Lights Out by Zakroutil

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made by Zakroutil for Ludum Dare 51 (JAM)

Gameplay:

https://youtu.be/UBmFu5Cp17o

FLASHING IMAGES WARNING!

Download: https://zakroutil.itch.io/lightsout

Description:

You are being hunted in a maze-like map by a monster that changes location every 10 seconds.

You have been blessed with celestial light, but this light shines only when you stand still. When you move the lights go out.

Navigate the darkness without getting caught and enter the holy light.

Playing with headphones is recommended.

Controls:

Movement: W, S, A, D

Sprint: Left Shift

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Ratings

Overall 589th 3.5⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Fun 690th 3.268⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 722th 3.171⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Theme 898th 3.305⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 436th 3.833⭐ 44🧑‍⚖️
Humor 931th 2.092⭐ 40🧑‍⚖️
Mood 185th 3.915⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Given 34🗳️ 62🗨️

Feedback

LordL75
04. Oct 2022 · 07:59 UTC
Best Atmosphere I've seen in a Jam Game. Excellent!
Iluvatar
04. Oct 2022 · 08:10 UTC
The atmosphere is amazing! Spooky, dark, mysterious. Very well done. The light thing was sometimes too flashy, but nothing too concerning. One of the best games I've played so far :)
Bredera
04. Oct 2022 · 08:11 UTC
Cool little game you made here, chased by a monster that moves every 10 seconds is a good implementation of the theme. And the graphics look really nice once you stand still and the light is on and you can actually see something. I think the completely removing the light once you are moving was quite the annoyance, i bumped into walls i did not see and it hides all the work you did for the level and art. I would have dimmed the light by 75 percent instead still giving the player some light to see and move around but making it darker overall to make it more tense. But besides that small gripe it was a good game and very smooth!
Alexis Le Bourhis
04. Oct 2022 · 08:16 UTC
Dude I'm scared, but that game is really good I like it! Good job!
apeyrard
04. Oct 2022 · 08:20 UTC
Incredible mood. It was very scary and oppressing.
thebmxeur
04. Oct 2022 · 12:28 UTC
I only encountered the monster once (at least I think it was, might have been a statue for all I know). Knowing that the monster only move every 10 seconds doesn't give much information. Where does the monster start ? How far can they move ? Do they teleport to a new location once every 10 seconds, or do they travel 10 seconds than pause 10 seconds ?

The mood was nice, but once I got into the "cavern" I didn't feel any pressure has the monster didn't seem to come there.
GreenRadiation
04. Oct 2022 · 12:31 UTC
Wow, the atmosphere and fear in this game is at an excellent level. Great job!
Pfannkuchen
04. Oct 2022 · 12:53 UTC
I really liked the atmosphere and it's really scary when the monster finds you. Musical effects are nicely done. It's a little difficult to navigate in space due to the constant flashing of the light, though it seems to be part of the gameplay. Good game, but graphics could be improved by adding more elements
Forik
04. Oct 2022 · 13:34 UTC
Awesome atmosphere and visual style. Due to that game keeps you on your toes. Great job!
d j o v i c
05. Oct 2022 · 08:15 UTC
Very good atmoshpere ^^
ShauKaula
05. Oct 2022 · 11:59 UTC
It feels like a true horror game, the atmosphere is incredible! But I didn't really encounter the monster. I saw him behind some barriers, but I didn't feel chased, I didn't feel like it was the theme of the jam when I was playing. Built the theme around the light that fade every ten seconds and then the monster chasing you would be more interesting in my opinion. But still, very good job!
Tommo120
05. Oct 2022 · 16:48 UTC
You owe me some fresh underwear
SeanSmeedComposer
05. Oct 2022 · 17:36 UTC
awesome, awesome game. very surreal and haunting. there is no category for audio for your game but i loved the audio too! classic horror movie feeling of being chased and watched, but with very distinct art style. loved it.
W4YN3R
05. Oct 2022 · 18:45 UTC
Loved the atmosphere and definetly sh*t my pants!
C14
06. Oct 2022 · 09:15 UTC
The atmosphere is sooo scaring! Good job!
mCayn
06. Oct 2022 · 11:06 UTC
Awesome! And in just a weeekend this feels fairly polished imo! Like the aesthetics!
Vetche Studio
06. Oct 2022 · 11:07 UTC
You nailed the atmosphere! Good job!!
GordienkoGames
06. Oct 2022 · 13:04 UTC
Hey, I played your game on the stream - twitch GGame86
could not find a way

Please give my game a try if you have some time!
real_flamingicecubegames
06. Oct 2022 · 16:51 UTC
I really liked this game. The visuals and audio are creepy, the mechanic of only being able to see whilst still is neat and the presentation is great for a game jam title.
Demigiant
06. Oct 2022 · 17:39 UTC
This freaked me out. In a good way. I mean, it's not the game for me. Because it freaks me out. But I appreciate how good it is all the same. Because it, you know, freaks me out. In... you know... wait... let me turn on the light... I'll be back in a moment...
I wrote it myself
07. Oct 2022 · 00:54 UTC
Following an angel, so beautiful, so poetic. I loved it!
SayuriNyooko
07. Oct 2022 · 14:01 UTC
Spooky game! Wonderful low poly style and amazing sound design give me the creeps... Great work!
Kabura
07. Oct 2022 · 16:05 UTC
nice little horror game! this game has a very unique style, thats great!
Alex de la Cour
10. Oct 2022 · 13:52 UTC
I genuinely screamed out loud the first time I saw the monster and played most of the game with my eyes half shut from there on. Absolutely phenomenal mood and atmosphere, and a really great game all around. Definitely one of my top top favourites from this years LD!
UnidayStudio
21. Oct 2022 · 14:00 UTC
Oh, this game game me some anxiety :smile: Nice horror game entry!
DanielR1
21. Oct 2022 · 20:14 UTC
I love the mood and the lighting!