{"author_link":"\/author\/bagface\/","author_name":"bagface","author_uid":"92583","comments":[{"author_name":"brinkhousegames","author_uid":"65699","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:14am","epoch":1460959740,"text":"Nice mechanic, I enjoyed the physics of returning to square shape, trying to gestimate where I'd stop and how much time I needed to give myself. Enjoyed the various levels. Nice work!\r\rI'd love your thoughts on my game Titos Revenge:\rhttp:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/ludum-dare-35\/?action=preview&uid=65699"},{"author_name":"AssassinMonkey","author_uid":"89511","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:15am","epoch":1460959800,"text":"Pretty fun game. Sounds could be a bit better, and could use a bit more polish and depth."},{"author_name":"jollyserpent","author_uid":"87843","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:19am","epoch":1460960040,"text":"Nice game, good job! Love the facial expressions of the Squarcle."},{"author_name":"flummox3d","author_uid":"45209","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:20am","epoch":1460960100,"text":"Oh no, the evil triangles! Interesting mechanic, although I had a bit of trouble estimating where I would land by turning into a square. Had fun anyways :)"},{"author_name":"lordsavage","author_uid":"43141","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:23am","epoch":1460960280,"text":"I have to agree with brinkhousegames, trying to judge the speed and when to turn back into a square was quiet interesting. Well done"},{"author_name":"Willsr71","author_uid":"32203","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:23am","epoch":1460960280,"text":"Me: "Oh I think i'll stop right around there" Game: "NOPE"\rIt was surprisingly intriguing. I like how the triangles would just keep on bouncing after they were punched out of the way."},{"author_name":"makiki99","author_uid":"64374","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:23am","epoch":1460960280,"text":"Shapeshifting is laggy compared to the sound, which makes the game a bit frustrating to play. I decided to give up at fourth level. Audio is nice, the idea is nice, graphics are nice(maybe except text boxes), so it is a pretty good game."},{"author_name":"Martin Enderleit","author_uid":"18859","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:25am","epoch":1460960400,"text":"I liked it. It had a nice challenge."},{"author_name":"hunttis","author_uid":"41000","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:29am","epoch":1460960640,"text":"The shapeshifting took a bit to get used to, as the shift had a delay. A fun idea anyway :)"},{"author_name":"oal","author_uid":"11141","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:36am","epoch":1460961060,"text":"Good use of the theme! I wish the transformation from circle to square was a little faster, to allow for a faster and more intense gameplay. But that's just a matter of tweaking things. Well done!"},{"author_name":"Idkfawin32","author_uid":"34907","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 7:22am","epoch":1460963820,"text":"Can I say "Do you want to turn on sticky keys"?\r\rBut seriously, great game. You know its a good challenge when you have me cursing at the screen when my box falls into the abyss.\r\rGreat job on this one!"},{"author_name":"jk5000","author_uid":"50889","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 7:27am","epoch":1460964120,"text":"Simple idea and great game."},{"author_name":"MattThePie","author_uid":"42363","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:45pm","epoch":1460997600,"text":"Wow, actually a really neat mechanic despite being so simple, this is great fun"},{"author_name":"verzoto","author_uid":"49357","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:54pm","epoch":1460998140,"text":"Good job! I liked the mechanic, and physics are great too! Great game!"},{"author_name":"MrDave","author_uid":"49905","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:58pm","epoch":1460998380,"text":"Great name. Some good map design. I liked the fact it took so long to change, it meant you had to plan in advance what you were going to do. \rAlso I really liked the changing animation between the two shapes."},{"author_name":"brainstorm","author_uid":"44355","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 4:58pm","epoch":1460998380,"text":"Cute game! The only problem is that it's too difficult to estimate where the squar will stp after rolling. Nice sprites and animations too."},{"author_name":"ezombort","author_uid":"30521","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 5:04pm","epoch":1460998740,"text":"It's a good sign when you get addicted to a game? :) This was awesome, great job and fun mechanics. Just the correct amount of difficulty. I'd play more if there were more levels. Well done!"