WHAT IS IN THE SWAMP? (IT'S MONSTERS) by tacs

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made by tacs for LD29 (COMPO)
You are trapped in a haunted swamp, if all the lanterns go out you will have a heart attack. If you get too close to a swamp monster you will have a heart attack, if you go in the water you will be DRAGGED BENEATH THE SURFACE OMG.

Shoot the monsters, avoid them and relight the lanterns. How long can you survive?

WASD - move,
L SHIFT - run,
O - aim,
P - fire while aiming,
P - relight lanterns,

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.33 398
Audio 2.88 484
Fun 2.92 649
Graphics 3.87 162
Humor 2.32 639
Innovation 2.75 778
Mood 3.48 208
Theme 2.77 921

Feedback

gikdew
28. Apr 2014 · 07:27 UTC
Love the graphics, you've done a great work!
jtpup0
28. Apr 2014 · 07:28 UTC
This is awesome!, very strange controls though I'm used to shooting and aiming with a mouse
crewderek
28. Apr 2014 · 07:32 UTC
It was fun for about the first 30 seconds. Once you figured out how the AI moved it became crazy easy. Great job on the sound and environment!
AestheticGamer
28. Apr 2014 · 07:43 UTC
As an aesthetic gamer, I liked the look you managed to get in 48 hours, it reminded me and others watching on stream of the first Alone in the Dark game. However, the AI was a bit too stupid to really make it too challenging, and as how the swamp was laid out, there was only really one torch worth protecting (the one next to the ammo). However, such a game expanded, improved, and the like would be interesting, and I found the title oddly appealing.
bzizizi
28. Apr 2014 · 07:53 UTC
Congratulations, first fun game I played in this compo. Love the graphics.
Liens
28. Apr 2014 · 08:07 UTC
Nice art. I like the gun shooting mechanics too, feels nice and solid.
DragonXVI
28. Apr 2014 · 08:08 UTC
Impressive to try and do a sort've classic survival horror and pull it off! Controls're a bit weird but got used to them quickly, nicely done! :D
davidB
28. Apr 2014 · 08:52 UTC
Thanks for this few minutes of play.
"green shadows" have same like "blind zombies".
thristhart
28. Apr 2014 · 09:00 UTC
I really love the idea of a title like "WHAT IS IN THE SWAMP? (IT'S MONSTERS)". I just wish the "(IT'S MONSTERS)" part was in the title screen, haha. I was surprised how natural the controls felt, after getting used to them.
terraco
28. Apr 2014 · 09:32 UTC
Those controls... Old Resident Evil.
primaerfunktion
28. Apr 2014 · 09:36 UTC
Really weird game. Kinda reminded me of Deadly Premonition.
Techblogogy
28. Apr 2014 · 10:13 UTC
Cool and nice game
mtrc
28. Apr 2014 · 10:15 UTC
Wow, this is a nice piece! The gameplay's quite different to most Ludum Dare stuff, and the graphics are fab. Good work!
Split82
28. Apr 2014 · 10:18 UTC
Good job. The mood is really interesting.
gnerkus
28. Apr 2014 · 10:37 UTC
Those enemies looked like re-dead.

I don't know how this fits the theme, though.
monaarc
28. Apr 2014 · 11:22 UTC
GOOOOOD game, i like the graphics so much !!! Nice job
donan
28. Apr 2014 · 11:28 UTC
Great graphics. I just found a bit hard to shoot and move :/
Faster animations would have make it much better :D
But great work ^^
b222ster
28. Apr 2014 · 12:59 UTC
Great job !
TheGameFather
28. Apr 2014 · 13:18 UTC
Great graphics and mood!
Hypnohustla
28. Apr 2014 · 13:34 UTC
Impressive stuff! And what an atmosphere! The guy could have raised his gun faster but that's a minor complaint. Really great job!
ApoorvaJ
28. Apr 2014 · 13:53 UTC
I'm impressed at what you've been able to do with the visuals in such a short duration!
morcosan
28. Apr 2014 · 14:03 UTC
not bad :)
petrih
28. Apr 2014 · 14:08 UTC
Pretty good! I like the look of those green glowing swamp men!
oatsbarley
28. Apr 2014 · 14:43 UTC
Really nice graphical style, and the idea is interesting!
hexagore
28. Apr 2014 · 15:36 UTC
Really nice style. Surprising how difficult the monsters are to kill even though they walk so slowly!
local minimum
28. Apr 2014 · 15:40 UTC
The swampers quite often got into some kind of cult hugging and pyramid building. Made for excellent target practice and fun. I never managed any type of pest control strategy, it seemed as if shooting them only made the swamp produce more.

