FLOW by Romixal

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made by Romixal for LD34 (COMPO)
Follow the line and find out where it get you.
Better experience with headphones.

Recommended to use windows build.

Update:
- Fixed instant transition bug;
- Fixed bug with audio in web version.

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 2.98 704
Audio 3.95 36
Fun 2.06 943
Graphics 3.17 443
Innovation 3.21 441
Mood 3.84 64
Theme 3.59 591

Feedback

realbogart
14. Dec 2015 · 04:29 UTC
Great sound design! Very moody
eerongal
14. Dec 2015 · 04:30 UTC
Well, this is an interesting game...Is there anything to find other than it "ending" when you follow the static?
Magicolo
14. Dec 2015 · 04:32 UTC
The nothingness and my existential crisis grows as I play the game.

(very poor framerate on web version)
VascoF
14. Dec 2015 · 04:36 UTC
I played for about 10 minutes, not sure if there was an ending or objective. I tried to follow the sound, and tried to see if there was any pattern in the lines to follow, but if there was I didn't find it. Not sure what to think of this, since I'm not sure if this is all there is, or if there's more.
yumaikas
14. Dec 2015 · 05:43 UTC
Definitely run the Windows version of this, the web is almost unplayable

I wasn't sure what the point was, can this game be understood?
PowerSpark
14. Dec 2015 · 05:46 UTC
I love the mood, is it all just infinite static? :P
trykondev
14. Dec 2015 · 05:51 UTC
Really fantastic audio and mood/overall vibe
ProjectX593
14. Dec 2015 · 08:06 UTC
Much better framerate on the windows version vs the web one. Very atmospheric and relaxing...
lXxGarrisonxXl
14. Dec 2015 · 08:07 UTC
I got to the end! It's real!!
mukult
14. Dec 2015 · 08:24 UTC
baah! not able to play it... no mac version and the web version does not even start!!
Bogden
14. Dec 2015 · 08:27 UTC
Stunning game. The audio design is great, and the atmosphere is awesome. Absolutely requires audio though.
Tromino
14. Dec 2015 · 09:08 UTC
This is a neat idea. :P Though sometimes it's hard to find the noise, like when it sounds like it's coming from the center.
John Drury
14. Dec 2015 · 09:14 UTC
Beautiful and calming game. Fantastic use of audio and visual. Got sucked in an super relaxed.
oal
14. Dec 2015 · 09:30 UTC
I got to one ending, some kind of music. I don't know exactly what I'm doing, but it was a relaxing experience. Reminded me of playing Flower on the PS3 years ago.
ChuiGum
14. Dec 2015 · 09:57 UTC
Nice mood!
bazz_boyy
14. Dec 2015 · 10:16 UTC
Heh, interesting.. uhh experience! I tried to follow the sounds but could find nothing. Very hypnotic by the way. I played your game for a lot longer tahn I have others, and it's mainly because I was trying to figure out what is going on!
prymidion
14. Dec 2015 · 10:41 UTC
Sound design is, as others have set, pretty fantastic. The whole game has a fantastic atmosphere.

The frame rate on the web version was punishing though.
ChristianBraun
14. Dec 2015 · 10:51 UTC
Good audio, mood and graphical style. Also the controls are great. But I do not get the point of gameplay. It's kind of meditating but not challenging.
CaptainNakou
14. Dec 2015 · 11:35 UTC
WHERE IS THE ENDING GODDAMNIT
rujo
14. Dec 2015 · 12:01 UTC
this is more a concept game than a gameplay one which I like more, but still a nice realization
Rfdshir
14. Dec 2015 · 12:24 UTC
Yeah, excellent Audio and Mood. And the concept is really nice. Good piece of art!
quacklemtduck
14. Dec 2015 · 12:25 UTC
I'm not sure what the point of the game is
jim3wg
14. Dec 2015 · 12:59 UTC
Cool atmosphere
laFunk
14. Dec 2015 · 14:33 UTC
Nice sound design but I don't get the game :/ a bit of a chore to play. Keep it up!
kepons
14. Dec 2015 · 14:38 UTC
Well, that was certainly a unique experience. Effective graphics and sounds for setting the mood.
CMG
14. Dec 2015 · 15:22 UTC
Even though this was a rough experience to play online, the mood still came through. Fantastic audio and visual design.
Gins
14. Dec 2015 · 15:47 UTC
Not sure if I understand what exactly I have to do :o
nunesbarbosa
14. Dec 2015 · 16:01 UTC
What is going on? What is the objective of the game?
What am I doing here? Why do I have to follow the lines and where will it lead me?
danielsann7
14. Dec 2015 · 16:05 UTC
the sound design is great! but idk if has a ending or i'm just really bad at this game :b anyway good job!
Pete_H
14. Dec 2015 · 16:13 UTC
Beautifully hypnotising!
tedling
14. Dec 2015 · 16:16 UTC
Very interesting "game". Very moody. It certainly is something different!
Swedishpancaces
14. Dec 2015 · 16:16 UTC
Interesting idea. Is anything supposed to happen if you find all the puzzle pieces?
Jeroenimoo0
14. Dec 2015 · 16:20 UTC
Not sure what the ending is, managed to get one piece, but that is also part of the charm. The experience feels really good and powerfull.
sydan
14. Dec 2015 · 16:26 UTC
I'm not sure if the concept of the game is to make you question your own choices? Mixed feelings about this one.
x92rwzb
14. Dec 2015 · 17:05 UTC
I don't know if there is an end or not but if there is I couln't find it!
dmecke
14. Dec 2015 · 17:23 UTC
I like the visuals and the audio. After a while I found out that the noise in the background is changing. Though I could not find out how to decide which way to go to make it more or less. That was a bit frustrating as it seemed that my decisions have no influence.
justinooncx
14. Dec 2015 · 17:30 UTC
Got one puzzle piece. Interesting game with nice atmosphere, but not very captivating.
Crashmore Studios
14. Dec 2015 · 17:35 UTC
Love audio games. Good sound design and mood establishment.
mendi
14. Dec 2015 · 17:47 UTC
cool
graceavery
14. Dec 2015 · 18:20 UTC
Very relaxing, nice use of simple graphics and theme. I wasn't able to find the end, but appreciated the game nonetheless. Great work!
pjimmy
14. Dec 2015 · 18:36 UTC
interesting experience, love the moody atmosphere, very zen, well done
gkxd
14. Dec 2015 · 19:50 UTC
I think this would be a nice game if the objective was a bit clearer. As is, I'm not quite sure what I should be doing. Following the sound is an interesting mechanic that I've never seen (heard of?) before.

