Tourist Trap by HeyChinaski

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made by HeyChinaski for LD25 (COMPO)
Requires Java for the download or the browser version. As always, downloading the jar seems to be a better experience than running the applet. The window can be resized but I'd recommend playing with the default size.

Look out for signs, they will guide you. You needn't read the following instructions (unless you get stuck):

Move : Left/Right
Hide : Z
Jump : Space
Toggle Music : M
Next Level : Enter

You can hide from the tourists by pressing 'Z'. Whilst you're hiding you can't move. If a tourist catches you in his view while you're not hiding you will have to start the level over.

Ratings

Coolness 66% 3
Overall 4.11 6
Audio 3.38 71
Fun 3.83 19
Graphics 4.14 38
Humor 3.70 41
Innovation 4.00 21
Mood 3.81 26
Theme 4.06 34

Feedback

loren
17. Dec 2012 · 04:34 UTC
This was fun, pretty unique :)
Tapestry
17. Dec 2012 · 11:59 UTC
Awesome game, loved it!
rujo
17. Dec 2012 · 18:43 UTC
very nice and well done. one of my favourites
SecondDimension
17. Dec 2012 · 21:35 UTC
Well I found it pretty tough, but the idea was fantastic. The visuals were great as well, the ghost was cute and then terrifying. The first few times you pressed Z were cool, when you disguise yourself as stuff. Good work
WiseGAMER
18. Dec 2012 · 01:45 UTC
1 of the best game I have played ... very nice job ... keep up the good work
Tyren
18. Dec 2012 · 01:47 UTC
Well done! The jump sound was a bit odd for a ghost, but fun!
Diventurer
18. Dec 2012 · 01:47 UTC
You'll get a good rating from me. I really found this innovative, humurous and overall a very nice game. There is one thing that I found weird though; after I closed the game - the music still played. Lol, it stopped now though, after a minute or so.
suve
18. Dec 2012 · 02:15 UTC
Really nice idea! The graphics are really nice and the music is fitting. Definitely fun.
Husky
18. Dec 2012 · 06:13 UTC
Good old style!
Pretty fun, thanks!
SirJson
18. Dec 2012 · 18:46 UTC
Nice game! I tried the Web Version but the music plays forever even when the tab is closed.. now THAT is scary ;)
eShredder
18. Dec 2012 · 19:00 UTC
I think you might have missed out to end the thread in the game when it is closed. The music kept playing and the Java process was still running after closing the game.
Apart from that. Lovely graphics and solid concept. 5/5
Luis Anton
18. Dec 2012 · 19:10 UTC
So cute! I love this take on stealth :D
ahm99
19. Dec 2012 · 04:02 UTC
I really liked the hide feature. I would have preferred x for the jump key, but it was still fun. Good job :)
Jezzamon
19. Dec 2012 · 04:14 UTC
Nice game! The sound didn't work on my mac, and pressing 'm' froze the game, so I just won't rate the audio.

I still enjoyed it though. Last level was difficult but fun. :D
🎤 HeyChinaski
19. Dec 2012 · 20:48 UTC
I fixed some issues with sound, the music should go away when you close the tab now. However I think the sound may not work for some on Mac.
zenmumbler
19. Dec 2012 · 20:51 UTC
Good idea, something hair-pullingly frustrating experience in the last level. Fun how tech has evolved that we can create a cheap NES game with slightly awkward physics in 2 days instead of 2 weeks like they used to. Commendable.
JesterBLUE
19. Dec 2012 · 20:53 UTC
Loved the graphics, especially the frightened tourists, and how hiding turned you into random different objects. Jumping was tough - required you to count the number of stripes to jump and then do it. Different challenge than what my brain is wired for when jumping.
master4523
19. Dec 2012 · 20:58 UTC
One of the best game I've played! I wish you would have had time to add some other game mechanics, like tourists who could turn on the light. Overall, great graphics, great audio, great game, great ratings.
markengley
19. Dec 2012 · 22:38 UTC
Wonderfully old school. Very solid all rounder - especially nice graphics and music.
pillbrain
19. Dec 2012 · 22:39 UTC
really enjoyed that. Liked the art, enjoyed scaring the tourists, really got to hate them especially on the last level!
Beerman
19. Dec 2012 · 23:00 UTC
Very nice. I loved the hiding by disguising yourself as pot plants and bookcases - very Scooby Doo :)
matthias_zarzecki
20. Dec 2012 · 18:25 UTC
Wonderful little game! Didn't liek hte first level insta-kills you several times before your get it.
frosty
24. Dec 2012 · 02:03 UTC
The hiding mechanic was a nice touch. Great work. =)
Dir3kt
05. Jan 2013 · 17:26 UTC
Brillant. Like the mood.
OU GDA
05. Jan 2013 · 18:04 UTC
Really fun mechanic. Would have liked to see a bit more vertical levels than just the jump off the edge and hide that would get you through most of the game.