The Ballad of Eric Hernandez, Cattle Rancher by GeraldFIngBurke

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made by GeraldFIngBurke for Ludum Dare 52 (JAM)

You are a cattle rancher.

Ranch cattle.

It doesn't end.

It never ends.

Ratings

Overall 795th 2.596⭐ 101🧑‍⚖️
Fun 691th 2.802⭐ 103🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 745th 2.57⭐ 102🧑‍⚖️
Theme 783th 2.605⭐ 102🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 684th 2.708⭐ 103🧑‍⚖️
Audio 364th 3.157⭐ 101🧑‍⚖️
Humor 65th 3.926⭐ 103🧑‍⚖️
Mood 642th 3.016⭐ 98🧑‍⚖️
Given 22🗳️ 29🗨️

Feedback

LDJam user 49756
08. Jan 2023 · 23:01 UTC
What a psychological voyage. I love this kind of experiences
LDJam user 49756
09. Jan 2023 · 14:42 UTC
I came back to this perfection 4 or 5 times since yesterday.
Iluvatar
09. Jan 2023 · 15:43 UTC
This is definitely one of the games ever made. Made me genuinely laugh.
LDJam user 314045
09. Jan 2023 · 15:46 UTC
This was deep :joy:
LDJam user 320211
09. Jan 2023 · 17:13 UTC
I think I found a viable strategy, but I need to spend a bit more time testing it to validate. I will say, my immersion was shattered when the older cows began to disappear, but then I realized this is just the way life goes.
Ja_viera
09. Jan 2023 · 18:07 UTC
A very confusing experience!
JustinMullin
09. Jan 2023 · 18:09 UTC
#### The Ballad of Eric Hernandez, Cattle Rancher

** Verse 1 **

Out on the range, where the sun shines bright

There's a man they call Hernandez

He's a cattle rancher, hardworking soul

That's what all the folks in town says


** Chorus **

Oh Eric Hernandez, he's a sight to see

Stackin' cattle high as a tall oak tree

He's a cowboy at heart, and all the long day

He rides the range, stackin' cattle like hay


** Verse 2 **

Now some folks say it ain't natural

Old Eric laughs and tips his hat

He says, hey, it's just what I love to do

And I ain't one to argue with that

** Chorus **

Oh Eric Hernandez, he's a sight to see

Stackin' cattle high as a tall oak tree

He's a cowboy at heart, and all the long day

He rides the range, stackin' cattle like hay

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P.S. - I enjoyed this
math_daemon
09. Jan 2023 · 18:26 UTC
i'm scared to vote
kodingnights
09. Jan 2023 · 20:08 UTC
10/10 would moo again
Furraran
09. Jan 2023 · 20:29 UTC
That's a strong statement. At first I didn't even realize what was going on, but as the time passed I think I got it. And I kept clicking on the cows, and music were playing, life was going on, harvesting the precious minutes of my existence untill I run out of them someday...
nyxkn
09. Jan 2023 · 21:20 UTC
This is what an actual masterpiece looks like. I played for a little longer than I want to admit :D Jokes aside, I actually really like this kind of stuff. Sometimes simplicity is the best thing. Art is very charming nonetheless, and overall a well crafted experience. Though it definitely has nothing to do with the theme :D
eroxxie
09. Jan 2023 · 21:30 UTC
What a weird game...i like it!
kenneth-dd
09. Jan 2023 · 22:26 UTC
if only LD's site screen can fit in more moo...
sullycollins
09. Jan 2023 · 23:43 UTC
I was confused at first, but once I understood what to do I understood how much of a master piece this game was. :cow:
procrasteroid
09. Jan 2023 · 23:59 UTC
I loved it. You are a philosopher for the modern age.
maymay
10. Jan 2023 · 00:17 UTC
the inner machinations of your game are an enigma :p
Jeremy Scott Olsen
10. Jan 2023 · 03:29 UTC
Wow. Just... wow. Points for the wide variety of "moo" sounds. They kept making me laugh. Kudos!
Andreia
10. Jan 2023 · 04:30 UTC
Liked the idea right from the name. I was able to make a few art pieces while thinking about becoming a rancher. Great work :D
Phillip Scott
11. Jan 2023 · 00:49 UTC
Modern day art - inspiring!
rustynoob
11. Jan 2023 · 04:07 UTC
I loved the contrast between the thoughtful write-up on the forum thingy and the game. It made me laugh. The music and the cows mooing were great.
Schmalex
11. Jan 2023 · 14:23 UTC
What the heck did i just do spending 10 minutes spawning cattle? Wacky and fun in it's own special way haha
LDJam user 313326
12. Jan 2023 · 00:30 UTC
This was great fun!
arron-fowler
14. Jan 2023 · 14:45 UTC
Moo. I won
someone
15. Jan 2023 · 23:53 UTC
Moo!
A surprisingly enjoyable experience. Sometimes simple things just work so well.
Dis0rder
16. Jan 2023 · 00:03 UTC
:cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2: :cow2:
hungryroy
16. Jan 2023 · 00:59 UTC
I found the controls a bit confusing at first, but after I got the hang of it, it was hard not to appreciate the subtle flavor of cows mooing
cassowary
16. Jan 2023 · 01:12 UTC
the subtle sound design really adds beautifully to the atmosphere of this game
Eranot
16. Jan 2023 · 01:36 UTC
10/10
teenythanos
16. Jan 2023 · 02:53 UTC
:cow2: :cow2: :cow2: **MOO!** (moo!)

