{"author_link":"\/author\/samoatesgames\/","author_name":"Sam Oates Games","author_uid":"25331","comments":[{"author_name":"alvarop","author_uid":"31332","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:00am","epoch":1418014500,"text":"Didn't work for me on Chrome!"},{"author_name":"Sam Oates Games","author_uid":"25331","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:31am","epoch":1418030760,"text":"@alvarop Works for me (Chrome Version 39.0.2171.71 m). \rMake sure you allow the Unity plugin when it pops up.\rAlso make sure you have the latest Unity webplayer version installed.\r\rOr use a good browser ;) I suggest Firefox, or download one of the several other builds available."},{"author_name":"Wayward","author_uid":"44888","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:43am","epoch":1418031480,"text":"The music blends in well with gameplay"},{"author_name":"Iak","author_uid":"39346","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:48am","epoch":1418031780,"text":"Didn't work for me on chrome either (it didn't even ask for the unity plugin in the first place), but it worked fine in the windows downloaded version.\r\rI like the gameplay, the sounds and graphics are funny (not bad though), I just wish enemies wouldn't spawn right next to my people instant-hitting them so often. XD"},{"author_name":"seledorn","author_uid":"44229","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:48am","epoch":1418031780,"text":"Feels like a very high quality game! But doesn't add much to the overcrowded genre of dungeon crawlers.\r\rps: Works fine in chrome with the unity plugin enabled!"},{"author_name":"Phask","author_uid":"45658","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:49am","epoch":1418031840,"text":"Awesome music and very well fitting sound effects for the game. Really liked that theme!"},{"author_name":"Soron","author_uid":"46840","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:51am","epoch":1418031960,"text":"Ah, this is MUCH nicer on the psyche than The Binding of Isaac :)."},{"author_name":"Sh1rogane","author_uid":"14496","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:54am","epoch":1418032140,"text":"Fun game and good music that blends well."},{"author_name":"spacedoubt","author_uid":"39200","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:56am","epoch":1418032260,"text":"I love the music. Shifts the mood well between and during battles. Really fun game, too!"},{"author_name":"CustomPhase","author_uid":"20604","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 9:57am","epoch":1418032320,"text":"I like the addition of second character and controlling them both at the same time is a cool mechanic. Also pretty big assortment of enemies. But overall it lacks some variability. Great music, btw"},{"author_name":"Tuism","author_uid":"35114","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 10:12am","epoch":1418033220,"text":"86580!! Really well made! The sound is a really really nice touch, well done! I especially like the obstacles of the tombstones and the two player avatars, really adds tension when they get split up. Interesting mechanics!"},{"author_name":"Logun","author_uid":"8007","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:20am","epoch":1418037300,"text":"Firstly I was "Srsly, just a binding of isaac game with one room ?" and then, I replay 4 time reaching level 14 at the best ^^"},{"author_name":"Alter","author_uid":"44845","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:54pm","epoch":1418046540,"text":""Psew psew psew" is awesome!\rMages are OP =("},{"author_name":"Tasteslikefuture","author_uid":"44588","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:55pm","epoch":1418046600,"text":"Super fun game! Love the music, and gameplay is super fun. The mechanic of having both characters move at once adds a unique challenge. Super awesome work!"},{"author_name":"sfdnetwork","author_uid":"27919","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:57pm","epoch":1418046720,"text":"Didn't start up. I'm on Chrome, Windows 7 64Bit."},{"author_name":"woodecker","author_uid":"6641","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:58pm","epoch":1418046780,"text":"Its fun to play with both characters at the same time.\rNice graphics, I like Isaac too :D"},{"author_name":"hadesfury","author_uid":"10263","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 1:59pm","epoch":1418046840,"text":"Score : 16650\rGreat Idea"},{"author_name":"mahu","author_uid":"44269","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:01pm","epoch":1418046960,"text":"nice graphics and animations, the gameplay is simple and intuitive. Lacks of sound and music makes it a bit boring. And that mage is a pain in the ass! =) nice game\rWhy is there a sound toggle button? There is no sound at all"},{"author_name":"Indiestry","author_uid":"41883","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:02pm","epoch":1418047020,"text":"Not sure if I missed it, but you should propably add an readme so the player doesn´t have to figure out the controls by himself."},{"author_name":"acerunox","author_uid":"22654","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:06pm","epoch":1418047260,"text":"My highscore was 47286. Great audio. I really like the idea of controlling two characters at once."},{"author_name":"MaesK","author_uid":"30782","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:26pm","epoch":1418048460,"text":"Great music! Specially at the start of every round. You can feel Isaac's influence here, nice work!"},{"author_name":"Dyn","author_uid":"18632","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:28pm","epoch":1418048580,"text":"Feel the inspiration by BoI\rNice idea."},{"author_name":"tonypai","author_uid":"43286","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:39pm","epoch":1418049240,"text":"Nice bgm and sound effect! "Hallelujahhh" made me laugh so hard.\r\rSo it needs joystick to control the other player?"},{"author_name":"eruditespirit","author_uid":"47140","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 2:48pm","epoch":1418049780,"text":"Nice music, interesting mechanics wrt moving two people at once and tombstones being obstacles."},{"author_name":"sirival","author_uid":"29447","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 3:22pm","epoch":1418051820,"text":"Nice! Very nice graphics, music and controls. This is very similar to my game too :D"},{"author_name":"XenosNS","author_uid":"28415","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 3:59pm","epoch":1418054040,"text":"Nice variation of Isaac!"