The atmosphere that you created is really impressive.
eskivor
14. Dec 2015 · 21:06 UTC
is there a end ?
Zeezgames
14. Dec 2015 · 21:12 UTC
I never found an end :( ye webplayer was buggy and glitchy but better on windows :) great entry to the jam

Well Done!
XbooperxdX
14. Dec 2015 · 21:22 UTC
The mood and audio in this was great, but I don't really know what I was supposed to do.
DesignerNap
14. Dec 2015 · 21:33 UTC
Top marks from me for Mood, Audio and Theme. Played this until I got a puzzle piece. Loved tracking the sound and trying to imagine what was going on. Superb atmosphere. amazing stuff. Really liked this.
batmanasb
14. Dec 2015 · 22:24 UTC
Pressing keys gets a little tiring, but I love the mood
inbetweengames
14. Dec 2015 · 22:53 UTC
A bit too subtle.
windwarrior
14. Dec 2015 · 23:12 UTC
As others say, interesting idea, bit stanley's parable, I could as most here not really find the objective.. but it certainly spiked my interest :D!
lukethecoder64
14. Dec 2015 · 23:20 UTC
Well done! Impressive Graphics!
wilsk
14. Dec 2015 · 23:46 UTC
Seemed like an interesting concept but unfortunately the web version has very low frame rate.
AlexLamarche
14. Dec 2015 · 23:57 UTC
Cool game. Felt nice
Dyn
15. Dec 2015 · 01:36 UTC
Interesting idea, but maybe you need more visual progress. Or maybe some text story-telling
jeroenwimmers
15. Dec 2015 · 01:54 UTC
great way to direct players through the space. did not expect that. 5/5 for audio and its design
OkaDoka
15. Dec 2015 · 02:19 UTC
Interesting, kind of an art piece I suppose.
cryptlexity
15. Dec 2015 · 02:23 UTC
Very nice sound, not sure if there was an ending or I was moving in circles. =P
Aerohand
15. Dec 2015 · 02:39 UTC
well, kind of boring after several choices...
Kakureta
15. Dec 2015 · 02:50 UTC
Such a mysterious game. There isn't much to do, but the mood with the audio: Incredible!
ThreeLivesGames
15. Dec 2015 · 02:59 UTC
Awesome sounds and cool visuals, not overly ambitious but still a very cool entry. Beautiful simplicity.
DecayConstant
15. Dec 2015 · 03:16 UTC
WHAAAT ONLY ONE PUZZLE PIECE>!!!! I guess I gotta keep going.
Lapiroxx
15. Dec 2015 · 03:17 UTC
Very interesting, could have maybe needed another twist.
Acerio
15. Dec 2015 · 03:25 UTC
This was minimalistic, and beautiful. It was a bit dull, and I never found the ending, but it was a cool experience, and had a little ASMR for me.
Jebby
15. Dec 2015 · 03:48 UTC
Overall great mood and sound! GJ
DecayConstant
15. Dec 2015 · 03:54 UTC
Welp. I found all the pieces. Good game! It took me a long time to "piece" it together!
CaptainRed_
15. Dec 2015 · 04:04 UTC
cool idea,,, needs some more gameplay elements
tvheeswijck
15. Dec 2015 · 04:08 UTC
Nice little audio/visual experience. I assume it's infinite, no point rating on "fun" but I felt the theme was a little bare beyond the audio.
KunoNoOni
15. Dec 2015 · 04:18 UTC
Got one piece of the puzzle, will definitely go back to get the rest! Very interesting game, very moody and audio is top notch! I really enjoyed it but I can understand why some people might find it boring. While there is interaction its more of an experience than a game, which is not a bad thing. Its a very cool experience and I look forward to delving further into it! :)
BROWNY_09
15. Dec 2015 · 04:20 UTC
Very relaxing
tweedle
15. Dec 2015 · 04:59 UTC
I came close to something! ... I think.
qwetro
15. Dec 2015 · 06:14 UTC
Great atmosphere build, very relaxing, but not very fun, especially after exploring the world for 20 minutes and finally got an end but it turned out to be only one of four pieces of a puzzle...
plauk
15. Dec 2015 · 06:41 UTC
Amazing audio. I very much recommend downloading and playing in fullscreen with headphones.

