A Backyard Scramble by Bea

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made by Bea for Ludum Dare 53 (JAM)

Run from the chickens of the coop to deliver the eggs just in time for breakfast!

WASD or arrow keys to move Space to drop your eggs

Art done by Bea

Music done by Logan: https://soundcloud.com/hugelogan

Programming by Nathan

Bug Fixes - Level geometry prevented exit - Fade out sizing issue - Collider that was lifting chickens into the aether

Ratings

Overall 328th 3.814⭐ 45🧑‍⚖️
Fun 123th 4.011⭐ 46🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 176th 3.864⭐ 46🧑‍⚖️
Theme 346th 4.136⭐ 46🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 398th 3.977⭐ 46🧑‍⚖️
Audio 119th 4.057⭐ 46🧑‍⚖️
Humor 52th 4.221⭐ 45🧑‍⚖️
Mood 376th 3.774⭐ 44🧑‍⚖️
Given 46🗳️ 72🗨️

Feedback

Hora-Timer
02. May 2023 · 03:59 UTC
Wow Very fun and funny haha
LDJam user 249705
02. May 2023 · 04:06 UTC
A hammer dropped into my basket and broke all my eggs
realwangziyang
02. May 2023 · 04:16 UTC
It's fun whether you collect the eggs or throw them away. The combination of BGM and gameplay is also right.
Bentosfera
03. May 2023 · 15:37 UTC
Such a fun game! Nice one. The art is top notch and the music fits the farming theme perfectly.
deadlycupcake
03. May 2023 · 15:38 UTC
Very cute I liked all aspects of game. the physics were a bit jank bit that comes with being physics based in 2d. Nice job
Martta
03. May 2023 · 15:41 UTC
I liked the graphics and sounds. The graphics were very consistent and also sounds. It was also short and sweet. Was there some sort of reward for delivering more than 1 egg?
Martta
03. May 2023 · 15:42 UTC
The game was very polished, but I feel like something was missing, maybe some extra way of moving, like sprinting, or something like that.
pauvictor
03. May 2023 · 15:44 UTC
I tried to play twice, but one of the chickens completely clocked the door and did not move and the animation did not play. I liked the music and the idea but unfortunately didn't work for me. (screenshot on how it gets stuck)

![CHICKEN.png](///raw/e8f/13/z/5b0e0.png)
GiGiChef
03. May 2023 · 15:47 UTC
Apart of colladers that could be more permissive, the concept is great and I liked the end, it make me laught
Feeling a bit like a reverse Untitled Goose Game, I enjoyed it !
sbeif
03. May 2023 · 19:10 UTC
I had some troubles exiting the initial cage and lost more than half my eggs there, but other than that it's a nice entry, the music especially is great
WetBurritoSupreme
03. May 2023 · 20:54 UTC
@pauvictor @sbeif @gigichef Dang I thought I fixed that collider on the exit, I'll check it out, the itch version should be marginally better, but physics and colliders could use some more dialing in.

