The Collector by ScrapMetal

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made by ScrapMetal for Ludum Dare 58 (JAM)

What can I say? He loves to collect things.

This jam I thought I wouldn't even be able to participate I had too many things going on. :slightfrown: :sob: Ended up only having about a day... but this guy managed to appear. :smile: :raisedhands: I had greater hopes for more of the game part, but still feel good about what I could do in a day.

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Ratings

Overall 459th 3.432⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Fun 217th 3.636⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 139th 3.705⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Theme 128th 4.114⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 403th 3.636⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Audio 200th 3.636⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Humor 183th 3.523⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Mood 409th 3.523⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Given 14🗳️ 22🗨️

Feedback

jacobwinters
Oct 07th · 00:10 UTC
It's a fun core mechanic. Wish I could see what it would've grown into if you'd had more time.

(His walk animation is adorable.)
Accardo
Oct 10th · 05:24 UTC
Really interesting mechanic, I can see this grow into a really nice game with more aspects added, but even in its current state, collecting all those dots was surprising fun! Good work.

![Screenshot 2025-10-09 222151.jpg](///raw/0e9/56/z/6f281.jpg)
huihang
Oct 10th · 15:40 UTC
A funny and relaxing game.
Fin1717
Oct 10th · 15:42 UTC
A small but really funny game!The mechanic is unique and interesting, and I like to see the long-arm character moving around with so many balls in it's arm lol,so cute~ Can't believe you've completed this game just in one day!
tatawanda
Oct 10th · 15:52 UTC
Ok, it does not a lot of things.But it does it well, took me a while to understand the core mechanic but once I got it I found it was a really good idea. And it is well implemented with a little bit animation. Really it's nice.
FrozenDude
Oct 10th · 16:45 UTC
Love the sound effects. Putting the dots in the box feels very satisfying.
LDJam user 280189
Oct 12th · 13:21 UTC
Awesome work for 1 day, well done!

The sound effects are satisfying to hear and the animation is great!
CameronPenner
Oct 12th · 17:13 UTC
It took me a bit to realize there's actual physics holding the dots up! Lol. I kinda like how they spill out as you collect them. Feels like a scrappy lil collector running around and doing its best. It was satisfying to collect them all! I like the little walking sound effects :)
ImInSoftware
Oct 12th · 17:45 UTC
Nice game! Wish you had more time to add more to it. The concept is really unique!
Le Don
Oct 12th · 17:52 UTC
Honestly, I think the art style is great.
AdamG
Oct 13th · 01:14 UTC
Oh man, that's a very solid gimmick for a game. I was not expecting it, and was a little horrified (in a good way) when I realized what it was haha. Definitely has potential, I would love to see it taken further.
LDJam user 168929
Oct 13th · 01:33 UTC
Very cute concept, haven't seen a game use this kind of mechanic before. Good choice in sound effects, having a dedicated sound for when you "drop" something by accident was clever, it really helped me understand what was going on
LDJam user 384191
Oct 13th · 04:54 UTC
Good entry! I love the graphics, animation and sound design. I think the gameplay is solid, and it would be interesting to see how you'd expand on it if you had more time. Nice!
leorean
Oct 13th · 06:39 UTC
A cute little game with interesting collecting-mechanics :v: I love the simplicity!
milq
Oct 13th · 14:42 UTC
Wow! What a fun mechanic! This game feels perfect for an analog joystick where you can control the character’s speed and keep the balls from falling. Such a cool and innovative idea. I would’ve loved to see more of this game! Imagine a roguelike version where the balls spawn in different places, with some enemies and upgrade purchases afterward. That would be insanely fun. Great entry, awesome game!
Stefan B.
Oct 13th · 18:18 UTC
great pixels physics. feels great. I only had the problem that one pixel fell far to the right where i could not reach it anymore...
![Bildschirmfoto_20251013_201652.png](///raw/786/53/z/6f5cd.png)
🎤 ScrapMetal
Oct 13th · 21:04 UTC
@stefan-b Good catch!! I'm so annoyed by that bug :face_palm: :tired_face: I thought I fixed it just before submitting... but.. apparently not. :cry: :grimacing:
Borbag Uskada
Oct 13th · 21:52 UTC
Really fun !

Sad you didn't have more time, the core mechanic feels great, only realized what it was after collecting a bit, would love to see it paired with other similar and funny mechanics to create a collecting mess

Nice job
debugman18
Oct 14th · 03:35 UTC
Cool mechanic and smooth movement. Surprisingly relaxing collecting the pixels.
5H08
Oct 19th · 07:36 UTC
borp borp
ophiene
Oct 22nd · 00:46 UTC
Amazing work! It's super interesting and has a vert unique way to paraphrase the theme, good job! And welcome to give our game a try! :)