},{"author_name":"gq_deltex","author_uid":"86362","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:23pm","epoch":1461003480,"text":"Looks pretty nice and the game mechanics are great! Squarecle is also a good name idea! Good Work"},{"author_name":"GameQuester","author_uid":"45230","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 6:36pm","epoch":1461004260,"text":"A bit annoying that you always had to switch to mouse when you died. Beside that this was a very fun game and a good approach on the theme. Also I liked them Sqares Circles and Triangles -looking unobtrusive to my own game."},{"author_name":"wtfrara","author_uid":"24886","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 7:51pm","epoch":1461008760,"text":"I really dug this, it's a very creative mechanic for a puzzle-platformer. I noticed a few small bugs but overall it's quite good."},{"author_name":"cynicalmonkey","author_uid":"53023","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 8:27pm","epoch":1461010920,"text":"a nice idea, the shapeshifting took me a little while to get the hang of to do well"},{"author_name":"APantaloni","author_uid":"92148","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 8:43pm","epoch":1461011880,"text":"Very nice concept!It takes some time to get used to but it's addictive"},{"author_name":"davor10105","author_uid":"69795","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 10:14pm","epoch":1461017340,"text":"Gotta love those expressions xD"},{"author_name":"AngerFork","author_uid":"91156","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:05pm","epoch":1461020400,"text":"Super fun game. Took me a bit to figure out how to get the movement right, but could totally see this being a fun little puzzle game that goes a long way...loved it!"},{"author_name":"CMLSC","author_uid":"86097","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:13pm","epoch":1461020880,"text":"This game is very unique, however I kept running into bugs. For example: You can win after you lose if you lose hitting a triangle and roll into the end."},{"author_name":"UnlikelyRogue","author_uid":"85728","time":"Apr 18, 2016 @ 11:58pm","epoch":1461023580,"text":"That was fun, and some decent challenges around a solid core mechanic. Well done."},{"author_name":"GenericTeamName","author_uid":"53185","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 1:03am","epoch":1461027480,"text":"Like the mechanic and the level design was pretty good too. I would've liked the transform to be a bit faster. Overall great entry"},{"author_name":"dwhiffing","author_uid":"5662","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 1:05am","epoch":1461027600,"text":"It's cute :) I liked the mechanic, and the simple instructions. Reminded me of wario land there. Didn't play to the end, but enjoyed it none the less"},{"author_name":"davidcmcdonald","author_uid":"43146","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 1:39am","epoch":1461029640,"text":"hahahaha! best use of the concept i have scene so far. well done on creating a new style of game. love it"},{"author_name":"davidcmcdonald","author_uid":"43146","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 1:39am","epoch":1461029640,"text":"hahahaha! best use of the concept i have seen so far. well done on creating a new style of game. love it"},{"author_name":"RafaSKB","author_uid":"90983","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 2:09am","epoch":1461031440,"text":"I had more fun than I expected with this game, it's really fun haha. The physics while shifting is great.\rOne thing that could be changed though is adding a keyboard shortcut for the dialog options, this way you don't have to use the mouse to play it again."},{"author_name":"psychonull","author_uid":"31386","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 2:36am","epoch":1461033060,"text":"Real Nice game. Great idea and really fun game. Congratulations!"},{"author_name":"Auroratide","author_uid":"93230","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 2:39am","epoch":1461033240,"text":"A good, all-around game. For an innovative mechanic, the controls were surprisingly easy to pick up and learn. Nice job!"},{"author_name":"PeachTreeOath","author_uid":"63987","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 2:41am","epoch":1461033360,"text":"Enjoyed this quite a bit. Great idea and implementation!"},{"author_name":"BrianSChung","author_uid":"20323","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 2:53am","epoch":1461034080,"text":"Like the concept!"},{"author_name":"serp","author_uid":"86299","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 3:04am","epoch":1461034740,"text":"I like the mechanic"},{"author_name":"Exolun","author_uid":"49499","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 3:33am","epoch":1461036480,"text":"Fun game with a good game mechanic!"},{"author_name":"fin_nolimit","author_uid":"86340","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 4:23am","epoch":1461039480,"text":"Very clever name and the physics was easy to work with. The only problem I had was understanding how I beat the level!"