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I really enjoyed the graphics and sounds, I think they both contribute to a really cool aesthetic! The controls worked very well too! Maybe the player could have been a tiny bit faster? But that's nitpicking at that point. Very good job :)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1092945,"author_name":"SID37","author_uid":"sid37","epoch":1728409739,"text":"I really like how the spider's movement is implemented, the well-done kinematics of the paws and the pleasant hanging on the web\n","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1092985,"author_name":"pumpingGhost","author_uid":"pumpingghost","epoch":1728409983,"text":"I absolutely love the atmosphere in this one. The little details like the particle effects and the misty glow resonate really well with the overall vibe. But my favourite part is the spider limbs animations, they feel so fluid compared to traditional sprites in many other 2D games.\n\nBrilliant work on this one! :clap: ","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093016,"author_name":"perro","author_uid":"perro","epoch":1728410176,"text":"This game really stood out to me for its visuals and gameplay that the developers offered. Really excellent game. Well done!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093105,"author_name":"Chocolat-Endive","author_uid":"chocolat-endive","epoch":1728410586,"text":"Yo can be proud! There may be only 2 levels, but the mechanics works really well, and every visual and audio feedbacks feel like they should. And it's pretty.\n\n![Capture.PNG](\/\/\/raw\/477\/91\/z\/68014.png)\n\n","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093114,"author_name":"LDJam user 221750","author_uid":"221750","epoch":1728410636,"text":"Good entry, I like the string physics, feels quite responsive. On ground control is not very responsive though, but maybe it's the intention and it's not much of a problem. \n\nI can see that you care about visuals, looks very consistent :)\n","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093117,"author_name":"multiphonix","author_uid":"multiphonix","epoch":1728410656,"text":"Very fun, I'd love to play more levels! I feel like the spider could be a bit faster and\/or jump a bit higher, but to be fair that does push the player towards using the webs to move around. (also thanks for making a Godot web game that runs properly on mac :smile: )","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093155,"author_name":"Split82","author_uid":"split82","epoch":1728410855,"text":"Very well made. I love the mood and the swinging. One small tip - use blue noise dithering for all the lights and shadows to make it super smooth. These dark games really benefit from it. There is a nice video about it from Playdead guys https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RdN06E6Xn9E","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093338,"author_name":"LDJam user 139668","author_uid":"139668","epoch":1728411747,"text":"Visuals a pretty good and well-made. Gameplay feels just a bit out of \"getting into flow\" that you get in good Spider-man games when you just fly all over the place. But may be I just need to put more time into it. Also reminds me about old good days playing Teeworlds :D \n\nGreat entry!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093430,"author_name":"Surfa","author_uid":"surfa","epoch":1728412189,"text":"The controls took a little while to get used to. But once I did it felt nice to swing with. The ground controls felt a little slow and some wider steps would have been nice to show off the animations. \n\nGraphics were nice, sounds were good for the pick ups and crawling. Was just missing some music and potentially some additional gameplay mechanics. \n\nGreat job :thumbsup: ","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093500,"author_name":"LDJam user 279715","author_uid":"279715","epoch":1728412639,"text":"The movement is very well implemented, the spider is so pleasant to control and the mood is so quiet.... A really good game !","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093540,"author_name":"gord10ahmet","author_uid":"gord10ahmet","epoch":1728412804,"text":"That's so pretty...","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093552,"author_name":"Irene02","author_uid":"irene02","epoch":1728412885,"text":"LOVE this one - amazing atmosphere, beautiful graphics, well implemented audio, relaxing gameplay. Gorgeous, 10\/10","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093558,"author_name":"LDJam user 399564","author_uid":"399564","epoch":1728412938,"text":"really nice atmosphere it makes me feel clam, very nice graphic and sound!