},{"author_name":"Domicuc","author_uid":"44551","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:00pm","epoch":1418054100,"text":"Awesome music,good graphics! :) Check my tower defense too x)"},{"author_name":"dix","author_uid":"30021","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 4:24pm","epoch":1418055540,"text":"Nice graphics and awesome music! I was a bit worried that i lost the guy, but :O"},{"author_name":"Insality","author_uid":"43734","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:28pm","epoch":1418059380,"text":"im a fan of Isaac game and i love you graphics too ;]\rso sweety music +\rbut seems unfair, when a enemies spawn in you position ;)\rnice one!"},{"author_name":"internetspaulicy","author_uid":"25260","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:46pm","epoch":1418060460,"text":"I love the music\/sound effects and the music ques are effectively dramatic. Its weird to have two characters but I find it fun dealing with the issues that ensue. It plays really well and feels very complete. Good show!"},{"author_name":"sam101","author_uid":"21189","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 5:55pm","epoch":1418061000,"text":"Nice action shooter game ! I really really liked the music and the Binding of Isaac feeling and the fact that you control two people."},{"author_name":"Gamepopper","author_uid":"21252","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 10:04pm","epoch":1418075940,"text":"Like the music and the co-op!"},{"author_name":"LonelyTimeLord","author_uid":"6063","time":"Dec 8, 2014 @ 11:42pm","epoch":1418081820,"text":"Cute graphics, reminds me a lot of The Binding of Isaac"},{"author_name":"KunoNoOni","author_uid":"6464","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 4:01am","epoch":1418097360,"text":"that was a really cool game and I like the art style. Music is good too."},{"author_name":"daviosmash","author_uid":"44180","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 5:06pm","epoch":1418144460,"text":"The music was a lot of fun. Playing alone was a bit harsh, but I could listen to the music and continue playing and the flow was nice, so there's that."},{"author_name":"Zimennik","author_uid":"38767","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 9:26pm","epoch":1418160060,"text":"I just love this music!"},{"author_name":"ENDESGA","author_uid":"19270","time":"Dec 9, 2014 @ 11:51pm","epoch":1418168760,"text":"awesome game! :D I love it"},{"author_name":"mrexcessive","author_uid":"20788","time":"Dec 10, 2014 @ 6:10pm","epoch":1418234700,"text":"Hi there. Lol @ Dolce Gusto tool... yer I used Americano and Mocha... Really like the music, very Dusk-til-Dawn, crossed with El Mariachi... Lovely graphics. Liked the Hallelujah on resurrection. Good job!"},{"author_name":"TheMeorch","author_uid":"44776","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 6:53am","epoch":1418280480,"text":"Nicely done! The tombstones providing temporary collision actually influenced the gameplay more than I expected (having 2 characters actually influenced it less than I expected, but is still a very cool twist). It's frustrating to have enemies spawn on my or instantly shooting me. Otherwise, this plays super smoothly, and the graphics and audio combine for a great experience!"},{"author_name":"Anshul Goyal","author_uid":"18701","time":"Dec 11, 2014 @ 6:44pm","epoch":1418323140,"text":"Nice game. Reminds me of Binding of Issac :p. I like how the dead enemies get converted into graves.\r\rI think the speed of player movement and higher level enemy bullets are not quite balanced. The later over run the former making it quite hard to dodge."},{"author_name":"jtpup0","author_uid":"36526","time":"Dec 19, 2014 @ 5:23pm","epoch":1419009480,"text":"Fun game!, I'm a fan of Binding of Isaac so I appreciate the art style. Having two players to worry about while having crosses of dead enemies prevent their movement was interesting and fun; also Satan OP needs nerf"},{"author_name":"recursor","author_uid":"1105","time":"Dec 19, 2014 @ 7:26pm","epoch":1419016860,"text":"The game did feel a bit like Isaac but still I did like having 2 people to control\/protect. I also like the ability to change their formation by getting one stuck on the crosses and moving the other one a bit. Add in some sound effects, weapon types, power-ups, etc and you have a nice little game."}],"images":["ld31\/25331-958fda5c35f288012c4ab0fedbe8fb9a.jpg","ld31\/25331-de366dff97a4a7a290bcf932e735208d.jpg","ld31\/25331-ff49576188e6d82505b11684ddb3fcbb.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.kongregate.com\/games\/SamOatesGames\/approaching-grace","text":"Web"},{"url":"http:\/\/samoatesgames.com\/approaching-grace\/Approaching_Grace_LudumDare_Build.zip","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/samoatesgames.com\/approaching-grace\/ApproachingGrace.app.zip","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"http:\/\/samoatesgames.com\/approaching-grace\/Approaching_Grace_LudumDare_Build.linux.zip","text":"Linux"},{"url":"https:\/\/github.com\/samoatesgames\/Ludumdare31","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"15451","g_author":"25331","g_event":"LD31","g_eventkey":"26","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"15481","g_title":"Approaching Grace","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"360","g_commentcount":"42","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/25331-shot0.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/25331-shot1.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/407933\/25331-shot2.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Survive waves of mobs and try and get the highest score.\r\n\r\nIf playing single player keyboard and mouse controls both characters. You can plug in a controller and the controller will control one character and the keyboard and mouse will control the other.\r\n\r\nThe art is inspired by The Binding of Isacc. I have never player that game but I recently watched a documentary which has its creator in and I liked the art style.\r\n\r\nTo create this project the following tools were used:\r\n\r\n Unity3D 4.6 Pro\r\n Fireworks CS6\r\n Audacity\r\n 70cl of 'The Famous Grouse' whisky\r\n An 8 pack of 'Dolce Gusto: Cappuccino'\r\n","title":"Approaching Grace"}