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In the beginning by nsadie

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made by nsadie for Ludum Dare 45 (JAM)

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Play as a caveman living in the dark...

Keys: Q, E to rotate the camera R to restart the scene

Wolves: Can see two tiles in front of them and 1 one the sides, but cannot see behind them!

Please Note:

Several players reported issues surrounding input not working making the game unplayable.

I managed to fix those and with that I also added the missing music and sound effects , screen transitions and cleaned up some bugs relating to the breakable blocks. The original and the fixed build are both available for download.

Youtube https://neil-sadie.itch.io/ld45-thebeginning
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/45/in-the-beginning-4

Ratings

Overall 377th 3.614⭐ 72🧑‍⚖️
Fun 538th 3.293⭐ 72🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 430th 3.379⭐ 72🧑‍⚖️
Theme 316th 3.667⭐ 71🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 156th 4.183⭐ 73🧑‍⚖️
Humor 640th 2.542⭐ 61🧑‍⚖️
Mood 224th 3.791⭐ 69🧑‍⚖️
Given 63🗳️ 91🗨️

Feedback

Greon
08. Oct 2019 · 07:19 UTC
Oh, lovely job, an pretty solid concept of puzzle game, got me into it, would really want to see an final or more polished version of it, nice game, keep the good work!
NachtWitch
08. Oct 2019 · 18:26 UTC
The level of lighting put into.this so amazing, the game looks absolutely, positively amazing
Zsombro
08. Oct 2019 · 18:30 UTC
This is a solid idea for a puzzle game! Works with the theme as well and I really liked the simple, minimalistic art style! My only complaint is that there is no sound
🎤 nsadie
08. Oct 2019 · 18:37 UTC
@Zsombro Sound was so close to being ready, but we only had one minute left before the cut-off!
🎤 nsadie
08. Oct 2019 · 18:40 UTC
@nachtwitch Thank you so much! We put most of the effort into the look! My brother did an excellent job with the modelling while I concentrated on the lighting. It was our first real try on a full 3D game.
NachtWitch
08. Oct 2019 · 18:42 UTC
@nsadie well it looks amazing, I would love to see more of your work in the future
Sir Galloy De Fierpâté
08. Oct 2019 · 18:49 UTC
Nice puzzle game ! I like it, but I finished it in no time, so it doesn't allowed me to really enjoying it.
Crochar
08. Oct 2019 · 19:15 UTC
A bit confused by how to pick up tings, clicking doesen't work somehow, very cool graphics tho!
🎤 nsadie
08. Oct 2019 · 19:22 UTC
@crochar which build did you try? There seems to be a bug surrounding the icons, especially if the window is small. Try rotating the camera, or playing fullscreen, click in the middle of the little icon!
Leonard Graf
08. Oct 2019 · 20:19 UTC
The atmosphere was really good, add some music and this is golden. The game idea is very solid as well. Just a little bit more polish, I finished the second level while dead :D
Attala
08. Oct 2019 · 20:42 UTC
Nice puzzle mechanics. I had some problems moving the character beacuse I always clicked many steps ahead. Oh, and on level 3(?) I suddenly walked out into thin air. I like the idea and the graphics. Well done.
Rrawrr
08. Oct 2019 · 21:03 UTC
You definitely have to add sounds, nice atmosphere of your game would be even better. Good job with the light, portals looks cool)
Also I have found a bug randomly. Somehow I've passed the dog on the second level through the downstairs. I clicked to get back, but character went forward anyways. It is not a big deal, but I decided to tell you:)
![11.jpg](///raw/9b5/72/z/28f56.jpg)
daria-toni
08. Oct 2019 · 21:28 UTC
The controls are a bit weird and I really missed the music... The rest of the game is just great! Amazing mood and graphics, plus - cool mechanics. I can imagine it as a big game.
BustosMan
08. Oct 2019 · 22:06 UTC
Decent entry. I look forward to seeing this game expand if it does!
gasgiant
09. Oct 2019 · 01:02 UTC
Looks really pretty! Reminds me Lara Croft Go
smileyface
09. Oct 2019 · 11:11 UTC
I really like your take on the Hitman Go formula of games but maybe one or two more levels could have benefited the game.
🎤 nsadie
09. Oct 2019 · 13:19 UTC
Hey @daria-toni @rrawrr @attala @leonard-graf @crochar, thanks for your comments!

I think I managed to fix the input issues. I think it was an issue with accidentally having multiple event systems for the UI. I also added the missing music and sound effects.

Thanks @gasgiant, Lara Croft GO was definitely an inspiration! I loved that game!
Lightwaves
09. Oct 2019 · 18:47 UTC
For a game made in this small of amount of time, I have to say the graphics looks amazing. Some music qould have made it even better. I hope you expand on this game in the future
drtizzle
09. Oct 2019 · 19:35 UTC
Really cool game! Graphics are great, and so is the gameplay. I think the pickup-stick-animation is taking a bit too long, and lighting the stick should be automatic. But overall a very very solid game!
Sergio1811
09. Oct 2019 · 19:38 UTC
Some probles with inputs or strange behaviour with the wolfs not turning around, but Impressive graphics, and nice gameplay from the GO series, really nice job in the jam guys.
fabula_rasa
09. Oct 2019 · 20:37 UTC
Very nicely done. I really enjoyed the atmosphere you created :)
Glowt
09. Oct 2019 · 21:00 UTC
It looked super nice and I really liked to lighting in your scenes, clean interface. Just a bit wonky inputs at some points but over all a nice entry end really impressive for one person. Keep up the good work!
hiroboto
10. Oct 2019 · 16:38 UTC
Perfect art style and atmosphere! Can be sold on shelf I think And the game play is nice, and I am eager to know what tools are you using?
🎤 nsadie
10. Oct 2019 · 19:33 UTC
@lightwaves try the bug fix version, I added some music and it makes a big difference!

