Gems by CaylebLucas

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made by CaylebLucas for Ludum Dare 45 (JAM)

Collect all the gems to win. You start with none :) This is just a prototype, doesn't have much gameplay or optimisation either which is why its a download exe. Only works on Windows for now. This was mainly due to my PC quite literally exploding (like I saw sparks, seriously) Also the map is quite big...so might take you some time to find the gems. Hint, they are in the houses hidden around the map.

Ratings

Overall 1057th 2.721⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1094th 2.324⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1114th 2.015⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Theme 872th 2.853⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 513th 3.586⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Humor 855th 1.935⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1015th 2.471⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Given 60🗳️ 0🗨️

Feedback

Mad Brokli
08. Oct 2019 · 08:45 UTC
Graphics are great dude :)
The camera "shake" on the attack animation was a bit annoying and some music would make it more interesting.
Nephelias
08. Oct 2019 · 08:59 UTC
the last gem really exists?
DoctorTurbo
08. Oct 2019 · 09:01 UTC
Yeah the shake animation is a bit much, but otherwise great look. Try using cinemachine for camera movement next time. Makes it really easy to get better cam behavior.
Nek
08. Oct 2019 · 09:05 UTC
Loved the graphics and as screen shake connoisseur myself i always overuse it however the gameplay itself was a bit bland, cheers.
Baski
08. Oct 2019 · 09:09 UTC
Hey,
[Pros]
Nice graphics and feel from game
[Cons]
My head hurts from that camera. Add there option too look with mouse.
I was missing jump, it would be much better to travel around the world and jumping around.
I stuck in trees and I can not do anything.
Some free stock music at least(nature etc) would be good for this.

But good job :)
Glowt
08. Oct 2019 · 09:10 UTC
The graphics looks great and you really have a sense of exploring a forest. I think the game play in it self tho is a bit lacking, maybe some puzzles or something to break up the game play and let the player do some thinking right now it feels a bit empty. You have a nice base to work of tho.
Luc Dercourt
08. Oct 2019 · 09:18 UTC
A fun game, with cool graphics, and as simple as it is efficient. I had a couple of bugs while playing (went through the map twice and fell into infinity ^^') but this didn't stop me from searching those gems ! Congrats guys !
🎤 CaylebLucas
08. Oct 2019 · 12:28 UTC
Thanks for all your feedback guys we really appreciate it and we are glad you like the game :)
WhatNameGames
08. Oct 2019 · 16:50 UTC
Interesting, I can definitely imagine this being expanded into something more, with perhaps limited time to search in the day, then the player must return home before nightfall, the end goal being to get all to escape but something comes out at night perhaps.

Either way, cool art and I like that the player had a little idle animation, the moving animation was a little too fast and I do think the camera was a little dizzying, especially when left-clicking, but overall a cool game, especially with the even further limited time you ended up having.
Nick_UI
10. Oct 2019 · 11:55 UTC
I believe you should have made different terrain height and create a bit of roads using rocks and terrain colours. In the current state the area is quite bleak.
PSiv
10. Oct 2019 · 12:02 UTC
I think the choice of camera angle, and fixing it to where you are moving really helps add to the 'lost in the woods', almost claustrophobic feel and I think it works well with game. Lovely graphics also!
NachtWitch
10. Oct 2019 · 12:27 UTC
Although not really the most unique concept, the games charm comes from it's fun gameplay though, absolutely fun to play
PIXAMENTORY
14. Oct 2019 · 16:53 UTC
“Impressive game, Very cool concepts. I left wishing that there is more. Had a lot of fun “
Odeyalko
14. Oct 2019 · 17:17 UTC
Like the graphics. It would be nice to add the sound of the forest, the singing of birds (I say, in the game of which there are no sounds). I was able to find only 2 gems. Sadly
asfdfdfd
14. Oct 2019 · 18:47 UTC
I got lost in the forest. :( Love you graphics and consistent artstyle but camera jiggling made me a bit sick.
daria-toni
14. Oct 2019 · 21:07 UTC
This is very good for the prototype, it's a shame that there is no music and sounds. There's a good atmosphere of the woods somehow. I think you should keep working on it! The graphics look nice.
Franciszek Pyrć
15. Oct 2019 · 05:33 UTC
Nice entry!
Aozo
26. Oct 2019 · 14:15 UTC
Good entry, but I have a lot a trouble with finding the gems, maybe I missed some hints
MrsTari
27. Oct 2019 · 12:55 UTC
Love the graphic :) i missed the sound and music aswell :( but overall great job