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Nuclear Power Plant Simulator 2014 by Pfilzweg

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made by Pfilzweg for LD31 (COMPO)
# Instructions
You are an operator of a nuclear power plant.
Boost up the Power supply to satisfy the needs and earn money by selling your supplied energy.
Higher energy output increases the overall temperature of the plant. Cool down the temperature by using your three water pumps, to increase water flow pressure.

Don't let the pressure or the temperature exceed the dangerous zone for to long!

# Goal
Currently the goal of the game is missing due to time constraints, but at least it's fun to fiddle around with the control panel and listen to the sounds :)

# Description
Earn as much money as you can while enjoying awesome sound effects and not trying to blow up the plant!

This is my first ludum dare entry ever, damn it was fun!
I didn't have enough time to figure out the export stuff in unity, I hope you are able to play somehow. :D

# Making of Timelapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9WD-9YrDkk
Web https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/ld31npps14/NPPS14.html
Windows https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m3yeo493g0wicth/AABaR0mO2HFJVj4xEC6alv0Ia?dl=0
OS/X https://www.dropbox.com/sh/udh30e8ghwnsbgu/AADbHeDWqcgBXND2uLK196wKa?dl=0
Linux https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2qy45ydj953jfh2/AAD4rC1MTQ-5YwBQ_C7D7Ok0a?dl=0
Source https://github.com/Pczek/NPPS2014
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=46047

Ratings

Coolness 51% 3
Overall 3.47 289
Audio 3.48 129
Fun 3.43 260
Graphics 3.54 277
Innovation 3.71 180
Theme 4.03 140

Feedback

Newt_
08. Dec 2014 · 02:05 UTC
Hey, I don't think that the first link is Web.
mrwillowb
08. Dec 2014 · 11:45 UTC
How do you reset when you cause a meltdown?

no instructions
Pinpickle
08. Dec 2014 · 18:50 UTC
I like it but there aren't really any features that are specific to a nuclear power plant, normally these sorts of simulators have controls for the rods/moderator/whatever.
Really like the graphics but unfortunately I can't play with sound at the moment!
Von Hunt
08. Dec 2014 · 18:51 UTC
Had a couple of attempts but without some instruction as to how to play it still remains an enigma to me. Has potential to be a fun little game though!
gallerdude
08. Dec 2014 · 18:51 UTC
Seems cool, but I don't know how to play.
OldPeculier
08. Dec 2014 · 18:53 UTC
Best game I've tried so far. I simply adore this. It's so simple, yet so intriguing. Am I wrong in thinking those are your lips flapping during the "explosion" at the end, there?
Dew
08. Dec 2014 · 18:55 UTC
A little bit of instructions would be nice, i still dont know the meaning of each control
headchant
08. Dec 2014 · 19:00 UTC
I love it! Great sound and great concept. Feels so good.
AndresGames
08. Dec 2014 · 19:00 UTC
It worked. Wish there was instructions but I got it down in a few tries lol. Seemed kind of stale in that there wasn't much of a point to it, consider adding checkpoints to reach or go out of business. Ex. reach 50,000 before 2 min or game over, once you reach it another goal. Would give a player reason to keep playing.
oh_andrej
08. Dec 2014 · 19:03 UTC
So this is what it's like to be Homer Simpson.

I actually did enjoy the sound effects but couldn't resist blowing up the plant :P
Cake_Catastrophe
08. Dec 2014 · 19:04 UTC
I had a lot more fun with this than I really expected - only thing that I think it was lacking was a clear goal to achieve. I even like the lack of instructions and unmarked dials - it's kinda like Myst except with the possibility of blowing yourself up.
psychomonster
08. Dec 2014 · 22:12 UTC
Its fun to cause a meltdown... It would be much cooler if there were some more goals... the left trigger seems to be strange.... cause i pushed it to the half way up... nothing happend to the temp.... then a pixel to much.... meltdown :D
Havi
08. Dec 2014 · 23:14 UTC
Fun to play around with and I really like the graphics. Cool simulator!
Kate Kligman
09. Dec 2014 · 04:58 UTC
It *is* fun to fiddle with the control panel and listen to the sounds. I think I took a record for the fastest meltdown. :-D
admix
10. Dec 2014 · 02:34 UTC
That is a cool idea =)
Demy
11. Dec 2014 · 15:34 UTC
Well, i measure my skills as a 4 Chernobyls i guess. THe game is pretty hard. Nice graphics and this sound... it's annoying but it's just right for the situation, i like it.
Tater_hater
12. Dec 2014 · 17:52 UTC
Despite not having an endgame it was intense! well done
rjhelms
12. Dec 2014 · 17:58 UTC
Fun idea. I totally had a game like this for the TRS-80 a million years ago.
DarkEngineer
12. Dec 2014 · 18:21 UTC
Nice atomic bomb simulator :)
Upgradecap
12. Dec 2014 · 18:34 UTC
This was actually pretty fun to play, and pixel artstyles always melt my heart :D
Grouflon
12. Dec 2014 · 18:37 UTC
Hahaha, This is really good. I really love the fact that you don't have any instructions, that combined with the awesome sounds you made make the game work really really well. Thanks for this moment :)
paperweight
12. Dec 2014 · 18:47 UTC
Excellent, loved it. The controls needed labels as it took a few goes to get it - also needs a reset button.
Lupins
12. Dec 2014 · 19:50 UTC
Very nice game!
Love simulators
egos
12. Dec 2014 · 22:13 UTC
the sound is hard to support
Anway you have a great concept with just little more explanation
Nikteddy92
14. Dec 2014 · 18:21 UTC
Damn, this sim is funny!
I played with the pumps testing how much they could resist before melting!
I love the graphic style that you used.
Well done! :D
MrBadIvan
15. Dec 2014 · 10:54 UTC
Good experience, real feel of the chained power=)
joppiesaus
17. Dec 2014 · 11:29 UTC
I love the game! I played it for a surprisingly long time.
Very innovative idea, but I think it could use some polishing("You made {money}!", actual goal(like you said), other minor stuff)
the graphics and the sound make the game fun.
Larzan
17. Dec 2014 · 17:21 UTC
Hehe, i see you use the same 'sound machine' that i usually use when i have time ;)
Good idea and quite interesting although not many options to influence the plant, you should think about adding some events and more controls, the concept is good, i like it!
Mekuri
17. Dec 2014 · 17:43 UTC
Lovely idea. Very good job for a first entry. Would've loved to have a goal of some sort, that would really add to the experience, but as you said- Time constraints.