},{"author_name":"WASD","author_uid":"78900","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 4:39am","epoch":1461040440,"text":"Good job! I had fun playing your game :)"},{"author_name":"Zgragselus","author_uid":"86334","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 5:31am","epoch":1461043560,"text":"Awesome mechanics, and yay evil triangles!"},{"author_name":"Remdiky","author_uid":"85681","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 5:38am","epoch":1461043980,"text":"Interesting mechanic))"},{"author_name":"sadenly","author_uid":"39839","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 7:31am","epoch":1461050760,"text":"Nice, but I did not understand at first that only the first press of the keyboard counts, and I desperatly tried to make it go the other way pressing the button in the opposite direction))"},{"author_name":"CasualCat","author_uid":"91982","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 8:05am","epoch":1461052800,"text":"Love the mechanic, very innovative and the game was really fun. But it could be wayyy better if the shifting was more responsive and the physics and controls were cleaned and polished up a bit. Graphics could be polished up a bit too, but I had a lot of fun."},{"author_name":"AAGH Games","author_uid":"38918","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 8:12am","epoch":1461053220,"text":"I like the idea, and it was executed pretty well. I did find, though, that I could roll off the map and get the "you lose" sound even after I'd gotten the "you win" menu if I kept rolling around, plus I won once after I'd already lost because my defeated square came to a rest on the checkerboard platform.\r\rIt's a little buggy but still a neat, well executed concept, and a good take on the theme."},{"author_name":"Adipson","author_uid":"22158","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 8:17am","epoch":1461053520,"text":"original and fun ! :)"},{"author_name":"kivlor","author_uid":"89570","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 8:56am","epoch":1461055860,"text":"nice mechanic! I found I'd switch back to square a lot for fear of falling off a ledge. new shapes with more abilities would be cool :)"},{"author_name":"sxm1041","author_uid":"86310","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 9:25am","epoch":1461057600,"text":"Good mechanic and well implemented. The physics is just about right to be easy to pick up and then make it more challenging later on. Nice difficulty progression through the levels."},{"author_name":"JOK","author_uid":"90111","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 10:36am","epoch":1461061860,"text":"The mechanic was fun, appriciated how the difficulty was ramped up!"},{"author_name":"adamprack","author_uid":"88080","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 10:42am","epoch":1461062220,"text":"Neat idea! It grew on me over time. I wish there'd been a bit more put into the visuals and audio, but it had some neat gameplay and variety."},{"author_name":"vethan","author_uid":"35577","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 11:08am","epoch":1461063780,"text":"This is aweesommee! Really enjoyed playing through this!"},{"author_name":"Ibzy","author_uid":"91498","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 12:23pm","epoch":1461068280,"text":"Crazily addictive. A great selection of challenges across the levels. Good job!"},{"author_name":"Beard","author_uid":"40054","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 12:29pm","epoch":1461068640,"text":"The mechanic was really cool. The control seems intentionally wonky, but I think that is part of what makes it fun. Might be cool to have some race the clock kind of levels later to increase difficulty."},{"author_name":"Fumiko","author_uid":"38848","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 12:56pm","epoch":1461070260,"text":"I liked the faces and how they changed based on your speed"},{"author_name":"Berserker_Chris","author_uid":"52858","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 4:20pm","epoch":1461082500,"text":"Very good solid game, nice idea."},{"author_name":"orukinawa","author_uid":"34628","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 5:31pm","epoch":1461086760,"text":"Very interesting concept"},{"author_name":"Monofraps","author_uid":"17951","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 5:53pm","epoch":1461088080,"text":"I love the mechanics - very well done."},{"author_name":"DanEEStar","author_uid":"12823","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 6:49pm","epoch":1461091440,"text":"Wow! So simple but really great.\rI could not stop playing!\r\rYou did a great job with the first tutorial level.\rI would play more but I beat it..."},{"author_name":"qu2","author_uid":"87890","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 6:57pm","epoch":1461091920,"text":"I really like the mechanic, and some of the levels have cool ideas too. I just wish the controls were more responsive."