{"author_link":"\/users\/captainproton42","author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","comments":[{"author_name":"Vadzim","author_uid":"1141281","time":"2020-10-05T23:42:36Z","epoch":1601941356,"modified":1601941356,"text":"Vety good. Gameplay is very clear and addictive. Graphics is cute. I love it","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Drowshad","author_uid":1214772,"time":"2020-10-06T21:02:45Z","epoch":1602018165,"modified":1602018165,"text":"Nice and simple game! :)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"louis-denizet","author_uid":"1005435","time":"2020-10-06T21:06:18Z","epoch":1602018378,"modified":1602018378,"text":"Wow! The art is really beautiful and it is perfectly coded, it feels so polished amazing work! I wished there was more music ambiance but great work on there!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Nikolaj","author_uid":"1005518","time":"2020-10-06T21:06:55Z","epoch":1602018415,"modified":1602018415,"text":"Wow , super simple and fun. Could be a bit more challenging, but maybe that was coming (have too many games to rate lol!)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"J0ye","author_uid":"1093337","time":"2020-10-06T21:07:06Z","epoch":1602018426,"modified":1602018426,"text":"Difficult game with a great concept. Makes for some nice riddles. The art was simple but effective. I lvoe th sun. Really looks hot.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Nailuj29 Gaming","author_uid":"1212330","time":"2020-10-06T21:10:44Z","epoch":1602018644,"modified":1602018644,"text":"I literally could not stop playing. I would definitely download this if you put it on the Play Store. ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"aevek","author_uid":"1011789","time":"2020-10-06T21:11:31Z","epoch":1602018691,"modified":1602018752,"text":"This is a super clean little game. Reminds me of frogger but circular. I really like the way you designed the energy so going down restores energy, but also the sun is expanding so you have less down to go. I see potential for later complex levels with a really cool combination of careful action planning and execution, these first 6 built really well on each other though, a really nice progression. Would definitely play more levels if you made them. ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Delender1100","author_uid":"1214999","time":"2020-10-06T21:12:43Z","epoch":1602018763,"modified":1602018763,"text":"This game is great! I love how basic it is and how I'm able to use a controller!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"ukra174","author_uid":"1211500","time":"2020-10-06T21:12:57Z","epoch":1602018777,"modified":1602018801,"text":"Cool mechanics, nice graphics, good game;","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Flying Dog Fish","author_uid":"1122902","time":"2020-10-06T21:16:10Z","epoch":1602018970,"modified":1602018970,"text":"This is very fun to play.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-06T21:16:31Z","epoch":1602018991,"modified":1602018991,"text":"@aevek Thanks a lot! I was surprised how well the mechanics interacted when I actually started making levels. Next jam I should definitely make more time for creating levels. I still have so many ideas in my head :D If I had had more time I would've really liked to add special \"shop\" orbits where you could buy powerups for energy pellets.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"runrajrun","author_uid":"1186647","time":"2020-10-06T21:17:38Z","epoch":1602019058,"modified":1602019058,"text":"Wow this game is really polished... UI and overall design is amazing! ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-06T21:18:25Z","epoch":1602019105,"modified":1602019105,"text":"@louis-denizet Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you think it feels polished :) I'm still wondering how my patchwork of a code is even holding together but I tried to focus on making clean animations this time.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-06T21:20:05Z","epoch":1602019205,"modified":1602019205,"text":"@nailuj29-gaming Thank you :) I actually wanted to also make an .apk export but had last-minute problems with Godot's APK export template. It should still work on smartphones when playing in a browser though (though I noticed some sound lag)","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-06T21:21:10Z","epoch":1602019270,"modified":1602019270,"text":"@delender1100 Thank you! I was aiming for a minimalistic game so I could focus on polish instead!","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Haustgeirr","author_uid":"1107568","time":"2020-10-06T21:45:50Z","epoch":1602020750,"modified":1602020750,"text":"Great take on the orbits mechanic. I couldn't finish the last level as I found the view a bit limiting. Great aesthetic, make me think of Holedown. Really nice work.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"6smith","author_uid":"1051455","time":"2020-10-06T22:15:13Z","epoch":1602022513,"modified":1602022513,"text":"great game! nice and simple mechanics, well designed levels. graphics and sound effects are great.