BULLA by moonmagic

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made by moonmagic for LD29 (COMPO)
QPWO TO PLACE HANDS. SQUEEZE BOIL. REMOVE MONSTER AND WIN!

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Source is included in Windows download (GameMaker 8.1 file). Today I also fixed some of the collision detection and made the boil react appropriately to more than two hands at a time (previously, pinning the boil down with one hand and using two others to squeeze it did not work depending on the hands used).

Ratings

Coolness 73% 3
Overall 3.78 107
Audio 3.84 50
Fun 3.45 230
Graphics 3.80 192
Humor 3.79 48
Innovation 4.35 14
Mood 3.86 69
Theme 3.50 345

Feedback

Blueberry Soft
28. Apr 2014 路 03:57 UTC
This is beautiful. The title screen is perfect.
Quady14
28. Apr 2014 路 05:01 UTC
Oh man, very hard to get used to the control scheme, but this is a really cool idea! I'd love to see you develop it further, though an explanation of how to maneuver yourself around more easily would be much appreciated. Awesome work!
馃帳 moonmagic
28. Apr 2014 路 05:21 UTC
Thanks y'all. Ideally this game would use QPAL, but it can't because of keyboard conflicts :/ I'll put gamepad support into a post-compo build.
UltimateWalrus
28. Apr 2014 路 06:04 UTC
I like the weird mood, haha. Definitely unique, I really enjoyed trying this one, and the effect is pretty satisfying when you get the boil to explode.
Jonathan Whiting
28. Apr 2014 路 15:07 UTC
The blood is sooooo pretty.
Secret_Tunnel
28. Apr 2014 路 23:08 UTC
Hahaha this is so bizarre, I love it. Like something straight out of WarioWare. Finally squishing the monster is so satisfying.
aeveis
29. Apr 2014 路 05:13 UTC
Very strange, interesting controls! first time I popped it was amazing.
AGDG_REJECT
29. Apr 2014 路 05:39 UTC
Your description and 1-bit art style are very alluring, but alas, there is only a windows version.
BruceDoh
29. Apr 2014 路 05:44 UTC
Love the take on the theme. Controls kept getting mixed up in my brain. I'll get that monster out one day.
Pheonise
29. Apr 2014 路 05:47 UTC
This was such an awesome game! Interesting control mechanics, eerie audio, incredible overall!
ActionRemix
29. Apr 2014 路 15:47 UTC
Loved it!
Magdev
29. Apr 2014 路 19:13 UTC
OMG
Ragzouken
29. Apr 2014 路 20:36 UTC
the whole game looks amazing but i love the ending most

feel like a fool i didn't realise what the boil was for the first 30s then it took me a couple of tries to work out how squeezing worked
mimiga
29. Apr 2014 路 22:18 UTC
wasn't sure what to do at first but once i figured out its really cool plus i love the presentation
magicdweedoo
30. Apr 2014 路 00:14 UTC
man <3 ur audio
SCCOTTT
30. Apr 2014 路 15:04 UTC
Ohhh man - Looove this. Super gorgeous and fun. You are the best, BULLA.
Makai
30. Apr 2014 路 22:20 UTC
I think this is the most underrated (literally) gems of this competition
jujule
01. May 2014 路 21:51 UTC
I saw one of your posts during the compo and I immediatly wante dto give your entry a try.
I have to say gameplay is as original and appealing as the graphics are. Sound is brilliant too.
I love it.
kirbytails7
02. May 2014 路 05:06 UTC
I really didn't know what to do just by playing the game, but the controls were definitely interesting. I also like the sort of minimalist/peppy style.
Lars Faust
02. May 2014 路 07:35 UTC
This seems very interesting, but i couldnt figure out what to fo for the life of me. Only after several minutes i found out i have to hold down a key to make the ball thing move in its direction, then i managed to drive that little monster thing into all corners of the map, but nothing ever happened.
I also cant figure out what i am actually supposed to squeeze. What is that dark stuff at the bottom?

I think this could be very fun if i actually know what i am supposed to do. How about a bit more of a description?
馃帳 moonmagic
02. May 2014 路 11:25 UTC
Hey, thanks for playing everyone! To those that were stuck: you're supposed to squeeze the boil that is squiggling around and running away from you. I'll add some arrows that point it out in the next build.
ezolotko
02. May 2014 路 11:48 UTC
Wow, this is cool.
tomvert
02. May 2014 路 21:30 UTC
Best game so far for me, it's so unique, as it has been said it reminds me of wario ware, qwop and many weird game. Surprisingly it feels "complete" even though there is no other objective than fighting this underground beast forever.About the controls have you tried different control scheme, I have no idea if it can be better, but it didn't felt quite right, still I could get use to it. Great job, thank you. (do you make other games ?)
ryangatts
03. May 2014 路 07:02 UTC
That was probably the most interesting game of the whole competition. I felt like I was playing on the original GameBoy.
BoaHeck_ArtGent
03. May 2014 路 19:42 UTC
wow this is hard. I don't quite get it but it's fun and has a nice weird aesthetic.
Sink
04. May 2014 路 01:29 UTC
I really love the sound effects and simple graphics! Cool game mechanic
mrjohnson22
04. May 2014 路 20:51 UTC
It took me a while to understand what was going on, but once I did the game turned out to be a blast to play. The crawling mechanic bent my brain at just the right angle, and was responsive, unique, and fun enough to carry the entire game. Also, the fact that there's only one level isn't that much of a problem, given how easy it is to jump right back in for another round (which I've been finding myself doing a lot lately). And it was QUITE satisfying to win, too. ;) Great job!
XenosNS
05. May 2014 路 12:50 UTC
Interesting control mechanics. Love the graphic style and the little baba sounds. Gross theme :-P
Draknek
12. May 2014 路 16:39 UTC
This is... umm... yeah.
Moosefly
15. May 2014 路 23:46 UTC
I am glad I got to play this. Really awesome in its simplicity, and the "player" reminded me of this guy http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130731000243/mlp/images/d/d1/Diaboromon.gif even though its just four claws and a floating ball. Felt like a total badass crawling around the skin, trying to capture that boil.

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