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The other side of the portal by mahjong50

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made by mahjong50 for LD34 (COMPO)
The other side of the portal
Theme: Two button controls
Created in 48 hours by mahjong50

This is my first participation to ludum dare and I think I made something interesting in these 48 hours.
Somehow I managed to make an art based game instead of programming based game and to my surprise.
Even though I have got little to no skill to art, I don't think the art looks all that bad.
So I tried to create a game where you can make an impact on the world, while only using two buttons.

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CONTROLS
Move the player by pressing the right arrow key.
Travel through the portal by pressing space.
Web http://mcrama.weebly.com/portfolio/ludum-dare-34-change-name-later-click-here-to-play-the-game
Windows https://www.dropbox.com/s/ewmou6y0imqmx05/ld34-TheOtherSideOfThePortal-mahjong50-windows.zip?dl=0
OS/X https://www.dropbox.com/s/pdw2r7n6l98x7ap/ld34-TheOtherSideOfThePortal-mahjong50-mac%28UNTESTED%29.zip?dl=0
Linux https://www.dropbox.com/s/xowreqqxy7zm4bm/ld34-TheOtherSideOfThePortal-mahjong50-linux%28UNTESTED%29.zip?dl=0
Source https://www.dropbox.com/s/vuy306j1ce5588t/Ludum%20dare%2034%20TheOtherSideOfThePortal%20source.zip?dl=0
Original URL https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-34/?action=preview&uid=60735

Ratings

Coolness 73% 3
Overall 2.25 956
Audio 1.97 666
Fun 1.80 956
Graphics 2.19 851
Humor 2.17 569
Innovation 2.41 850
Mood 2.53 749
Theme 3.11 844

Feedback

kabel
15. Dec 2015 · 16:07 UTC
Okay, the idea wasn't that bad, I mean we have seen it before many times, but it's still okay, but the execution...well...not interesting ...
xWarZonex
19. Dec 2015 · 20:20 UTC
"Date un-executable "
speciesUnknown
19. Dec 2015 · 21:33 UTC
I waited a minute or so and couldnt run it - this was on firefox.
speciesUnknown
19. Dec 2015 · 21:35 UTC
I waited a minute or so and couldnt run it - this was on firefox.

(Later)
Downloaded it, was able to "play" although there isn't a game. An art game must still be a game - what you have here is a story (a very short one).
speciesUnknown
19. Dec 2015 · 21:35 UTC
I waited a minute or so and couldnt run it - this was on firefox.

(Later)
Downloaded it, was able to "play" although there isn't a game. An art game must still be a game - what you have here is a story (a very short one). You should either expand this into a game or expand it as a story.
pro-hat-switchers
19. Dec 2015 · 22:48 UTC
The download links no longer seem to work.
Echo Team
19. Dec 2015 · 23:26 UTC
Would've worked better if the "go further down" button was the actual down key ;)
zenmumbler
19. Dec 2015 · 23:39 UTC
While I feel the game is not very game-y I still congratulate you on getting a finished product out. First LD down, more to go!
karlipoppins
20. Dec 2015 · 00:02 UTC
That was pretty spooky!! Loved the mood, wished there was a bit more depth or some sort of ending.
el_kloklo
20. Dec 2015 · 15:04 UTC
I think I didn't really get it.
Hot Box Games
20. Dec 2015 · 21:39 UTC
Didn't really understand it, but I agree first LD getting a finished game out is quite an achievement! Good job and hope to see another one from you at LD35!
Split82
21. Dec 2015 · 00:00 UTC
This is more an experience than a game, but I liked it. Keep it up!
Pandaman3D
21. Dec 2015 · 00:02 UTC
Congrats on the 1st entry. This was my 1st time too! :) But I'm not so sure I understood the game...? I kept holding right and clicking spacebar, and eventually I just stayed in a repeating red room.
Starspell
21. Dec 2015 · 03:03 UTC
I understand the concept here but it doesn't hold up that well. Whilst you obviously spent some time making the graphics a game life this, with so few interactive mechanics, lives or dies on its presentation and unfortunately it isn't enough to pull you into the game by itself.

I think had the graphics been more polished and the game expanded you could have had more of an impact.
Weeping Rupee
21. Dec 2015 · 05:09 UTC
There are no mechanics here, but that's fine; I can tell you're an artist at heart. Good attempt for a first entry-- you knew your limits and went weird, which I admire.
Mantlair
21. Dec 2015 · 19:27 UTC
Well, not that much of a game. And If there was some deep stuff I didn't get them. But art was cute. And well done. Keep up for the next LD's!
puppetmaster
21. Dec 2015 · 23:44 UTC
This is a very special game. Keep up the good work!
Thanks you for playing and rating mine.
OberynMartell
22. Dec 2015 · 00:04 UTC
Not exactly a game I think... maybe an interactive narrative?
Nice job on the art though!
LeReveur
23. Dec 2015 · 19:50 UTC
Some sort of choice, even simple, would have turn this little story in a playable game. But, well, at least it works without freezing. And it fits the choosen theme. ;)
Imagos Softworks
24. Dec 2015 · 23:12 UTC
Very cool. The story kept me going and wanting to know more.