Children : Reverse Slender by HackThePanda

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made by HackThePanda for LD25 (COMPO)
This is a parody on the game Slender, except you play as the villain: Slenderman. ;)

Made this in Java with LWJGL. Hopefully it doesn't have any compatibility problems, I've only tested on Windows 7 machines.

More info on the page, along with source code.

Ratings

Coolness 84% 2
Overall 3.06 324
Audio 2.45 354
Fun 2.83 372
Graphics 3.27 238
Humor 3.73 37
Innovation 2.70 430
Mood 3.23 146
Theme 3.91 73

Feedback

CNIAngel
17. Dec 2012 路 02:39 UTC
I love this!!!!
馃帳 HackThePanda
17. Dec 2012 路 02:42 UTC
Thanks! :)
rvmook
17. Dec 2012 路 05:48 UTC
Love the concept, sound is a bit harsh though. One question, what is the purpose of jumping?
馃帳 HackThePanda
17. Dec 2012 路 10:37 UTC
None, just to give the player a bit more control over movement. It always feels more immersive to me if I can jump in a game.
SamoojaMies
17. Dec 2012 路 18:08 UTC
Creepy slender :). Good job.
Tifu
17. Dec 2012 路 19:08 UTC
If he just wants a hug... why do the children vanish? D:
馃帳 HackThePanda
17. Dec 2012 路 20:15 UTC
He teleports them out of the forest to be at home in their beds safely as he firmly believes no child should be left out in the woods at night alone
Xavier
17. Dec 2012 路 20:53 UTC
Love the concept and pretty nice graphics. Nice work!
rustybroomhandle
17. Dec 2012 路 21:19 UTC
This was cute. I agree that the sound could prolly be toned down a tad though.
Mythalore
17. Dec 2012 路 21:22 UTC
Very interesting Slender-like game. Rather funny win screen as well.
馃帳 HackThePanda
17. Dec 2012 路 21:28 UTC
In hindsight I should have made the steps a little less jarring, they've gotten annoying after a couple play-throughs. But I meant for the sounds to be a bit unpleasant as it's an unpleasant theme
馃帳 HackThePanda
17. Dec 2012 路 21:28 UTC
And thank you to everyone for your wonderful feedback :)
8bitDamage
17. Dec 2012 路 21:54 UTC
The static effect is very well done! Nice!
Msquirrel
17. Dec 2012 路 22:10 UTC
That... Was... AMAZING, I always knew he just wanted hugs...
馃帳 HackThePanda
17. Dec 2012 路 23:05 UTC
Thanks 8bitDamage :) I worked hard on it
Thank you Msquirrel, it's a personal belief of mine
Edocentrique
17. Dec 2012 路 23:39 UTC
Really cool effects !
crashbanito
17. Dec 2012 路 23:40 UTC
I think what makes this game are the facial expressions you give Slenderman. A simple game, but quite humorous.
Winterblood
17. Dec 2012 路 23:41 UTC
Nice style and very polished, but a bit light on game mechanics. Static effect is great.
Mava
17. Dec 2012 路 23:41 UTC
So thats what slender mans face looks like! That was fun :)
horrorpen
17. Dec 2012 路 23:45 UTC
Amazing and funny! I like it very much!
馃帳 HackThePanda
18. Dec 2012 路 00:02 UTC
Thanks Edocentrique!
@crashbanito I love them too lol, they kind of give me the creeps
@Winterblood Thanks :) I wanted to do more but I just had no time, name of the game though I guess
@Mava thanks! I'm glad you had fun
@horrorpen thank you I'm glad you like it :)
HeroesGrave
18. Dec 2012 路 03:49 UTC
LOL.
I have played Slender a few times, and this... is... just... funny.
Jezzamon
18. Dec 2012 路 04:08 UTC
Yes! I was hoping someone would make a reverse slender game. :D
Xavier
18. Dec 2012 路 11:50 UTC
the gameplay reminds me a bit this: http://twinbeardstudios.com/230_huggy-bear :-)
Maristak
18. Dec 2012 路 13:49 UTC
I really do like the overlay when you get close and the graphics overall. The idea of "cant move when seen" is great. Well done
rasmusrn
18. Dec 2012 路 18:38 UTC
After loading the screen just goes black. I'm on OSX/Firefox.
FinalMirage
18. Dec 2012 路 20:34 UTC
It can be tough to make any progress when there's a group of children together but it's a cool concept. As others have said, the static screen is cool looking. :)
馃帳 HackThePanda
18. Dec 2012 路 23:12 UTC
Lol thanks HeroesGrave :)
@Jezzamon I was too but then I decided to make it myself
@Xavier omg that's the funniest game ever who in the world would come up with that
Thank you Maristak :)
@rasmusrn I've heard people not being able to play it on OSX, I'm not sure why that is as the settings/natives should be set up correctly
@FinalMirage yeah, anyone who asks for a moral behind this game will be that kids should a.) not go into a forest at night without parental supervision and b.) should always travel in groups. And thank you, I'm glad people are liking it :)
LogGiant
19. Dec 2012 路 01:58 UTC
I was laughing my way through this game! I would be upset that slenderman had a face, except it was fantastic.
馃帳 HackThePanda
19. Dec 2012 路 02:35 UTC
I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
monomanio
19. Dec 2012 路 12:48 UTC
Hilarious! The animations were simple - but super effective. Good job!
馃帳 HackThePanda
19. Dec 2012 路 20:10 UTC
Thanks monomanio :)
UndergroundPixel
20. Dec 2012 路 20:05 UTC
Great idea! The mood of the game was aptly dark and it was funny too. :)
馃帳 HackThePanda
20. Dec 2012 路 20:10 UTC
Thank you!
Puzzlem00n
21. Dec 2012 路 02:02 UTC
Ah, funny stuff, dude. You get props by getting good scores for mood and humor, which is not a common sight. Bad and good break-down:

-Not too much variety, a bit basic
-Throwing off the player with a jump they can't use, but if you really think that's more immersive, ignore this minus.
+Fun Concept
+Very Streamlined, nothing in the way of making the game overly-complex, which I like. :)
馃帳 HackThePanda
21. Dec 2012 路 04:31 UTC
Thanks, Puzzlem00n :)
Indeed basic, but as you later mentioned it keeps the game from getting overly complex which seems to be better for Ludum Dare as people aren't really going to take the time to learn and play a complicated RPG just so they can give a quick little rating.
In hind sight I should have made it clearer some how that jump doesn't do anything, confusion defeats the point of immersion.
But yeah, thanks a lot for the feedback! It's much appreciatd
Birchmountain
21. Dec 2012 路 15:32 UTC
I like the idea but it lacks gameplay and the sound is just a little to much. I like the fact that you've given the player the ability to jump, even though it's not necessary, i read in the comments that you included it for the immersion and i think that's awesome! Still a fun game that's more about the message than gameplay. Good job!
馃帳 HackThePanda
21. Dec 2012 路 19:27 UTC
Thanks Birchmountain!
Mista Koo
25. Dec 2012 路 15:22 UTC
Great game both conceptually and technically.
DDRKirby(ISQ)
29. Dec 2012 路 08:47 UTC
This is great...the trollface on slenderman is pure gold.
garygreen
29. Dec 2012 路 18:36 UTC
Unfortunately I couldn't play this game - I was just given a series of black and white boxes where I assume the game graphics should have been.
馃帳 HackThePanda
29. Dec 2012 路 22:34 UTC
Thank you Mista Koo and DDRKirby!

I'm sorry about that garygreen, it has something to do with lower versions of OpenGL, haven't been able to track it down yet.
superscratcher
01. Jan 2013 路 03:37 UTC
Fun!
fishbrain
01. Jan 2013 路 11:25 UTC
Yep, that is creepy! Nice work!
Jiyko
01. Jan 2013 路 22:57 UTC
Dat face!
馃帳 HackThePanda
02. Jan 2013 路 18:07 UTC
Thanks superscratcher!
Thank you fishbrain :)
@Jiyko what about the face in your profile picture? @o@
RawBits
08. Jan 2013 路 00:34 UTC
Nice take on the theme but the control behaviour feels a little odd. I can't put my finger on it though.