Savior: Saver of Souls by John Drury

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made by John Drury for LD30 (COMPO)
Welcome to my best project to date!

Savior: Saver of Souls, is an Endless Arcade Action-Platformer. It features multiple powerups, outrageously fiery hazards and a leader board!

A small village is set ablaze and the inhabitants are running around frantically for their lives. You come from a parallel plane of to transfer the souls of the villagers to safety! Armed with your cosmic blaster, you will release the villagers suffering poor souls into a new world of freedom.

Tips--

+ Focus on SAVING SOULS to achieve SUPPLY DROPS
+ Utilize SUPPLY DROPS when your current POWER UPS expire
+ Effectively wrap around the screen to avoid HAZARDS and SAVE SOULS
+ Utilize DROP-THROUGH and AIR-JUMP to reach POWER UPS floating above LAVA
+ Destroy BIG ROCKS to have a chance in obtaining a POWER UP
+ VILLAGERS may be used to block ROCKS
+ Utilize the shield to run through HAZARDS to escape sticky situations

Please provide feedback and suggestions on how to improve this game!

Thank you for your time and ENJOY! :3

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.80 89
Audio 3.44 163
Fun 4.11 13
Graphics 3.67 218
Humor 3.09 175
Innovation 2.99 697
Mood 3.48 174
Theme 2.40 1032

Feedback

SuperPokeunicorn
25. Aug 2014 · 07:48 UTC
I love how hyper-energetic this game is.
chartinboy
25. Aug 2014 · 07:54 UTC
Woah! This game is done...it feels like a proper, worked-on-for-more-than-48-hours game! Challenging, but rewarding. Great work!
Sequenceko
25. Aug 2014 · 07:55 UTC
Very fun game, nice music!
LaFleur
25. Aug 2014 · 08:24 UTC
Great game! Quite hectic, in a good way! Bookmarked to play again later!
lucienpro
25. Aug 2014 · 09:35 UTC
Awesome, just awesome. It had cool music, cool weapons, cool graphics, well, the only thing that wasn't cool was the lava :D Well done, seemed really polished. It was really fast-paced.
eatsleepindie
25. Aug 2014 · 19:38 UTC
Feels incredibly complete for an LD game. Awesome job, lots of fun to play and I really like how fast paced the action is. This is on my list of games to come back and play simply because I enjoyed it so much.
lkr
25. Aug 2014 · 20:44 UTC
Very fun game!
Loved the graphics, sound/music and gameplay :)
Ariake81
25. Aug 2014 · 20:44 UTC
good work, very Super Crate Box but that's no bad thing!
esayitch
25. Aug 2014 · 20:47 UTC
10/10 you should sell this. Polished experience, frantic and a whole lotta fun.
maad9
25. Aug 2014 · 20:49 UTC
Nice game, simple and cool. Really good job! ;)
Zoomyzoom
25. Aug 2014 · 21:05 UTC
This shizzle be crazy dawg! Nice job man :D
yodamaster
25. Aug 2014 · 22:28 UTC
Extremely hectic! And fun.
Donutttt
25. Aug 2014 · 22:39 UTC
Cool game. Liked the graphics and music. Hectic!
SgtGorm
25. Aug 2014 · 22:53 UTC
Really nice game!
Macocco
25. Aug 2014 · 23:12 UTC
Really fun(ny) game! Sound can get a little annoying after some time but the hectic and energetic gameplay counters that.
elliottd
26. Aug 2014 · 00:41 UTC
I like the super cratebox style weapon variation. also love the theme reversal on the targets. you are saving them with ice instead of killing them. sounds and music go nicely with the visuals. good job
BillToWin
26. Aug 2014 · 01:52 UTC
Really epic. Great pixel, great music, great sound. The audio-visual cues and the controls are really tight which bring this "Endless Arcade Action-Platformer" to a whole other level. Amazing All round. A+
ehtd
26. Aug 2014 · 04:19 UTC
136!
nonetheless
26. Aug 2014 · 07:21 UTC
Starts slow but after a moment it's getting fun. Not everyday people thank me for shooting ,erm... saving..., them :)
lekochen
26. Aug 2014 · 07:40 UTC
Very energetic and fun! 303!
🎤 John Drury
26. Aug 2014 · 07:59 UTC
Hey guys!

