FriendShift Madness by vini60

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made by vini60 for LD35 (COMPO)
You are in possession of a shape-shifting device. The first and obvious thing you do, of course, knowing you suck at social interactions, is go to the streets and transform into other individuals so you can fit into groups around town. Do your best to be socially accepted. Good luck.

Warning: Social Rejection can kill you.

Instructions: Shapeshift into other people and join group that fit your... style.

Ps.: If web is too slow, download the game for MAC/PC (light file).

Ratings

Coolness 69% 3
Overall 3.42 281
Audio 3.06 302
Fun 3.25 391
Graphics 2.94 504
Humor 3.00 186
Innovation 3.58 193
Mood 3.30 218
Theme 3.86 141

Feedback

Garrett Hoofman
18. Apr 2016 · 02:20 UTC
This was fun. It took a little bit to figure out how to do the shapeshifting. Had to go back to the instructions and then try again a few times to understand it.
Cool game!
CarlosPidox
18. Apr 2016 · 02:43 UTC
Fun when understood the instructions!
VividRedemption
18. Apr 2016 · 02:45 UTC
Controls are pretty responsive, and the gameplay is snappy! It was a little confusing to figure out what to do, but after it clicked, it was pretty fun.
HawkSandwich
18. Apr 2016 · 03:40 UTC
Nice game, it's fun to play and addicting
aegypticus
18. Apr 2016 · 04:06 UTC
Awesome game and great theme interpretation. I thought the spacebar picked up on the wrong people too many times, but overall, it was a fun game and quite funny.
Jordan
18. Apr 2016 · 04:23 UTC
Cool mechanic! I survived for 73 seconds. The tiny people along with the cool walls look really nice.
redwizard
18. Apr 2016 · 17:10 UTC
Space doesnt work to change my style. But very good game. Nice work!
WizzardMaker
18. Apr 2016 · 17:18 UTC
Great game, it took me 10 seconds to understand that those unfriendly bastards only accept the exact match, but then it went off, I've got a score(?) of 200 seconds. Nice Graphics
dylanwolf
19. Apr 2016 · 00:18 UTC
Great use of the theme, and good level of difficulty.
Cerno_b
19. Apr 2016 · 06:14 UTC
Very innovative concept, I had fun.

One thing that could improved is the accuracy of the collision check when shifting. I had to try an average of about three times until I transformed even though I was really close to the character.
iendsl
21. Apr 2016 · 01:36 UTC
Hey! We made similar games :D 239.4s I had a little difficulty shapeshifting sometimes but found the search/limited time mechanic rewarding. I think that something level based with clothing/accessory pick-ups could add another degree of challenge.
rodobodolfo
21. Apr 2016 · 01:40 UTC
fun game! the art and audio were solid also.
Arvydas
21. Apr 2016 · 01:50 UTC
Pretty fun game to play! It took me awhile to understand how to play, but figured it out after realizing there's multiple skin and hair colored people lol This game could be really complex if more graphics are added. Nice concept and idea, though socially is not diverse haha. Good work
Foxtacy
21. Apr 2016 · 01:55 UTC
Hahahahahah curious mechanics and very fun! you did well :D
rayman1900
22. Apr 2016 · 16:22 UTC
It was really fun trying to match your character with groups of people, it was just a little hard to know how do to do so ! But great game overall !
nopogo
24. Apr 2016 · 17:32 UTC
Took me a bit to get the concept, but after that it was fun for a bit. Maybe add some more difficulty as time progresses, otherwise it is a bit too easy.
Marc F.
28. Apr 2016 · 01:32 UTC
Neat interpretation of the theme, and fun to play
PowerSpark
28. Apr 2016 · 01:33 UTC
Pretty funny game :) shapeshifting is hard to do, I have to find the right spot next to the person sometimes, but it's not a big deal. I also suggest maybe a timer showing when the groups/people will disappear? Good job!
mooncalf
28. Apr 2016 · 04:08 UTC
I had fun with this. I could see this mechanic used for puzzles as well as this more arcade style. Great entry overall.
egos
28. Apr 2016 · 11:43 UTC
fun concept and nice reallized
i like it
Maybe you should let instruction somewehee
GodsBoss
28. Apr 2016 · 11:44 UTC
Very funny! Creative interpretation of the theme.
Weeping Rupee
28. Apr 2016 · 14:14 UTC
Really cool concept/twist on the theme without seeming like it was really reaching.

I dunno if you intended it but I love that you made what is essentially a game about matching patterns into something whose mechanics remind us of something profound about the human condition-- we do sort of die on the vine without other people, or go crazy. Calling the life bar a sanity meter and having you progressively get more disheveled would have been a nice touch but I can't complain. Seriously, simple as hell but Bravo!
🎤 vini60
29. Apr 2016 · 02:25 UTC
That's the idea Rupee :) Human beings have this inherent desire to be accepted by others. We basically go mad if that doesn't happen. So I made it into a little game !
Frozen Fractal
01. May 2016 · 09:56 UTC
Nice! Shapeshifting is a bit tricky at times though.
rhastapunk
01. May 2016 · 12:18 UTC
Haha its seems I wont be socially accepted even in videogames. Nice game, different and original concept
tomlum
09. May 2016 · 23:22 UTC
Wonderful! Very unique gameplay mechanic that was executed super well, the AI always felt frantic and fresh.