BIRDS! by barryrowe

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made by barryrowe for LD31 (JAM)
Art - Loi LeMix - @LoiLeMix
Programming - Rex Soriano - @LoLo_R
Programming - Barry Rowe - @barryrowe

The SFX are sounds available on freesound.org and opengameart.org which we pulled and manipulated/chopped to fit our mood.

For the shock mode audio, we used the DT3 track by Robert del Naja. Please do not consider this as part of the audio when rating.

Built with libGDX - @badlogicgames
http://libgdx.badlogicgames.com/

BIRDS! is a tranquil, light game where you have influence over a gathering of birds. You can lightly disturb the birds, force them to move around, or if you're not careful, scare them away entirely. The game starts in "Chill" mode, and is open-ended. You can switch on the power, and enter "Shock" mode where you must protect the birds from electrical surges before too many birds get fried.

Controls:

Influence Birds - Mouse
Change Mode - Click (on switch)

The game experience is best on the desktop, but the Web Link is playable.
We will have builds for:
--Web (Available now!)
--Windows (Available now!)
--Mac (Available now!)
--Linux (Available now!)
--Android (Dev Build: http://roaringcatgames.com/games/birds/birds.apk)


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Check out our Post Mortem Here: http://ludumdare.com/compo/2014/12/17/birds-post-mortem-ludum-dare-31-jam/

Ratings

Coolness 95% 2
Overall(Jam) 3.42 315
Audio(Jam) 3.33 246
Fun(Jam) 2.88 632
Graphics(Jam) 4.24 90
Humor(Jam) 3.18 230
Innovation(Jam) 3.61 187
Mood(Jam) 3.87 60
Theme(Jam) 3.88 209

