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REUNION by skiddings

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made by skiddings for LD30 (JAM)
Created by Sam Giddings and Erwan Stievenard
With thanks to John Roberts
For Ludum Dare 30
Sam 'Skiddings' Giddings & Erwan Stievenard

Story:
The Event has split the world into two dimensions.
Half the world's population in each.
The Event has separated lovers, family and friends
This is a story of two people who seek a way to be together again

Goal:
Work with yourself (or a friend!) to navigate the maze and puzzles

Collect bonus gems! 3 for each player

Three control styles are available:
Keyboard, Controller, 2 Controllers (buggy)

Press 'Space bar' to cycle between styles
Controllers should be automaticly detected (buggy on web)

Go Back To Main Menu / Exit Game
ESCAPE

Move left person:
Keyboard: WASD
Single Controller: Left Analog Stick
2 Controllers: Left Analog Stick on first controller

Move Right person:
Keyboard: Arrow keys
Single Controller: Right Analog Stick
2 Controllers: Left Analog Stick on first controller

View Connections:
START (on controller)
X on keyboard

Hint:
Some objects are still connected to both worlds.
Use the 'View Connections' button to see the links.



NOTES:

Completely lacking in sound :(
Have some ready to go, just not put in yet.
Will do a post jam build.

Made with Unity.

All programming and additional art by Sam Giddings (Skiddings)
'Lead' Artist Erwan Stievenard
Additional Sound effects (unused) by John Roberts

Some Unity standard assets and samples used.

Tools used:
Unity
Aseprite
Pickle
Gimp

Erwan created a load of art assets that I wasn't able to include in the end. I hope I can use them in a post jam build.

Mac and Linux versions untested!

Fixed a bug with triggering loading the ending during the submission hour. I don't know if that counts as breaking the rules...

Fixed the game breaking physics bug (due to my older version of unity).

No source with this, sorry guys.
Web https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63942996/LD30/Entry/Web/Web.html
Windows https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63942996/LD30/Entry/Standalone/Windows/REUNION.rar
OS/X https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63942996/LD30/Entry/Standalone/Mac/REUNION%20Mac.rar
Linux https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63942996/LD30/Entry/Standalone/Linux/REUNION%20Linux.rar
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-30/?action=preview&uid=15697

Ratings

Coolness 92% 2
Overall(Jam) 3.37 280
Audio(Jam) 1.79 633
Fun(Jam) 3.10 344
Graphics(Jam) 3.31 413
Humor(Jam) 2.11 498
Innovation(Jam) 3.19 289
Mood(Jam) 3.07 390
Theme(Jam) 3.87 61

