Collapsing Pontoon by Divinenephron

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made by Divinenephron for LD 42 (JAM)

My first 2D game, where you guide a bald person with a shiny head across very unstable floating wooden structures. I'd be interested in feedback about whether you could figure out what to do.

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Ratings

Overall 977th 3.024⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Fun 712th 3.119⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1130th 2.524⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Theme 885th 3.119⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Mood 959th 2.619⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Given 21🗳️ 15🗨️

Feedback

Aquafaba
12. Aug 2018 · 19:37 UTC
Loved the game, wish there was more to play, as well as a little more difficult.
🎤 Divinenephron
13. Aug 2018 · 09:15 UTC
Thanks! A lot of my time was spent figuring out basic "how to make games", so there wasn't much time left to think of level designs. I'll prioritise it next time :)
frontlinesaint
13. Aug 2018 · 16:51 UTC
game seems real fun just tooo short want to see more art was good and solid idea keep it up....

Note: if you rate other peoples games they will see you and you will get more feed back.
🎤 Divinenephron
13. Aug 2018 · 18:21 UTC
Thanks for reminding me – I'll get to rating other people's game too.
Kultisti
14. Aug 2018 · 07:52 UTC
The game was fun and the graphics were cute! a little short but that's ok
shinysteel
14. Aug 2018 · 07:52 UTC
Looks great! There's not much gameplay, but it definitely can be expanded on. The game concept isn't really that new, but the theme is still used. Graphics are very stylised which is great.
HYPRGLOO
14. Aug 2018 · 08:01 UTC
Nice entry! The gameplay was really fun, the slipperiness of the controls gives the whole thing a panicky feel, which would work really well with some larger stages. Unfortunately it was really short, but that's an 'unfortunately' because I loved the levels I played. Really wish there were more. Overall well done!
Kyllax
14. Aug 2018 · 08:42 UTC
Great job.
The fact that the ball is slippery really helps the game. Otherwise it would be way to easy.

Like @hyprgloo said, it's really unfortunate that you didn't get to create more levels.

It's a fun game and I could see myself trying to get as far as possible (level wise) if there were more levels.

If you end up adding more levels in the future let me know :smile: I'd like to play them.
Mil
17. Aug 2018 · 14:22 UTC
As bald person I personally can relate to the struggle. :D

Very nice small puzzle game!

I can see this as a bigger game, more levels and more game elements, like some other person/dot with flowing hair who pushes you if you are to slow walking by... like they always do...
alexkarate
17. Aug 2018 · 21:33 UTC
I really feel that there aren't enough levels to play. The controls were a bit too slippery for my taste, but I didn't have enough time to get acustomed to them. Nice concept, I just with that there could be more.
lisa
17. Aug 2018 · 21:35 UTC
Would really love to see more levels cause this is fun to play
Ben Lee
17. Aug 2018 · 22:17 UTC
Quite charming graphics, really. Agree with the other players: there's just not enough content.
Zayah0_0
18. Aug 2018 · 04:43 UTC
why isnt there more levels (T_T) full 5 stars great gamee for 3 levels lol
🎤 Divinenephron
18. Aug 2018 · 07:06 UTC
Sorry @zayah0-0 and the others who commented – it was my first 2D game so I spent so much time figuring out how to do stuff I had no time left for level design :face_palm:
Lu7cie
18. Aug 2018 · 17:40 UTC
A really good idea ! Too bad that there is no music or more levels.. But it's a great job for a first 2D game ! Continue !!
UnitedFailures
18. Aug 2018 · 22:40 UTC
The game is good at what it does, but it is definitely lacking in content. You should consider adding more levels and more game mechanics. The levels you do have seem to focus more on how fast you go run between points and don't rely on any puzzle solving or anything- so in future levels if you want to make them more challenging try adding enemies or little puzzles that the player must overcome.
Raktou
18. Aug 2018 · 22:53 UTC
So soft, hard and easy at the same time haha both on the good way, simple and funny!
Abhis1Kadian
19. Aug 2018 · 05:42 UTC
@divinenephron A nice implementation of the theme. Liked the visuals, although i wished the game to be much longer. Nice game.
Enot487
20. Aug 2018 · 10:23 UTC
I quickly learned how and what to do. Liked nice sprites, simple and neat gameplay. Cute game!
loveapplegames
25. Aug 2018 · 20:17 UTC
You say you ran out of time, but you're off to a good start here!