Power - a puzzle game by hecticgrape

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made by hecticgrape for LD 39 (COMPO)

Created using libGDX and Java.


The world is running out of power. You've gotta save it. Push coal blocks into generators to generate power.

Movement - WASD / Arrows Q - reset level

Ratings

Overall 417th 3.158⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Fun 275th 3.263⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 509th 2.684⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Theme 638th 2.316⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 390th 3.053⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Audio 440th 2.368⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Humor 432th 1.938⭐ 18🧑‍⚖️
Mood 377th 2.842⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Given 25🗳️ 14🗨️

Feedback

BinarySpark
31. Jul 2017 · 11:39 UTC
A nice little puzzle game. There were a few levels in there that had me properly confused for a while, only to then have that little "aha" moment that makes puzzle games so satisfying. So nicely done.

Side note: I don't feel like this reflects the jam's theme. Sure, you mentioned it's about power cells, but the game doesn't actually _do_ anything with the idea of losing power. It could be interesting to try and wrap it in a gameplay mechanic.

Overall, I like it.
Simon Millard
01. Aug 2017 · 05:53 UTC
Awesome puzzles, I enjoyed the game quite a bit. Easy to understand, but still challenging. Not much of the "running out of power" theme in the game however. Still, neat, fun and well made. Great job.
Isaac Plunkett
01. Aug 2017 · 05:57 UTC
The puzzles were fun, but it didn't really fit the theme.
Vija02
01. Aug 2017 · 06:22 UTC
Nice simple game. Not much i can say really, it's a very simple game. But it's good since it's properly executed. Smooth animations, decent graphics and level. Music was boring and repetitive tho
Vehem
02. Aug 2017 · 13:52 UTC
Nice puzzler, smooth execution - enjoyed it overall.
MatKubik
02. Aug 2017 · 14:02 UTC
I like your game ! Puzzles are my favorite ones ! Graphics are simple but great music too, it's calm, relaxing. All that make a very cool little game ! Great job !
Nicso
02. Aug 2017 · 14:45 UTC
Well... That's a sokoban. A correct sokoban as long as you like sokobans, for sure, but ... well, it's a sokoban.
Zeriver
03. Aug 2017 · 18:17 UTC
I really like puzzle games and this is is pretty good. Levels are well designed and difficulty curve is just right. Some of the last levels are really challenging and rewarding when you beat them. Music is fine but is way to fast / gets too much 'in the face', i personally prefer more ambient, calm kind of music for puzzle games. But other than that game is pretty solid with fun gameplay.
johnnydalvi
06. Aug 2017 · 03:09 UTC
Lovely level design! The game is something that already exists, it would be nice to see some different features. I like how you kept it fast and performant, good job!
davideperozzi
06. Aug 2017 · 11:10 UTC
Nice puzzle game! Simple but great graphics and the controls also works good. Levels are neither not too hard nor to easy. A solid and nice game! :)
TheOneThatNeverWas
08. Aug 2017 · 14:21 UTC
Nice little game. It was an enjoyable experience, the puzzles kept it fresh till the end. Congrats!
icxon
09. Aug 2017 · 06:10 UTC
A Java game! Nice. I'm not a big fan of Sokobans but successfully completed this one.

@hecticgrape, are you planning to make more games using libGDX? Try to implement something realtime (not a turn-based), this will be a good experience.

Here is my playthrough:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npQxGVbOElw