},{"author_name":"SeaMonsterGD","author_uid":"93186","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 6:58pm","epoch":1461091980,"text":"The mood is great and the music fits perfectly without ever getting tiring. The simple mechanic really works well even though I would have appreciated slightly less punishing levels (for examples spots where failing would just slow you down rather than ill you). Overall very fun to play.\r\rOne detail : being able to restart with one of the game keys would have been nice, so as to not have to move your hand and grab the mouse when you die."},{"author_name":"t4u","author_uid":"34334","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 7:51pm","epoch":1461095160,"text":"I love the simplisitc idea. A shape changing face form happy to sad was a ncie touch. Music depsite being simplistic worked. Even if you didn't like it there was a mute option so it's good.\r\rThe biggest problem is that in order to restart a game you needed a mouse. This was weak as you force player to constantly switch between mouse and keyboard. Another thing is lack of level number. i want to know how much levels are there left. I don't mind finishing 5 levels but perspective of 20 levels in a single go - how about no.\r\rOverall: Despite the lack of everything I really enjoyed it."},{"author_name":"KitsuneQuestDev","author_uid":"93157","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 9:04pm","epoch":1461099540,"text":"Nice game, I only felt like the shapeshifting delay became a little tedious after a while"},{"author_name":"Sota","author_uid":"52848","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 9:44pm","epoch":1461101940,"text":"When I went to play it, I was told to use a browser that supports WebGL, like Firefox. I am using Firefox."},{"author_name":"Reis Mahnic","author_uid":"52764","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 9:48pm","epoch":1461102180,"text":"Fun core mechanic, and solid presentation! Had a good time with it. You explored the mechanic with enough different level design approaches too."},{"author_name":"TheCain","author_uid":"87568","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 10:25pm","epoch":1461104400,"text":"That was fun, and had clever mechanics."},{"author_name":"Cole and Jordan Studios","author_uid":"61262","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 11:21pm","epoch":1461107760,"text":"Difficult. Interesting, different than what I've seen, but the mechanics feel almost lethargic. It's really what makes the game difficult, but I don't feel like that's especially fun. Regardless, nicely done all around!"},{"author_name":"Tomahawk2001913","author_uid":"81023","time":"Apr 19, 2016 @ 11:49pm","epoch":1461109440,"text":"I love the original name."},{"author_name":"MartinFernandez","author_uid":"55525","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 2:29am","epoch":1461119040,"text":"Great game, good mechanic,i really enjoy the game. Good work!!"},{"author_name":"nextreality","author_uid":"51893","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 3:11am","epoch":1461121560,"text":"The concept is pretty interesting and I quite liked the feel of the physics. The transformation animation and graphics were simple, but quite effective for the overall game. Only complaint was sound, but since there was a mute button for that I am ok with it. Good Job!"},{"author_name":"funisfun8","author_uid":"51044","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 3:48am","epoch":1461123780,"text":"Fun mechanic! I love how the first level entirely teaches you the mechanic. Graphics aren't the most complex but that's OK! Music and audio is fine. Overall, great job!"},{"author_name":"monkeybit29","author_uid":"89887","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 7:08am","epoch":1461135780,"text":"This was a pretty cool mechanic, i just wish it was more responsive, nice job!"},{"author_name":"Black Horn Studios","author_uid":"50908","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 10:54am","epoch":1461149340,"text":"Nice game!"},{"author_name":"PoV","author_uid":"19","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 3:13pm","epoch":1461164880,"text":"When you see this, contact me. http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/contact\/"},{"author_name":"ekkiiiii","author_uid":"50154","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 3:18pm","epoch":1461165180,"text":"Nice core mechanic! Level Design feels very thought through. Had a lot of fun with this."},{"author_name":"alessandrovigamus","author_uid":"92653","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 7:01pm","epoch":1461178560,"text":"I like it, it can be pretty challenging!"