@martta oh that's a great idea, a dash would be neat! And yeah, you can make a bigger egg meal with more eggs:)
parkuhrmd
03. May 2023 · 21:19 UTC
This was such a fun little game, the way the chickens kept jumping at you, throwing eggs around, pure chaos! I especially liked that losing some eggs was not a big deal since you could collect more than enough on your way. Really added to the mayhem of the whole thing! Of the games I played so far, this is the first one I was smiling all the way through. Good job!
Emmelinee
03. May 2023 · 23:04 UTC
Very fun idea! I especially loved the music! I sometimes the basket was super tough to fit though the map (I struggled getting through the tree), but I really appreciate the variety of obstacles and cohesiveness of the whole game
Jared Lomangino
03. May 2023 · 23:06 UTC
The music was top notch. I had a ton of fun, got all the way to the end with 4 eggs and then missed the pan with all of them xD. I thought the level design was done really well, thanks for all the arrows haha.
DanielB
03. May 2023 · 23:08 UTC
Lot of fun, the level design doesn't really accommodate the movement though, it's a lot of tight areas for a hot air balloon. Good stuff regardless, I enjoyed it a lot
drazil100
03. May 2023 · 23:10 UTC
I like this a lot. Great job!
noskro
04. May 2023 · 07:06 UTC
I did manage to bring a full basket to the frying pan. But then was unable to get the eggs out. Should have read before I played that I could use Space :D But the game was fun. The chickens were annoying, but I guess that was the plan and that's what made it fun.
StormForged
04. May 2023 · 09:01 UTC
Cool idea. I loved the controls on the balloon and the physics for the tray. Might not be a shared experience but I was unable to get the bucket unstuck so everytime I went to collect more eggs they would just break immediately, otherwise rad game. Also the music really stuck out and added to the chaos.
Sodoj
04. May 2023 · 15:12 UTC
This one was hilarious! Birds crapping eggs all over, jumping on your balloon and generally getting in the way leads to chaotic and funny gameplay! I had some trouble getting out through the first door, but as soon as I did, it was the smooth sailing, or at least as smooth as it could be :p The visuals are great and the music perfectly compliments the game, making it even more silly. Well done, I loved this one!
ToSMaster
04. May 2023 · 19:13 UTC
A really fun game with a neat concept! I liked the chaos and mayham happening thoughout the game!
Sadly I could not deliver any eggs, but i managed to somehow pick up a bucket and a hammer and delivered those instead! Haha! What do you mean they are inedible? Does that mean I have to go out there and try again??? Gladly!!
WetBurritoSupreme
04. May 2023 · 20:30 UTC
@tosmaster a stretch goal was to add "special meals" you could cook, but time didn't allow:)
Alyssa Sanden
05. May 2023 · 03:35 UTC
The chaos is hilarious, I got stuck in one version between the shovels, but it added to the pandemonium. Everything fit the vibe perfecty, a perfect collaboration of art, sound and gameplay. So fun!!
LDJam user 242787
05. May 2023 · 03:48 UTC
I really enjoyed playing this game. The sound effects and background music were also top-notch and added to the immersive experience. Overall, this is an outstanding game!
dUmMy432
05. May 2023 · 13:07 UTC
i made a "runny eggs benedict"... good game
Enra
05. May 2023 · 13:50 UTC
I like the Concept! The game is funny. It was fun even though controlling the basket and catching eggs is a bit difficult with all the chickens and obstacles.
jward
05. May 2023 · 14:41 UTC
Absolutely hilarious, and frustratingly fun! :laughing: Those dang implements and their handles! :fist: The music was a perfect fit, physics felt great. Well done!
cheesepencil
06. May 2023 · 00:52 UTC
5/5 humor a chicken threw a hammer into my basket, smashing an egg, and then it pooped an egg into the basket to replace it
Nicso
06. May 2023 · 09:37 UTC
Nice entry

Felt maybe a little bit punitive sometimes but nothing dramatical

i loved how agressive the chickens seems to be 😅

Good work 👍
jk5000
06. May 2023 · 12:01 UTC
A very funny and pretty well made little game. I really like the visuals and the music. Well done.
superzoom
06. May 2023 · 19:17 UTC
I thought it was a really fun game! It was a little weird when the chickens froze sometimes, but overall it was great.
hwaet
07. May 2023 · 07:09 UTC
I feel like I hate chickens in general just a little bit more after playing this. I really liked the game! The music is well made for a game like this, and it was fun to fly through the obstacle course. I'm glad the chickens were throwing eggs at me because I lost quite a few along the way. I don't think I'm cut out to be a farmer :/
Freddie
09. May 2023 · 21:26 UTC
Very fun game! The level design feels well-rounded, and the idea is both unique, fun and well-executed.
aeveis
10. May 2023 · 03:30 UTC
Nice obstacle course! I lost all my eggs, but then was able to get some more from the eggs firing at me, haha. I like the art, nicely detailed but never felt too noisy. Nice job!
shp
12. May 2023 · 20:41 UTC
I love the graphics and sound, found it very fun to play as well
Flying Dog Fish
12. May 2023 · 21:36 UTC
This game is really funny. I'm not sure if the hens are trying to help you by giving you too many eggs or making you lose them or they are trying to hinder you by doing the same. I like how you get different culinary results depending on the number of eggs.
Grocek
16. May 2023 · 10:38 UTC
Well done, great art style and animations. I really liked the use of physics elements even though it was a bit glitchy at times.
johnnysix
16. May 2023 · 21:03 UTC
I couldn't figure out if the hens were out to help or hinder, but I made it to the end with some eggs :egg: :chicken:

More space to move , someone automatic balloon 'rising' would be cool, so it feels more 'realisitc' (as realistic as a egg carrying air balloon can be )

![wwefewfwefwe.jpg](///raw/028/2/z/5bce7.jpg)
JumboDS64
18. May 2023 · 16:29 UTC
Very cool idea! I love how the chickens are both obstacles AND can generate additional eggs to replenish your supply; a prime usage of the Risk vs. Reward principle! I do think there should be more space to move in general however, I think the limited space makes it both harder for you to spill eggs and harder for the chickens to actually knock out your eggs. (If you do that, make the balloon and gravity a bit faster too)