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Robot in the Garden by Gaeel

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made by Gaeel for LD23 (COMPO)
Made with Love2D

Graphics drawn with GIMP,
Music and sounds generated in FL Studio and Renoise

There's not much to this game, I got so caught up in tweaking the visuals and goofing off in front of the camera that I only had time to rush in two game modes.

During the making of this game, 4 friends were also making games for LD, all of them for the first time, and 3 of them at the same place as me (we Jammed in Montpellier in the sunny south of France), check out their games on our common page : http://xi.gd/ld23/

All downloads! http://xi.gd/ld23/gaeel.html
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-23/?action=preview&uid=1561

Ratings

Coolness 22% 980
Overall 3.19 302
Audio 3.64 50
Fun 2.77 450
Graphics 4.44 8
Humor 2.11 499
Innovation 2.81 485
Mood 3.54 61
Theme 3.85 64

Feedback

mikelovesrobots3
23. Apr 2012 · 02:30 UTC
This game is freaking beautiful. Nice sound too.

I couldn't figure out what to do other than do laps though.

Nice use of a non-standard aspect ratio as well.
eShredder
23. Apr 2012 · 18:14 UTC
I could not figure out what to do, but it was really REALLY beautiful!
Niavlys
23. Apr 2012 · 18:26 UTC
@mikelovesrobots3: You can find stuff as well! (shiny coins, all around the tiny world)
Other than that, I completely agree with your comment. Gaeel, your game is beautiful.
graytest
24. Apr 2012 · 19:56 UTC
Beautiful looking game. I found a bunch of coins hoping something would happen, but didn't seem like it would. More gameplay would have been great, but still very good!
racarate
25. Apr 2012 · 05:46 UTC
Yeaaaaah! I found this game via the LD23 thread on the LOVE forums and wanted to play it based on the passage-esque visuals. I love it! I love the playable title screen, the dual game modes (only LD racing game I have played so far), the sound design and ambient music and the game feel. Micro-jetpack jumps. White vine animation. Oh man, and the dynamic lighting. HYPER LEGIT. Haven't figured out the point of "collect" yet, about to go back. HYYYYPER LEGIT!
🎤 Gaeel
25. Apr 2012 · 08:47 UTC
Hey guys, thanks for the comments!
I'm glad you enjoyed the game, I'm a little dissapointed I couldn't get more gameplay in, but it feels great to know people enjoyed it!
gnx
25. Apr 2012 · 13:27 UTC
Very solid graphics. The movement around could be a bit quicker, but I love the jetpack.

The effects are also very nicely done. Shame actually that it is such a tiny game;)
Muhiz
25. Apr 2012 · 22:18 UTC
Stunning visuals, nice soundtrack and I liked the mood aroung the game. More gameplay would be nice but this goes with the theme.
🎤 Gaeel
26. Apr 2012 · 13:29 UTC
To be honest, I was hoping to add a few more gamemodes, such as some kind of puzzle mechanic with computers and maybe some kind of critter to play with, but I only started on actual gameplay about 12 hours before the contest end.

About the movement speed, I know it's a little slow, but that's intentional, I wanted there it to take a certain amount of time to travel through the world. It DOES feel a little sluggish though, I agree.
SFX
26. Apr 2012 · 22:38 UTC
I wish there was more to do.
tequibo
27. Apr 2012 · 14:44 UTC
Game looks lovely.
cadin
27. Apr 2012 · 17:02 UTC
Beautiful graphics, nice sound design, and smooth controls. It's a shame there's not more to the gameplay. Could easily be one of my favorites if there was a bit more to do.
elektron
27. Apr 2012 · 22:50 UTC
Is the purpose of the game just to pick up coins, or am I missing something?
Dracir
28. Apr 2012 · 01:05 UTC
Really good looking game :). Love the pixel art, light and sound.
steamgirl
28. Apr 2012 · 11:08 UTC
Sweet and simple, but I wish there was more to do. I think you matched the theme well though, it does feel like quite a tiny world. Props for using a robot and a garden. Hehehe. ^_^
Tifu
28. Apr 2012 · 15:36 UTC
I like the idea of re-using the same tiny area for different games to emphasise the tiny world theme, shame you hadn't got more done :(
Graphics and atmosphere are pretty awesome
Fireblend
29. Apr 2012 · 00:59 UTC
Doesn't feel like much more than a toy, but it's a very beautiful toy for sure! Also, high five for using Love too :D
bms
13. May 2012 · 22:40 UTC
i love the low res visuals, music and the mood!
You should definitely do a post-compo version.. good job!