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Rockets Hate the Moon by nodens

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made by nodens for LD34 (COMPO)
A short, semi-challenging game that tells the sweet story of a rocket that hates the moon so much that it wants to punch the moon with its face. The moon isn't really into the whole idea, though, and throws cheese wheels to defend itself.

Controls
A or ←: Move Left
D or →: Move Right
A+D or ← + →: Laser
Windows http://jeffovertime.com/Rockets%20Hate%20the%20Moon.zip
Source https://github.com/n0dens/LudumDare34
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-34/?action=preview&uid=40628

Ratings

Coolness 40% 1727
Overall 3.25 463
Audio 3.11 263
Fun 3.55 211
Graphics 3.15 451
Humor 4.05 12
Innovation 3.10 525
Mood 3.59 128
Theme 3.80 428

Feedback

pluberski
14. Dec 2015 · 19:47 UTC
Hahahaha, yep. :P
Squid
15. Dec 2015 · 07:59 UTC
10/10 can confirm, hate moon.
Phil Strahl
15. Dec 2015 · 19:58 UTC
Ha, fun little game. But shooting by hitting both buttons was awkward and really messed up my trajectory. Game could've also gone for a bit longer, because the music was nice :)
PanKamil
15. Dec 2015 · 20:02 UTC
This face design is a masterpiece.
Move127
16. Dec 2015 · 03:02 UTC
I would have liked it to be longer.
Bloodyaugust
16. Dec 2015 · 03:04 UTC
Fun concept, but it needed to last much longer. This could be successful with more content and length.
Saranyaan
16. Dec 2015 · 03:20 UTC
Haha this game is funny with all the faces and stuff x) It would have been awesome if it was longer!
deadpixelsociety
16. Dec 2015 · 03:56 UTC
Get rekt moon. 11/10.
pvwradtke
16. Dec 2015 · 04:18 UTC
I think that the moon hates rockets as well :).
adaFish
16. Dec 2015 · 06:59 UTC
Haaa that was fun. The faces are great. I would also have liked more content, though; what else do rockets hate?
thebrickanator
17. Dec 2015 · 06:37 UTC
I mean... you succeeded in making the point that rockets hate the moon so this game's a true success :D I just would have liked it be longer.
OnlySlightly
17. Dec 2015 · 18:40 UTC
Loved it! You have a great handle of game feel. You were able to communicate speed and the chaos very well with the rushing stars and the particles jutting out from the rocket. Moving left and right with the rocket leaning into it just right felt great. And the emoticons were really cute. Great job! 5's all around
eric777
19. Dec 2015 · 21:10 UTC
I love the concept! Very clever theme, I was immediately sucked into the idea that the poor moon gets no respect. I thought the two-button controls were clever because of the third laser control when holding both buttons. In addition to honoring the 2 button constraints, it had a balancing effect of "you can only shoot when you don't move".

I felt sorry for the moon when I was done. I'm sure he didn't deserve it, but I did have fun!
Xanjos
19. Dec 2015 · 22:35 UTC
Pretty short but fun entry. Also bonus humour points for the moon is made out of cheese reference :)
Levi D. Smith
22. Dec 2015 · 00:06 UTC
I never liked the moon anyway. Always thinks he's so special up there in the sky looking down on us!
anv
03. Jan 2016 · 19:19 UTC
What that poor Moon has ever done to those rockets? IMO moon should be further, currently single playthrough is too short.