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"JuanSabadoPeron","author_uid":"1217119","time":"2020-10-06T23:16:43Z","epoch":1602026203,"modified":1602026203,"text":"Very good! It took me a while to understand because I didn't read the page before playing but that's on me lol. Obviously an in-game tutorial would have been better but it's a jam and clearly the time you didn't put into a tutorial was very well spent.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Thought Reactor","author_uid":"1001022","time":"2020-10-08T14:11:16Z","epoch":1602166276,"modified":1602166276,"text":"Very fun game with approachable mechanics. Loved how the difficulty ramped up and how well the levels were designed. Overall, no complaints. Very well polished entry - good job!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"MikoziQ","author_uid":"1212773","time":"2020-10-08T21:55:58Z","epoch":1602194158,"modified":1602194158,"text":"Cute and fun game with nice increase of difficulty and clear mechanics. Solid and ejoyable entry. Job well done, would play on my iPad or Switch!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"graebor","author_uid":"1001068","time":"2020-10-09T17:07:21Z","epoch":1602263241,"modified":1602263241,"text":"Very cute visuals, love the consistency and level of polish throughout the art\/ui. Your focus on polish definitely paid off :) Only thing that felt missing was a little bit of background music!","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Linetaru","author_uid":"1216759","time":"2020-10-09T20:47:44Z","epoch":1602276464,"modified":1602276464,"text":"A good game, graphics are beautiful and it's funny to play it ! \nThe only thing the game need is music to be a very good game.","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-10T14:41:27Z","epoch":1602340887,"modified":1602340887,"text":"@haustgeirr Thank you! Good point about the view. \n\n@6smith @thought-reactor @mikoziq Thanks a lot!\n\n@juansabadoperon Thanks! I've been thinking about adding tutorial texts to the first level but ran out of time. I should definitely think of a way to introduce the powerups!\n\n@graebor @linetaru Thanks you both. I always cheap out on sounds\/music on my jam entries. Should probably change that in the future ;)","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Aune","author_uid":"1166822","time":"2020-10-12T08:48:28Z","epoch":1602492508,"modified":1602492508,"text":"Ho, it's an elegant gamedesign and art ! I loved playing it. The level 5 and 6 are really beautiful level design pieces. \n\nIt's perfect. I subscribe, don't hesitate to make a post for a V2. You can be sure that I will come and test it !\n\nWell done ! :) ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-12T19:52:59Z","epoch":1602532379,"modified":1602532379,"text":"@aune Thanks a lot! I'm actually tempted to continue working on this. I'll see where it goes.","likes":0,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"peterfonts","author_uid":"1124464","time":"2020-10-17T09:52:05Z","epoch":1602928325,"modified":1602928325,"text":"Great game! With a robust idea and concept. Amazing graphics! Perhaps you can improve better the feedback, sometimes I'm confusing that what's happening... why I can't advance in the next orbit? I pick a powerup... I don't know what are the improvement (highlight that I was very stuck in level 3 xD). Please add music too! Can improve the game's mood a lot! Despite these silly things, it's an amazing and polish game! Well done! Continue making games please! :pray: ","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"CaptainProton42","author_uid":"1184988","time":"2020-10-18T11:13:14Z","epoch":1603019594,"modified":1603019594,"text":"@peterfonts Thank you so much for the feedback! I actually planned to do a small tutorial but then fell short on time. I'm regretting not prioritizing this better. Level 3 throws players a bit in the cold water and I've seen a few struggle with it.\n\nAudio is definitely a skill I need to improve on, especially music. I hope I'll have more time or help to accomplish something next time! Feedback like yours motivates me a lot, don't worry I will continue ;)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"gorrgolem","author_uid":"1221271","time":"2020-10-21T10:54:45Z","epoch":1603277685,"modified":1603277685,"text":"It was fun, clever mechanics, good execution. Well done :)","likes":1,"format":"md"},{"author_name":"Pawciu","author_uid":"1125804","time":"2020-10-26T21:15:17Z","epoch":1603746917,"modified":1603746917,"text":"Wow 10\/10 great game!","likes":1,"format":"md"}],"format":"md","images":["ld47\/227396-de328914ca11387b325a6b7e116d0948.png"],"links":[{"url":"https:\/\/captainproton42.itch.io\/orbits","text":"Youtube"},{"url":"https:\/\/captainproton42.itch.io\/orbits","text":"Youtube"},{"url":"https:\/\/github.com\/CaptainProton42\/ldjam47","text":"Youtube"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"57283","g_author":"1184988","g_event":"LD47","g_eventkey":"76","g_subevent":"JAM","g_urlkey":"266394","g_title":"Orbits","g_status":"PVT1","g_place":"101","g_commentcount":"29","g_site2_node_id":"227396","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":{"n_key":"227396","n_urlkey":"266394","n_parent":"212256","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/47\/orbits-1","n_slug":"orbits-1","n_type":"item","n_subtype":"game","n_subsubtype":"jam","n_author":"184988","n_created":"1601932729","n_modified":"1602017243","n_version":"696449","n_status":"COMMIT"},"node":{"id":227396,"parent":212256,"superparent":9,"author":184988,"type":"item","subtype":"game","subsubtype":"jam","published":"2020-10-05T22:48:54Z","created":"2020-10-05T21:18:49Z","modified":"2020-10-06T20:47:23Z","version":696449,"slug":"orbits-1","name":"Orbits","body":"# Orbits\n\n![screen4.