Alone by Fragment Games

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made by Fragment Games for Ludum Dare 45 (JAM)

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Hi everyone! This is our first game jam ever! Such a fun time teaming up with my 11 year old son doing som jamming this weekend. Everything made by us. In GameMaker & Aseprite. Music generated through Abundant Music (Music made by AI)

Here is our game called Alone.

You are stranded in a super hot desert, without anything. Can you make it out alive? Hint! You need water. Now!

Controls: Arrows Playtime: 10-15 min

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Ratings

Overall 605th 3.413⭐ 42🧑‍⚖️
Fun 828th 2.949⭐ 41🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 691th 3.013⭐ 42🧑‍⚖️
Theme 168th 3.888⭐ 42🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 143th 4.195⭐ 43🧑‍⚖️
Audio 315th 3.474⭐ 41🧑‍⚖️
Humor 403th 3.028⭐ 38🧑‍⚖️
Mood 249th 3.75⭐ 40🧑‍⚖️
Given 41🗳️ 26🗨️

Feedback

AdamDude
07. Oct 2019 · 21:09 UTC
I really like your artwork!
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:13 UTC
Thanks :-)
Kenarf
07. Oct 2019 · 21:22 UTC
Great work with the visuals! Cool attempt on survival game!
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:24 UTC
Thanks :-) We managed to keep our concept simple, so we actually got it finished:-)
NachtWitch
07. Oct 2019 · 21:30 UTC
really cool concept, the art and idea are defiantly cool
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:31 UTC
Thanks :-)
ThePirateNun
07. Oct 2019 · 21:31 UTC
This was a really cool game! Apparently I can't survive the desert :( But it was really fun to try! The graphics are wonderful and the music gives it a very playful vibe that i like very much. Well Done!
Danielcmcg
07. Oct 2019 · 21:34 UTC
Great simple concept and amazing art! Really liked the idea and its fun to play.
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:35 UTC
Thank you :-) Yeah, its not easy to survive :-) Keep trying, you can do it!
TJMcDonald
07. Oct 2019 · 21:36 UTC
Really liked this, especially the art style. I felt like I was really close, but ended up dying close to (what I thought was) the end.
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:38 UTC
Thanks, keep trying :-)
KekkoDude
07. Oct 2019 · 21:41 UTC
Hey i'm struggling, what are the controls? am i missing something? i have explored the island along the edge but i am finding nothing. on the other hand... **LOVE** the art, the little ass crack is fantastic hahaha wish you kept the collision checking on the palms to the root only so you could walk behind it.

Aesthetics are magical, but i find a bit lacking in things to do other than standing in one of the 4 water puddles i found haha
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:45 UTC
Haha, the idea is to get out of the desert :-) And the only thing you need to survive is water.
Kubeec
07. Oct 2019 · 21:52 UTC
Nice graphic design! But collison detection of
palm trees is very annoying :smirk:
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 21:53 UTC
Yeah, should only added it to the bottom of the palm :-) A bit of a hurry, so missed it :-)
DeadTom
07. Oct 2019 · 22:12 UTC
The game is good and polished. THE GRAPHIC DESIGN IS REALLY OUTSTANDING. I also liked that it is an adventuring game but you need to watch your water level and therefore making it even better.
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 22:15 UTC
Thanks for the feedback :-) Its mostly my son (11 years) that has done the graphics :-)
Kushimoto
07. Oct 2019 · 22:43 UTC
What a great mechanic. I love the art design. That flopping belly is hilarious! I struggled a little bit at the beginning to understand the game itself, but once I realized the water mechanic I started getting much further! Great job!
🎤 Fragment Games
07. Oct 2019 · 23:20 UTC
Thanks, yeah, since its pretty much only one game mechanic, we wanted the player to discover it without giving to much of information. :-)
Rysae
08. Oct 2019 · 08:18 UTC
This game is beautiful and more stressful than i can admit XD Nice work!
Philarmon
08. Oct 2019 · 08:54 UTC
Love the style! A very nice entry - especially for you first game jam :) Keep it up!
🎤 Fragment Games
08. Oct 2019 · 09:41 UTC
Thank you! Yeah, we are very happy that we actually managed to get a game done :-) So much fun :-)
Roke
08. Oct 2019 · 11:35 UTC
Pretty good art!
And the BGM it's so relaxing!
Nice work!
🎤 Fragment Games
08. Oct 2019 · 12:07 UTC
Thank you :-) Its a bit funny that the BGM is generated by A.I :-) Magic!
aaranos
08. Oct 2019 · 16:24 UTC
I gave up near what I think is the end. There is a long stretch where you don't get the option to turn back half way so if you choose the wrong direction you have to start all the way over.
🎤 Fragment Games
08. Oct 2019 · 17:47 UTC
:-) Its actually quite a lot of water locations at the end of the map, they are just hidden :-) hehe
Ventz
08. Oct 2019 · 17:49 UTC
Interesting idea, however a little frustrating if you get unlucky :O Love the art style though, very charming :D
HKSpadez
08. Oct 2019 · 18:34 UTC
really interesting idea and good use of the theme!
🎤 Fragment Games
08. Oct 2019 · 21:16 UTC
Thanks for the feedback:-)
WashingMachinae
10. Oct 2019 · 10:18 UTC
Cute little game. From a gameplay perspective, would have been much easier to navigate if the character didn't get stuck in the walls , but slide alongside them.
Majadroid
10. Oct 2019 · 14:44 UTC
Nice little game with pretty pixel art.
Desenvolvedor44
10. Oct 2019 · 21:27 UTC
I really liked that graphic guy .. congratulations
rtyx
10. Oct 2019 · 21:37 UTC
Ooops, I stepped on a rock. Aaaaaand I'm dead. :) love the graphics
🎤 Fragment Games
10. Oct 2019 · 21:53 UTC
Thanks for the feedback :-)
QuadApe
11. Oct 2019 · 02:08 UTC
I wish that gamepay didn't rely too much on trial and error, or there was some kind of checkpoint system. But otherwise it's a nice and cute little entry, good job!
🎤 Fragment Games
11. Oct 2019 · 06:16 UTC
Yeah, if we had developed the game to a longer game, we for sure would had needed a checkpoint system. Good point :-)
Le Don
11. Oct 2019 · 14:04 UTC
Amazing art and sound. But as some people already mentioned, it depends a lot on guessing the right way and trial & error. Checkpoint per water should help a lot. And I think the hitboxes of some of the objects could be smaller, to make the game feeling a little smoother.
itsdanidre
11. Oct 2019 · 14:08 UTC
Brooo. There was alot of dying over and over trying to find more puddles of water. *surprised the water ain't dried up :sweat_smile: *

But alas, I was able to survive the desert!
Art is neat. Music is simple. Congratulations on your first jam! :slight_smile:
🎤 Fragment Games
12. Oct 2019 · 13:45 UTC
Thanks, yeah was so fun joining. We will for sure joint the next Ludum Dare :-)
Space Nomad
12. Oct 2019 · 14:07 UTC
nice! the game is charming and fun. a little too hard though. some checkpoints would've been appreciated
vincentvincent
13. Oct 2019 · 13:01 UTC
Really smart idea for the theme of the jam! Really appreciate the graphics too! bravo:)
🎤 Fragment Games
13. Oct 2019 · 19:49 UTC
Thanks :-)