{"assets":[],"author_link":"author\/nuclearnapalm\/","author_name":"Nuclear Napalm","cat":"LD #31","categories":["LD #31"],"comments":[],"epoch":1419471600,"event":"LD31","likes":12,"metadata":{"p_key":"82568","p_author":"Nuclear Napalm","p_authorkey":"0","p_urlkey":"293300","p_title":"Top 10 of Ludum Dare #31 \u2013 The most beautiful, weird and innovative games","p_cat":"LD #31","p_event":"LD31","p_time":"1419471600","p_likes":"12","p_comments":"0","p_status":"WAYBACK","us_key":null,"us_name":null,"us_username":null,"event_start":"1417737600","event_key":"26","event_name":"LD31"},"source_url":"2014\/12\/25\/top-10-of-ludum-dare-31-the-most-beautiful-weird-and-innovative-games\/","text":"

>>>ORIGINAL POST<<<<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hello there! The last week of Ludum Dare #31 voting almost over. We will know the winners soon, but for know I want to share with you some cool stuff. Like previous time<\/a><\/strong> it\u2019s going to be my personal best of LD31. There are a lot of nice, polished games and you definitely should check them. But this time I picked games that really can stand out of the crowd. Some of them have beautiful atmosphere (like \u201cOrion\u201d), other have unexpected plot twists (like \u201cFill the bar\u201d & \u201cPony island\u201d), some have truly innovative game-mechanics (\u201cOMNI\u201d)\u2026 Ok, ok, enough spoilers! Here is my personal Top 10 of Ludum Dare #31! Theme \u2013 Entire game on one screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cell #327<\/h3>\n

by Aru Nyan<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:<\/strong>\nYou have been a prisoner for as long as you can remember \u2026 Can you escape now?\nA point \u2018n click adventure game inspired by many old school classics.\nCompetition page<\/strong><\/a>\nWeb version\n<\/strong><\/a>OPINION:<\/strong>\nAhh\u2026 I miss point & click era. Sweet memories.<\/p>\n\n

OMNI<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0Noah Ratcliff <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Play as an action platformer character who suddenly finds himself omniscient after ingesting a strange power-up. With your monitor as your vessel, explore the world outside yours.\nProtip: WASD\/Arrow Keys to move, spacebar to jump. Click to shoot. Shoot the monitor.\nStick around for the end\u2026 There\u2019s a wonderful surprise that we worked very hard on for you.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Most innovative game-mechanic IMO.<\/p>\n\n

20 Days At Sea<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0bitserum<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>It\u2019s just Margaret (you), John and the open sea, enjoying life, living the dream\u2026 but watch out for storms as those could change everything.\n20 Days at Sea is a survival game, you have to gather resources to help you on your journey; or fall victim to hunger, thirst or sickness.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Very smooth and calm atmosphere at the beginning. Serious survival challenge at the middle. Unexpected ending and the end (if you\u2019ll survive).<\/p>\n\n

Fill the bar<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0Yaroslav Kravtsov<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Game about one screen, one button and simple rules. Just do what you asked and try to reach maximum level. Obey and have fun.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>It looks really boring at the beginning\u2026 but be patient and you will realise why this game in this list \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n

Tyrannicide<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0koujaku<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>\u201cYou either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villian.\u201d \u2013 Harvey Dent\nEven a well meaning dictator can become a tyrant, and in this case, Nemo, the once noble time traveler succumbed to the power of the very items he swore to protect the world from. Nivea, queen of the Wraiths, never had any love for the man, but had always hoped his honest roots would keep him in check. Now though, Nemo\u2019s behavior has become erratic and hostile, an unpredictable wild-card more likely to harm than to help.\nYou play as Umbra the Shadow Wraith, part of Queen Nivea\u2019s elite guard, and you have been sent to end Nemo\u2019s reign. Use your ability to teleport through space to gain an advantage over your foes, storm the castle, and deal with the rogue tyrant Nemo.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Innovative, but still simple and challenging combat mechanics.<\/p>\n\n

Pony Island<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0Danman9914<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Frolick along the rolling green hills of Pony Island! Continuously jump over gates in this immersive and challenging experience! If you happen to hit a gate, just insert your soul and you can keep playing!:D\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>You need some time to figure out how to start playing, but then you will be surprised. Ponies not so cute as they seem\u2026<\/p>\n\n

Orion<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0feiss<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Use mouse and keys down\/up (when required)\nFollow all the steps and get to the space! I tried to do a full trip to mars, but.. timeout! \":)\"\nChrome and Headphones recommended.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>One of the most polished games on this jam with very immersive atmosphere of spaceship. Unfortunately, pretty linear and short\u2026 but still really cool.<\/p>\n\n

Wide Opened Eyes<\/h3>\n

by nzgiije<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Movement: WASD\nLantern direction: Arrows\nThey afraid of the light.\nSo your only weapon is a lantern.\nMonsters don\u2019t move while you looking at them.\nFind way out.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Great spooky horror platformer with simple mechanics.<\/p>\n\n

Break the Limits!<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0Volute<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>You are trapped in a room and the only thing you can do is think. But what will you think about?\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Psychedelic trip to the depth of your mind.<\/p>\n\n

Tower Trasher<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0graebor<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Top<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Defend the blue tower, trash the red ones! Controls are simple and instructions are on the game page.\nCompetition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Clever mix of Tower Defense, RTS and survival gameplay.<\/p>\n\n

P.S.<\/h3>\n

If after all these awesome games you still up to play some roguelike survival point & click, check my entry<\/p>\n

Last Ark<\/h3>\n

by\u00a0NuclearNapalm<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Last<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION:\n<\/strong>Roguelike survival about artificial life in deep space after the end of the Earth.<\/p>\n

This is a point & click game.\nYou manage oxygen consumption, energy, health and resources. Your goal is to find a planet suitable for living. When you have landed at the planet \u2013 the game is over. So choose wisely. Check planets info to figure out if it\u2019s good or not. The far you travel, the higher chance to find an appropriate planet.<\/p>\n

Short explanation for planet info:\nR \u2013 chance to find resources\nO \u2013 chance to find oxygen\nS \u2013 chance to survive on this planet<\/p>\n

The game has 5 different endings.<\/p>\n

Competition page\n<\/a><\/strong>Web version\n<\/a><\/strong>OPINION:\n<\/strong>Nope. Now it\u2019s your turn to share your\u00a0opinion \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Tags: cool games<\/a>, Top10<\/a><\/p>","time":"December 25th, 2014 1:40 am","title":"Top 10 of Ludum Dare #31 \u2013 The most beautiful, weird and innovative games","title_was_empty":false}