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/3830b.png)\n\n## Gameplay\nThe central star of the system is turning into a red giant! Escape the system by reaching a high enough orbit to break free. The energy that fuels your ship is limited, however, so you will have to collect *energy pellets* on your way up. Powerful powerups like *gravitational anomalies* or *reversals* can also help you.\n\n## Controls\n\n*Orbits* needs only two keys to be played, making it also mobile-friendly.\n\n### Keyboard\n* **UP** or **RIGHT**: orbit up\n* **DOWN** or **LEFT**: orbit down\n\n### Controller\n* **Right shoulder**: orbit up\n* **Left shoulder**: orbit down\n\n### Touchscreen\n* **Tap right screen half**: orbit up\n* **Tap left screen half**: orbit down\n\n## Powerups\n\n### Energy Pellets\n![energy_pellet.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/383e6.png)\nCollecting energy pellets allows to to reach higher orbits. You also gain or lose them on changing orbits.\n\n### Gravitational Anomaly\n![grav_anomaly.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/38393.png)\nTemporarily neutralizes gravity and allows changing orbits without gaining or spending energy pellets.\n\n### Reversal\n![reversal.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/383c6.png)\nReverses your ship's direction.\n\n## Content\n\nThere are currently **6 levels** playable.\n\n## Atrributions\n\nI have to thank my flatmate, Finn, for taking care of making the sounds of the game in [Bfxr](https:\/\/www.bfxr.net\/). Also thanks to all my friends who helped me playtesting!\n\n\nI used the [Godot Engine](https:\/\/godotengine.org\/) for making the game.\n\n**Thanks for playing and rating!**\n\nYou can also find me on Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/captainproton42","meta":{"author":[184988],"grade-06-out":"1","grade-07-out":"1","grade-08-out":"1","allow-anonymous-comments":"1","link-01-tag":[42336],"cover":"\/\/\/content\/c92\/d2\/z\/38293.png","link-01":"https:\/\/captainproton42.itch.io\/orbits","link-02":"https:\/\/captainproton42.itch.io\/orbits","link-02-tag":[42337],"link-03":"https:\/\/github.com\/CaptainProton42\/ldjam47","link-03-tag":[42332]},"path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/47\/orbits-1","parents":[1,5,9,212256],"love":0,"notes":29,"notes-timestamp":"2020-10-26T21:15:17Z","grade":{"grade-01":34,"grade-02":34,"grade-03":34,"grade-04":34,"grade-05":34},"magic":{"cool":139.88531457794,"feedback":38,"given":39.625,"grade":34,"grade-01-average":4.125,"grade-01-result":101,"grade-02-average":3.984,"grade-02-result":151,"grade-03-average":3.688,"grade-03-result":403,"grade-04-average":4.047,"grade-04-result":305,"grade-05-average":4.281,"grade-05-result":173,"smart":0}},"text":"# Orbits\n\n![screen4.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/3830b.png)\n\n## Gameplay\nThe central star of the system is turning into a red giant! Escape the system by reaching a high enough orbit to break free. The energy that fuels your ship is limited, however, so you will have to collect *energy pellets* on your way up. Powerful powerups like *gravitational anomalies* or *reversals* can also help you.\n\n## Controls\n\n*Orbits* needs only two keys to be played, making it also mobile-friendly.\n\n### Keyboard\n* **UP** or **RIGHT**: orbit up\n* **DOWN** or **LEFT**: orbit down\n\n### Controller\n* **Right shoulder**: orbit up\n* **Left shoulder**: orbit down\n\n### Touchscreen\n* **Tap right screen half**: orbit up\n* **Tap left screen half**: orbit down\n\n## Powerups\n\n### Energy Pellets\n![energy_pellet.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/383e6.png)\nCollecting energy pellets allows to to reach higher orbits. You also gain or lose them on changing orbits.\n\n### Gravitational Anomaly\n![grav_anomaly.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/38393.png)\nTemporarily neutralizes gravity and allows changing orbits without gaining or spending energy pellets.\n\n### Reversal\n![reversal.png](\/\/\/raw\/c92\/d2\/z\/383c6.png)\nReverses your ship's direction.\n\n## Content\n\nThere are currently **6 levels** playable.\n\n## Atrributions\n\nI have to thank my flatmate, Finn, for taking care of making the sounds of the game in [Bfxr](https:\/\/www.bfxr.net\/). Also thanks to all my friends who helped me playtesting!\n\n\nI used the [Godot Engine](https:\/\/godotengine.org\/) for making the game.\n\n**Thanks for playing and rating!**\n\nYou can also find me on Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/captainproton42","title":"Orbits"}