The Link by simonnaus

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made by simonnaus for LD30 (COMPO)
NOTE: If the game doesn't start you'll need to run the XNA installer (xnafx40_redist.msi) I included in the package first.

The Link is a game about helping a tree grow. It was greatly inspired by one of my favorite bands.

Controls:
- LMB : select branches, grow leaves
- Esc : close the game
- R : restart the game
- M : mute/unmute sound

Ratings

Coolness 48% 1265
Overall 3.81 85
Audio 3.72 66
Fun 3.42 260
Graphics 4.54 10
Humor 2.67 354
Innovation 3.92 91
Mood 4.28 9
Theme 3.64 274

Feedback

wolfmother
25. Aug 2014 · 01:14 UTC
Blind crash if you run it without XNA-FX, but you did include it at least...
Simple, beautiful graphics and sound. A+.
Gameplay is more meditative and less challenge-oriented. Suits the aesthetic well.
Wolve
25. Aug 2014 · 03:06 UTC
WOOOOOOT, SICK PARTICLES AND APPLES
amazing
ZirconCode
25. Aug 2014 · 13:17 UTC
Very relaxing, slow, beautiful graphics, nice music. Thought it was extremely creative.
Quetzakol
25. Aug 2014 · 13:17 UTC
Interesting and poetic :) . However, the window should be smaller, I could'nt see the top and the bottom of it since it was out of my screen...
Sargonius
25. Aug 2014 · 13:22 UTC
I'll buy this game. Just perfect.
Lolwned
25. Aug 2014 · 13:22 UTC
Pretty game and nice idea.
Also I like this band to !
elkiwydev
25. Aug 2014 · 13:28 UTC
More a relaxing thing and not a game but well made..
The music could be better with a more long loop because it's a bit repetitive but it fit well.
datacr4sh
25. Aug 2014 · 13:48 UTC
amazing aesthetic, really cool game with a lot of features!
Hyoga-3D
25. Aug 2014 · 13:51 UTC
Art style is superb, Really very good.
Konrad Zegis
25. Aug 2014 · 16:34 UTC
I really light the idea, and that 'choose wisely' impact for growing leafs. Graphics are great. Really aesthetic.

I think I'll return to your game when stressed. Thanks!
Dknighter
25. Aug 2014 · 20:09 UTC
Says the file has malware.
Bronaldplo
25. Aug 2014 · 20:14 UTC
Really slow, fun and cool game to play! Also great music. Good job man :)
Herman Groenenboom
25. Aug 2014 · 21:37 UTC
Dem worms. Took a while to understand but can't make a full tutorial for a jam game haha. Really nice graphics and more difficult that it looks.
AnnaGavaldaKedavra
27. Aug 2014 · 04:52 UTC
You know it but still, i say it : it's very beautiful. Art is stunning. I'd love to see it with more possibilities and a little more impact on my choices. Your my first 5 stars on graphics. Bravo.
Zolmeister
27. Aug 2014 · 08:01 UTC
Great game, absolutely beautiful
Headmade
27. Aug 2014 · 15:14 UTC
Great looks and sound.

I would like to see how much energy I have left.
stasss
27. Aug 2014 · 20:03 UTC
Just brilliant! Very impressive FX, so relaxing, (worm is the best). Keep going on and share your result!
Simon
28. Aug 2014 · 21:11 UTC
Beautiful and soothing. Good job it's a great entry :)
TijmenTio
29. Aug 2014 · 22:56 UTC
Love the minimalism, stunning visuals and overall solidness.
My favorite tree game ever!
ghostinthesoft
30. Aug 2014 · 05:23 UTC
chrome say it's a malware, you should zip twice perhaps
Lokarunith
09. Sep 2014 · 22:30 UTC
Very pretty and relaxing