Feedback

Accidental Rebel
26. Aug 2014 路 03:26 UTC
Hi there. I played it and it seems that the pushing physics bugs out on me consistently. This happens when you push two statues.
creative630
26. Aug 2014 路 07:53 UTC
Cool concept and unique feel. I also really appreciate the effort to set everything up so well for the player (we could have taken a page from your book with our game). Different control options was also a nice touch!
馃帳 skiddings
26. Aug 2014 路 14:44 UTC
Hi all,
I've fixed the issue with the physics.
Turns out the sliderjoint2d was buggy in older versions of unity and I was accidently exploiting that bug.
I've now fixed it to use the 'proper' way.
Please let me know if you have any other issues running the game!
- Sam
chas
26. Aug 2014 路 18:33 UTC
Parallel universe Sokobon with an emotional context...nice concept!
esayitch
26. Aug 2014 路 18:35 UTC
Hiya, I loved the theme's usage here and the graphics (though one of the characters could do with a walking animation :P). Sound would have added a lot to the atmosphere, but even as it stands it's a very cool little puzzle game. Kudos!
CogComp
26. Aug 2014 路 18:38 UTC
Great game! Very balanced well balanced puzzles!
elkiwydev
26. Aug 2014 路 18:40 UTC
Nice idea and well made mechanics.. Good job.
43iscoding
26. Aug 2014 路 18:45 UTC
Already seen the game with exact same gameplay, but your implementation is way too better :)
馃帳 skiddings
26. Aug 2014 路 18:56 UTC
43iscoding: Oh, who is our rival? :)
Razoric
26. Aug 2014 路 19:01 UTC
Cool mechanic, fits the theme perfectly!
TrickFishPie
26. Aug 2014 路 19:03 UTC
Really nice implementation. Puzzles that you need to think about
cudabear
28. Aug 2014 路 13:09 UTC
A nice puzzle game! Very well designed mechanic and awesome level design! The game made me think to solve the puzzles without being overly annoying. Some audio would have been nice. Well done!
Tanser
28. Aug 2014 路 19:47 UTC
Nice game, it could use some sounds! :) I love it tho :)
Naytron
28. Aug 2014 路 19:57 UTC
Nice puzzles, good atmosphere and pleasant artwork... looking forward to seeing more of it with the post-jam build!
rogueNoodle
30. Aug 2014 路 12:13 UTC
I'm terrible at puzzle games, but this one is really well done. Nice touch having the various control options and recognizing my gamepad right away :)
mipi
30. Aug 2014 路 12:37 UTC
Great puzzle game to me. Unfortunately I got into situation where I couldn't continue any way forward and at that point it would be nice to have some small undo command there. It was pretty long way from the start of the game.
camlang
30. Aug 2014 路 12:42 UTC
Nicely executed and definitely a theme match
ALobker
30. Aug 2014 路 12:58 UTC
Very nice. I played this by myself, so it's quite hard to control two characters at the same time.
dook
30. Aug 2014 路 23:57 UTC
Neat! It was really mind-bendy at times, but then again, I tried to move both characters at the same time. Would like to have had a friend around at the time and try it coop. Good job!
eemmbbeerr
31. Aug 2014 路 18:10 UTC
Great use of the theme. Graphics could use some work, I missed a walking animation for the characters. The Linux version works, but it doesn't detect controls automatically.
mrexcessive
01. Sep 2014 路 14:16 UTC
Hi there. Like the two-person blocked maze puzzle design. Like the graphics. Shame no sound. Good job!
01101101
03. Sep 2014 路 08:02 UTC
Great idea!
cstudios
03. Sep 2014 路 21:59 UTC
This game is one of the best games i played so far. it needs some polishing + a soundtrack and its a finished product. Like the usage of colors and the level design. I rated it high... realy high :) Nice job!
dusho
04. Sep 2014 路 07:47 UTC
nice puzzle game.. like the art as well
it's missing some nice moody music
Nut
05. Sep 2014 路 16:37 UTC
This was nice! Good puzzles, good controls. Just needs some music.
sbarrio
05. Sep 2014 路 20:52 UTC
Loved the art and concept. It felt rewarding when working as a team. Great entry!
nonetheless
08. Sep 2014 路 16:58 UTC
Very nice concept and actually a fun puzzle game to play. Great job :)
Natrium729
11. Sep 2014 路 00:03 UTC
The game was interesting and the puzzles simple but enjoyable. I wonder however about the use of the doll and of the crystals. The game would have been much greater with music too, to set the mood.
Also, it was difficult to control the left character because I have an azerty keyboard.

Good game.
igoramendola
14. Sep 2014 路 05:02 UTC
Pretty nice game! Good graphics and a very interesting gameplay.
Although you didn't put sound and perhaps other stuff, it's a great work.
If you make a post-compo version, I would like to play it :D
fisholith
14. Sep 2014 路 07:11 UTC
Cool puzzle game. I like the artwork and the contrast between the snow and the greenery is nice. The snowflakes are a nice detail too. Also interesting that the character's hair and clothes are color themed to their side of the world. :D
Digiraze
15. Sep 2014 路 10:54 UTC
Great puzzle game. I enjoyed it.