Bakeneko by Tempest
Bakeneko was created by Nick Breslin (http://www.etiquettestudio.com), @EtiquetteStudio
- It follows the primary theme (Evolution) as well as the second place theme (Parallel Worlds). It also uses cats for fun.
Objective
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Prevent the spirits (Red, Green Blue cubes) from reaching the barrier (Purple path blocks). Escaping spirits are indestructible in their own domains! All are vulnerable in Limno, however.
Controls
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Numeric Keys 1,2,3 and 4 to summon your Bakeneko (Cat Spirits).
This can also be achieved by clicking the cat's portrait in the bottom-left.
You can switch between worlds by clicking on the world buttons in the bottom-right.
Evolution
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Active. Bakeneko will banish the escaping spirits, evolving a bit on contact with each spirit.
Passive. Bakeneko will also evolve when exposed to Inferno, Primeval or Blizzard environments.
When their evolution bar (next to their portrait) fills up, the dominate evolution type will mature and their portrait will reflect this change.
Evolving with Inferno will result in more damage to escaping spirits.
Evolving with Primeval will allow your Bakeneko to travel faster.
Evolving with Blizzard will give your Bakeneko the ability to slow down a spirit.
- It follows the primary theme (Evolution) as well as the second place theme (Parallel Worlds). It also uses cats for fun.
Objective
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Prevent the spirits (Red, Green Blue cubes) from reaching the barrier (Purple path blocks). Escaping spirits are indestructible in their own domains! All are vulnerable in Limno, however.
Controls
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Numeric Keys 1,2,3 and 4 to summon your Bakeneko (Cat Spirits).
This can also be achieved by clicking the cat's portrait in the bottom-left.
You can switch between worlds by clicking on the world buttons in the bottom-right.
Evolution
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Active. Bakeneko will banish the escaping spirits, evolving a bit on contact with each spirit.
Passive. Bakeneko will also evolve when exposed to Inferno, Primeval or Blizzard environments.
When their evolution bar (next to their portrait) fills up, the dominate evolution type will mature and their portrait will reflect this change.
Evolving with Inferno will result in more damage to escaping spirits.
Evolving with Primeval will allow your Bakeneko to travel faster.
Evolving with Blizzard will give your Bakeneko the ability to slow down a spirit.
Ratings
| Coolness | 26% | 932 |
| Overall(Jam) | 2.94 | 151 |
| Fun(Jam) | 2.75 | 155 |
| Graphics(Jam) | 3.25 | 125 |
| Innovation(Jam) | 3.63 | 28 |
| Mood(Jam) | 2.54 | 159 |
| Theme(Jam) | 3.25 | 64 |
@BMacIntosh - Thank you! Yes, I definitely intended for hotkeys to be for worlds as well, but it appears I've missed it! Will be included in post-compo.
@Mclogenog - Yes, it was an auto-aim tower defense. The text was there to create a story/world/purpose to the TD.
- The strategy can break down to just key-mashing at times, yes. The challenge will be increased in future builds, where certain worlds would become un-accessible. I'm thinking (mentioned above) of having the cats auto-attack, so you can focus just on the environment, and maybe some bonuses to award to the cats, to guide their growth rather than spend time deploying them.
Yes, I love when cubes construct/destruct. Thanks for the compliment.
I will improve the explanation and complexity in the next build for sure.
@rmatey - Thanks! The cats evolve slowly if they just earn points from banishing their targets. However, if you change the world, the cat will evolve much quicker.
Banishing a red cube = small amount of red experience.
Activating Inferno world - Cat will gain XP over time (traveling to, from target).
@ConflictiveLabs -- Thank you! Yes, too much text seems to be an issue. I originally thought there wasn't enough. I wanted a much smoother way to introduce each cat and world. Thanks again!
@Mach60KAS -- I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yea, I realize all my LD entries tend to be peaceful/soothing. Thanks, and yes I hope to expand it soon :)