I wish I had more time to see if I can get more puzzle pieces, but I must move on to other games. Still, I'll come back to this one later.

The presentation in this game is super nice.
mitya1234
15. Dec 2015 · 07:53 UTC
The graphics are amasing but for labyrynth it's very hard.
SpecialChef
15. Dec 2015 · 08:02 UTC
This is so entirely, body-consumingly, deliciously, and excitingly relaxing! I am impressed! I didn't want to stop! Great job!
LukeZaz
15. Dec 2015 · 08:07 UTC
Excellent audio and atmosphere, but it was too difficult to follow the sounds, and as such I ended up simply wandering aimlessly, only running in to one of the puzzle pieces by accident before I got tired of looking.
Tensoplast01
15. Dec 2015 · 08:27 UTC
Great game but boring after several choices... BUT, the fact that we still have no end is great: why? Because it brings the player to always says: "C'mon, there is a end, isn't it?"
And that's very nice!
edriavw
15. Dec 2015 · 09:18 UTC
quite repetitive and can't feel any progress feedback
Neoludo
15. Dec 2015 · 10:09 UTC
There are definitely the building blocks of a neat experience here, with nice sound design and a cool aesthetic, it just feels a bit barren in its current state, though I suppose that was kinda deliberate.
TheAwesomeHNH
15. Dec 2015 · 11:23 UTC
Nice atmosphere and sound design, got bored of it quickly though.
VitasaMode
15. Dec 2015 · 11:36 UTC
I really enjoyed the PC download of this. I was not to sure off the objective but I found the experience soothing none the less. The static was a nice visual touch that accompanied the sound design really well

For anyone else playing the web port does not do the game justice, download the pc version it's worth it. I think we all deserve some time to just relax :)
zamotany
15. Dec 2015 · 12:13 UTC
5 stars for mood and audio, but fun.. this game is pointless for me ;P Anyway good job!
muffty
15. Dec 2015 · 12:46 UTC
I really have no clue what to do. Maybe because of my speakers...
CremaGames
15. Dec 2015 · 12:50 UTC
Played for a while, did not quite understand it. Good sound design, though. Maybe making it 'grow' faster or make your intentions a little more clear? Played on Windows, not the web version, so it run smoothly.
daleth90
15. Dec 2015 · 13:01 UTC
Really great graphic!
Really great audio!
Really great mood!
Not good playing experience since I don't know what I'm doing even that I know I have to chase the sound :(
johanw123
15. Dec 2015 · 13:05 UTC
I tried to follow the music and listen for sounds and i did get some static after a while that got more intense. Then i lost the static and got bored. Dont really understand the objective in the game im afraid. Nice wooooshing sound effect tho.
recursor
15. Dec 2015 · 13:06 UTC
Feels like an "escape from snow and ice" game and with good sound design. I started feeling cold just playing it. I'm going to go put my coat on now.
HUMANICS
15. Dec 2015 · 13:28 UTC
Nice overall atmosphere. Great work!
jeff
15. Dec 2015 · 13:35 UTC
nice graphics and sounds,
no gameplay :/
Dining Philosopher
15. Dec 2015 · 13:49 UTC
Great idea and execution, but I'm almost deaf on the left so I got stuck :D
SadSmile
15. Dec 2015 · 13:52 UTC
Very moody
TomenLuca
15. Dec 2015 · 13:55 UTC
I like the mood this game is setting
tyrants.not.found.team
15. Dec 2015 · 14:35 UTC
Nice conceptual game, but it really needs to make it clear if it's just that or more. Sometimes it feels like you're progressing towards something, other times not so much or like you're regressing. If it's a metaphor for life, well done, otherwise, I'm a bit lost.
Excellent relaxing mood though, really makes me all zen and whatnot.

Cheers,
Ionut(Tyrants.not.found team)
Eingya
15. Dec 2015 · 14:40 UTC
Cool small game with great mood to it. Wish it'd run smooth-er on my pc tho :\
Sosolol261
15. Dec 2015 · 14:41 UTC
Nice game!

The web version is VERY laggy, but the windows one works just fine
zlaine
15. Dec 2015 · 15:05 UTC
Not sure if there was anything beyond the obvious, but it was soothing nonetheless.
banana4life
15. Dec 2015 · 15:16 UTC
I'am confused... :D And i want to reach the end!
hpearson2
15. Dec 2015 · 15:18 UTC
Uses multiple buttons(menu) and I don't see a tie in with the theme "growing". Not following the theme is fine and stated in the rules but I am unable to award you any theme points in my rating.
exhidor
15. Dec 2015 · 16:43 UTC
This is a nice experience !
renegadeninjanl
15. Dec 2015 · 16:48 UTC
Played the windows version after trying the web version (anyone reading this, do NOT play the web version, it is unplayable). Good game, very good atmosphere. Sadly I do not have any headphones on me so I a never got to the end, if there is even a end.
local306
15. Dec 2015 · 17:10 UTC
So happy to see solid projects like this that are built using GameMaker (my engine of choice as well). Congrats on the fun, minimalistic game!
fullmontis
15. Dec 2015 · 17:26 UTC
Very polished and atmospheric game. I am still oblivious as to what are we expected to do. I just went left or right randomly, then at the end I got a piece of the puzzle and I started again. I an not really sure what to make of it, but the mood is incredible.
maerzhase3000
15. Dec 2015 · 17:27 UTC
nice idea. very nice atmosphere. but after a while i get tired :)
UrbanHelsing
15. Dec 2015 · 17:39 UTC
Liked it, made me relax after a tense day. Such a mood change
NirabazGAMES
15. Dec 2015 · 17:41 UTC
Game (especially graphics) done very well but unfortunately not entirely clear target of the game.
DieBackStudios
15. Dec 2015 · 17:53 UTC
Great simple minimalistic art style :) looks stunning plays well
Taffaz
15. Dec 2015 · 17:57 UTC
Took me awhile to realise what I was supposed to be doing. It's a really well put together game and the mood is intense.
gogo199432
15. Dec 2015 · 18:10 UTC
Interesting concept, playing a game just by its sounds. A bit boring if you ask me, but good job anyway :)
Ardent Skylight
15. Dec 2015 · 18:10 UTC
Looks great, sounds great, but as an outsider I don't really know what I'm supposed to be doing.
trozen
15. Dec 2015 · 18:16 UTC
Playing this on the Web Version. from the comments it appears there is supposed to be background sound while sitting at a branch? I can't hear anything except when I move, so I can't really make a choice, and am just wandering randomly.
ElliotFiske
15. Dec 2015 · 18:18 UTC
Cool, experimental concept! I got one puzzle piece, but eventually gave up b/c I didn't seem to be making any progress.

