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DisChord by Grindstorm

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made by Grindstorm for LD31 (JAM)
---Controls:---
WASD or Arrow Keys: Move the characters
Spacebar: Switch between characters
R: Restart
Backspace or Left Click: Skip level 11

---Description:---
DisChord is a puzzle game in which the dark and light sides of yourself have to work together to bring balance back to the Universe. By finding ways around level obstacles, and working through both sides of the connected board, you collect the yin and yang elements to reunite them in the center.

--About:--
This is our first game jam as a team made through Reddit, mainly done by members from Canada, and a team member from Costa Rica. We are:
Jorge Arroyo: Programming
Vincent Laforest: Design, UI
Beatrix Moersch: Music, SFX
Nick Moersch: Graphics, Animations

---Updates:---
12/9: Added skip option for level 11, which due to a compiling bug has become unbeatable, you can skip it with Backspace or Left Clicking
Web https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11396339/DisChord%20Build/DisChord%20Build.html
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=44088

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall(Jam) 3.75 122
Audio(Jam) 3.46 187
Fun(Jam) 3.55 157
Graphics(Jam) 3.44 421
Innovation(Jam) 3.43 277
Mood(Jam) 3.61 154
Theme(Jam) 3.48 572

Feedback

Boracho
09. Dec 2014 路 02:25 UTC
I'm having trouble getting your game to run.
馃帳 Grindstorm
09. Dec 2014 路 02:29 UTC
Updated the link, it should run now.
TheMonsterFromTheDeep
09. Dec 2014 路 02:33 UTC
This is a pretty good game, the concept is solid, however, not being able to hold down the arrow keys breaks up the flow.
datachomper
09. Dec 2014 路 02:35 UTC
I really like the atmospheric sounds, the collection sound effects, and the neat grid "glow" effect!
kburkhart84
09. Dec 2014 路 02:37 UTC
Well, it ran, but I couldn't get past the second level. There was some sort of block on both sides and I couldn't figure out how to get rid of it. There was not any hint I could find.
Boracho
09. Dec 2014 路 02:37 UTC
works now! (I hope the unity player wasn't on this page the whole time...I'll feel really dumb).
Wow...this is super fun. Really nice work!
herofresh
09. Dec 2014 路 02:39 UTC
Good Mood and nice atmosphere but we found ourselfes a bit bored.
Ryan Kline
09. Dec 2014 路 02:39 UTC
Very fun, fairly simple. Levels were well designed and conveyed information and mechanics very well. Idea was fun, and enjoyable to play. My only complaint is a little bit of graphical spasms, but that doesn't really detract from its greatness.
jackrugile
09. Dec 2014 路 02:40 UTC
Such a killer concept with a great feel. This aced it for audio and mood for me, it really set a nice feeling. The levels were skillfully crafted as well. The only nit pick is that the white background on the game page was so harsh compared to the dark game.
Phyyl
09. Dec 2014 路 02:40 UTC
Very well done, all the levels I've played (about 11) are super well designed. Very good game idea it deserves some recognition!
Jacksendary
09. Dec 2014 路 02:46 UTC
Extremely fun and well made game, Easily a game I would use a dollar or 2 on! gave up at level 11 (after playing for almost 30 minutes)
RobotLovesKitty
09. Dec 2014 路 02:49 UTC
A nice puzzle game with a neat switch mechanic.
Wiering
09. Dec 2014 路 02:49 UTC
You've got a pretty solid little puzzle game. Only thing missing is an undo button.
muramasa
09. Dec 2014 路 02:58 UTC
One word. Thisgameisawesome.
MentalBlockGaming
09. Dec 2014 路 03:02 UTC
Great game! Very smart levels, and a smart way of introducing them. Some really cool mechanics here.

My complaint is the volume of the laser beams. You can hardly hear the music over them, and they can be quite grating after 60seconds+ on the same level.

