BatterySignalOverdrive by bigfatgua

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made by bigfatgua for Ludum Dare 59 (JAM)

一场在甲子园酷暑中展开的高压记忆挑战。 在棒球运动中,“投捕搭档(Battery)”拥有一种专属的秘密语言。作为九局下半登场的王牌投手,你的体力已达极限,大脑近乎过载,而此时唯一能指引你的,只有那道信号。 In baseball, the "Battery" (the pitcher and catcher) shares a secret language. As the ACE pitcher in the bottom of the 9th, you are at your limit. Your brain is melting, and the only thing that matters is the Signal. cheerup.png

投捕:信号疾走是一款快节奏的记忆与逻辑游戏。你需要记住不断演变的暗号规则,并准确解读捕手给出的手势,最终投出致胜一球,夺取甲子园优胜。 Battery: Signals Overdrive is a fast-paced memory and logic game. You must memorize evolving signaling protocols and accurately decode the catcher’s hand signals to fire the perfect pitch and win the Koshien Final.

挑战升级 | EVOLVING CHALLENGE 解码 (Decode): 从基础坐标到“镜像模式”,再到复杂的“诱饵协议”。 Decode: From simple coordinates to "Mirror Modes" and "Decoy Protocols."

反应 (React): 盯着手指,留意捕手的身体动作(肩膀、头部、腿部),瓦解对手的预判。 React: Watch the fingers, notice the body language (shoulders, head, legs), and counter the opponent's read.

过载 (Overdrive): 随着比赛进入尾声,逻辑层级不断堆叠,挑战你的专注力极限。 Overdrive: Keep your focus sharp as the logic layers stack up in the final innings.

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开发者寄语 | DEVELOPER’S NOTE 这是我的第一款游戏,也是我第一次参加 Ludum Dare。 This is my very first game and my first time participating in Ludum Dare.

“信号(Signal)”这个主题激发了我的灵感,让我去探索队友之间那种无声却高压的沟通。我对这次的成果感到比较满意,尤其是能通过逻辑解谜的形式还原出“甲子园”的紧迫感。 The theme "Signal" inspired me to explore the silent, high-pressure communication between teammates. I am quite happy with the results, especially capturing the "Koshien" atmosphere through a logic-puzzle lens.

欢迎留下你的看法! 作为一个游戏开发新人,你的建议对我来说弥足珍贵。如果有任何想法,欢迎在评论区留言! I would love to hear your thoughts! Since I am new to game development, your feedback is incredibly valuable to me. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!

操作说明 | CONTROLS 观察 (Observe): 仔细观察捕手的暗号动作。 Observe the catcher's signals.

输入 (Input): 在方格阵列中输入对应的坐标。 Input the coordinates on the grid.

寻求转机 (Find a Way Out): * 摇头 (Shake off): 在特定压力下(如垒上有跑者或击出全垒打),你可以选择摇头拒绝信号。你的捕手搭档会不断变换暗号,直到给出你最想投的那一球

Shake off: Under specific pressure (e.g., runners on base or a home run), you can shake off the sign. Your teammate will keep changing the signals until you find the pitch you want.

看小抄 (Check the Cheat Sheet): 如果你真的在大脑超频中迷失了,别担心!当局面变得极其艰难或你多次摇头时,你的捕手搭档会将规则贴在你的手套里。点击“规则”按钮即可查看这份关键的小抄。

Check the Cheat Sheet: If you get lost in the "Overdrive," don't panic! In dire situations or after multiple shake-offs, your partner will tape a "Cheat Sheet" inside your glove. Click the "Rules" button to review the logic at any time. Shakeoff.png Cheatsheet.png

Ratings

Overall 229th 3.85⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Fun 271th 3.617⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 230th 3.7⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Theme 180th 4.133⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 514th 3.567⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Humor 171th 3.569⭐ 31🧑‍⚖️
Mood 443th 3.6⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Given 39🗳️ 39🗨️

Feedback

Sam Horner
Apr 20th · 16:22 UTC
This is the kind of game that makes me love game jams. Super fun idea, with great execution!
Awen
Apr 20th · 16:24 UTC
Really enjoyed this! As a baseball fan, I could feel your passion and the fun spirit of the game. Simple but cute art style too. Keep it up — excited for your next one!
LukasT
Apr 20th · 16:24 UTC
Really fun idea. Quick to understand and still challenging
Ionax
Apr 20th · 16:33 UTC
I made my catcher proud