},{"author_name":"grayhaze","author_uid":"23957","time":"Apr 20, 2016 @ 9:16pm","epoch":1461186660,"text":"I had a lot of fun with this, despite failing many, many times. Although technically a platformer, it felt more like an outright puzzle game at times, requiring you to judge what would happen *after* you change shape. The music was decent and the graphics, although simple, were fun. Also a really good use of the theme which I haven't seen done quite the same elsewhere. Well done! :)"},{"author_name":"Mieeh","author_uid":"49612","time":"Apr 21, 2016 @ 12:29pm","epoch":1461241440,"text":"Cool mechanic. Simple but fun. I didn't like the fact that i accidently restarded the game after playing for 5minutes. Fun game."},{"author_name":"IvanFon","author_uid":"90594","time":"Apr 21, 2016 @ 8:38pm","epoch":1461270780,"text":"I really enjoyed this mechanic, it led to some interesting moments, especially trying to switch at the right time."},{"author_name":"DcrDro","author_uid":"92023","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 8:09am","epoch":1461312240,"text":"good entry !"},{"author_name":"Fabraz","author_uid":"50665","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 2:08pm","epoch":1461333780,"text":"Good idea, we had a similar one! Taking the simple concept of the shapes and using their physical shape to determine platforming abilities."},{"author_name":"KairosXIII","author_uid":"92648","time":"Apr 22, 2016 @ 11:54pm","epoch":1461368940,"text":"Love the idea there, using the shapes to play with the physics. Nice take on the theme."},{"author_name":"GodsBoss","author_uid":"20672","time":"Apr 23, 2016 @ 6:48am","epoch":1461393780,"text":"Facial expressions on the shape were great and after getting the controls, it gets really fun."},{"author_name":"Dreschler","author_uid":"52134","time":"Apr 23, 2016 @ 11:04pm","epoch":1461452340,"text":"Nice game!"},{"author_name":"tentacode","author_uid":"60185","time":"Apr 24, 2016 @ 5:38pm","epoch":1461519180,"text":"Cute graphics :)"},{"author_name":"cakeknuckles","author_uid":"7792","time":"Apr 25, 2016 @ 1:33am","epoch":1461547680,"text":"solid interpretation of the theme, this game had easy to understand mechanics and interesting levels."},{"author_name":"derr","author_uid":"55643","time":"Apr 26, 2016 @ 11:47am","epoch":1461670920,"text":"Great game! It's super hard until you get a feel for the physics."},{"author_name":"Xanjos","author_uid":"21201","time":"Apr 27, 2016 @ 12:18am","epoch":1461715980,"text":"Great use of theme. Mechanics were really good and the level design was well thought out."},{"author_name":"Japes","author_uid":"38385","time":"Apr 27, 2016 @ 6:13pm","epoch":1461780480,"text":"This is the only comment that you need from me:\rMy partner wants dinner - and my response is "Just one more turn". It's a great game, well done. :)"},{"author_name":"phoenix1987","author_uid":"58828","time":"Apr 29, 2016 @ 10:51pm","epoch":1461969960,"text":"Fun game, i liked the use of the theme. I hope you're able to expand on it after the theme. IT did take a while to get use to but overall great job :)"},{"author_name":"ragnta","author_uid":"64481","time":"Apr 29, 2016 @ 11:26pm","epoch":1461972060,"text":"Nice game :)"},{"author_name":"MayankUnreal","author_uid":"90244","time":"Apr 30, 2016 @ 12:30pm","epoch":1462019100,"text":"Nice simple graphics, progressively challenging that's the fun part.Music is great"},{"author_name":"neilcorre2k6","author_uid":"49082","time":"May 3, 2016 @ 11:34am","epoch":1462274940,"text":"Nice game! :D not the first game I played with the mechanic you used, but still one of the best! :D"},{"author_name":"marvalgames","author_uid":"35388","time":"May 4, 2016 @ 10:52pm","epoch":1462402020,"text":"Simple Cute very nice original play. Excellent. Kept playing."},{"author_name":"OnlySlightly","author_uid":"1959","time":"May 10, 2016 @ 12:43am","epoch":1462840680,"text":"Fun mechanic! A lot of fun! Great level design"}],"images":["ld35\/92583-486087c25bbe23ff1ca84ef5154f10fb.jpg","ld35\/92583-208bb4855582d79866e0b51e4bcbfeb2.jpg","ld35\/92583-3773a130d595c74531336e2c2ae80b46.jpg","ld35\/92583-d4e5b4ffc2db8f30d58b48d27ed89917.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/bagface.itch.io\/squarcle","text":"Web"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/9ixf4fgq4h8he33\/SquarcleSource.zip?dl=0","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"3445","g_author":"92583","g_event":"LD35","g_eventkey":"33","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"3463","g_title":"Squarcle","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"416","g_commentcount":"93","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/92583-shot0-1460886443.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/92583-shot1-1460886443.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/92583-shot2-1460886443.png-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/542293\/92583-shot3-1460886443.png-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"Squarcle!\r\nIs it a square that turns into a circle? or a circle that turns into a square?!\r\nWho knows! Its Squarcle!","title":"Squarcle"}