SUNWARD by graebor

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made by graebor for LD36 (JAM)
Arrow Keys :: Run
X :: Throw

The download versions of the game feature controller support (highly recommended)


Hunt creatures and put their spirits to rest. Your spear is more than just a tool, it holds an ancient power.


This one's a solo project. I used a few code snippets and sound effects I had from a previous project + some 3rd party Unity stuff (InControl, GoKit) which is why I just entered the Jam instead of Compo.

Feedback

pokenoufl
29. Aug 2016 · 04:00 UTC
You made this in 48 h ?! The art looks amazing! i gotta say your game feels is eye candy and still has solid game play, really impressed.
RugbugRedfern
29. Aug 2016 · 04:02 UTC
Beautiful graphics, awesome game mechanics, this is awesome! I don't quite understand the goal of the game, though. Overall a lovely game with much potential.
CMLSC
29. Aug 2016 · 04:05 UTC
The art was amazing, but the all the (insert creature name here) died before I could kill them. D:
t3h_3lyk
29. Aug 2016 · 04:06 UTC
My jaw just dropped! Wow! The design here is absolutely stunning.

@RugbugRedfern: It took me a minute to realize that you can bring the blue spirits back to the circle you spawn on.
QuexD
29. Aug 2016 · 04:09 UTC
Looks and plays great! The graphics were hard to see on twitter but they turned out amazing.
MartianGames
29. Aug 2016 · 04:27 UTC
so beautiful .. masterful execution!
Thor7791
29. Aug 2016 · 04:52 UTC
This is really cool. It is definitely one of my favorite LD games I have ever played. I hope you continue to work on this in some capacity.
BloodJohn
29. Aug 2016 · 04:59 UTC
Very, very, very cool. I want to learn to do here such a meditative game. PS Bisons wrong to run into the fire!
joemid
29. Aug 2016 · 06:22 UTC
Gorgeous, the tilt shift effect is key. The design is great. I died by fire the first play and came back a second time to beat it. It got a little dark- hard to see, at times, but that's my only complaint. Amazing work!
Xlip
29. Aug 2016 · 07:37 UTC
just wow !
SuperChihuahua
29. Aug 2016 · 08:44 UTC
Super cool graphics, but you should maybe write that you can hold x and aim, and maybe the creatures shouldn't run into the fire and die in the center of it so you can't retrieve the spear.
anaticula
29. Aug 2016 · 12:56 UTC
great game - simple and very stylish!
XAND
29. Aug 2016 · 17:24 UTC
This game is one of the best looking, feeling, and sounding LD games I've ever played. Very nice job. You guys should celebrate.
dvdking
29. Aug 2016 · 18:20 UTC
well this is amazing, definitely has a lot of potential
dvdking
29. Aug 2016 · 18:24 UTC
also vibration on gamepad is amazing
fundamental.phantom
30. Aug 2016 · 02:24 UTC
soo atmospheric :D
very cool, good attention to detail with the environment
very intuitive
really well done!

only issues I have with the game is retrieving fallen spears (a bit tedious at times), and animals running into the fire
appleskin
30. Aug 2016 · 04:15 UTC
Loved this game. The visuals are so unique but the sound stole the show for me. Next level jam my man.
joemid
30. Aug 2016 · 06:46 UTC
Still thinking about this game. Thanks again!
indieyp
30. Aug 2016 · 09:37 UTC
One of the best athmospheric game in jam
IshikawaNakamura
30. Aug 2016 · 13:26 UTC
WOW!
Such a good athmosphere in the game!
the character design is on point and a love the lighting effects!
ALthou i have some performance issues on the web version i would say its a very well done game
Kazik_210
30. Aug 2016 · 13:58 UTC
Awesome game. I like it!
scorched
30. Aug 2016 · 18:06 UTC
Nice atmosphere! So this is an endless meditative game?
PixelStuff
30. Aug 2016 · 18:16 UTC
Wow, awesome! The atmosphere and sound design are really cool! Nice work!
BoxedMeatRevolution
31. Aug 2016 · 02:09 UTC
Lovely graphics. Liked the spear throwing controls and the hiding in grass mechanic. Solid entry!
oostap
31. Aug 2016 · 09:13 UTC
Nice graphic, great gameplay, I like it!
Jupiter_Hadley
31. Aug 2016 · 16:30 UTC
Lovely game! I included it in my compilation video series of Ludum Dare 36 games, if you’d like to take a look :) https://youtu.be/6fURV7WMVCQ
Insality
31. Aug 2016 · 18:51 UTC
THIS.IS.SO.WONDERFUL

The graphics! The art! The FEELS. I don't know what i can say badly about this game!
Great work. Im surprised what the game atmosphere can do
publicidadeba
31. Aug 2016 · 20:44 UTC
in my Top5 for this ludum dare I guess!
Volcanic Giraffe
02. Sep 2016 · 20:37 UTC
This is really great work! Graphics, sounds, whole atmosphere is amazing. Control is very simple, and it is great idea that spear extinguishes fire.
Funny that first time playing I did not get that I need to bring the spirits to the circle, and I tried to save the world by hitting fire.

It would be nice to see more strange creatures from this world.
Thanks!
AlexanderMerk
03. Sep 2016 · 19:18 UTC
Its awesome, i cant belive that you do in only in 72h!
I will wait full game, Good Luck! :)
QuestionableQuality
15. Sep 2016 · 19:31 UTC
For the love of god and all things holy, turn this into an experience/landscape for the Vive. There's something about this that feels like it would fit so well, and the paint-y landscape and huge world feel of it just seems perfect for the situation.

As a Gmaejam game, I loved it. The mechanics were pretty simple albeit challenging, and it would just gorgeous to play.

We played your game on stream: https://www.twitch.tv/cantgetourname/v/89523218
Everbrave Interactive
21. Sep 2016 · 05:53 UTC
This is simply amazing. Best game in the jam I've seen so far, hands down. The art is brilliant, the controls are great (I played on Web though) and the gameplay is fantastic. I played three times. The first time I finished way too fast and didn't see the fire. The second time I died in the fire and the last time I realized the spear puts out the fire. That makes it far too easy, but I don't think your goal here was challenge. It's great. Amazing work!
Jupiter_Hadley
28. Oct 2016 · 16:31 UTC
I also included your game in an article of my favorites as well as awarded a trophy to your profile! :) http://fireside.gamejolt.com/post/jam-favorites-ludum-dare-36-eyjmnpkp