Never managed to light up all of the beacons, but it was fun running around in a really nicely built little world. The mini-map was really great as well.
It would have been more horrifying if the swampers were homing in a bit on the character too when they got close.

Impressive amounts of original assets made during the 48h. Nice work.
Manuel Magalhães
28. Apr 2014 · 15:40 UTC
Nice entry, I liked the spooky atmosphere of it.
PaperBlurt
28. Apr 2014 · 16:06 UTC
Done in 48hr?
So awesome it actually blew my mind!
And in 3D!
Elforama
28. Apr 2014 · 16:33 UTC
Great atmosphere, I enjoyed your game. Lots done here in 48 hrs.
flrn
28. Apr 2014 · 17:50 UTC
looks amazing and plays really well!
Luis Anton
28. Apr 2014 · 18:08 UTC
Reminds me of the first Alone in the Dark :D Monsters being you-in-green is some kind of allegory? : )
Maek
28. Apr 2014 · 18:55 UTC
Great 3D graphic and cool shoting system.
icereci
28. Apr 2014 · 18:59 UTC
cool atmosphere.
AlbertoSM
28. Apr 2014 · 19:20 UTC
Creepy! Loved the RE4 shooting mechanics (not being able to move while aiming LOL) hahaha! ;P
Dreii
28. Apr 2014 · 20:02 UTC
Reminded me of my old ps1 days, I liked it!
Pietro Ferrantelli
28. Apr 2014 · 20:21 UTC
One of the most impressive entries I've played so far. I can't believe that it has been made in less than 2 days. Graphics and gameplay are great. You did an amazing job !
philip_sinclair
28. Apr 2014 · 20:23 UTC
So what is in the swamp? For some reason I'm reminded of Repo man, the film. Are there some glowey green things in that? Amazing game for 48 hours! I especially liked the sounds.
Wakka
28. Apr 2014 · 20:33 UTC
Wow, amazing graphics
DavidErosa
28. Apr 2014 · 20:52 UTC
Creepy and nice :)
ShivanHunter
28. Apr 2014 · 21:01 UTC
Nice consistent aesthetic and sound design!
DaanVanYperen
28. Apr 2014 · 22:10 UTC
Bit unconventional with the controls, but the manual aiming felt novel. Unique atmosphere!
ENDESGA
28. Apr 2014 · 22:44 UTC
He whispered in my ear "This is my swamp"

Hahahahaha Awesome game :D
friken
28. Apr 2014 · 22:56 UTC
great look and feel, great atmosphere. good job.
shuanDang
28. Apr 2014 · 23:10 UTC
Pretty intense! Really love the atmosphere
mollymus
28. Apr 2014 · 23:19 UTC
Somehow it instantly got me thinking about Jaws from Golden Eye, the old n64 James Bond game! Unfortunately quite lacking in gameplay imo:(
Ithildin
28. Apr 2014 · 23:27 UTC
I like how the audio creates a spooky mood. Well done!
DarkMeatGames
28. Apr 2014 · 23:32 UTC
Cool idea, and nice graphics, especially the.. creatures. Controls left something to be desired though. Keep it up!
Jerick
29. Apr 2014 · 00:53 UTC
I like the art style a lot, but the controls were a bit odd.
Fortyseven
29. Apr 2014 · 01:36 UTC
Great atmosphere!
drnick
29. Apr 2014 · 01:37 UTC
Looks very good, as previously mentioned, reminds me of Alone in the Dark. Howerver the swamp layout could be better.
harleylaurie
29. Apr 2014 · 02:18 UTC
This is very impressive!
I would love to see a more improved version of this in the future
evilDan
29. Apr 2014 · 02:23 UTC
Loved this - very fun. I liked the aesthetic, and particularly that it was interesting without being overly dare.

