The Game With Forced Financial Competitions Featuring Wizards and Demons by tater-hater

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made by tater-hater for Ludum Dare 55 (COMPO)

Welcome to The Game of Forced Financial Competitions Featuring the Thrilling Competitions Between a Summoned Demon and Other Participants, Enabling the Wizard to Earn Riches through Sinister Betting Practices.

*Please note, this game contains strong language and implied drug use *

The Wizard Dodecehedronious has a gambling problem, and to get out of it, he summons you, a demon from the underworld, to aid him in fixing races. With superior reflexes, and a wit beyond that of any mere man, the Wizard is hopeful that your abilities can fix his financial woes. Unity_hEUrMtrLGw.gif WASD/Arrow Keys to move.

Known Bugs/Notes

  • The audio is not indicative of performance. It's just random, kind of like betting.
  • The AI for the first track are quick as hell and I don't know why. The splits one the end screen will let you know if you actually beat them or not.
  • The music quality sucks, but I lost my Audio Interface and had to record the session live next to a microphone like an amateur.

Tools Used

  • PO-33 and PO-128 for music
  • Plascity for model making
  • Unity 3D
  • Gimp
  • My brother for his amazing performance as the wizard character.

Final note: I am willing to change my standing from Compo to Jam if the bit about using by brother as an actor violates the "solo" aspect. I did produce the script, cut/edited the raw footage etc, I just wanted to do something fun with his talents. Also, Will upload source code soon.

Ratings

Given 15🗳️ 14🗨️

Feedback

sirJupitron
15. Apr 2024 · 03:18 UTC
Hey!
Loved the physics and graphics, cool music and fun mood. Thank you!
DaSquid
15. Apr 2024 · 20:35 UTC
Other than being a bit too slidey the handling of the car was surprisingly good, I also enjoyed getting berated every lap it reminded me of my wife
TheMaskedMan
16. Apr 2024 · 19:33 UTC
It's like playing that weird japanese tv show.
9.5/10
Lazzor
16. Apr 2024 · 22:20 UTC
Well, that was a wild ride I guess :D Even though the single elements like audio, graphics or gameplay might not be the absolute best, I still think they fit together nicely, making for a coherent piece. I agree that the gameplay is a bit slidey but for me that was fine. What got me more were the wall pieces that stuck out of the wall, making me crash once or twice.
Firebelley
17. Apr 2024 · 01:49 UTC
I think that's first time I've played a racing game in a jam, and now I'm wondering why there aren't more racing games.
Kamuniaft
17. Apr 2024 · 06:30 UTC
The intro was hilarious, absolutly loved it! Really the best setup I stumbled upon during this LD. And all those spectators looks awesome. Also liked that you can drive out of the racing track and just drive around the field for a while :)
Timo654
17. Apr 2024 · 17:47 UTC
that video was great, good game.

there are scaling issues in the windowed mode though - at first I didn't even notice the video and end screen text was also misaligned, until I entered fullscreen mode.
bad_fetus
18. Apr 2024 · 06:42 UTC
Didn't think I'd enjoy getting insulted every lap but there we are. Fun little game, good work!
LonelyGameDev
23. Apr 2024 · 05:29 UTC
I like the line for when you beat all 3 laps
Air Dinghy
23. Apr 2024 · 05:38 UTC
Great humour, reminds me of those old arcade racers from back in the day.