Summoning a Memory by ScrapMetal

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made by ScrapMetal for Ludum Dare 55 (JAM)

I had too many other things going on this weekend... and didn't have enough time to fully implement the idea I wanted. So this is more of a loose sketch/prototype of that.

You play as a broken hearted soul, longing to get his love back.

You can summon memories of your 'past'.

You can attempt to use these memories to reach the end of the level, being reunited with your love. Hopefully winning her back this time.

(Plays better on a controller, but you can use keyboard or controller).

Xbox Controller:

Joystick = Move A = Jump X = Summon memory X = Destroy current memory Y = Replay memory

Keyboard:

Arrow Keys = Move Space = Jump X = Summon memory X = Destroy current memory Z = Replay Memory

Ratings

Overall 993th 3.184⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Fun 915th 3.105⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 255th 3.75⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 762th 3.447⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 459th 3.895⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Audio 397th 3.525⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Mood 406th 3.763⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Given 8🗳️ 16🗨️

Feedback

H1de0
16. Apr 2024 · 19:38 UTC
Cool music though.
Pigeonic
16. Apr 2024 · 20:22 UTC
Even thought it's unfinished I really liked the idea. Looking forward to your progress with this project! :)
roburab
17. Apr 2024 · 00:10 UTC
The concept is really cool. Game has a cool look too. I really would have liked to play more levels, but I think it's a successful entry and a neat way to use the theme.
Aaron Hart
17. Apr 2024 · 21:54 UTC
This is a great concept! I love games with mechanics like this, you're definitely onto something! :)
Sibi
17. Apr 2024 · 22:03 UTC
Really cool idea and the visuals and sound set the mood perfectly. Took me quite a few tries to cross that gap. It was quite mind bending sometimes which part of my past I was reliving. Would be cool to be able to summon multiple memories or to have memories within memories!
LDJam user 375016
17. Apr 2024 · 22:03 UTC
Yes, it is great concept. I’d like to see more levels since I have enjoyed this one.
Lélek Hunor Kadosa
17. Apr 2024 · 22:03 UTC
Very good looking game, nice work
GoBigRedFan
17. Apr 2024 · 22:18 UTC
Made me feel completely incompetent (in a good way).
LDJam user 337336
17. Apr 2024 · 22:28 UTC
Interesting idea! Do you plan to develop further this? I think you should!
Nuanda79
23. Apr 2024 · 20:02 UTC
It's a shame you didn't have time to finish the project in a slightly more concrete way, because the idea was interesting. It reminds me a bit of that platformer where you could manipulate time to overcome levels, but now I can't remember its name. The style and gameplay are really cool, and I think you shouldn't give up on the project! Thanks anyway for sharing it even in this embryonic phase!
KrummSakura
23. Apr 2024 · 20:21 UTC
I liked the charming and moody art style. Memory summoning is an interesting mechanic and has potential to create intricate platforming puzzles. The gameplay is surprisingly challenging. I encountered some minor bugs involving summoned memory which is understandable for a jam game. Good job!
jk5000
26. Apr 2024 · 09:13 UTC
The music and visuals is pretty good. The idea is fun, but the game feels a bit unfinished.
Platore
27. Apr 2024 · 10:56 UTC
Hello there !
Very nice idea to summom your past move, to bad that it's not polish and only one level ^^'
But nice job anyway !