Jared and the Corn Nuts by cameronpenner

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made by cameronpenner for LD34 (JAM)
Press the corresponding arrow key to move that foot forward.

Both themes are in play here. You can only use the two arrow keys, and you'll notice the character grows over time as he eats the corn nuts.

I only had Saturday to work on this, but I thought it turned out pretty good! It's based on a true story too, so that should add to the feels.

Ratings

Coolness 39% 1766
Overall(Jam) 3.40 435
Fun(Jam) 3.40 321
Graphics(Jam) 2.85 806
Humor(Jam) 3.90 58
Innovation(Jam) 3.05 575
Mood(Jam) 3.17 553
Theme(Jam) 4.05 191

Feedback

tyrants.not.found.team
15. Dec 2015 · 20:34 UTC
The character, music and sound are totally crazy, even if i could't actually play it, is very funny! Cheers! Stefan (Tyrants.not.found.team)
simon.parzer
16. Dec 2015 · 23:53 UTC
That was is hilarious! The physics/controls are just crazy but it's easy to get the hang of it. Well done!
sP0CkEr2
19. Dec 2015 · 21:23 UTC
this was so much fun - great job making a crazy game
Imagos Softworks
23. Dec 2015 · 02:18 UTC
Interesting game. Reminds me of an easier/simple version of QWOP. Knowing that it was based off a true story gives it an additional layer of humor. Why is he in a mattress store? Why is he eating corn nuts one by one?
alyphen
23. Dec 2015 · 03:51 UTC
Inspiring QWOP-style frustration, this is an incredibly amusing entry, if only for it's sheer ridiculousness.
The graphical style is perfect for this style of entry, and the physics are spot-on. Though this couldn't really go on to make a full game, as it stands it's a pretty amusing way to kill a few minutes.
mike.cullingham
23. Dec 2015 · 04:17 UTC
Difficult QWOP style game. I always wished there was a simpler version of that, but perhaps I need even simpler... nice job though.
Two Scoop Games
23. Dec 2015 · 04:48 UTC
Such a corny game! It made me laugh. Reminds me of QWOP.
Loneshark
23. Dec 2015 · 04:48 UTC
27 points, but then I fell right between those mattresses!

I think everyone has (or is) a 'Jared' in their life at some point, so good job sharing this quasi-relatable experience!
hyperscope
24. Dec 2015 · 03:20 UTC
Windows download build doesn't work. Audio was great although I couldn't find any rhyme or reason to the controls
stefenism
24. Dec 2015 · 19:50 UTC
HAH!