{"author_name":"toinfiniityandbeyond","cat":"LD #31","comments":[],"epoch":1418398800,"likes":1,"metadata":{"p_key":"22062","p_author":"toinfiniityandbeyond","p_authorkey":"33121","p_urlkey":"57427","p_title":"Can you make an LD game in 8 hours? \u201cReindeers on Strike\u201d Postmortem","p_cat":"LD #31","p_event":"LD31","p_time":"1418398800","p_likes":"1","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"33121","us_name":"toinfiniityandbeyond","us_username":"toinfiniityandbeyond","event_start":"1417737600","event_key":"26","event_name":"LD31"},"text":"

\"Reindeers<\/a><\/p>\n

So I was late to the party and only decided to start on my Ludum Dare game on Sunday evening, I had been busy all weekend. I knew I didn’t have much time so I went for the Jam even though I was by myself and would’ve qualified for the Compo. Because of the time constraints my game has loads of bugs and aspects which I have clearly cut corners. But despite this I am happy with the outcome. I have managed to get a small buggy game working.<\/p>\n

I chose to make a 2D shooter because I have done it before and it would save time. Christmas is just around the corner so it was a favourite in terms of game ideas, and who doesn’t love a violent santa?<\/p>\n

The game itself has got pretty good overall reviews and considering the time put in to it I am very happy with the result. The game functions which is a miracle in itself. On top of that with (good) music, (good) art it really looks like a game.<\/p>\n

I am quite proud of it and to answer the question, yes it is possible to make a game in 8 hours. Whether or not it is good, thats for you to decide.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Link to game page<\/a><\/p>\n \n

Tags: 2D<\/a>, Christamas<\/a>, game<\/a>, ld31<\/a>, post-mortem<\/a>, postmortem<\/a>, reindeer<\/a>, santa<\/a>, strike<\/a>, unity<\/a><\/p>","time":"December 12th, 2014 10:40 am","title":"Can you make an LD game in 8 hours? \u201cReindeers on Strike\u201d Postmortem"}