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Grow Little Tree, Grow! by elfeck

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made by elfeck for LD29 (COMPO)
My first LD game written in Dart, using WebGL.

I hope you enjoy it.

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How to play: [Requires WebGL in Browser]
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* You have a tree
* Let the roots grow to water and ammonium (click with mouse)
* Grow your tree
* Whenever it grows it takes a toll on your supplies
* If you lack either water or ammonium your tree perishes
Web [Canvas HTML] http://elfeck.com/games/LD29
Source https://github.com/elfeck/LD29
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=16204

Ratings

Coolness 45% 1547
Overall 3.67 157
Fun 3.58 156
Graphics 3.35 428
Innovation 4.08 45
Mood 3.38 260
Theme 4.08 31

Feedback

Skencer
28. Apr 2014 · 02:42 UTC
very fun little game. The minimal graphics gave me a sense of nostalgia that really took me back. my only two complaints. not seeing the full tree (you know but what can you do....) and the ending message. I think I won but can't tell for sure.
CareForceOne
28. Apr 2014 · 04:03 UTC
A really interesting game. Its always fun to start with something small and have it end up being gigantic.
IAmSpencer
28. Apr 2014 · 08:09 UTC
All you do is draw roots of a tree, I don't know how you made that fun, but you did, Well done. Seeing your tiny, single pixel, soon grow into a large, complicated structure is very cool. Great Job! :)
Cryptix
28. Apr 2014 · 08:28 UTC
(I can't vote, as I didn't enter)
I think the game was really fun, especially the art style. The message about the tree was quite funny! Only thing was, i think I won as my tree had a healthy life.

I think, if this was ported to mobile and had a few more details it would be a nice app!
SleepyRhino
28. Apr 2014 · 12:23 UTC
Found it very addictive
MAT4DOR
28. Apr 2014 · 13:14 UTC
Simple, but yet fun game! Good job!
rnlf
28. Apr 2014 · 14:22 UTC
I liked it a lot. It doesn't really get harder with time, also there is no real indication of how well one is doing. But the idea and visuals are great.

Played it a few times!

Too bad you couldn't make the full tree :-(
graebor
28. Apr 2014 · 18:17 UTC
This was really cool! Very simple mechanic of drawing the roots, but it hooked me right away.
KayZ
28. Apr 2014 · 21:29 UTC
Nice use of Dart. Addicting game :).
daredevildave
29. Apr 2014 · 21:41 UTC
Lovely, nice and fun, shame we didn't get to see the tree :-)
asotelo94
30. Apr 2014 · 01:27 UTC
Liked the root growing mechanic and the art style.
Halbernacht
30. Apr 2014 · 03:56 UTC
Way more fun than what you'd expect. Kudos.
SecondDimension
30. Apr 2014 · 10:36 UTC
Really nice concept and game, I liked the blocky style. Would have liked to see the tree grow and maybe change depending on how well you did. An enjoyable game.
sam101
30. Apr 2014 · 12:15 UTC
Nice game, the ending message was a little weird,it's too bad you didn't have time to make us see the tree. Still, a good take on the theme.
Crooksister
30. Apr 2014 · 13:27 UTC
Sweet idea, simple but effective.
xhunterko
30. Apr 2014 · 15:28 UTC
It's a nice little game. I couldn't see the gui very well so I had little idea of what was going on.
ovenchips
30. Apr 2014 · 22:29 UTC
Delightful. Well done. It wasn't clear to me if you just run roots by water and ammonium or whether you have to drag the mouse into them. Roots didn't draw over the top of those blocks so I assume it's the former. Great little game - very original. Well done!
Danvil
01. May 2014 · 21:52 UTC
I would soo much love to see the tree growing!
capnramses
04. May 2014 · 01:35 UTC
excellent! i wasn't sure what was going on for a while but eventually got the idea. i found it very hard but i think this was an awesome use of the theme. the rectangular canvas format is very appealing and yep i think it would work just as well on mobiles.
AnglerteamGames
06. May 2014 · 16:24 UTC
A nice calm, relaxing game. The theme really tied everything together to make a complete experience.

Would have liked to have the pace increase a little faster with time. Great game!
pIMGale
07. May 2014 · 16:06 UTC
great, i would love to see everyone else's roots after the game.
Almost
19. May 2014 · 21:43 UTC
I didn't figure out why I was sometimes unable to place roots, although just waiting a bit and trying again or trying somewhere else usually worked.

My tree apparently died fulfilled, I don't know if that means that I won or lost.