Are there victory conditions?
IAmSpencer
29. Apr 2014 · 02:40 UTC
Don't know if it was intentional, or by accident due to time, but the blocky look of the graphics really fit this gaame. Aiming is pretty good throughout, and overall pretty fun. Really nice job :)
archaeometrician
29. Apr 2014 · 03:55 UTC
Awesome graphics, feel like Alone in the dark ! Nice gun fire implementation, it's really nice that it "auto-aim" for us. Very impressive and solid game. Best game I've seen of this LD
MarsBar
29. Apr 2014 · 05:38 UTC
Not too shabby, aside from the controls being incredibly rigid. I found the game to be fun. With a bit of tweaking to the controls I could see this being a whole lot better and yay zombies XD very beneath the surface :P
whendricso
29. Apr 2014 · 06:18 UTC
Game wouldn't start - no rating
eteeski
29. Apr 2014 · 06:24 UTC
I loved the graphics style! Really cool tv fuzz effect on the enemies. I really like the enemy death animation. The trees also looked really cool and really added a lot to the look of the game.
zanenga
29. Apr 2014 · 07:25 UTC
I didn't really like the gameplay, but love the sounds and atmosphere. It looks absolutely amazing for a 48 hour work!
neekobus
29. Apr 2014 · 09:06 UTC
Nice ambiance. Remind me "Alone in the dark".
kyyrma
29. Apr 2014 · 10:20 UTC
This was really really cool! Although the controls were a bit odd at first, I worked well. You guys should check out WaterHazard by Hemuuuli, they had a bit of a similar thing going.
BlazingFanfish
29. Apr 2014 · 10:32 UTC
Great. Add some polishing and it will be a good game. :)
Lars Faust
29. Apr 2014 · 10:56 UTC
One of the best looking 3D entries ive seen so far. Very nicely animated, very moody.
Jase
29. Apr 2014 · 12:03 UTC
Not bad at all! The controls were a bit slow to operate though, which made it a bit harder to enjoy.
tiffi_gaming
29. Apr 2014 · 12:08 UTC
Too fast outta ammo. Nice game, good Job
PapyGaragos
29. Apr 2014 · 12:55 UTC
Reminds me of the first alone in the dark :)

Nice art and good ambiance, you can tell a lot of work went into this one
howieV (binarygirl)
29. Apr 2014 · 13:49 UTC
great gfx and atmosphere man.. really good job :)
javifugitivo
29. Apr 2014 · 13:49 UTC
The controls are strange but the graphics are awesome. The sound its a bit weird, but in overall, the game passes, good job!
Reinkout
29. Apr 2014 · 20:32 UTC
This is a nice one. Rated.
Oddly Shaped Pixels
29. Apr 2014 · 21:21 UTC
Really nice concept, the ambiance is really well put and overall its super polished.
But the controls? I dont understand why O and P, it makes me watch the keyboard everytime I want to shoot and complicates unnecessarily the gameplay.
aaronjbaptiste
29. Apr 2014 · 21:58 UTC
Really cool, graphics and mood were just right. Controls were a bit clunky, but kinda gave it that old school gaming feel, before the likes of analog sticks lol,
Brick
30. Apr 2014 · 14:03 UTC
This game was great, I loved the shooting style and I really hope you'll expand on this in the future. I wish the whole thing was a little more fast-paced and challenging, though.
TheGreenTie
30. Apr 2014 · 15:11 UTC
Very interesting. I see you used some different kind of setting, I guess you get that movement in games should be controlled with the left hand! The only thing in the controls that bugged me was the "Shift" to sprint. Otherwise, pretty nice game! :)
recursor
01. May 2014 · 17:33 UTC
The firing controls felt a bit too sluggish for my tastes, but otherwise it was pretty fun.
nonentheless
01. May 2014 · 20:06 UTC
HAHAHA, first thing I thought was "Alone in the Dark" and I see I'm not the only one :) Sweet entry!
LandoSystems
01. May 2014 · 20:17 UTC
Great mood! Reminded me of the original Resident Evil.
moonmagic
02. May 2014 · 04:08 UTC
Amazing universe inside of pockets of wet jeans left alone in the washer for a few days. Very loud in the way of an injury that you are checking to see if it is still there, satisfying to feel Terrible Sound entreat you to Don't Do That. Death in swamp was best. Green static men surprised me once and I wish it happened more often. Aiming felt WONDERFUL.
Blueberry Soft
18. May 2014 · 12:32 UTC
The link seems to be down?