrow key.

![Cat wave run.png](///raw/568/84/z/529ee.png)
jsloth
07. Oct 2022 · 16:58 UTC
Fun little game! As others said: the combat was really on point. The sounds added to the vibe.
Tho after the first run I was constantly afraid I was gonna head into a dead end ^^'
LDJam user 300020
07. Oct 2022 · 18:04 UTC
Really love the UI and graphics! The game fits the theme of ten seconds very well. Love the combat in the game, hope there are more combat and difficult enemies.
limered
08. Oct 2022 · 16:24 UTC
A nice Game. I really like the fight mechanic and that you color coded the arrows. This way it was way easier to distinguish them. Good job on it.
Is faster running a global event?
OtterFaeLure
08. Oct 2022 · 18:25 UTC
That was a fun game!
I never saw the water coming which reduced the sense of urgency but that worked fairly well for me as figuring out where to go was enough to keep me going.

The shifting environment was great too - it's hard to build an involved environment in the time span of a game jam so very very very well done. :D
Skleembof
09. Oct 2022 · 12:06 UTC
I like that you removed the dead ends, I don't think they would have worked well since a simple mistake can ruin your entire run.
The combat was fun but it seemed like a missed opportunity to give the player a reward for killing slimes. Like killing a green slime could give you a health boost, blue slimes increase your speed, and maybe red slimes are a combination of both. The longer I played the more I tried to avoid combat. Even though the goal is to go as far as possible, I think you should have some mechanic to encourage the player to stop and hunt down slimes so they can engage with the cool combat system and receive some reward that would help them survive longer
LDJam user 263763
10. Oct 2022 · 08:06 UTC
Cool entry! original concept and application of the theme, i like it, the graphics are good, the sounds to, the fight mechanic feels nice and funny, maybe the movemente of the player cut be more smooth but is a funny and unique entry, congrats!
bobo_oh
10. Oct 2022 · 08:14 UTC
Wow, great game design and ideas! I enjoyed it a lot! Congrats!
LDJam user 298496
20. Oct 2022 · 06:44 UTC
Neat game this, the combat mechanics feel really good but cat movement could be a little smoother. It would also be good if there were a simple audio or visual indicator that popped up to indicate the newest event. Great job!