I love the sound design, mood and atmosphere!
GoodwolfStudio
15. Dec 2015 · 18:32 UTC
this is a very artistic experience, i like games like that. i really felt immersed in the sound and visuals.

and there are endings. i found one.
Catblocker
15. Dec 2015 · 18:39 UTC
Im very confused, is there a goal, or is it endless?
Tacohej
15. Dec 2015 · 19:11 UTC
Like art!
WitchLake
15. Dec 2015 · 19:18 UTC
Really nice!!
JanGames
15. Dec 2015 · 19:19 UTC
Great mood and audio, didn't get to the end but i like the experience.
Ben Allen
15. Dec 2015 · 19:20 UTC
I don't understand the purpose of this game. You follow a line and every single outcome seems to lead you to the exact same fork in the road. The mood is alright, but it doesn't do anything for the game since there is no game. Graphics and sound are nice, but there's not much else.
MadmenProductions
15. Dec 2015 · 19:23 UTC
Sound designs great, it just lack things that happen in the game.
Suaave
15. Dec 2015 · 19:29 UTC
Consistent, minimalistic art style. Well-chosen sounds. This game has a dense, moody but still somehow contemplative quality.
I think contemplative is a good word to describe FLOW as flow can be a result of contemplation over a work of art?
I love the idea that you cannot turn back in this game, but sometimes you have to go in circles to return to your origin.
OwT
15. Dec 2015 · 19:32 UTC
Very interesting. The mood is strong with this one. Although I didn't quite know what I'm I supposed to do at first.
_HopFrog
15. Dec 2015 · 19:58 UTC
Really good audio and mood, as other have mentioned. I played the web version and didn't understand what to do for a good couple of minutes... Gotta admit reading the comments here "got me in the right path" heh
punkto
15. Dec 2015 · 20:32 UTC
Very interesting, but I feel a little lost in the game. Maybe I need headphones to follow the music.
nopogo
15. Dec 2015 · 20:38 UTC
On the web version the frame rate is neigh undoable. The standalone works good. Interesting take, great setting of mood.
DonEngland
15. Dec 2015 · 20:50 UTC
It made more sense when I put headphones on.
mockthebear
15. Dec 2015 · 20:51 UTC
Liked the mood @.@
Mekuri
15. Dec 2015 · 20:52 UTC
This was.. a different experience. I tried distinguishing and following some of the sounds, but I seems to miss them every time I got close. Nice mood.
Peekotus
15. Dec 2015 · 21:09 UTC
Not really a game... But moody
The Merge Conflicts
15. Dec 2015 · 21:19 UTC
Super atmospheric, I LOVE what you do with sound. All the different layers are interesting, and the use of stereo to guide the player is neat. I found myself just playing with my eyes closed, so soothing. Great job!
tharealjohn
15. Dec 2015 · 21:23 UTC
I don't get it.

Also, web version seemingly won't save my puzzle pieces so I wasted a few attempts for nothing. :(
blackmagic
15. Dec 2015 · 21:31 UTC
Very very interesting. Could get a nice expansion. Congrats!
fxtagn
15. Dec 2015 · 21:46 UTC
Pleasant atmosphere, but i don't get the point of the game. I've tried to find pattern in the crossroads or sounds, but all in vain (
ChaosCult
15. Dec 2015 · 22:15 UTC
Masterpiece of minimalism. So conceptual and meditative. Bravo.
Also solved - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0LkFgNCfm1hNGFwY0FrQnlRV1E/view?pli=1
=)
AwesomeAlliterationAlliance
15. Dec 2015 · 22:21 UTC
I liked the graphics and music/sounds but somehow i didnt find anything at all.

