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The Sun Scene by Xarras

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made by Xarras for LD 43 (JAM)

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Our Sun is about to go supernova, and it's up to the lost souls of birds to stop it. It will keep expending with time, command the birds to sacrifice themselves and revert the supernova.

*Note: The Sun Scene has been developed not as a game, but as an interactive experience. We figured that after all the sacrifice and murder of this LD's theme you would enjoy some chill. This "game" has no goals, no win or lose condition (we wanted to put at least a lose condition but we ran out of time lol), your only interaction is through singing and calling to sacrifice.

Controls: - Sing: Q, W, E - Call to sacrifice: SPACE BAR

Singing will rally souls of lost birds, calling them to sacrifice will decrease the sun size. Non of your actions will cause any more consequences than their own sounds and visuals.

Hope you enjoy the experience.

About the code: Our entry has been coded entirely with React, CSS and HTML5.
About the vibes: All audio has been made with a Korg Volca Keys connected to a Zoom MS-70CDR.
About the looks: All the images and animations have been done with Adobe Flash for the sprite sheets we used Stitches.

HTML5 (web) https://bigbuggames.github.io/ld43/
Source code https://github.com/bigbuggames/ld43
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/43/the-sun-scene

Ratings

Overall 702th 3.207⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Fun 998th 2.362⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 627th 3⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Theme 828th 2.967⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 28th 4.55⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Audio 136th 3.793⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Mood 92th 3.983⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Given 17🗳️ 29🗨️

Feedback

alobker
04. Dec 2018 · 17:55 UTC
Looks great. The controls don't seem to work in my version (Firefox). I guess the sacrifice in this game is the lack of interaction :slight_smile:
Team Infernus
05. Dec 2018 · 00:04 UTC
Really beautiful game. I do wish there was more to do, just so I would have an excuse to play it for longer!
Lucidus
05. Dec 2018 · 00:45 UTC
Wooooow... I saw your posts on feed in the weekend and even than I liked you graphics. But now I hear the audio... I really love it! Sound effects make very good atmosphere! I'm glad I played it!
arkiruthis
05. Dec 2018 · 11:07 UTC
Very trippy indeed! I love the acoustic atmosphere and the art style. After reviewing several shooters or running games it's nice to see something more thoughtful and mystical.
Rs11s21n
05. Dec 2018 · 11:36 UTC
good, beautiful, meditative game with ok music and with out gameplay for me... when game start i wiat some time because think this is just start video x)
i realy like most of pices of the graphic style, but some times i see things with out animations or with to abstract animation... most strange piece, it's a sun because when it add new circle it's happend really sharpy.
and i not like a bird song sound because it too sharp to and broke music atmospere.

but i really like concept, idea and mood of all.
kloscunha
05. Dec 2018 · 13:20 UTC
Beautiful art style and concept. Too bad you guys ran out of time, but what you ended up with is pretty unique.
KawaiiNeko
05. Dec 2018 · 14:57 UTC
Interesting concept. I love the Sun animations with all of those lines flowing from it. The curves are very smooth. I wish there was more to it, but I understand time issues very well... The sound is on point. It gives que right mood to the experience.
Jens Steenmetz
06. Dec 2018 · 00:03 UTC
I really love the art, sound and mood! Not much gameplay though :( Would have loved to see more
JLV
06. Dec 2018 · 00:11 UTC
When I think about low-interactivity games, the first genre that comes to mind is usually visual novels, so seeing a more contemplative type of game is truly refreshing. The art is awesome, as is the sound. As for the gameplay, it's obviously limited, but has obviously been carefully crafted to remain in phase with the experience. All in all, good job !
MadHumster
06. Dec 2018 · 00:14 UTC
Art is incredible. Saw your post during jam about making that sun effect if it was you. Experience overall is very different loved it.
RelicTooth
06. Dec 2018 · 00:31 UTC
The Visuals and music were really awesome! However, I did not understand this game or what I needed to do in the least. I would like to see more of this.
foodzilla
06. Dec 2018 · 03:38 UTC
Loved the feel and mood of this... it was an excellent change of pace on my LD exploration.
Fattori
06. Dec 2018 · 14:49 UTC
omg this art won my heart <3
jeu_embouteillage
06. Dec 2018 · 16:10 UTC
Really a unique game ! Very chill and contemplative experience, the art is extraordinary and the audio is great. It was cool spending a little bit of time doing nothing else than appreciating the game. great entry!
Aj Jones
06. Dec 2018 · 17:36 UTC
Loved the art! Was such a cool idea for a interactive experience!
RaisetheDead
06. Dec 2018 · 23:42 UTC
Amazing experience and wonderful mood, sounds are incredible, art is fantastic. This is not a thing I thought I would have found here ! Please make more of this next time =)
AwiX
07. Dec 2018 · 08:49 UTC
An interesting game with a kind of mechanics.
TheOneThatNeverWas
08. Dec 2018 · 14:15 UTC
Very cool game! The art style and mood are amazing! Good job!
pranjalbisht
08. Dec 2018 · 14:50 UTC
Wow, that was an amazing experience. Lacked interactivity but still, that's so unique.
niborious
09. Dec 2018 · 19:05 UTC
This was an interesting chill experience! I really like the art style. I like how you say that it can be a good break between all the sacrificing in other games lol. Im happy to find someone else making html5 games lol.
I wish the controls were displayed somewhere on the webpage itself so that it stood better on its own :P - that way you could share the link without having to give any extra info