Feedback

Two Scoop Games
09. Dec 2014 · 02:38 UTC
I love the look and feel of this game so much, I can just fire up chill mode let some birds accumulate and play with them a bit. If I want a real challenge I can turn it to shock mode and try my best to save these guys, it gets pretty challenging! Great work!
cdwaddell
09. Dec 2014 · 02:59 UTC
I love the artwork. This is definitely a game to help you chill out. Great work!
pkenney
09. Dec 2014 · 03:53 UTC
Loved the graphics and the whole feel of the game, nice idea!
internetspaulicy
09. Dec 2014 · 04:15 UTC
I like the mysteriousness of this game. Shock mode is fun and because I like the birds I am motivated to save them even though I have caused the danger, Its a good exercise for us both.
WatercressStudios
09. Dec 2014 · 05:03 UTC
I wish you could influence which wire the birds landed on, so I could draw the world's most tranquil dick made out of birds.
SoulGame
09. Dec 2014 · 05:06 UTC
I don't get it, why i have to activate electricity to make the game interesting ? My friend liked the concept.
stephenhaney
09. Dec 2014 · 05:12 UTC
It's like a psychology experiment - how long will we stay chill until we flip the switch and roast all the birds!! At least, that's what I expected when I hit the switch. I was looking for electricity to surge thru all the wires . . . but maybe that just says something about me. In any case, beautiful art and a wonderfully creative idea. All my birds flew away at once after two of them go roasted - oops!
Aisland
09. Dec 2014 · 05:39 UTC
Impressing audio and mood, i like it
davient
09. Dec 2014 · 07:40 UTC
Chill with the birds... Nahh Make roast chicken! :) Enjoyed the dual vibe and shock mode is fun
SpartanIceCream
09. Dec 2014 · 12:59 UTC
The graphics and concept are very good. One of my highest rated votes so far! Nice job.
aquisenberry
09. Dec 2014 · 13:34 UTC
Great Art,calming setting, smoothe mechanics, and just a relaxing environment. 2 thumbs up guys
JJEvil
09. Dec 2014 · 13:40 UTC
Great concept. It's pretty zen until you turn on the juice.
raincole
09. Dec 2014 · 19:11 UTC
lol the shock mode is so funny. pretty challenging too.
Elemental Zeal Games Studios
10. Dec 2014 · 02:50 UTC
Quite soothing, nice job (:
SoulGame
10. Dec 2014 · 07:04 UTC
Thanks for your comment on our game! I'm the colleague mentioned above, and I do love the work you achieved with your game. It's both original and well implemented. Congrats.
Muush
10. Dec 2014 · 07:09 UTC
Good job!
Drtizzle
10. Dec 2014 · 16:19 UTC
Very nice art and animation. I don't get the chill mode, but the shock mode is pretty fun. I laughed when I fried the birds. I hate birds.
Jupiter_Hadley
11. Dec 2014 · 01:35 UTC
Nice art, though this game wouldnt really work for me. I included it in part 40 of my IndiesVsPewdiepie compilation video series, if you would like to take a look :) http://youtu.be/dFVnkTjSN10
Jupiter_Hadley
11. Dec 2014 · 01:37 UTC
* I Included it in part 7 of my Ludum Dare 31 compilation video series, if you would like to check it out :) http://youtu.be/bpNoFf0QyBM
Sorry bout that! XD
Manou
11. Dec 2014 · 23:06 UTC
Nice idea, funny.
Team Myopia
12. Dec 2014 · 07:16 UTC
cool and weird mood! interesting game.
rantt
12. Dec 2014 · 13:35 UTC
This has a great mood to it, very relaxing...well until the electricity at least...lol. I really liked it, nicely done :)
jtpup0
12. Dec 2014 · 23:18 UTC
Pretty fun game!, The bird death noise spooked me a bit because I was relaxed while playing though
FrozenCow
12. Dec 2014 · 23:22 UTC
Nicely done. It took me a while to get the hang of it, but then it was a really relax game.
Mr.Greenhat
12. Dec 2014 · 23:27 UTC
Fun idea! :)
Kitch
13. Dec 2014 · 03:34 UTC
First I thought this was a game about frying birds.. then I read the instructions... I am glad it was not a game about frying birds :)
Really great overall look and audio feel, and the gameplay felt new and relaxing. Thnaks!
Backterria
13. Dec 2014 · 08:52 UTC
Very nice theme and idea!Good work!
pjimmy
13. Dec 2014 · 20:10 UTC
very interesting experience, love the mood, well done
allurious
14. Dec 2014 · 13:15 UTC
Neat concept, very chill. (: Took me a while to get the hang of the controls, though!
redoxkun
15. Dec 2014 · 10:50 UTC
A very enjoyable game. Love the graphics and the sound. Very nice idea!
RHY3756547
18. Dec 2014 · 04:03 UTC
Kinda cool! Background art was super nice, but the animation on the birds wasn't all that great. I was expecting more ways to manipulate the birds, such as tugging on the wires or something with the mouse, and for them to fly over to the other side when scared off sometimes instead of just flying up. The audio was very fitting, and the mood was set perfectly though. Can't say I had fun, but that's not really the point. :P
pht59x
18. Dec 2014 · 05:30 UTC
Kind of cool atmosphere due to both sound and graphics. But my wires ended up with tons of birds on them. Why is it the player who decides when to send electrical surges? I don't want to be nasty...
dunin
18. Dec 2014 · 11:52 UTC
good atmosphere.
Seems to be a good idea, but something is missing to be really fun, I don't know what exactly, sorry...
Peach Pie Productions
18. Dec 2014 · 16:05 UTC
Great entry! very atmospheric and meditative.
Xanjos
18. Dec 2014 · 16:05 UTC
Shock mode was actually pretty addictive. I had a lot of fun stopping birds from getting shocked (although it was pretty funny seeing them become roast meat) plus the graphics and audio contributed a lot to the mood. Also the web version seems to crash on my pc (both Firefox and Chrome) and I ended up having to play on the desktop version.
puppetmaster
18. Dec 2014 · 18:09 UTC
Love the mood!

Clouds in the background, birds animation and voices are well made!

Nice entry!
zillix
19. Dec 2014 · 04:41 UTC
Very cool, great ambiance!
metalchouchen
20. Dec 2014 · 04:34 UTC
Really great ! Love the idea and graphics are really nice. It's looks our best score are not saved ?.
pjchardt
22. Dec 2014 · 06:02 UTC
Love the art. Also really enjoyed the gameplay. Toggling modes was a nice way to move in and out of challenge oriented play. Nice work!