A simple life by Amour Du Pain

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made by Amour Du Pain for LD 42 (JAM)

This is the simple story of a man who desperatly wished he could do everything he wanted before his death.

First time I'm doing a game jam alone, it was quite a challenge and I'm glad with what I accomplished, even if the level design still need a lot of work before being completed.

Everything, including code, graphics, and music was entirely made during this jam.

COVER ASIMPLELIFE2.jpg

A few more details before you play

  • The only keys you'll need to use are WASD and E
  • The game automatically ends after a certain number of turns. That's because I didn't had the time to implement more of them

Music can be found here..

Ratings

Overall 262th 3.7⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Fun 805th 3⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 85th 3.88⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Theme 270th 3.88⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 524th 3.54⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Audio 13th 4.25⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Mood 25th 4.22⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Given 24🗳️ 18🗨️

Feedback

Autumnotopia
15. Aug 2018 · 04:22 UTC
This is a pretty interesting entry. I like what you were going for, and the implementation is neat. I didn't always understand what ended my playthroughs (was there just a set number of turns or something? Though in retrospect maybe I bumped into the walls? But at the time I didn't notice), but for a single person this was impressive!
gord10ahmet
16. Aug 2018 · 11:54 UTC
The idea has a potential.
WetBox
16. Aug 2018 · 11:59 UTC
Great job especially for one person. II did not consider the topic from this point of view and I haven't seen that somebody did it in this jam. Clever idea.
Xyph
16. Aug 2018 · 12:01 UTC
Wow, I don't know what to say... This probably come from the music, seeing those dreams,...
Even if the game is really short I really like it a lot.

Gread job, and thank you, I had great time playing your game, I was totally into it. No game in this jam put me in this kind of "mood" like your game have (sorry for my english i'm French). Best "Mood" rate yet :smile: :trophy:
OadT
16. Aug 2018 · 14:18 UTC
What a cool idea! I especially liked the music. Too bad you hadn't enougth time to do more of this.
brygpo
16. Aug 2018 · 17:16 UTC
really loved the melancholy of this between the music and blocking of your path. would love to see a more fleshed out version!
Yetman
16. Aug 2018 · 17:34 UTC
Indeed, it is a simple life. I like the idea and the music and it would be fun to see it extended further. Nice job.
designernap
16. Aug 2018 · 21:00 UTC
This was really nice :) love the mood and suggestion of deeper themes and the way it works mechanically is lovely. Also really gives tricky dilemmas when balancing what to choose. Really well done!
MiracL
16. Aug 2018 · 21:36 UTC
I didn't manage to have fun with it, but damn the audio and the mood is great ! I think it would have been incredible with other gameplay mechanics. The story you try to deliver is touching though. Good job !
Bibilega
16. Aug 2018 · 23:06 UTC
This game with deep meaning. So sad about life((( This is a good mood and interesting idea!
Slojanko
17. Aug 2018 · 00:44 UTC
Very unique game, props for doing something new. It's a shame its a bit unfinished, the atmosphere is great and you implemented the theme in an interesting way. Gj!
Demn
17. Aug 2018 · 15:07 UTC
Hi ! This a very special game, I liked what you did there. I think this is a nice prototype and a good idea of game design, you obviously didn't get more time to do more but the concept is pretty good. It's a pretty nice way to create a narrative in a game, and props for that !!
Maksim Chugunov
17. Aug 2018 · 15:10 UTC
The game sets the tone so well. I really enjoyed the music and how it fits everything. In terms of "mood" this is the best game I've seen on this ld. The idea seems neat, too bad you didn't have time to make something of it, but it for sure has great potential, so please keep working on it!
Weine
17. Aug 2018 · 15:10 UTC
Interesting idea with great potential! I would have loved to see what you would have done with more time.
Gaming Night
17. Aug 2018 · 15:49 UTC
Wow, really nice game !
I really like the idea and the music is juste perfect.
WE WANT MORE !!
lekkel124
17. Aug 2018 · 16:25 UTC
This game is so great and interesting !
Even if it lasted a minute, it definitely nailed it. Everything goes perfectly along to give that mood.
I definitely would like to see it completed...

*...because don't tell me life ends without having time to do more :cry: *
Karseth
17. Aug 2018 · 18:52 UTC
This is a really interresting game!
axoona
25. Aug 2018 · 20:24 UTC
really nice game, I loved the mood! The tune is just excellent.

I also like how the gameplay supports your message. Even if it's short and seemingly without any objective, that's what makes it even more interesting. Congratulations!
ToadieTechnika
27. Aug 2018 · 03:16 UTC
A pretty deep game that ran short. I was pressing E at the same block that I've pushed, so I don't know if that was intentional, which made me thought of not going to other blocks and risk my moves. Otherwise, good job on this.