Space Evader by SantaClausNL

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made by SantaClausNL for LD 42 (JAM)

A game about a black hole trying to eat you. Made by SantaClausNL(14) and Yoran(15). Instructions are in the second column from the right. Craft a Ship Repair Kit and click another planet, then click the Travel button in the controls down below ASAP. Banner.png

Ratings

Overall 1037th 2.956⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1002th 2.794⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 537th 3.235⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Theme 425th 3.706⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Humor 863th 1.922⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Mood 646th 3.071⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Given 48🗳️ 10🗨️

Feedback

thomas-olsson
14. Aug 2018 · 05:50 UTC
Hi ! Interesting game, I feel like it would almost work text based as well. The system you have already allows further content and mechanics to be implemented. A tension exists ! I like the heart beat and bip. Just needs more feedback when object are found, etc.
Good work !
Shadoninja
14. Aug 2018 · 05:57 UTC
I tried about 8 times. I got 25 metal, but never got close to the 15 electronics needed. I didn't feel like the drill helped me! very thematic. Good job!
Megalink
14. Aug 2018 · 05:58 UTC
Wow! This is really cool! Music was fantastic; very atmospheric and evoked the mood of "dread" and "impending doom" very well. Crafting system was great and visuals were very good! The UI really gave off the feeling of being in control of a space ship. Some sound effects would have assisted in enhancing the immersion.

Great work! :)
Jamison
14. Aug 2018 · 05:59 UTC
I keep clicking a planet (so the dotted line appears) and then clicking Travel but nothing happens and I get sucked into the blackness... am I doing something wrong?
🎤 SantaClausNL
14. Aug 2018 · 06:03 UTC
Hey @jamison , in the instructions you can read that you need to start by crafting a Ship Repair Kit, try that. Thanks for checking out my game!
arcadonauts
14. Aug 2018 · 06:08 UTC
I didn't quite figure this out, but the look was really cool. Some clearer instructions might help.
BladeSides
14. Aug 2018 · 06:14 UTC
Tried the game out. The music was pretty matching with the theme. I tried to get a highscore and failed. Could use some clearer instructions, though.
🎤 SantaClausNL
14. Aug 2018 · 06:14 UTC
Hi @arcadonauts, the instructions should be rather clear now. Thanks for trying my game!
Draeskai
14. Aug 2018 · 09:36 UTC
You really get a mood in this game, and it's quite challenging!
Well done!
Alexander Tan
14. Aug 2018 · 09:43 UTC
figured out after awhile how to play but would have loved some instructions, nice submit score function
nofear
14. Aug 2018 · 09:56 UTC
Instructions are on the second column from the right! (Took me a while to find them :D)
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, the music and the challenge!
dragongino
14. Aug 2018 · 10:23 UTC
I took me a while how to play the game. it is definitely fun in a strategies way.
the game theme fits as well for this gamejam
BigJigglyProductions__
14. Aug 2018 · 10:35 UTC
Very confusing, not exactly sure what I was supposed to do.
Gamescalation
14. Aug 2018 · 10:54 UTC
## Pro:
- something completely different them most games
- the strategic part about it is very nice

## Con:
- It's kinda hard to grasp the first few times.
whoisninja
14. Aug 2018 · 11:00 UTC
![Screen Shot 2018-08-14 at 6.58.56 PM.png](///raw/d0c/01/z/190ef.png)

yay! top 10! awesome concept dude! at first I was confused at what to do as the information was overwhelming. Once I got the hang of it, it was ez pz. NIce sfx as well. A sountrack would be a great addition to this already awesome game. good job!
ProjectMakers
14. Aug 2018 · 11:03 UTC
A really nice game!

In the first round directly on the 2nd place in the highscore ...
Well, maybe it was about 100 laps ... :D

But sure it is really good, and fun! :)

I wish you great success!
Dokalfar
14. Aug 2018 · 11:03 UTC
Very well designed around given theme! First couple tries it was rather difficult for me to grasph the mechanics. For me it was a bit too many resources to see and manage in the short amount of time the level offers you. Playing was quite fun and held me quite some trys :)
iLoveYourFace
14. Aug 2018 · 11:09 UTC
Nice, any tips on how to get the electronics? Do different coloured planets give certain stuff or something?
Yoran
14. Aug 2018 · 11:26 UTC
IF YOU ASK FOR INSTRUCTIONS : you can see a hugh pack of letters that explain the game, i am just saying to help you all :)
Dumivid
14. Aug 2018 · 12:55 UTC
Nice little game dude. You took a risky path by making a “table” oriented game, however I think this unique choice paid the price, your concept remain memorable, however you know how hard are this type of game to play without a proper -integrated- tutorial. Overall, good job.
ursagames
22. Aug 2018 · 12:31 UTC
Really liked all the mechanics at play in this one! Love the procedural solar systems keeping things fresh when you fail. Thanks for sharing your game with my stream! The vod of your game is here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/297479036?t=53m25s