Shape-Shift Escape by keyboardmonkey

made by keyboardmonkey for LD33 (JAM)

You are a changeling monster locked up in a secret lab. You must escape before they test you to death!

A point-and-click adventure game created using the SLUDGE game engine.
Sound effects generated with SFXR (opted out of voting in this category).
Pixel art by me.

I had a day short, but this game is completable. Enjoy :)

# WINDOWS

Run "SLUDGE Engine.exe". Select the game file "youarethemonster.slg". (I recommend Anti-aliasing OFF)

# LINUX

Install the "sludge-engine" package (exists in both the Debian and Arch Repos):

$ sludge-engine --fullscreen --antialias=0 youarethemonster.slg

# TOOLS

+ Aseprite pixel editor
+ Geany text editor
+ SLUDGE adventure game dev kit

# POST COMPO

There is a post compo version with some fixes in additions. Rate on my original submission though. http://ludumdare.com/compo/2015/08/27/shape-shift-escape-post-comp-version/

Source (SLUDGE)	http://compos.keyboardmonkey.co.za/ld33/LD33%20You%20are%20the%20monster-source.zip
Windows	http://compos.keyboardmonkey.co.za/ld33/LD33-keyboardmonkey-youarethemonster-win32.zip
Linux	http://compos.keyboardmonkey.co.za/ld33/LD33-keyboardmonkey-youarethemonster-linux.tar.gz
Post-compo	http://ludumdare.com/compo/2015/08/27/shape-shift-escape-post-comp-version/
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-33/?action=preview&uid=26303

Ratings

Coolness	75%	2
Overall(Jam)	3.80	117

Fun(Jam)	3.63	145
Graphics(Jam)	3.76	344
Humor(Jam)	3.68	122
Innovation(Jam)	3.43	214
Mood(Jam)	3.63	172
Theme(Jam)	4.03	105

Feedback

Shina69

25. Aug 2015 · 04:52 UTC

Awesome game! Loved the shapeshifting touch as a way to perform and hide a lot of didactic activities, joining it with humorous lines that brightens the story itself. Would love to see more from you on this 16bits style.

Ryusui

25. Aug 2015 · 06:12 UTC

Short but sweet. This could make a good prologue to a more full-featured point-and-click adventure. :3

Mister_Melon

25. Aug 2015 · 10:33 UTC

Overall I really enjoyed this game, I found the style of point and click you were going for was really innovative and lead to fun gameplay by solving puzzles in an unorthodox way. I think it suited the theme perfectly in a very unique way and some of the dialogue was quite funny. The music and art lead to a perfect game mood and overall I only see some thins that need to be improved, well done.

Electron

25. Aug 2015 · 11:30 UTC

Great game feels , and also you are our game's monster :D

applejam

25. Aug 2015 · 12:25 UTC

I really liked this game. Especially puzzles.

Chrisp196

25. Aug 2015 · 12:44 UTC

Loved the mechanic, loved the graphics, loved the mood. Good job man.

CrunchyKingCrimson

25. Aug 2015 · 14:43 UTC

Loved it, great humour and an original premise. This would make a great adventure game if you expanded it.

charliecarlo

25. Aug 2015 · 14:45 UTC

The puzzles were pretty straight-forward but I enjoyed it.

Dizzyman572

25. Aug 2015 · 15:04 UTC

Excellent game! Nice to see a point and click adventure game in this LD! The puzzles were very fun to solve and the graphics looked really cool.

BlackQuiltro

25. Aug 2015 · 19:19 UTC

I love point and click adventures! Nice game. I liked the graphical style and music. I wanted more! :)

wesley werner

26. Aug 2015 · 05:47 UTC

Thank you all for the positive feedback!

Slashee the Cow

26. Aug 2015 · 12:26 UTC

Nice!

McFood

26. Aug 2015 · 13:08 UTC

Ahh that felt just right. Funny, well themed, good puzzles. Thanks for not letting me fail the game making silly mistakes. Great work with all the art and music. Really nailed the Point and Click feel that I remember.

Well done!

CortezBR

26. Aug 2015 · 19:51 UTC

nice pixel art!

HuvaaKoodia

26. Aug 2015 · 20:06 UTC

A mercifully short point and click (I'm terrible at them!).
You should have used the shape shifting mechanic more. Couldn't the monster also turn into inanimate objects? Change size? Shape shifting is great for stealth. Not sure how you'd do that in a P&C.

Found a few bugs:
- The shape shift animation has a slight glitch.
- The guard at the security rooms says "hands off" even when the coffee has been spilled and while unconscious.

MiniBobbo

27. Aug 2015 · 03:34 UTC

Go point and click adventure games! We don't have enough of them in the jam!

I really enjoyed this. Music went well and I loved the "security question" :)

NoWandStudios

27. Aug 2015 · 06:49 UTC

Nice job! We love the pixel art and the mood. It's short but enough to 3 days

stoarch

28. Aug 2015 · 12:35 UTC

Great adventure. If some hints will be added - game will be more interesting.

HotBoxGames

28. Aug 2015 · 20:11 UTC

Cute visuals! I found the shape-shifting aspect a nice addition making this a well rounded game, the only thing I can moan about is that it's too short! But y'know, 3 days...

dsoft20

29. Aug 2015 · 08:09 UTC

Nice, great pixel art, puzzles are great

thebrickanator

30. Aug 2015 · 02:45 UTC

Really fun! I kind of wish you were able to do the wrong thing and get found out rather than being told that you couldn't do it though. Overall it was a very good game though.

KaiseanGames

30. Aug 2015 · 06:31 UTC

Very nice game. I like shape-shifting games.

kidando

30. Aug 2015 · 07:46 UTC

Hahahaha. Not bad at all. Pretty neat game. I would really play a full version of this game. You gave me an interesting idea. Congrats on submitting your entry!

crucknuk

30. Aug 2015 · 10:39 UTC

Good work, especially for a first entry!

crucknuk

30. Aug 2015 · 10:50 UTC

Oops, I commented another game in the first place (multiple tab opened). Anyway, excellent work! I love the pixel art. Congratulation!

wesley werner

01. Sep 2015 · 09:28 UTC

Thanks all for commenting! I check out your games too if you comment here ;)

anjack

08. Sep 2015 · 13:48 UTC

Impressive game! Very funny and I love the art style.