Thanks for rating and commenting! It's nice to hear everyone is enjoying it. I have wiped the leader boards so enjoy :3
kidando
26. Aug 2014 · 09:56 UTC
Epic... fun! That was very refreshing. Awesome game. I can only hope that you will continue it after the compo. Really awesome stuff.
Crocanti de Pollo
26. Aug 2014 · 12:58 UTC
I love the super-caffeinated-action feel of it and how the little guys thank me for shooting them into freedom. 109! I'm rubbish!
BadgerPriest
26. Aug 2014 · 20:53 UTC
I really enjoyed the feel of this. Got pretty challenging once the lava rose - I haven't been able to get past 130 yet.
vicious_br
26. Aug 2014 · 20:53 UTC
Great game made in Construct 2. I am impressed more and more with this software. Good Job, very immersive
mramaizng
26. Aug 2014 · 20:53 UTC
Lots of good qualities on this one. Great job!
Takashy87
26. Aug 2014 · 20:54 UTC
Really fun game :)
fraxken
26. Aug 2014 · 20:54 UTC
Cool game!
Capitals
26. Aug 2014 · 21:01 UTC
Concrete fighting mechanics, I would like a bit of back-story to really round this off.
Kiwiboi
26. Aug 2014 · 23:46 UTC
YES! This was awesome. One of the most fleshed out, solid games I've played for sure. Very brilliant entry.
Kiwiboi
26. Aug 2014 · 23:48 UTC
YES! This was awesome. One of the most fleshed out, solid games I've played for sure. For the future maybe add different level layouts.
Really brilliant entry.
alvivar
27. Aug 2014 · 09:32 UTC
full arcade experience. fun++
veryfinestlions
27. Aug 2014 · 10:22 UTC
Yeah, this is a very finished-feeling game in a lot of ways! I'm impressed.
leafarz
27. Aug 2014 · 13:33 UTC
i like how some bullets go in different curves and directions! but there are a lot more reasons to be voted up for. simple yet fun game to play. good job!
TheExGenesis
27. Aug 2014 · 20:16 UTC
Very enjoyable! Very Super Crate Boxy, if you've played it, which you must. Good job!
gnx
27. Aug 2014 · 20:16 UTC
Very polished and really fun arcade game. I think it is quite challenging to do a varied an interesting single screen game, but this one uses the available space really well.
Polona
27. Aug 2014 · 20:20 UTC
Awesome game!
Nuclear Napalm
28. Aug 2014 · 05:51 UTC
Thats cool! Nice fast-paced platformer! Sounds are great!
creative630
28. Aug 2014 · 06:59 UTC
Loved this! Had a ton of fun with it an played it over and over again.

I loved that the game was about rescuing people by shooting them in the face! Made for such a great experience.

Great concept and a real joy to play through. You should definately take it further!

I look forward to spending more time with this after I try play the remaining 2487 LD30 entries I haven't got to yet.
43iscoding
28. Aug 2014 · 07:05 UTC
Lovely art, dynamic gameplay! Totally enjoyed this one!
badlydrawnrod
28. Aug 2014 · 18:21 UTC
Ah, the type of game that I love to play and wish I could write. Bookmarking this to come back to after LD judging.

It most definitely has a "one more go factor". I died lots, but kept coming back. It's reminiscent of Super Crate Box whilst being very different. I love the powerups, and it's incredibly polished.