@hiroboto we used unity plus blender for all modeling!
Vovin
10. Oct 2019 · 19:53 UTC
Nice, clean artstyle, good atmosphere. The mechanics also seem very promising. I just wish it had more content.
terryg
11. Oct 2019 · 01:18 UTC
Beautiful game. I had to check to see if my sound was on. Music would have been nice (i just rated the original). I loved the puzzles. Good game play.
Trevor Shoe
11. Oct 2019 · 03:59 UTC
Great work! Looks awesome, I'm quite impressed with the animation work!

Feels just a little slow, I think if you started allowing input before the previous animation was completed that might make the whole game feel more responsive.
🎤 nsadie
11. Oct 2019 · 06:35 UTC
@trevor-shoe that is a good idea!
Balance686
11. Oct 2019 · 20:12 UTC
Great job on the visuals! The lighting and particle effects add a lot of atmosphere. You made good use of the theme and the puzzle mechanic was enjoyable. I ran into the same bug of walking off the edge but I'm guessing that's what was fixed in the updated version. Sounds/music would have really sold it but I ran out of time before I could add them as well :P Nice job!
Omickron
11. Oct 2019 · 20:52 UTC
WOW. Cool puzzle game. Playing with light creates the atmosphere of the cave. The game is small, but made you think about its passage. I don't regret the time I gave her. Very good job.
Paulius
11. Oct 2019 · 21:13 UTC
it looks amazing, I hope to see more of your work in the future
TORT60091
11. Oct 2019 · 21:53 UTC
I just like it. Mood is awesome. More games like this pls ))
zgragselus
11. Oct 2019 · 23:06 UTC
I like the game, the mood it sets up is great and the graphics somewhat fit it. I've played the post jam version (due to having problem is the original one), and it looks quite polished.

I still had some problems with input and camera rotation (some of the positions were quite hard to click on).

Overall it is a very nice entry!
W0lfEnstein
11. Oct 2019 · 23:25 UTC
Interesting game with cute graphics and smooth controls. Sounds will make it much better. The game has some bugs, but I hope you'll do it more playable. Well done! :D
Desenvolvedor44
12. Oct 2019 · 01:23 UTC
Wow, the graphics are very beautiful, I liked your project
sorlok
12. Oct 2019 · 01:58 UTC
Really great mood, and the puzzle solving was good. Controlling the game was a little bit difficult, esp. clicking to pick up the torch.
Linheha
12. Oct 2019 · 13:51 UTC
Great concept and really great graphics ! :)
If you decide to continue developing your game, may I suggest that you could make the item selection more obvious by making it looks like a button (I didn't know how to select it at first, since the click didn't work the first try), and for the wolve detection area maybe you could highlight the ground :)
pragmascript
12. Oct 2019 · 22:51 UTC
Very nice mood and pretty clever mechanics. Good job
Ferdi
13. Oct 2019 · 10:30 UTC
Original version was definitely not working but fixed one was perfect. I love this king of puzzle games and you did great ! level design is deep and challenging, game art is superb, this is an amazing entry ! Congrats
jihem
13. Oct 2019 · 11:16 UTC
Nice puzzle game. Clever mechanics :-)
vincentvincent
13. Oct 2019 · 13:41 UTC
Clever one! Really like the mecanic of the game. The graphic, atmosphere and like's effect are so GOOD! bravo!
Franciszek Pyrć
13. Oct 2019 · 14:43 UTC
Very creative. Keep it up!
PhilStrahl
13. Oct 2019 · 23:20 UTC
Very interesting strategy puzzler! I had a few minor issues, mostly that the second level after the tutorial kept be baffled but with a little more time I might have worked out a solution. If you're curious about how it went for me, I played it in my stream today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZQiTfcXF8
🎤 nsadie
14. Oct 2019 · 07:04 UTC
Thanks @philstrahl! That was very cool! Excellent feedback, and some of the suggested changes we have already started implementing.

Full disclosure, my brother designed the puzzle you struggled with, and I made him playtest it because I was too tired to figure it out, and to proud to admit it ;)
asfdfdfd
14. Oct 2019 · 20:04 UTC
Greate lowpoly artstyle. I love your visuals. To complete last puzzle i have to call Tanya.
BarracudaDisaster
15. Oct 2019 · 07:34 UTC
The game looks very nice! I played the original version of the game and didn't have input problems. The lightning is very nice in the game and the flickering fires creates a nice mood. I can imagine the mood is even greater with sounds. Great job!
Glitchheart
16. Oct 2019 · 18:41 UTC
Very cool entry! Love the graphics. The game glitched out on me a couple of times, but the gameplay reminds me of Lara Croft GO
Bernardex
18. Oct 2019 · 13:14 UTC
Very nice game! I enjoyed the graphics and mood, just had some problems with the stairs movement. Besides that, I did really like the feeling of the game!
Daniil Krylov
19. Oct 2019 · 17:46 UTC
Great graphics and sound, pity it doesn't work as well.
Gehad
20. Oct 2019 · 18:36 UTC
I really like the graphics and the puzzles , great job :D
MrsTari
21. Oct 2019 · 14:24 UTC
awesome game :D the sound and the graphics fits