:)
wehard
15. Dec 2015 · 22:22 UTC
Nice atmosphere!
kmakai
15. Dec 2015 · 22:27 UTC
Very interesting, you certainly accomplished the atmosphere/mood. I got to the "end" once which took me a while, I may go back through and see if anything changes. Good job!
Gamepopper
15. Dec 2015 · 22:40 UTC
I'm not sure what I played, but it was very relaxing and I stayed on long enough to get the first puzzle piece, that's definitely something.
ploy
15. Dec 2015 · 22:49 UTC
There is no mindblowing ending :(
studiopareidolia
15. Dec 2015 · 23:00 UTC
The graphic design is fantastic, however, it failed to keep my attention.
icereci
15. Dec 2015 · 23:00 UTC
Liked the audio and mood.
dj_pale
15. Dec 2015 · 23:23 UTC
Couldn't grasp the objective - maybe add some visual hints of some sorts to guide the player.
utoxin
15. Dec 2015 · 23:36 UTC
Very interesting zen experience! Loved the sound design.
Troma
15. Dec 2015 · 23:47 UTC
Great sound.
Split82
16. Dec 2015 · 00:01 UTC
Very interesting. Not so much fun, but super moody and innovative. Great job.
saucygames
16. Dec 2015 · 00:10 UTC
Really makes you think, if you were to go left or right. Which way would you go? After going left so many times, I began to question my own existence. Waiting to see the beach. Pretty great xp, got one piece of the puzzle.
flakoflak
16. Dec 2015 · 00:35 UTC
Interesting approach. Framerate could be improved on web version. good work
MikeTsunami
16. Dec 2015 · 00:45 UTC
Very artistic!
2pae
16. Dec 2015 · 01:07 UTC
Its good but i dont find the objective. Nice concept of game
Mikhail
16. Dec 2015 · 03:38 UTC
I like the audio and it is immersive but there isn't much gameplay. Games like this are great when you bring awareness to something or give them a beautiful experience. There is a game called Flower that is like you game but the reason it's a nice game is because of its beautiful scenery. Put some beautiful scenery in this game and you may be on to something!
StrehFox
16. Dec 2015 · 03:43 UTC
I love atmospheric games like this. Great use of audio! I would say that headphones are not just recommended, but required.
tantumgames
16. Dec 2015 · 03:58 UTC
I Like the sound desigd. Really.
Eldraev
16. Dec 2015 · 04:01 UTC
This game is like a piece of abstract art.
MarekkPie
16. Dec 2015 · 04:31 UTC
Windows 10 marks the Windows .exe as malware.
Evergreen Games
16. Dec 2015 · 05:03 UTC
Wow this is amazing! 5/5 on audio and mood. It was so relaxing i almost fell asleep except that it was intense at the same time. I got 3 of the 4 puzzle pieces but after 6 more attempts i couldnt find the last sound. It was confusing at first, but i like it that way because it all started to make sense. over really great.
Krafty
16. Dec 2015 · 05:41 UTC
Interesting, but it was really difficult to find out where to go :0 I was so confused! I really liked the atmosphere of the game, it would be nice if there were a little bit more direction though. Great game!
Crawler Studios
16. Dec 2015 · 05:43 UTC
Not too sure what to say
Crawler Studios
16. Dec 2015 · 05:46 UTC
Not too sure what to say about this game other than the sound is great. Impressive entry, and btw how the heck do you have 210 coolness a day after the jam ended? Lots of games you've rater, I respect that dedication :p
jcwelgemoed
16. Dec 2015 · 06:33 UTC
More an experience than a game (in the traditional sense). Great mood and audio though.
koocachookies
16. Dec 2015 · 07:49 UTC
Never ends!
terry90
16. Dec 2015 · 08:36 UTC
Ok, after trying the web build (which was completely borked), I downloaded the Windows version and it was much better! I think it needed to be a little more obvious which was to go, although I could hear what was supposed to be happening I think. After the first puzzle piece I wasn't sure if anything changed and gave up after a while. Good mood though!
kaype
16. Dec 2015 · 08:42 UTC
We've had a very relaxing pool of entries this LD, and yours is no exception! I got one puzzle piece, and this game is actually really calming
Baransu
16. Dec 2015 · 08:50 UTC
I really like the idea. Minimalist audio and visuals are very moody. Great experience overall.

For me iframe version works fine.
VideoDog
16. Dec 2015 · 08:57 UTC
This was an aural delight! Managed to find 3/4 puzzle pieces. Excellent job!
Garris
16. Dec 2015 · 09:31 UTC
Headphones definitely help. This was so atmospheric and relaxing after the initial spookiness work off a bit. The web version does seem to be pretty unbearably framey, but I had no troubles with the windows build. It's always good to see a really well done game in GameMaker. Good job!
Avant-Marde
16. Dec 2015 · 10:11 UTC
The first time I've thought "this game is better if you shut your eyes" and not meant it in a negative way. The sound design is superb, and the visuals (before I closed my eyes) are simple and fantastic; I especially liked the small touch that the lines seemed to get more uh, static-y the more interference there was on the screen. I found all four sounds, but there was no reward? Slightly disappointed in that, but the experience itself was so rewarding that I don't care as much as I could about that. Well done, if this doesn't win there is no justice. (seriously, a game you can play and enjoy with your eyes closed!)
Silvio
16. Dec 2015 · 12:06 UTC
interesting
EternalCastleStudio
16. Dec 2015 · 12:23 UTC
The game is very strange and original, the gameplay is simple, maybe too, but the mood and the atmosphere that has created is well done, good job!
abuzreq
16. Dec 2015 · 12:27 UTC
it's so calming and simple(in a good way).
I felt so close to the shore but never reached any.
M a r o o v a n
16. Dec 2015 · 13:47 UTC
I'd like the idea, but I couldn't figure out how to get the last puzzle
Rogod
16. Dec 2015 · 14:21 UTC
I'm not really sure this constitutes a game as opposed to a show-offy arts project. - It was a 48hr "game" programming event.
This game has managed to bore me. Not excite me; bore me. This isn't what games were invented for. Games are for fun, so you can relieve yourself of boredom, not to induce it.
Also how in something so simple have you managed to make the line bug out when transitioning sometimes? It'll just oddly change shape the second you press a key and pretend that was the line you were looking at all along.
If this wins, I will be sorely disappointed in the voting and will go back to playing pong, half life and chess - some real games, with actual content and a purpose.
Rogod
16. Dec 2015 · 14:22 UTC
If this wins, I will be sorely disappointed in the voting and will go back to playing pong, half life and chess - some real games, with actual content and a purpose.
Games were invented to alleviate boredom, not induce it.
Jimbly
16. Dec 2015 · 15:16 UTC
Great mood! Took a while to realize the sound was indicating anything at all, probably because I kept going right at the first 15 intersections and never heard anything change. Wasn't able to find anything other than more intersections though.
Weeping Rupee
16. Dec 2015 · 16:05 UTC
Not sure if there is some secret thing after you get all 4 pieces but wow. This was a trip. I've never gotten such a feeling from a game-- "I'm so close..." but I'm so lost. All while feeling pretty tranquil.

