Shadowbox by MatchaMaze

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made by MatchaMaze for Ludum Dare 47 (COMPO)

In this land you are an ethernal being. Walk, and see the word. Plant the seeds of life, and wath the world change.

A relaxing experience

Controls: E - Plant seed D/Right Arrow - Walk

Made with Unity

Font - Free Pen https://www.dafont.com/free-pen.font

Screenshot

Ratings

Overall 428th 3.2⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Fun 602th 2.24⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 309th 3.3⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Theme 272th 3.68⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 282th 3.48⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Audio 75th 3.76⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Mood 54th 3.88⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Given 48🗳️ 22🗨️

Feedback

scottgoldsmith
05. Oct 2020 · 00:28 UTC
Really enjoyed the graphics of this.
🎤 MatchaMaze
05. Oct 2020 · 00:38 UTC
@scottgoldsmith Thank you!
Ale
05. Oct 2020 · 03:31 UTC
This is a really clever idea. Planting seeds in a loop, and by the time you walk around the entire loop the seeds you planted already have already grown. Very creative, and awesome execution with the music and ambiance. It's definitely a relaxing experience :D
Spodthewizard
05. Oct 2020 · 15:28 UTC
Very pleasant and therapeutic. Would be cool if the cube aged as well as the tree, and some more variation in the music at different points would be awesome.
Warrrkus
05. Oct 2020 · 18:35 UTC
Your game is so beautiful. I really like the soothing piano in the background. Good game to play after a stressful day :)
Meemog
05. Oct 2020 · 18:55 UTC
I love the idea behind this game, and it fits the theme perfectly. It's very innovative but I wouldn't want to play it for very long.
PetTurtle
05. Oct 2020 · 20:37 UTC
Really like the how to forest grows after each loop and the music is great.
Coding4rtist
05. Oct 2020 · 21:53 UTC
Very relaxing game. Nice art style and great music. Maybe you could add other activities to do besides planting seeds?
Yeti Kid
06. Oct 2020 · 17:10 UTC
A very cathartic experience and lovely piano music which fits it perfectly
bereg
06. Oct 2020 · 17:20 UTC
The music and the art play well together. They set a very mesmerizing and soothing atmosphere. This game makes me think about how we can change the world even by our everyday repetitive actions.
Jakob Reborn
07. Oct 2020 · 15:51 UTC
Loved the music, have you played the piano yourself? Theme was implemented very well. Oozed with atmosphere. While playing I was in a mood for something faster but it captivated for quite a moment. Very meditative.
🎤 MatchaMaze
07. Oct 2020 · 23:33 UTC
Thank you everybody!
(@ale, @warrrkus, @meemog, @petturtle, @coding4rtist, @yeti-kid, @bereg, @jakob-reborn)

Thank you for all of your kind words!

So the initial idea was to have more things to do, but I realised that I won't have enough time do make it meaningful and decided on this version. It feels more polished and more care was put into it!

All assetst were cerated during the 48 hours. Music included! I have a nice little midi piano and a good sounding piano VST.

Not aging the character adds a different vibe and meaning to the whole experience, it was intentional.
enderr42
09. Oct 2020 · 12:20 UTC
Loved the dawn of the first morning - when the sun came up there was a lush forest in place of a bare loop i walked just minutes before. Very atmospheric, really enjoyed the music. Have my upvote.
ThanielPIN
10. Oct 2020 · 02:23 UTC
Such a cool experience, and it was compo? Good job!
Rainbows are Fun
10. Oct 2020 · 03:46 UTC
The relaxing gameplay and music creates a great atmosphere. Good job
Siddharth
10. Oct 2020 · 18:11 UTC
Loved the mood and visuals/atmosphere.. It was very calming.. Good job
Raphiell
10. Oct 2020 · 20:52 UTC
A fantastic mood/atmosphere, I really enjoyed walking in my forest once it was grown, especially at night.

Well done!