Strive Against Nightmare by AddNone

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made by AddNone for Ludum Dare 45 (JAM)

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You wake up in a nightmare with no hear and see capabilities. After you get your senses, you venture forth for an adventure to wake up from this nightmare. However, the creatures you encounter will damage you and make you lose your senses.

CONTROLS: A,D -> move left and right E -> attack enemies Space -> jump

A screenshot: 2.png

Ratings

Overall 987th 2.913⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1020th 2.587⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 921th 2.682⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Theme 1020th 2.543⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 940th 2.717⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Humor 873th 1.722⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Mood 664th 3.227⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Given 18🗳️ 26🗨️

Feedback

JordanEh
06. Oct 2019 · 23:32 UTC
Lost my dog in a lake; It really is a nightmare. :(
🎤 AddNone
06. Oct 2019 · 23:46 UTC
@jordaneh sorry to hear that lol. Unfortunately, I couldn't implement a proper pathfinding system for the dog since the time is limited. However, we will continue to develop this game further and make sure that other people won't lose their dogs like you did. Trust me!
LanaLux
07. Oct 2019 · 03:14 UTC
Great game! Really creative environments! :)
iozsaygi
07. Oct 2019 · 06:51 UTC
The graphics are smooth and i think being able lose abilities by taking damage from enemies is good idea.
King Kujito
07. Oct 2019 · 17:08 UTC
I had some funny moments where I got stuck forever and the dog flew into space

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Though I think you set a great vibe in the first level! Though I kind of lost that vibe after finding the kick button. I think a more powerless character would go better with the spooky style and sound design. Well done on your entry :thumbsup:
🎤 AddNone
07. Oct 2019 · 21:44 UTC
@lanalux Thank you for your feedback and reviewing it in a livestream!
🎤 AddNone
07. Oct 2019 · 21:45 UTC
@iozsaygi Thanks buddy :D
🎤 AddNone
07. Oct 2019 · 21:51 UTC
@king-kujito I know that there are bugs because it is a game made within 48 hours.( I know that it is not a excuse for the bugs :( ) Kick button's OP ability is just because we didn't have time for implementing everything in our mind, so we just implemented stuff which is meant to be fun in our opinion. However, in the full game, our character might be weaker. Overall, thanks for your precious feedback, it points to some of the fatal flaws of the game. :)
Fictions
09. Oct 2019 · 06:35 UTC
I love the attack animation, it kinda looks like a ballet-kick to me :D Also it looks realy Cthulhu-esque :)
uchiro
09. Oct 2019 · 21:36 UTC
Dog in the game is a great idea, but as mentioned above, it is very sad when a dog is lost or dies.
I tried to keep the dog, but I didn't succeed. It could not jump over the lake. You can just teleport the dog behind the screen if it is far away.

I like the idea that in this dark world has a little friend who will be next to me and be able to defend.
If you add simple AI for the dog, such as growling or attack enemies, or vice versa whine and fear. This will strengthen a sense of attachment to the dog. 🐕

Let me know if you change anything in the game. I'll be happy to play again.
🎤 AddNone
09. Oct 2019 · 22:13 UTC
@fictions Thanks buddy!

@uchiro I know that the dog's AI is not the best AI in the world. However, me and my friend plan to develop the game further and add more features to the game. We just put that dog in the game for a little gimmick. We didn't think further fur the jam but definetely that dog will have more abilities other than just following the player. I will let you know if we have any news to share! Cheers!
Marmeladki
10. Oct 2019 · 10:09 UTC
Nice graphic and idea! Maybe it will be better if you can move and attack at the same time and when you loose you can statr at the beginning of the current level
Flying Dog Fish
10. Oct 2019 · 16:57 UTC
Interesting art style.
🎤 AddNone
10. Oct 2019 · 16:59 UTC
@marmeladki first of all thank you for your comment! Yes, will implement the attacking whilemoving feature definetely. The way you spawn when you die might change according to where this game goes actually. I mean if it will be a linear story game, your system sounds logical. However, it may not be linear story game. Who knows? Time will tell what this game is going to look like :)
🎤 AddNone
10. Oct 2019 · 17:00 UTC
@flying-dog-fish thank you :)
Seabird
10. Oct 2019 · 17:14 UTC
​Simple and weird, good atmosphere, very creepy.
🎤 AddNone
10. Oct 2019 · 20:28 UTC
@seabird thanks buddy!
Erkberg
11. Oct 2019 · 17:02 UTC
A very athmospheric game with a nice artstyle and good sound effects. It also plays quite well, although the "combat" physics seemed a bit unpolished. Lost my doggo to the water which was really sad. I played for a bit, but there is no ending, is there? Anyway, really enjoyed it, great mood!
Space Wumpus
12. Oct 2019 · 16:18 UTC
Poor dog. Nice art style, and very nice opening level. The main level was very repetitive though.
🎤 AddNone
12. Oct 2019 · 18:58 UTC
@erkberg I know that combat isn't great in current state. However, I plan to polish it later. Thanks for your comment!

@space-wumpus The reason why the main level is repetitive is that it is procedurally generated lol. Thanks for your comment. RIP dog.
asiyeap
12. Oct 2019 · 20:26 UTC
@lanalux Thank you so much, Im creative person :v: Thanks for ur comment ! ^^ I watch your twitch streams and they so nice ^^ Keep it up!!
asiyeap
12. Oct 2019 · 20:30 UTC
@fictions Firstly I try to "flying kick " attack animation and then I cant do this hahah, yeah Its look like actully. This animation, you know just 48 hours We made it, we can do better If have a time hahah !!! Thanks your feedback ^^
asiyeap
12. Oct 2019 · 20:32 UTC
@iozsaygi Thank you for comment! ^^
asiyeap
12. Oct 2019 · 20:35 UTC
@marmeladki I saw your game art and I think Its really unique. Thank you so much your comment ^^ I hope It will be better :dog:
asiyeap
12. Oct 2019 · 20:39 UTC
@flying-dog-fish Your nickname so funny and your games so freaking crazy :cd: Thank you so much! ^^
asiyeap
12. Oct 2019 · 20:40 UTC
@seabird I saw your feedback and I feel amazing Thank you so much!! ^^ :zap: :art:
daria-toni
13. Oct 2019 · 12:42 UTC
Controls in this game are very clumsy and the fact that I had to hit enemies with a heel made me laugh (not really in a bad way, but it's funny) :) But the atmosphere is gorgeous, creepy, thick (for me it's something between Limbo and Badland).
kaeveris
16. Oct 2019 · 17:28 UTC
I feel like the jump was too high and slow. I really feel bad for the dog (althought at first I thought it was an enemy XD). For me the main level was quite long and not much happening (maybe more platforming?) and the enemies were too easy to beat (maybe more kinds of enemies would be good?). I like the graphics and artstyle a lot, very cool atmosphere!
neowhoru
16. Oct 2019 · 19:51 UTC
Nice little game. The controls are a little bit floaty sometimes and when the enemies arrive it is hard to escape and to fight. But overall a nice game.