Planty by kitjenson

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made by kitjenson for Ludum Dare 46 (JAM)

You have been tasked with the safe keeping of the last known plant specimen in existence. Use your mouse to avoid all hazards!

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Ratings

Overall 1625th 3.317⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Fun 735th 3.567⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1686th 3.05⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Theme 1596th 3.483⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1975th 2.948⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Given 39🗳️ 37🗨️

Feedback

batuOZ
21. Apr 2020 · 10:21 UTC
plants position is mouse position. I think it is good to test reflexes :) But I wish I can play again when I died:)
devilskeyStudio
21. Apr 2020 · 13:13 UTC
the game works great and is a lot of fun. the only thing I miss is some music but it's not that needed in this game.
JoAMD
21. Apr 2020 · 13:30 UTC
Nice game :ok_hand: can have more features and sound etc tho
🎤 kitjenson
21. Apr 2020 · 14:16 UTC
I agree with the sound comments... it could use some. Lack of time meant that got cut.

Thanks for the feedback.
J B
21. Apr 2020 · 16:00 UTC
Simple but well-executed, with nice escalating difficulty
Tomyomy
21. Apr 2020 · 17:09 UTC
A very simple game, but it was actually quite enjoyable! I got to 90 points mark and at that point and I could tell that after that the plant would become comically large, so I personally think the plant should grow a bit slower but the hazards should spawn quicker/move faster. However, I did enjoy the game, so good job! And I also do agree with all the sound comments, aha.
vivek.sharma20
21. Apr 2020 · 17:39 UTC
that's one example of a simple yet fun game. had fun playing it, though its difficult to survive long. Maybe some super powers in between would help make it more exciting.
Slurp1e
21. Apr 2020 · 19:31 UTC
I got a score of 48 on my first try haha . its deffo one of those games that you would wanna play again. The concept despite being simple works well nd the game has a quality finish. Some music would have been nice but overall great job !!
Destin715
21. Apr 2020 · 21:21 UTC
I really like it! I would only suggest that there be some indicator to the speed of the bars (maybe the color of the bars indicate its speed?)
jandourek
21. Apr 2020 · 22:20 UTC
Despite being very simple it's a ton of fun! The way hazards spawn and move make it quite tricky to predict where to go so you can never be safe. I managed to reach a high score of 62. The only thing I would add that hasn't been said already is a nice background.
mutatedsoftware
22. Apr 2020 · 08:05 UTC
Oh wow, everyone did much better than me. Perhaps I'm too old for Planty ;)
I think you did a great job communicating the obstacles and escalating them. Also the color choices were great. Thanks for the game, I had fun :D
Auburgo
22. Apr 2020 · 13:08 UTC
Funny and simple! Although i would have liked some music and sounds to get more feedback but all in all a nice boredom killer!
🎤 kitjenson
22. Apr 2020 · 13:24 UTC
Thank you for the feedback everyone.

@jandourek A background of some kind could be a nice addition.

@auburgo @slurp1e Sound would be nice. Lack of time sadly.

@destin715 Speed indicator could be interesting. Right now, there is only two speeds and the faster one only kicks in once you've made it past a number of obstacles. I like the thought though.
Tomssuli
22. Apr 2020 · 17:55 UTC
Simple evading fun. I would have liked some music to strenghten the pressuring atmosphere... or lighten it, whatever you chose to get the mood to.
MidnightMist
23. Apr 2020 · 01:55 UTC
Very cool game! Definitely kept me hooked. I wish my high score was visible so that I could beat it :) Some electro music would have been nice too!
Odd1In
23. Apr 2020 · 09:27 UTC
It's an addicting game. I got a high score of 64.
wrimo
25. Apr 2020 · 20:06 UTC
The mechanics here are simplistic perfection :ok_hand:

Like others have said, sound effects and music would be nice as well.
schizoid2k
27. Apr 2020 · 01:42 UTC
Fun and challenging! I do agree with the comments about music, but enjoyed it none the less.
Hcursino
27. Apr 2020 · 16:11 UTC
Nice entry. Some music or sfx would increase the mood, but it was a different challenge. Good job;
AdamV
28. Apr 2020 · 03:18 UTC
Simple, but quite fun! :smile:
MadEwink
29. Apr 2020 · 13:38 UTC
Nice little game ! Would definitely be a great mobile game, I think. :purple_heart:
krammetje
01. May 2020 · 22:47 UTC
Such a simple concept, but great execution.

Really fun and addictive game, good job.
paul-sinnett
05. May 2020 · 22:56 UTC
I like the simplicity here. The combination of aiming at you in one direction and random in the other keeps you on your toes.
EmiCB
06. May 2020 · 21:54 UTC
Super fun! I was so focused on staying alive that I almost didn't notice that the plant got larger
lilkrit
08. May 2020 · 21:40 UTC
Very addicting. Fun game. I wish the difficulty would spike up a bit sooner. Maybe you can make it use different times or more "enemies"?
Fififox
08. May 2020 · 22:36 UTC
Simple and fun! I wish the pointer was locked to the game area to avoid going offscreen and allow faster reactions. The fast laser beams are surprising and fun! Some sound effects would be a really nice addition. Cool entry :)
Invader civic Ziur
11. May 2020 · 21:41 UTC
this game is not complex but it has some really good polish. When you die the plant moves towards the mouse slower and is grayed out. Also I'm pretty sure you have it where there is a chance that one of the lines will spawn at your location which makes it feel interactive. I think the problem with the theme is it is way do vague, so it is hard rate anyone on that. Great job!