{"author_link":"\/author\/sigmanzero\/","author_name":"SigmanZero","author_uid":"50342","comments":[{"author_name":"Almax27","author_uid":"21581","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:57pm","epoch":1461023520,"text":"Good idea with the main shooting bot, I like how when it is consuming others with a different ability that it turns into it. Overall good game."},{"author_name":"nickavv","author_uid":"44480","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 2:59am","epoch":1461293640,"text":"A lot of mechanics get thrown at you all at once here which makes it pretty overwhelming jumping in. But once I got my head around them it's a pretty awesome gameplay concept! The camera is way too close to the player in my opinion, which makes it difficult to get your bearings, especially with the plain black background. But good stuff overall"},{"author_name":"FaeDine","author_uid":"40116","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 3:17am","epoch":1461294720,"text":"Other than the camera feeling way too close I really liked this.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>The controls could have been a bit tighter (personal preference I guess, it just felt really &quot;floaty&quot;). The minimap helps a ton, but I found myself wanting to use that to play to compensate for the close camera instead of just a quick reference.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Absorbing abilities though is really well done. I like the effects behind it as well as the mechanics."},{"author_name":"davisan","author_uid":"10464","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 3:21am","epoch":1461294960,"text":"Very good! Clear objectives and mechanics. Loved the exploration. My only complain is I think the controls are too floaty to my taste. And to increase the juiceness, put more particles, screenshakes, etc. it will make it even more fun.\r<br\/>Great work!"},{"author_name":"SigmanZero","author_uid":"50342","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 3:37am","epoch":1461295920,"text":"Thanks for the feedback! I made the controls floaty on purpose just because that's how I originally envisioned the game and also because I found it fun to bounce off the walls :3 As for the camera, I had it farther out at first and it felt too far, so I moved it in, but I agree it's a tad too close now. @davisan, I'll definitely keep the juiciness ideas in mind for my next game!"},{"author_name":"mike.cullingham","author_uid":"49890","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 3:42am","epoch":1461296220,"text":"I don't think I ever found a key, but it's an interesting implementation of the theme and pretty fun.  I liked that the different weapons really changed the style of play.  Nice job."},{"author_name":"caelanrp","author_uid":"92741","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 4:00am","epoch":1461297300,"text":"Cute little game. Controls were a little floaty, but I liked the mechanics and I really liked being guided to the keys and fighting my way through rooms. Nice entry!"},{"author_name":"Postcursor Laboratories","author_uid":"30695","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 4:24am","epoch":1461298740,"text":"I liked the game overall, but it was difficult to control the tank\/bot\/etc because (1) it was always the same direction, not rotated to match towards mouse and (2) it went too fast for fine rotation control."},{"author_name":"namrog84","author_uid":"4313","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 4:31am","epoch":1461299160,"text":"i like the mechanic, neat idea,  i like it!"},{"author_name":"Marjie62","author_uid":"35766","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 4:42am","epoch":1461299820,"text":"Nice entry!  I liked the variety in weapons, and particularly the tension that induced between employing a favorite weapon (ice beam!) and picking up what you need to move in the key's direction, or sometimes a compromise between the two.\r<br\/>\r<br\/>I have to agree with the nits others have raised (floaty controls and camera too zoomed in).  The audio can get to be a bit much with the pew pew pew at times, perhaps varying the sound slightly with each shot would help with that?"},{"author_name":"SigmanZero","author_uid":"50342","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 5:39am","epoch":1461303240,"text":"@Marjie62, that's a fantastic recommendation for the sounds that I never considered - thanks!"},{"author_name":"SpiritJZL","author_uid":"54893","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 10:36am","epoch":1461321060,"text":"The game is great, except the control is a little difficult"},{"author_name":"wavertron","author_uid":"45908","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 10:40am","epoch":1461321300,"text":"I like the art, simple but crisp, clear and consistent. Like a few others have said, the camera felt a little close in. And the controls a little too floaty. Nice job including the mini-map, they are fun to implement with a little math and really have a nice impact on a game."