A Small Wheel by Evan Minto


Phew, got it in at the last minute! This is my first Ludum Dare game!
WASD to move (W or spacebar to jump). Collect all the carrots as fast as you can!
Play A SMALL WHEEL on EvanMinto.com (Chrome recommended)
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/38/a-small-wheel |
Ratings
| Overall | 302th | 3.238⭐ | 23🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 318th | 3.048⭐ | 23🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 167th | 3.429⭐ | 23🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 87th | 3.905⭐ | 23🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 384th | 2.905⭐ | 23🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 230th | 2.667⭐ | 20🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 409th | 2.737⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 20🗳️ | 21🗨️ |
Overall, I had fun playing. I think this could work well as some sort of tap-to-jump endless runner game.
The graphics were nice, the sounds were fitting, though some music would have been nice.
The game was very simple but well made. I like that you display the carrot counter X/14, this way the goal is instantly clear.
My only complaint is that to me the controlls felt a bit difficult, I think this is due to not being able to control the directions while jumping (which is unrealistic, I know, but pretty common in platformers).
Just kidding. Very cool and creative game :)
I think this idea and execution are one of a kind in this tournament, so that's something. Also it works in browser, another good thing :)
Graphics are cute, sounds are simplistic. The idea itself is cool and controls are nice. If you want some criticism though - I would apply some pressure to the player by giving some minimal speed forced on the wheel at all times. And it would be really nice if you could move left / right at least a bit during a jump!