Really nice game!
Muush
09. Dec 2014 路 03:52 UTC
I started getting stuck from Level 4 which is a good thing because I was able to complete it, yet feel challenged. Very good level design.
max_peabody
09. Dec 2014 路 03:58 UTC
Excellent sound design and solid puzzles! Great job!
AtomicVikings
09. Dec 2014 路 03:58 UTC
Really cool puzzle game. Remembers somehow on sokoban. :-) Nice atmosphere. I like the light effects alot.
cdwaddell
09. Dec 2014 路 04:02 UTC
Good game play. It is a clever puzzler concept.
vairse
09. Dec 2014 路 04:04 UTC
We really enjoyed the game; it's a nice mellow puzzler.
cmdr
09. Dec 2014 路 04:08 UTC
Awesome puzzle. It got me going for a long time. I found the difficulty very suitable. I had to restart a couple of times. :D
DiegoMustache
09. Dec 2014 路 15:23 UTC
I like the way you introduce the player to the mechanics and different kinds of obstacles (by forcing them to try it and see the reaction). How do you beat level 11 though? I'm totally stuck.
Alendro
09. Dec 2014 路 20:29 UTC
Great puzzle. Really creative. Clean art.
flyingbear
09. Dec 2014 路 20:53 UTC
Which chord? DisChord! Feel free to use that tagline if you want. This base mechanic led to some interesting puzzles, sort of like a super-sokoban. I really enjoyed it!
馃帳 Grindstorm
09. Dec 2014 路 21:04 UTC
Thank you guys for your amazing comments!
We are very happy you are liking it.

For those stuck on level 11: I'm terribly sorry but there is a progress bug where the crates don't destroy upon hitting lasers :(
Unfortunately, you won't see my dreadful (and last) level 12.

We might add a fix or a skip level button if we are permitted to do so. Thanks!
馃帳 Grindstorm
09. Dec 2014 路 23:29 UTC
Jorge here. Thanks for all the comments and feedback! Sadly the compiler won't cooperate with us, so I put a Skip button on level 11 so you can keep playing past that level :)
billrizer
09. Dec 2014 路 23:43 UTC
Solid atmosphere and some good puzzles.

Nice work!
PoQA Games
09. Dec 2014 路 23:47 UTC
Wow! I really like this game! It wouldve been great to play up the dischord theme even further, maybe having the music be off key and as you line up the ying and yang harmonize together...Great job!

Also the full game doesnt fit on screen when played on the games ludum dare page :)
LTyrosine
09. Dec 2014 路 23:51 UTC
Nice game here. Amazing mood built from amazing music.
alpha_rat
10. Dec 2014 路 01:42 UTC
Geat entry with a very nice gameplay and atmospher
I didn't felt like the difficulty level increase was very well balanced ; level six felt way simpler than level 5 for example
the puzzles are well crafted and interesting
BaneStar007
10. Dec 2014 路 02:44 UTC
Awesome, Loved Sokoban style games. good flow, nice graphics, sorry couldn't give full for theme, as elements were not all in screen (beamed in?) from outside.
ENDESGA
10. Dec 2014 路 02:56 UTC
Awesome game! I love it :D
bushmango
10. Dec 2014 路 03:23 UTC
Thanks for commenting on my game, Four Seasons.

I really enjoyed your puzzle game. My son and I are competing to see how far we can get. I really like the well-paced puzzle introduction and difficulty curve.

I responded to your comment:
>> Interesting game! I didn't get the idea of the four seasons though :/

With

@Grindstorm the islands switch between spring, summer, fall, and winter. I guess that really only makes sense in temperate zones like the Midwest U.S.A. where we live though.... hmmm.
Zi
10. Dec 2014 路 03:35 UTC
Loved it! Very easy to understand, and the puzzles get more difficult at a really good pace, demonstrating each mechanic very clearly. This is how you design puzzles. Well done!
MrShoestore
10. Dec 2014 路 03:40 UTC
i dig it
trykondev
10. Dec 2014 路 03:49 UTC
Wow, this game is great on so many levels -- clever, well-designed puzzles, and audio that really grabs you, sets the mood, and feels satisfying to interact with objects. The graphics look great, fantastic entry through and through!

