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Infested by Megalink

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made by Megalink for LD 40 (JAM)

SUMMARY

In this game you explore an uninhabitable and abandoned planet that has been overrun by disgusting fly monsters. Using your machine gun, you must find and obliterate three fly nests located around the area, in which these nests spurt out hordes of maggots and flies which you need to take out.

As you begin to explore around the map, you'll notice that your player has an 'oxygen' level. Due to the flies, the air around this planet has become contaminated, therefore causing the main character to need a clean oxygen tank. Your 'oxygen' level will gradually decrease, and if it gets too low, your player will suffocate and die. If you want to stop this from happening, you can collect 'oxygen packs' that drop off of enemies. Around the map there are also oxygen tanks, which you can break open to give yourself more oxygen.

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CONTROLS

WASD - Move

Mouse Button - Shooting

Space - Dash

CREDITS

Programming - Megalink

Art - Zyro / Ulkenstride / Gideon the Bard

This game was built in GameMaker Studio 1.4.

Windows https://getagames.itch.io/infested
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/infested

Ratings

Overall 209th 3.813⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Fun 110th 3.9⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 623th 3.109⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Theme 790th 3.146⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 247th 4.06⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Audio 285th 3.522⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Humor 755th 2.545⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Mood 39th 4.167⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Given 24🗳️ 26🗨️

Feedback

pixeye
05. Dec 2017 · 11:31 UTC
I like that game is pretty challenging and that the main enemy have different behaviors
Roy87
06. Dec 2017 · 15:22 UTC
oh congratulation! Nice art! Can I follow it also on indiexpo? Do you have also a page there? This looks great! I looked for the games that used the #LDJAM but I don't find yours. So good luck!! I will hope to make a video about it!
awerar
06. Dec 2017 · 16:26 UTC
I liked that there where tons of enemies and that it got harder each time. If there is one thing that i were to complain about it would be that the oxygen aspect was quite tedious. Really cool game that deserves a high rating.
🎤 Megalink
07. Dec 2017 · 01:58 UTC
Thanks guys!
🎤 Megalink
07. Dec 2017 · 02:16 UTC
@roy87 I've just put it up on indiexpo: https://www.indiexpo.net/en/games/infested
Raphael Huot
07. Dec 2017 · 02:43 UTC
Awsome art and a very well designed game overall clear signs and feedbacks and objectives are clear even without looking at the instructions! + it's juicy and pleasant to play :) good job!
Simon Rahnasto
07. Dec 2017 · 02:50 UTC
Wow, this game has so much polish. I love the feel of the shooting, it's so satisfying! Gear visuals overall, everything is coherent and fits together nicely.


There are so many small details that just make this feel so complete and polished, one of my favorites is that the grass moves when you walk over it. Just a very nice touch and shows how much effort you put into crafting this great entry.


The enemies are all very cool and behave as one would expect them to do, it was very interesting to discover and explore around in this odd world, Great job!
tuism
07. Dec 2017 · 06:15 UTC
Mac build? 😕
🎤 Megalink
07. Dec 2017 · 06:51 UTC
@tuism Sorry I don't think there's any way around it. The engine that I use to make the game requires a module in order to export a Mac build, which costs over 200 dollars.. :\
tuism
07. Dec 2017 · 07:46 UTC
Aww, that sucks :( Didn't know GM now requires additional cost to export different builds...
🎤 Megalink
07. Dec 2017 · 09:52 UTC
@tuism I use the old version. I'm not sure if it's been changed in GMS: 2.
Charlez245
07. Dec 2017 · 13:01 UTC
I really enjoy the art style! The recoil from the gun makes the game all the more difficult and more exciting to play. Good job!
trabitboy
07. Dec 2017 · 13:12 UTC
Well it is good ! Everything is in the right place , you nailed it graphically, I like the hero's animations. Is it finishable ? Really succeeds in suggesting a larger world around, a bit too much text in the help though :)
Ittai Manero
07. Dec 2017 · 13:17 UTC
Man, I love how this game looks so much! I can't wait to try it out tonight when I finish at work. I love that there seems to be some similarities with my entry, are the flies splitting into smaller ones? So cool! Will leave feedback on this later on!
Goplite
07. Dec 2017 · 13:17 UTC
Great game! Enjoyed progression and different hive-waves. Sometimes enemies seem too long to kill tho and I wasn't sure if I died or win, when credit scene appeared. Nonetheless game itself feels smooth and complete.
Angelonias
07. Dec 2017 · 13:23 UTC
Great little game. I enjoyed it highly! Nice atmosphere, sound effects and of course gameplay!
The character felt a little slow, also the weapons also felt more like a downgrade than upgrade.
Overall solid entry!
TechnoNugget
07. Dec 2017 · 13:42 UTC
Hey nice lil' game. Quality experience, very polished and good looking. The variation in enemies was also impressive. Every shot and move you made had impacting audiovisual feedback, Good job!
Justin Toyo
07. Dec 2017 · 14:17 UTC
I liked it, I just felt at times the movement speed and enemy projectile speed was a bit unbalanced. Otherwise, it was an awesome game!
Linky439
08. Dec 2017 · 13:00 UTC
Nice game! I think you could easily expand it into a sweet indie title with more enemy and place variety. Overall, the game controls nicely, the graphics blend well together, you did a really great job.

I'd say the weapons upgrades aren't that much of an upgrade, but other than that, I don't have much to say. Congrats!
julianeder33
08. Dec 2017 · 15:17 UTC
The number off different enemys is impressive. So many different attack patterns.

Very well done. Awesome Game.
sirikan
11. Dec 2017 · 04:03 UTC
Love the art style of this game. Lots of fun to play too.
csanyk
12. Dec 2017 · 02:41 UTC
This game is tough! I think enemies should take fewer hits to kill. Otherwise, it's not bad. I liked the B&W graphics.
aemiliu5
18. Dec 2017 · 12:01 UTC
well done, the enemy's behavior is somehow unpredictable. the game is challenging but i found that addicting...nice!
Hisfantor
22. Dec 2017 · 17:09 UTC
sweet little game, I like the simple art and gameplay, only some of the hitboxes felt a bit to big
Jupiter_Hadley
05. Jan 2018 · 18:11 UTC
Neat game! I included it in my Ludum Dare 40 compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJ9_qM1iLA