Cracking good game!
stasss
28. Aug 2014 · 19:05 UTC
))Nice. Good dynamic!
MechanicMoon
28. Aug 2014 · 23:29 UTC
Really enjoyed it! Stressful! Great action all time!
Artamus
29. Aug 2014 · 09:05 UTC
Nice game, congrats!
Otrora Games
29. Aug 2014 · 16:21 UTC
It got a Vlambeer feels, that is good. I like it
ambi
29. Aug 2014 · 17:28 UTC
I liked the music and the gameplay was good.
ghostinthesoft
29. Aug 2014 · 17:45 UTC
Fun to play, nice audio
steve
29. Aug 2014 · 21:12 UTC
Fun little shooter, being able to shoot+collect the same targets made for some interesting gameplay, good work!
GeorgeBroussard
30. Aug 2014 · 04:33 UTC
5 days post compo and no source? What gives?
LTyrosine
30. Aug 2014 · 05:23 UTC
133 salved souls =D
Amazing game.

Good:
+ Furious gameplay (and fun)
+ Upgrades that really change game experience
+ A leaderboard in a 48 hours game. How cool is that?

Bad:
- Loose theme connection
liquidminduk
30. Aug 2014 · 08:29 UTC
This is great fun to play.
You created a likeable visual style and the sound effects work perfectly!
Going back to play more!
Oana
30. Aug 2014 · 10:03 UTC
Not bad! Not bad at all! It is a pretty fun game with a clear objective. Graphics are ok for their purpose. The controls feel a bit floaty, but good. I like that you have powerups. It is rather funny that you can just shoot villagers to collect their souls... Also the leaderboard is working strangely... putting out the google ID rather than the name.

As for improvements, just make the controls tighter maybe. Also, I kind of dislike that when you go off to one side you appear in the other. It is rather confusing, but that's just a personal preference.

P.S. I think you need to share your source code too for the 48h compo.
ALobker
30. Aug 2014 · 13:45 UTC
Really fast-paced game. Fun and very well executed.
jukimv1986
30. Aug 2014 · 17:28 UTC
Great game, fast-paced and well polished. Well done!!
🎤 John Drury
30. Aug 2014 · 21:12 UTC
Sorry for late upload one the source guys.

It's now up, along side a windows and mac client version for your pleasure! :D
mechabit
31. Aug 2014 · 10:41 UTC
wow amazingly polished for a jam game
the "save souls by shooting them" is a bit of a stretch to fit the theme but loads of fun all the same
spotco
02. Sep 2014 · 02:16 UTC
Fun action shooter game, though a little repetitive (wish there were more enemy types/etc!)
Tosic
02. Sep 2014 · 09:04 UTC
A really nice game, I like the fact it starts fast and goes even faster! :D
MunkeeBacon
03. Sep 2014 · 03:56 UTC
Love it, add some screenshake in there!
egos
04. Sep 2014 · 01:31 UTC
so nice and fun
gameplay bug
Position too the right or left side of the screen and shoot you observe that you shot in all direction and never lose
rjhelms
08. Sep 2014 · 17:03 UTC
Wow, this feels amazing! Very slick arcade style.

I agree with others that the connection to the theme is a little lose, but I've got no other criticisms - this is great!
grillaface
08. Sep 2014 · 23:24 UTC
Love the controls.
ButtonMasherBros
09. Sep 2014 · 16:56 UTC
Psssst.... You are in today's episode of Ludum Dare to Believe! Check it out at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshA79i3By8
oobie
10. Sep 2014 · 07:46 UTC
Overall this was awesome! Loved it and I think you should further develop this!
alpha_rat
11. Sep 2014 · 12:56 UTC
Great game, very dynamic !
Rage Paint
13. Sep 2014 · 20:52 UTC
Souls Saved: 100. Liked the power ups!
01010111
14. Sep 2014 · 23:33 UTC
Super awesome game! I love the energy, powerups are great, especially the missiles :D
Pavel
15. Sep 2014 · 06:50 UTC
Great game. Super graphics and music. Enjoyed playing.
JerryLeeLodbrok
08. May 2015 · 02:42 UTC
Source Link is broken