},{"author_name":"nihilaleph","author_uid":"49665","time":"Apr 23, 2016 @ 1:38am","epoch":1461375180,"text":"Nice concept and cool mechanics! Though control was a bit hard, very slippery... Also fire shot was a bit useless I think... ice was way superior! Anyways, great work!"},{"author_name":"saucygames","author_uid":"56128","time":"Apr 24, 2016 @ 5:04am","epoch":1461473940,"text":"Nice game, I encountered a bug where if I'm going straight towards a wall while absorbing an enemy it pushes you out side the map! Just letting you know, unless you didn't already :)"},{"author_name":"Chaserbrown","author_uid":"61940","time":"Apr 24, 2016 @ 5:24am","epoch":1461475140,"text":"Great job! I loved the idea, and I really had no problems with this one! My only suggestion would be to add music! Amazing job, overall!"},{"author_name":"SigmanZero","author_uid":"50342","time":"Apr 24, 2016 @ 6:20pm","epoch":1461521700,"text":"@saucygames, Thanks very much for the tip! I'll look into it :)"},{"author_name":"schizoid2k","author_uid":"60097","time":"Apr 25, 2016 @ 1:59am","epoch":1461549240,"text":"Nice job on this. It's fun to play. I like the full view window on the bottom right.  Reminds me of some games I played a long time ago."},{"author_name":"OrangeeZ","author_uid":"12415","time":"Apr 25, 2016 @ 6:42am","epoch":1461566220,"text":"Nice little entry, I liked the overall feel and the general idea with stealing your enemies' guns is cool. \r<br\/>\r<br\/>There was a weird bug I've encountered where you could pass through walls when shrinking right after you absorb an enemy; I had to wait in ambush near walls to absorb enemies, then approach doors outside the level and unlock them from the inside :)"},{"author_name":"joemid","author_uid":"92338","time":"Apr 26, 2016 @ 12:17am","epoch":1461629520,"text":"Looks really polished.  Feels close, too.  A little weird sometimes, my player would seem to get stuck to the walls and I had no idea why.  Opened a door and the screen went white."},{"author_name":"danieldsj","author_uid":"60805","time":"Apr 26, 2016 @ 3:12am","epoch":1461640020,"text":"Not sure I see the theme, but overall, a great game."},{"author_name":"vootele","author_uid":"90525","time":"Apr 26, 2016 @ 4:11am","epoch":1461643560,"text":"Moving was a little hard but i like this game."},{"author_name":"FloatingGhost","author_uid":"20843","time":"Apr 26, 2016 @ 4:11am","epoch":1461643560,"text":"The acceleration made controlling a bit hard, but it works, good job :)"},{"author_name":"KairosXIII","author_uid":"92648","time":"Apr 26, 2016 @ 5:41am","epoch":1461648960,"text":"That instruction menu completely overwhelmed me, way too much to remember at the start of a game. Other than that, Great concept and take on the theme."},{"author_name":"EdoCreate","author_uid":"92367","time":"Apr 28, 2016 @ 7:12am","epoch":1461827220,"text":"Cute, but dark"},{"author_name":"Afendar","author_uid":"54436","time":"Apr 29, 2016 @ 11:30am","epoch":1461929100,"text":"Very fun idea and concept. I like it ! it's very hard to play but it's fun"},{"author_name":"Louspirit","author_uid":"55260","time":"Apr 29, 2016 @ 11:39am","epoch":1461929640,"text":"Nice animation and sound effects. You did a great job here. Enjoyable to play from the start to the end."},{"author_name":"Aaranos","author_uid":"51253","time":"Apr 30, 2016 @ 1:45am","epoch":1461980400,"text":"I love the simple but smooth graphics. Took me a bit to stop endlessly killing and start going to objective."}],"images":["ld35\/50342-dd8cd39ea95b926a6a7a5f89e999382f.jpg","ld35\/50342-3f5ba7612cdeea321a15245c11539c37.jpg","ld35\/50342-afd49af4f6aac4cb1aca9f4af5c135c4.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.nevinmital.com\/LD35%20-%20Key%20Quest\/","text":"WebGL"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.nevinmital.com\/Key%20Quest%20-%20LD35%20-%20SigmanZero.zip","text":"Windows"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"2674","g_author":"50342","g_event":"LD35","g_eventkey":"33","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"2635","g_title":"Key Quest","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"560","g_commentcount":"28","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/50342-shot0-1461014377.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/50342-shot1-1461014377.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/50342-shot2-1461014377.jpg-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Key Quest is a roguelike top-down shooter in which you have the ability to absorb your enemies and inherit their attacks. With each room you travel, the enemies get tougher. Navigate your way through a constantly changing map to obtain the three keys you need to escape!\r\n\r\nControls:\r\n   > WASD (or arrow keys) - Move around\r\n   > Mouse - Aim\r\n   > Click - Shoot\r\n   > Spacebar - Absorb a nearby enemy\r\n\r\nTools Used:\r\n   > Unity Game Engine (2D)\r\n   > Visual Studio\r\n   > Adobe Photoshop\r\n   > BFXR\r\n\r\nMade by SigmanZero in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 35","title":"Key Quest"}