Out of Breath by Paraknight

made by Paraknight for LD27 (COMPO)

Here's my first submission ever for Ludum Dare! All written in JavaScript from scratch with 0 libraries!

You can play it here: http://db.tt/MX6QfxEY

Controls are just WASD or arrow keys.

The game has been tested in Chrome and FireFox, but I recommend Chrome since it seems to give me a faster frame rate.

If the game seems impossibly hard, it only means that you were very, very, VERY unlucky. Refresh the page to generate a more normal distribution of flora.

Art and sound are quite lacking to say the least, but the game does have an "ending" so don't give up! I'll definitely continue working on it after the LD27.

The source code can either be viewed within your browser the standard way (it is entirely unobfuscated although not very commented) or downloaded in a zip file. It's not open source yet though so please don't steal. ;)

Enjoy!

Web	http://db.tt/MX6QfxEY
Source	http://db.tt/q3wnkImP
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-27/?action=preview&uid=21239

Ratings

Coolness	32%	1563
Overall	2.95	676

Fun	2.89	587
Graphics	1.89	1100
Innovation	2.74	735
Mood	2.68	593
Theme	3.32	406

Feedback

mrspeaker

26. Aug 2013 · 10:29 UTC

Wow... this is great! It reminds me of Pitfall II, but, you know... less square. I admit, I didn't find the treasure - but I had a really good time trying. The mechanic of finding oxygen is very satisfying.

I think you should polish this up, add some baddies/some-kind-of-conflict/extra mechanic and it could be a really great game.

Baburo

26. Aug 2013 · 10:30 UTC

It was incredible how moody game you've created with such a simple graphics. I really enjoyed diving down to the unknown. :)

Zuige

26. Aug 2013 · 10:32 UTC

I really liked it. :) Reminds me of the games I used to play as a kid. Well done! Is there an end?

plancien

26. Aug 2013 · 10:38 UTC

Here is the proof that without graphics, without libs, without audio, but using a good concept and writing good code, you can make games that feel good to play!
Well done !

robashton

26. Aug 2013 · 11:13 UTC

The swimming felt very fluid and rewarding - I didn't complete the game but I got pretty deep :D

kristof

27. Aug 2013 · 16:35 UTC

Really cool and unique gameplay. Fits the theme perfectly. I was not able to find the treasure, but I definitely had a lot of fun exploring!

UnixXNova

28. Aug 2013 · 09:32 UTC

Very fun game good entry!

Pixelfan Games

28. Aug 2013 · 09:38 UTC

good gameplay, basic graphics, no sounds, no music. But anyway i enjoy it. Good job

RennFarnell

28. Aug 2013 · 09:50 UTC

i couldnt find the treasure either but the air bubble idea was fun and challenging :)

CustomPhase

28. Aug 2013 · 10:20 UTC

Pretty interesting little game. Its just need some more defined goal

loxo

09. Sep 2013 · 18:09 UTC

Nice game, I especially like the great atmosphere! I think it would be even better with some audio. It's hard to breathe normally while playing this game.

naufr4g0

10. Sep 2013 · 01:45 UTC

No sound, simple graphics, but great atmosphere! :)
I haven't found the treasure yet, but I enjoyed the game a lot. I would rather have more colored graphics and some sound effects.
You have my respect for not having used external libraries.