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Going Down by ThisIsDave

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made by ThisIsDave for LD29 (COMPO)
This is my first LudumDare entry, and the second game I've ever made!

The focus of the game is the elevator.

The idea to create a puzzle platformer focusing on collecting stuff in order to go to the next level. I had to learn the hard way that collision detection was a bit too difficult to code for me at this point, so I turned it into short narrative game.

I had a lot of fun with this Compo and learned a lot, will definitely enter the next one.

Please enjoy my short platformer


Cheers~

ThisIsDave
Windows https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2UxgXvILt5QZ25ZSFlobDVLMGc/edit?usp=sharing
Source https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2UxgXvILt5QY2x2ZmFmcTJ2Y0U&usp=sharing
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=33974

Ratings

Coolness 45% 1547
Overall 3.08 658
Audio 2.91 457
Fun 2.69 845
Graphics 2.65 879
Humor 2.72 376
Innovation 3.08 544
Mood 3.20 367
Theme 3.54 316

Feedback

Jhelle
28. Apr 2014 · 10:06 UTC
Great job on your first LD :).
Loved the mysterious mood in this one, the ending was a little sudden though.
Good luck on your future endeavors!
tanjent
28. Apr 2014 · 17:55 UTC
Cute! This game really has it's charm. As I am playing it I'm not really sure what to expect next + I like that you change the sounds effects. I think this game can be expanded further with a lot of different gameplay elements, like code breaking/mental puzzles + some room identification so you can look up the cheats online :)
Covenant
28. Apr 2014 · 19:37 UTC
First one is the hardest, they say! :) Nice twist, converting a "normal" platformer into a narrative game, playing to your strenghts!! Good job!
AmmoreChicks
29. Apr 2014 · 11:56 UTC
You're talented. Go on. Nice game.
Gaspard_
29. Apr 2014 · 13:53 UTC
I like this game, it may be game-play lacking but has a nice narrative!
Maniulo
29. Apr 2014 · 14:10 UTC
Ha, I feel your pain on collision detection! Not being implement it is a great reason for not doing just regular platformer games and trying do more experimental stuff. Good luck with your next games!
jacobrb95
29. Apr 2014 · 21:27 UTC
Great job. The sound is fun. And It really made me think philosophically. Well done!
Figglewatts
29. Apr 2014 · 21:49 UTC
But... then who was hat?
Empyrealhell
01. May 2014 · 02:33 UTC
The voices sounded like cleaning glass, that scrubbing sound when it gets a bit too dry and sorta sticks. It would have been nice to something more than enter the exact same room and then leave over and over again. Even if it wasn't platforming, just something more to do.
ocmu
01. May 2014 · 02:35 UTC
Extra points for quirkiness. I liked the odd sound effects and art style the most. I wish there were more play mechanics, though : ) Keep that up for your next game!
Random Abductions
02. May 2014 · 19:37 UTC
A very mysterious game. I love the idea of only being able to go down, and the message in the end is just glorious. It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, despite the art :P Maybe not the most technically impressive one so far, but story wise it is awesome! My first 5 rank overall.
Gameness Monster
02. May 2014 · 19:49 UTC
It was an interesting narrative game! Nice games! Keep up!
TheMorfeus
04. May 2014 · 18:44 UTC
Started out with a very cool idea, but the ending was... disappointing, to say the least.
HybridMind
04. May 2014 · 19:11 UTC
I enjoyed the strange world you were creating. I definitely wanted to see and hear more of where the story was going. Nice job on your first LD!
Penguincat
06. May 2014 · 22:11 UTC
Given that you went with a story-driven game rather than a platformer, the story could've used more variety and interactivity - but it sounds like you lost a lot of time dealing with collision detection before going this route instead. The idea of being trapped in an elevator that only leads down would be a good premise for a scarier story :) Still, good job making it to the comp deadline! Hope to see you submit again next LD.
UltimateWalrus
12. May 2014 · 03:47 UTC
Very nice for your second game! I'd suggest playing around with some puzzles or other challenge for your next one, because while I like the story this one sorta plays itself.
ZeppelinCaptain
12. May 2014 · 11:10 UTC
Congrats with your first LD! I'll repeat the wish for some challenge, to enforce the story in some way.
Junber
12. May 2014 · 12:48 UTC
Nice game, audio fitted very well. Altough I would have liked to take the hat.
kikaz
18. May 2014 · 21:53 UTC
Nice interpretation of the theme, you should work on the end better the next time, good job !