Thief Before Dark by GSG

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made by GSG for LD31 (JAM)
You play a Thief.

You have to pick up keys before the sun sets.

There are guards that are looking out for you, avoid them.

Collect the keys, ride the elevators, escape in your chopper, before dark.

###CONTROLS###
A = left
D = right
Space = jump

Hit the start button to start playing!

This is our first Ludum Dare, any feedback is great!

Ratings

Coolness 48% 1414
Overall(Jam) 2.68 904
Fun(Jam) 2.36 924
Graphics(Jam) 2.64 787
Innovation(Jam) 2.39 869
Mood(Jam) 2.59 809
Theme(Jam) 3.30 711

Feedback

arzi
08. Dec 2014 · 22:40 UTC
I like the idea and the art style, but the game felt overly difficult.
xWarZonex
08. Dec 2014 · 22:41 UTC
Really cool game. Graphics are really nice. and the gameplay is fun. But the jumping motion could be better
andrewkennedy
08. Dec 2014 · 22:47 UTC
Pretty good start for your first LD, congratulations! I think the game was overall a little dark (I found it hard to see my guy sometimes). The ledge/wall climbing was a pretty neat feature.
rabbit
08. Dec 2014 · 22:51 UTC
I cant see anything, I dont know why Im collecting stuff, guys can see me through walls?
Geckoo1337
08. Dec 2014 · 22:53 UTC
I like the gameplay and the graphics, but the game felt overly difficult and I can't pass through the fist ennemies. Can be improved, but it's an interesting contribution. THX ++
Paperscraps
08. Dec 2014 · 23:21 UTC
The controls felt a bit clunky. I really like the idea behind the game. The background and helicopter were cool.
Asaratha
08. Dec 2014 · 23:24 UTC
I was very confused about the game because for the first few minutes I could not find myself, I understand the game is supposed to be dark but the character could use some changes. Overall a hard game though.
Evergreen Games
08. Dec 2014 · 23:25 UTC
good first entry! like the wall climbing ability.
maad9
09. Dec 2014 · 00:43 UTC
Finished! ^^ Cool game, but controls is a little bit inaccurate.
Greg
09. Dec 2014 · 03:30 UTC
Art is nice, had a hard time spotting the character though.
The move speed is too slow in imo, which makes it really hard to progress.
floorman
09. Dec 2014 · 14:06 UTC
This game is really fun! Nice and simple platformer with stealth elements never fail. =)

Love the game overall. It's really fun! =D
madcapacity
11. Dec 2014 · 21:05 UTC
I couldn't find the player character for the first bit, I was pretty confused.
monkeedude1212
11. Dec 2014 · 23:42 UTC
Speed is frustratingly slow; and the jump feels weird especially as you stay in the air longer when you hold down the jump key versus releasing it.

Would have liked to see some audio, but basing it just on what's there, it's a good foundation for a stealth based platformer. Perhaps rather than losing on site, AI could chase you unless they lose you in the dark?
rallebauz
11. Dec 2014 · 23:44 UTC
I can't find my character, looks cool though.
Ekilibr
11. Dec 2014 · 23:48 UTC
Graphics are pretty cool, but the jump feeling coule benefit from polishing. It makes the game a bit hard, but I enjoyed it anyway :)
Pretty nice entry :)
Code Medicine
11. Dec 2014 · 23:59 UTC
It took me a few seconds to find my player on the screen. Maybe it should be a brighter color or something to stand out. Love the simple rectangle characters. It's fun to play but it needs audio to bring it to life. Great jam game and suits the theme very well. Good job!
Grindstorm
13. Dec 2014 · 16:37 UTC
I found gameplay difficult to figure out, because at first I couldn't see my character (very dark) and wasn't sure if they game was working right. I like the backdrop though. Would have been nice to hear some sound!
dieblume86
16. Dec 2014 · 16:17 UTC
Nice start
CMWeissMedia
19. Dec 2014 · 04:41 UTC
Fun idea, but it's way too hard to see the player.
Si1ver
24. Dec 2014 · 10:43 UTC
Nice stealth platformer
Canyon
28. Dec 2014 · 06:59 UTC
Really good effort for your first Ludum Dare! The game could do with more feedback e.g. when do I know when I will be seen/hidden. A solid foundation!
GarethIW
29. Dec 2014 · 21:37 UTC
looks nice, to hard for me though :(.

-C