Work Master by asixjin

You are stuck at the office trying to complete overtime to buy that thing you wanted. You have to complete a few assignments before you can leave, but unfortunately, the system is being overrun by viruses. If you don't complete an assignment correctly you'll have to do more, but if you don't take care of the viruses they'll make completing the assignments more difficult. Multitask between completing assignments and fighting the virus so you can finish up your overtime and go buy that thing you wanted, but be warned that if the viruses grew too much the system will shut down and you won't be buying anything you wanted.
Directions can be found on the game page.
| HTML5 (web) | https://asixjin.itch.io/ld40 |
| Source code | https://github.com/AsixJin/LD40-Work-Master |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/40/work-master |
Ratings
| Overall | 977th | 2.955⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 981th | 2.758⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 801th | 2.909⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 738th | 3.227⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 536th | 3.561⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 379th | 3.344⭐ | 34🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 655th | 2.75⭐ | 32🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 872th | 2.879⭐ | 35🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 33🗳️ | 30🗨️ |
However the browser version wasn't working for me. (I use the last Firefox)
Anyway, good job!
I found my own way to have fun - trying to hit keys in the beat of a background tune. But I didn't master it right to the end. I think, the work bar decreases too fast when dealing with viruses.
i love the graphics!
Once the game ends, clicking [OK] doesn't restart the game. If a player gets frustrated and is wondering whether they want to try it again, having an easy reset will greatly increase the chance they' will.
The art looks pretty cute, a nicely classic style. I Would have opted to do the progress bar area in the same style/palette though. The music fits the visuals and while repetitive it doesn't get on my nerves. :smile:
Also, I am not sure what I do wrong sometimes, but I click the correct key to match the pointing hand, yet it still gives the error sound and resets. I am using the web client on Firefox.
I like the look, and audio is solid.
Having to click the small gray border before any input is accepted (even after clicking an earlier OK button!) is really bad, took me quite a while to figure out how even get the game activated and accepting input!
My favorite part: the rad, catchy tune. For such a short loop it sure does convey the sense of urgency and doesn't even get that annoying (listening to it right now!) If only the sound effects weren't so drab.
The graphics are fine. A bewildered, panicking office worker running between the work stations would have elevated not only the visuals, but the mood too.
Keep the presentation quality, focus on design and you'll have a winner! This, not so much.
Overall: *Below average (2.5)*
Fun: *Nope (1.0)*
Innovation: *Seen it all before (1.0)*
Theme: *Above average (3.5)*
Graphics: *Good (4.0)*
Audio: *Good (4.0)*
Humor: *Bad (2.0)*
Mood: *Above average (3.5)*