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093679,"author_name":"DocGeraud","author_uid":"docgeraud","epoch":1728413672,"text":"What a nice game! The gameplay is super satisfying, well done. And the two levels are perfect to play around. Great atmosphere too \ud83d\ude0a","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1093693,"author_name":"Andriy-Symon","author_uid":"andriy-symon","epoch":1728413756,"text":"Loved the game everything was good loved the audio and the looks. Movement wass a little fonky at times.","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1094392,"author_name":"Dmitry Kaidash","author_uid":"dmitry-kaidash","epoch":1728417909,"text":"I enjoyed your game and I see your great effort, it is very commendable. I liked both the core mechanics and the Limbo-like atmosphere. Only note: strangely when I was standing on a platform I couldn't immediately go up on the web by pressing W, I had to press A or D first and then W. But that's a small thing for a game made in 72 hours. Keep it up!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1097091,"author_name":"FreshD","author_uid":"freshd","epoch":1728452511,"text":"I really like the visuals and the movement. Well done!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1097790,"author_name":"Guilloteam","author_uid":"guilloteam","epoch":1728463167,"text":"Great mood and visuals! The movement and slinging sometimes felt a little bit off (I'd love that the spider would automaticly stick to an egde when i'm slinging), but apart from that it's really nice and comfy to play. Good job team!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1100770,"author_name":"David Soriano","author_uid":"david-soriano","epoch":1728500958,"text":"Very interesting mechanics!! The hook feels pretty good and the spider's movement as well. Good work with the physics!!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1101526,"author_name":"WeirdBitGames","author_uid":"weirdbitgames","epoch":1728509401,"text":"Okay wow this is really, really well done! So much polish. The controls are really responsive (although I wished the spider would move faster). The scuttling sound effects are really tactile and everything overall just feels and sounds so good!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1104178,"author_name":"LLlarsO","author_uid":"lllarso","epoch":1728572347,"text":"The strong point of this is the mood you set in the game.\nI like the \"colourless\" aesthetics of the graphic.\n\nThe controls of the grappling hook were solid, but it would be nice, if the spider wouldn't stop abruptly when you \"crash\" against a wall. It would be nice if the spider bounces off when you hit something (kinda like in the old Worms games). \n\nCongrats to the interesting game you've made and have fun playing other games. :)","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1115520,"author_name":"crneumre","author_uid":"crneumre","epoch":1729170848,"text":"Really cool entry!  \nThe visuals and the movement are top notch. Sometimes the left mouse button didn't register which created some frustrating moments but overall this is a really great entry, congrats!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1119004,"author_name":"MaxDrago","author_uid":"maxdrago","epoch":1729681894,"text":"Very beautiful game! It took a little time to get used to the controls, but after that the game opens up to the full! Great game! ","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":1119249,"author_name":"dp3rucha","author_uid":"dp3rucha","epoch":1729711800,"text":"Good and fun control. I liked it! GJ!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"}],"format":"md","images":["ld56\/wayback-placeholder.png"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/shlolo.itch.io\/silky-slinger","text":"Link"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"95718","g_author":"1387841","g_event":"LD56","g_eventkey":"115","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"444723","g_title":"Silky Slinger","g_status":"WAYBACK","g_place":"57","g_commentcount":"28","g_site2_node_id":"400349","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"400349","n_urlkey":"444723","n_parent":"395186","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/56\/silky-slinger","n_slug":"silky-slinger","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"jam","n_author":"387841","n_created":"1728057707","n_modified":"1778418363","n_version":"1269322","n_status":"WAYBACK"},"node":{"_collation":{"body_sanitizer":"TextUtils::SanitizeHTML via existing importer","event":"LD56","removed_author":false},"_superparent":9,"_trust":1,"author":387841,"body":"You play as a little spider slinging its way through different levels and searching for collectibles.\n\n\n![gif_1.gif](\/\/\/raw\/10b\/e5\/z\/6706b.gif)\n\n### Objective\nThere is a set of glowing orbs spread throughout each level. 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