I loved this. Best of luck with the MoMA inclusion!
kikiriki367
16. Jan 2023 · 04:27 UTC
Simply a national treasure! Chefs kiss *muah*!
DeathBySnail
16. Jan 2023 · 13:18 UTC
Can't say I expected that.
LDJam user 300745
16. Jan 2023 · 16:12 UTC
This is a viral game. Your favorite streamers won't stop playing it.
Surfa
16. Jan 2023 · 19:02 UTC
This game is a mooooooooooooooooood
deimos
17. Jan 2023 · 07:09 UTC
My favourite moo in LD52 so far.
zubspace
17. Jan 2023 · 22:56 UTC
I'm too stupid to reach level 2, but I enjoyed every second on the first level. There was a glitch, where one cow fell out of the screen, but otherwise it was top solid. Sound effects and music are a joy to listen to. Matches the theme 100%. Good job, would love to see more of it with different endings.
pauljs
17. Jan 2023 · 23:35 UTC
Great revolutionnary game! Hope to see it soon in museums!
gurkenlabs
18. Jan 2023 · 00:31 UTC
10/10. Would moo again.
lzxh
18. Jan 2023 · 00:50 UTC
This is art if I've ever seen it. I spent way too long staring at it and thinking. It really says a lot about--- something, probably.
frozenfire92
18. Jan 2023 · 00:52 UTC
Moo

I loved the sillyness of it, keep on making games!
GoldRanger
18. Jan 2023 · 02:27 UTC
Art
noskro
18. Jan 2023 · 06:53 UTC
Since the MoMA seems to not acknowledge this masterpiece, maybe you should consider going international: I'm sure the Louvre in Paris is more open minded for american art. They are currently reviewing my profile picture.
amarokczukay
18. Jan 2023 · 09:24 UTC
After 5 years in an art school i can guarantee it's better than most of the things i've seen there. Paul Galloway will change his mind about this piece of art.
Antsa
18. Jan 2023 · 10:01 UTC
I really wanted to take out the auto clicker, but sadly it didn't work with the Web player
magus77
18. Jan 2023 · 10:18 UTC
Moo. just.... MOO
Papabirb
18. Jan 2023 · 14:21 UTC
I enjoyed the varied moo sounds. Thought the game was broken on Chrome as nothing I tried worked, but playing in Firefox made me realize all I had to do was click. (Can confirm it;s fine on Chrome). I appreciated that older cows despawned to make way for the new young'uns and to maintain the beautiful performance of this masterpiece.

Truly a shame neither the Met nor the MOMA would accept this masterpiece.
JakeJet
18. Jan 2023 · 16:05 UTC
Incredible
LDJam user 233347
18. Jan 2023 · 19:23 UTC
moognificent :rofl:
LDJam user 250905
19. Jan 2023 · 21:13 UTC
Cows make the most wonderful sounds, don't they?
Rentem
21. Jan 2023 · 14:29 UTC
Simply awesome!
CaptAndrey
21. Jan 2023 · 17:24 UTC
➕ cows

➖ only cows
cat chef
24. Jan 2023 · 05:14 UTC
The music reminded me of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, fitting considering that the word on the street is this game will find permanent residence post-jam at the MOMA's special collections wing. I could only find two of the secret endings but will persevere to find them all. Mooving experience, 5 stars!
Cat Lab
26. Jan 2023 · 07:28 UTC
Simply put, a moo-sterpiece, through and through.