I think the trick here if you want to find the peices is to play with your eyes closed. I was examining everything I could at first-- trying to find a pattern in the waves along the lines with my eyes and the game became easier when I stopped and just used one sense. Great great job.
BeardyBard
16. Dec 2015 · 16:11 UTC
Very good abstraction, I think each man will find something special in this idea.
simon.parzer
16. Dec 2015 · 16:48 UTC
Nice moody game. Since its not a fun-based game i would have expected some minimal story though to understand said mood.
Allthebees
16. Dec 2015 · 16:52 UTC
The performance wasn't great but I absolutely loved the idea and execution. Loved the atmosphere.
Phoenix849
16. Dec 2015 · 17:29 UTC
I haven't found much sense in this, sorry. Got bored after 10 minutes and randomly finding one puzzle piece.
kebabskal
16. Dec 2015 · 17:43 UTC
Great aesthetics. Sounds and looks very polished. Don't really know what to do. Should have played fullscreen and just zoned out I guess. Sweet, good job!
Sir Magic
16. Dec 2015 · 18:29 UTC
Nice mood and audio to go with this game
shellbot
16. Dec 2015 · 20:19 UTC
I simply didn't get it. The mood and audio were great, but after a few minutes I just simply didn't know what I was supposed to do.
Akhera
16. Dec 2015 · 20:19 UTC
If you want players to follow a sound, you need to make the stereo effect way less subtle. Pretty much the only way I could follow anything was by taking off headphones from one ear and then the other to be reliably able to tell where the sound is coming from.
Chewie
16. Dec 2015 · 21:47 UTC
Maybe I'm missing something but it feels for me more like an art project than a game. Nothing is happening, crossroads are all the same, it's just visual flow without any consequences. Looks good but lacks gameplay.
DrFallos
16. Dec 2015 · 22:06 UTC
Mood - great
Design - welldone
theme - of course it is.\
Special thanks for web version!!! It is true pleasure!!!
One more stars on every category,.. such a sorry I can't place six of them!(
DinnerInTheDark
16. Dec 2015 · 22:37 UTC
Is there an end to this game? I got the four puzzle peices. The game is a bit boring, the only reason i kept playing is to see if there was an end.
micky
16. Dec 2015 · 23:09 UTC
great game :) simple but elegant, loved it, good work :)
publicidadeba
17. Dec 2015 · 00:25 UTC
Moody and relaxing. Just like life, just like neo and the matrix
Reccy
17. Dec 2015 · 01:09 UTC
Cool music, but the game itself feels to abstact and artsy for me. Sorry, it's just not my thing. :P
theholychicken
17. Dec 2015 · 03:32 UTC
"I shall be telling this with a sigh... I took the one less traveled by..."
So much comes to mind as I wander through the whiteness. I begin to wonder if it was three teardrops joined in the center, and I had been returning to the same point over and over.
The static seemed like a snowstorm filled sky. Whitenoise felt like eardrums frozen in the wind.