(Ps -- fellow canadian redditor, very excited to see you guys getting together and producing something of such high quality!)
BtheDestroyer
10. Dec 2014 路 03:51 UTC
4 stars all around. Love this game
Empyrealhell
10. Dec 2014 路 04:08 UTC
Your level design is incredible. You did a great job of teaching each mechanic before it was relevant in very simple ways, and the puzzles themselves were just the right amount of challenge. It would have been nice to see some different mechanics or more twists on this type of game, but as it stands it's still a wonderful puzzle game. The graphics were solid, nice soft glows and flicker effects, and the music and sound were perfect fits for the mood of the game. Great entry.
Tortoise
10. Dec 2014 路 04:59 UTC
Great puzzles. When the level came up that I had to press backspace to skip it wouldn't work. Art, gameplay, and audio all good but the lazer buzz was a bit loud.
Liam :D
10. Dec 2014 路 09:57 UTC
Very good level design! Good progression of levels, training levels which introduce new concepts, etc. Overall a very good game.
dieblume86
10. Dec 2014 路 10:01 UTC
Nice game.
Rnd
10. Dec 2014 路 11:17 UTC
Cool.. brand new concepts... good job man..
pjimmy
10. Dec 2014 路 12:29 UTC
nice puzzle game, great visuals and sound, well done
hypnoticbytes
10. Dec 2014 路 13:09 UTC
Pretty cool idea, one of the best games I've played so far. Well done!!!
ElectricSeagull
10. Dec 2014 路 16:19 UTC
That's a good solid puzzle game. It progresses well and I love the audio.
Damdoshi
10. Dec 2014 路 17:36 UTC
Super game = )
Graphics are nice, music is cool. Sound effects are ok.
The puzzle concept is great. The best is certainly the level design.
GreenyUk
10. Dec 2014 路 18:32 UTC
Really like this entry. Solid implementation of a good puzzle game. The audio created a really cool mood, and the puzzles were challenging enough for me to put my serious face on. I think the only thing it's missing is more production value. Great entry, i really enjoyed it.
SusanTheCat
10. Dec 2014 路 20:41 UTC
Awesome audio! The level progression was spot on. Very relaxing atmosphere.
andrewkennedy
11. Dec 2014 路 03:49 UTC
Ok, you REALLY stumped me on some of these puzzles!