This is without doubt my favorite entry so far.
When it ended I got a lower left jigsaw. Not sure what it meant? Perhaps there is a way to complete it?
ohmaigawd
17. Dec 2015 · 03:37 UTC
Very nice audio and mood, I just didn't really understand what the objective was. Very relaxing to play :)
TRAB
17. Dec 2015 · 06:44 UTC
Sad that the web version isn't working for me, I was looking forward to some nice ambient gaming here.
fishbrain
17. Dec 2015 · 07:49 UTC
Nice mood.
candlesan
17. Dec 2015 · 08:31 UTC
Very moody indeed. Wasn't sure where it was all going and yet very peaceful the whole time.
DivineOmega
17. Dec 2015 · 11:06 UTC
I'm not sure I quite understood the game and didn't seem to get anywhere after about 15 minutes of play. However, the style and mood the game was really good. Very ambient and moody with the static sound and slow introduction of music. The graphics style felt appropriate for the game.
Patomkin
17. Dec 2015 · 13:33 UTC
I keep hearing sounds and coming at them only to lose them after a while. Don't really know how to do anything to progress :/
Nice mood and audio, though!
Wicked7000
17. Dec 2015 · 16:31 UTC
Really cool game , nice having sound as a massive part of a game for once
knason
17. Dec 2015 · 17:20 UTC
Yay, I made it to the end! Cool to work with audio like that! Good job!
pontooncity
17. Dec 2015 · 17:36 UTC
Excellent. Would like to play till I get all the pieces but feel like that would take ages.
hiki911
17. Dec 2015 · 18:47 UTC
very confusing experience
sichevoid
17. Dec 2015 · 21:14 UTC
Is the web version working? I see the screen with Start button and some setups - but nothing happens no matter what I do.
Ithildin
17. Dec 2015 · 22:35 UTC
You've managed a very nice, relaxing mood :)
Hot Box Games
17. Dec 2015 · 23:43 UTC
Wasn't 100% sure what to do, but I really like the presentation
fragileannihilator
18. Dec 2015 · 00:21 UTC
Yes, you managed to put me in the state of flow. Though I couldn't beat the game - played for about 10 minutes trying to follow the noise but nothing happened.
dodormeur
18. Dec 2015 · 00:45 UTC
More a strange concept than a game, but nice audio and graphics :)
OberynMartell
18. Dec 2015 · 03:07 UTC
Sorry. I didnt get it. =/
Iman_axe
18. Dec 2015 · 12:02 UTC
web sound seems to be broken , good job btw
Warboys
18. Dec 2015 · 14:25 UTC
Interesting experience. Does it have an end or just goes on infinitely? I kept hunting the static but eventually I have to sadly admit that I got bored after about 5 mins of trying to find it.

Really pretty piece of work though
piper82
18. Dec 2015 · 15:16 UTC
imagination is a powerful tool. with a branching black line disappearing into the fog with subtle audio cues you made me imagine amazing story set in the silent hill universe. its my story and i like it a lot. so i rate you high. and good job.
rijnswand
18. Dec 2015 · 19:09 UTC
Beautiful game! the web version seemed a tad slow and clunky at times, but the experience is very pleasant.
jofra
18. Dec 2015 · 20:15 UTC
Love the abstract feel to the game! But i felt it could had a lot more depth into it and be a little more developed.
great job!
Ittai Manero
18. Dec 2015 · 21:08 UTC
Even if I couldn't find the ending, I liked the music and how relaxing it was to go to one direction and another. Cool experiment!
OldPeculier
18. Dec 2015 · 21:38 UTC
Cool mood, but... I seem to be going nowhere fast.
aare
19. Dec 2015 · 01:15 UTC
Amazing idea, and sound design :)
ssodelta
19. Dec 2015 · 02:13 UTC
Like the way you made the road!
23
19. Dec 2015 · 06:50 UTC
I played the web version and while the frame rate was OK, I had no idea what was going on until I used headphones. I managed to get one puzzle piece but after that I couldn't seem to follow the sound to its source again - just when I'd get close it'd fade away again.

It's an interesting idea, but some more direction or feedback from the game would have been nice...
Neil
19. Dec 2015 · 09:48 UTC
Really great look to this, and very effective use of mood and audio. Not really sure what the point is, but it is interesting nonetheless.
Dejvo
19. Dec 2015 · 13:11 UTC
not really anything to rely on. i have bad hearing
speciesUnknown
19. Dec 2015 · 15:07 UTC
A very moody game, maybe it was too hard for me - I wasn't able to work out what to do, I found two sounds - tried to reach them, went round in circles a few times - not sure if there is an objective I missed.
scorched
19. Dec 2015 · 16:37 UTC
As others said the sound design is the best! Wish there was more clear objective other than running in circles listening to the same sound sets over again and hoping that you'll arrive eventually ;-)
Pusty
19. Dec 2015 · 17:00 UTC
Sounds nice , but kinda confusing
Nice mood tho
Taldius
19. Dec 2015 · 17:09 UTC
Nice experience, I couldn't find the last piece of the puzzle but it felt good to play and pretty fresh.
Good job.
Almax27
19. Dec 2015 · 17:15 UTC
Unique.
A333
19. Dec 2015 · 19:37 UTC
As far as I understand, you have to follow sound. Line order seems not important.
Managed to find three pieces, three distinct sounds: one is white noise, like waterfall, second is sharper noice, like the torch flame, third is the melody. But i've not been able to find the fourth piece. I've tried to evade all sounds for a while, but for no avail.
Overall it's a nice relaxing experience, not many people will agree that this is a game, but for me it clearly is.
XenosNS
19. Dec 2015 · 21:46 UTC
Interesting, I need to play more see what other endings there are.
akirassasin
20. Dec 2015 · 00:35 UTC
Wine why you no work... I want to play some games...
ImYellowFish
20. Dec 2015 · 02:59 UTC
Astonishing music and graphics! There are more which I am not able to describe but great work!
felilix
20. Dec 2015 · 04:26 UTC
Reminded me of Myst. One of the best I've played this Jam!
Tapehead
20. Dec 2015 · 08:44 UTC
cool mood and audio .. but i don't get the concept of this game
ethankennerly
20. Dec 2015 · 15:55 UTC
I played the web version. When I heard the music begin, I felt intrigued. If you continue to develop this, at the menu when I pressed X and the game exited I felt confused. After trial and error I pressed Enter to start. When I got to a branch and pressed left or right then Enter, and repeated this a couple dozen times without noticing anything different, I felt unaware of how to progress out of the repetitious branches.
ellipticaldoor
20. Dec 2015 · 16:33 UTC
Nice concept.
monetai
20. Dec 2015 · 19:32 UTC
graphics are good, but on the web version it lagged a lot, a lot, animation and especially sound
camlang
20. Dec 2015 · 19:49 UTC
I love concepts like this. A very calm and soothing experience. Collected all 4 puzzle pieces.
Blobo
20. Dec 2015 · 21:10 UTC
Pretty lacking in my personal opinion. there wasn't really a goal. i just kept moving into boring nothingness.
Shurty
21. Dec 2015 · 10:48 UTC
Interesting game, sadly before looking at the comments I was going left & right without understanding the purpose at all. Very good audio, just try to find a way to give more visual directions to the player.
Berserker_Chris
21. Dec 2015 · 11:21 UTC
Great moody game.
thynnmas
21. Dec 2015 · 15:14 UTC
Excellent mood, but branches where the sound felt like it came from the center (played with headphones in stereo setup) got me stuck and were a bit frustrating.
GetDoSed
21. Dec 2015 · 16:30 UTC
The web version is almost unplayable, but it does look great! xD
noddingTortoise
21. Dec 2015 · 22:51 UTC
Interesting game.., very atmospheric with great graphics and audio.
lurils
22. Dec 2015 · 00:28 UTC
knowing it was sound based (headphones) made it simple enough to figure out how to get all puzzle pieces, very interesting and well executed
rodobodolfo
22. Dec 2015 · 03:32 UTC
Web seems broken. Windows version runs fine. Great mood!
Drauthius
22. Dec 2015 · 09:57 UTC
Very interesting and minimalistic design. Was a bit hard to hear in which direction the sound was coming from sometimes. I like that there are different endings to explore, and the grainy effect.
jstan
24. Dec 2015 · 03:48 UTC
I really like the gameplay. Keep good work.
yuigoto
24. Dec 2015 · 07:17 UTC
You've got to use headphones to properly play this game! It's pretty relaxing!