The mood is really nice, and I love all of the little sounds that the gems make. Good work!
shotty456
11. Dec 2014 路 05:14 UTC
I couldnt get past level 5 =( but it was very fun! I love puzzle games so when i played this i was really enjoying it!
rottenmage
11. Dec 2014 路 05:46 UTC
I like the concept. What it needs is a bit more polish and more levels.
sebasRez
11. Dec 2014 路 15:52 UTC
I really enjoyed this, so far my favorite one from what I have played so far! Really nice job for the amount of time and the puzzles are really clever. This is a great idea with nice sound effects and colors. My only drawback (and this is just to nit pick) is that even though it is all in one screen the theme might have been incorporated a bit more into the game for a bit of uniqueness to the jam. Other then that, I thought this was great overall.
yosh
11. Dec 2014 路 18:19 UTC
Not only this is a good puzzle game, but it's also designed towards this "zen" yoga-ish atmosphere referring to the ying & yang (notably the lazers that reminded me of monks mediating).
Excellent job!
RobustInteractive
11. Dec 2014 路 21:05 UTC
wow, great game, great sfx. great job guys. love it!
Evergreen Games
11. Dec 2014 路 21:33 UTC
very interesting puzzle game! great level design. couldn't skip level 11. would buy on app store
Elendow
11. Dec 2014 路 22:56 UTC
Challenging puzzle game, I really like the idea. The music es a bit repetitive, maybe a song would be better.
skulioskarsson
11. Dec 2014 路 23:16 UTC
Pretty cool
intersectiongames
12. Dec 2014 路 01:53 UTC
This is a pretty solid puzzle game. It may not be the most original idea, but the design is very appealing. The level design may become a bit monotonous but overall, well done.
GrabenGroup
12. Dec 2014 路 12:06 UTC
Very cool I like the lasers and the stereo sound when a laser is left or right :P
aaronjbaptiste
12. Dec 2014 路 12:17 UTC
Really cool actually, good difficulty ramp.
Anshul Goyal
12. Dec 2014 路 16:27 UTC
Nice game. Reached level 12 and then stopped because of time constraint. I had fun playing it!!
rfgpfeiffer
12. Dec 2014 路 17:01 UTC
Very cool game. - Tilman (from compo account)
Mr MadCat
12. Dec 2014 路 19:58 UTC
Good game. Nice learning curve, great atmosphere with the music and graphics fitting nicely. My only negaitve point is that I think that the use of one level per screen is not as good a use of the theme. But that's probaby just me. Very good entry.
Crosstales
12. Dec 2014 路 21:10 UTC
Great level design! Cool game and concept.
TheMeorch
13. Dec 2014 路 02:49 UTC
This is a great puzzle game. Really smart level design, especially on such a tight schedule. Nice ambient, moody atmosphere. If you keep working on this, it might be nice to be able to repeatedly move in a direction by just holding that directional button. Also, restarting a level could be faster, and you could consider adding the option to undo one move. Lovely work, thank you!
Nikteddy92
13. Dec 2014 路 11:11 UTC
Nice game, well structured puzzle. Good Job.
indie4fun
13. Dec 2014 路 11:30 UTC
Wow, very addictive game. I really like the concept, the dual screen and how you need to think having in mind both sides! Level 5 was difficult in that matter, for me. But cool, it was quite a challenge!
Congrats!
whitematterteam
13. Dec 2014 路 20:01 UTC
Great game and pretty cool concept. I enjoyed it. Well done.
MrBadIvan
13. Dec 2014 路 20:03 UTC
Innovative game mechanics, very interesting to play - I enjoyed it=)
martial_cantarel_games
13. Dec 2014 路 22:13 UTC
ok)
danidre14
14. Dec 2014 路 00:28 UTC
Wow, this is pretty good!
Greg
14. Dec 2014 路 08:20 UTC
amazing concept, nice atmosphere with the sounds, very good overall, good job
rayman1900
14. Dec 2014 路 18:14 UTC
I really like the sound design of this game, it goes with the whole "yin/yan" kind of theme, where if you move the right, you hear from the left and vice-versa ! Very well done LD overall!
marsermd
14. Dec 2014 路 18:38 UTC
nice puzzle! Although laser sound is a bit annoying if there are 2 of them, had a great pleasure to play.
fil00dl
14. Dec 2014 路 21:35 UTC
pretty puzzle game with nice atmosphere
arzi
15. Dec 2014 路 23:26 UTC
Very nice puzzle game! I think the difficulty is just right (didn't have time to play more than 7 levels though)
tinykidtoo
16. Dec 2014 路 00:51 UTC
This is really fun to play I love the concept but, I got stuck on level 5.
Galan
16. Dec 2014 路 01:26 UTC
Nice little twist on Sokoban, and I'd love to see it extended to a full game.
asobitech
16. Dec 2014 路 09:13 UTC
fun challenging puzzles.
ynots
16. Dec 2014 路 16:21 UTC
nic..
cxsquared
16. Dec 2014 路 20:50 UTC
Really great puzzle game. I love the mechanics and the sound effects are perfect. Nice work!.
Almax27
16. Dec 2014 路 22:33 UTC
Fun and challenging. Particularly liked that audio was divided between the two sides, it really added to the atmosphere. Great work!
Backterria
17. Dec 2014 路 10:53 UTC
Very nice mood!The sound effects are just beautiful.I like me some puzzles!Cool work guys!Keep up :)
fierysquirrel
18. Dec 2014 路 05:07 UTC
Interesting puzzle game! could work for mobile as well, very well done
BooleanByte
18. Dec 2014 路 19:33 UTC
Nice one, realy like it. It's a good puzzel game I think
FistBumpGames
19. Dec 2014 路 11:11 UTC
Very cool game! Liked the puzzles and the music.
snickersnacks
20. Dec 2014 路 02:47 UTC
Solid little puzzle game. Great level design, complementary graphics. Great job guys!
OriginalOldMan
24. Dec 2014 路 06:06 UTC
Great concept, pretty fun.
Steven Colling
24. Dec 2014 路 12:12 UTC
Solid entry, was fun to play through while I got stuck in level 10.
TriSquare
27. Dec 2014 路 02:08 UTC
Very Clean Art :) wow this game tinkeld my brain for a while
Menesetsu
28. Dec 2014 路 03:41 UTC
Awesome sound design, cool puzzles, nice graphics. Not too innovative yet very fun to play. Good job! :)
Dunric
29. Dec 2014 路 11:39 UTC
Radical!
Ossi
29. Dec 2014 路 17:48 UTC
A really great game! Great graphics and presentation. Really good atmosphere and ambient music! The gimmick of switching between the different symbols really added a lot of thought to the puzzles and overall a nice use of the theme. Great job!