Nice use of theme and game mechanics too!
Galvesmash
24. Dec 2015 · 19:27 UTC
Good idea! I loved the sound and the ideia of never eds
johnnwfs
24. Dec 2015 · 20:31 UTC
Nice audio and aesthetic. Couldn't find an end myself. A little slow for my tastes but pretty for a black and white experience.
Diel Mormac
27. Dec 2015 · 00:16 UTC
Great atmosphere!

What a pity I didn't found what to do :(

I'm really curious to see the end of this game!

Congratulations!
LeReveur
27. Dec 2015 · 01:38 UTC
Didn't understand the point, but design is good. :)
thebrickanator
27. Dec 2015 · 21:16 UTC
oh noooO! I went right a little then left heaps and never met back up too the line... this is deep lol :) but I couldn't see the game, and from the comments it sounds as if you need to make the objective clear rather than hidden. but idk I just made it too the static.
Dreyan
28. Dec 2015 · 07:54 UTC
Excellent use of Sketch Block Bold; the gameplay was a little dull.
LittleThor
28. Dec 2015 · 12:58 UTC
I am not sure that there is a real ending to this game, but the idea is very cool and your work on the mood is insane. Both visual effects and sounds serve the mood and it's just perfect. Try to bring the end earlier next time to avoid player's frustration.
Good job!
MercuryXGames
28. Dec 2015 · 14:02 UTC
I have no idea if there was any goal, but the journey was spectacular. I bear no regrets of playing this game
DDRKirby(ISQ)
28. Dec 2015 · 22:59 UTC
Neat!
Jupiter_Hadley
29. Dec 2015 · 20:47 UTC
Web version doesnt work and my pc wont let me play the windows version because it believes strongly that it is a virus (like it really wont even give me the option to over ride it.)
adamk33n3r
30. Dec 2015 · 16:48 UTC
Interesting. Didn't really get what I was supposed to do after eventually finding the "end".
StoneMonkeyStudios
31. Dec 2015 · 00:37 UTC
Like the aesthetic and mood of it, but there isn't much in the way of gameplay.
Studiosaurus
31. Dec 2015 · 14:10 UTC
Well, I played for a very long time. I got all 4 puzzle pieces but then couldn't figure out what to do after that. Maybe nothing is supposed to happen. There were no new sounds after I got them. Fantastic game otherwise, just wish there was a little reward upon completing the puzzle.
Xanjos
31. Dec 2015 · 23:20 UTC
Web version was pretty laggy (Also the Windows version had some sort of trojan according to my antivirus so I couldn't play that at all) but this was a pretty interesting entry and I liked how the art and sound blended together.
bessdlan
03. Jan 2016 · 09:51 UTC
nice mood and concept (but unplayable on web version :x)
Markus Brand
03. Jan 2016 · 22:38 UTC
what am i doing with my life? i am following endless black lines to nowhere... without knowing, wich direction to take. Does it even make a difference? 2 times i have already reached the "end", where the line just disappeares, and i gain one piece of puzzle (2 times the same one?!?)

What is the purpose of this, goddamnit? What am i supposed to do? What is this game? Please, make some kind of tutorial, telling what to do. Or provide at least a walkthrough - video :D
gallerdude
04. Jan 2016 · 15:57 UTC
I got 1/4 pieces. Enjoyed it very much, but maybe clue people in a bit.
Jupiter_Hadley
11. Jan 2016 · 00:10 UTC
Very calming music! I included it in my Ludum Dare 34 compilation video series, if you’d like to check it out :) https://youtu.be/EnuG74cyOfk