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It got harder than I thought. I think a mode where you have limited time and the signals speed up would be fun. The musics and the catchers expressions are amazing
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 20th · 17:15 UTC
@ionax Great point! I actually thought about adding a "stamina" system,but it might be a total brain overload! I felt like time limits and faster speeds would be more fun.
I'm so glad you like the music and the catcher's expressions—It means a lot.
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 20th · 17:20 UTC
@lukast Glad you enjoyed it! Fun fact: Based on my research, actual pro baseball signals are way more complex than what's in the game. I guess that’s the result of thousands of hours of training!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 20th · 17:21 UTC
@awen Thank you so much! This is actually my very first game, and I’m definitely going to keep learning and make even better ones in the future! Stay tuned!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 20th · 17:22 UTC
@sam-horner This is exactly why I love game jams too! The energy and the community are what encouraged me to finally create this—which is actually my very first game ever.
wmtdzs
Apr 21st · 02:50 UTC
This game is very good
LDJam user 426288
Apr 21st · 07:45 UTC
还蛮有趣的
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 21st · 09:40 UTC
@shivvvy 感谢你的游玩!我也玩了你的游戏,太强了实在
GARYglhf
Apr 21st · 11:51 UTC
Здорово, очень инреррестно)
AveryCheun9
Apr 22nd · 02:29 UTC
看起来像小时候游戏机上的游戏。 画面表现在低像素下居然也出奇得不错。 爱来自小黑盒 :smile:
Slippers
Apr 22nd · 15:42 UTC
Absolutely outstanding for your first game and first jam. You've managed scope really well; the game is fun, well sized and paced and nicely polished. Fantastic job.
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 23rd · 03:31 UTC
@garyglhf Thank you so much for playing!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 23rd · 03:34 UTC
Thanks for playing! It means a lot to hear that, especially for my first entry. I really enjoyed your game too—the reflection effect on Kekia 3310 screen are fantastic @Slippers
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 23rd · 03:54 UTC
@AveryCheun9 感谢你的游玩!确实很像FC的感觉,但这是我美术的极限了!只有这个风格我才画的来立绘和动画。但起码美术风格比较统一,令人庆幸。
god1385
Apr 23rd · 11:32 UTC
Game is perfect on multiple levels, gives lots of emotions and interesting gameplay and narrative experience. Thank you and keep it up!!
TinySalad
Apr 23rd · 12:29 UTC
I liked it, a fun take on the theme, and the "one game of baseball" structure gives it and a complete story arc, but at the same time, the: [3strike*3out+easy early signs] made the first half of the game a slog to get through.(maybe a few "practice pitches" for teaching the basics could have helped?).
Overall one of the better games I've played this jam so far.
w2k
Apr 23rd · 13:20 UTC
不要小看我和我搭档的羁绊啊TaT,好激动人心的故事发展口牙!
Ratings给全满星了,因为我觉得作为一个完整的游戏来说无可挑剔。可能是我本人爱好的原因吧,我对游戏性比较挑剔,一开始我就猜到了大致的加密方式,所以已经准备把“我觉得单一的肢体语言加密还是有些单调,增加一些场外混乱的因素比如音乐、观众干扰、体力不支造成的视觉模糊等可能会让游戏更有趣”这句话发在评论区,你好坏啊,这叫我怎么说出口!
能构思好这种signal方式简直不可思议,我一开始的思路基本都局限在几个方向了,从来没想到还有肢体语言等等这些信号……作者对棒球很了解吗?是不是棒球里就有这种战术(
VenomousMouse
Apr 24th · 08:42 UTC
Very interesting concept and nice mechanic implementation. I`m not a fan of baseball, but the signs are intuitively understandable and the atmosphere of being on a baseball game is awesome. Great work!
Ansible
Apr 24th · 08:44 UTC
wow this is so good! Really it's all together like sounds, look and feel. Coach guiding you along, pressure building up when you get it wrong, had a great time!
HagamosVideojuegos
Apr 24th · 10:01 UTC
Your game really reminds me of those classic PC games from the '80s and early '90s, maybe even the PC-98 era? It gave me a strong sense of nostalgia. I also really liked how you incorporated the game jam theme, and I found the game genuinely fun to play.

I think you did a great job especially considering this is your first video game, as you mentioned. Congratulations, you’ve done really well!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 25th · 08:02 UTC
@god1385 20(8)1(14)11(19)_6(15)18_16(12)1(25)9(14)7 !!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 25th · 08:07 UTC
@TinySalad Thanks so much for playing! Regarding the pace of the first half: I’ll admit I had some doubts about the difficulty of the first two levels. I was worried about making it too punishing right out of the gate, but I’m sorry to hear it felt like a bit of a slog! Thanks again for the feedback and for the support!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 25th · 08:08 UTC
@w2k 其实棒球知识全是从钻石王牌里学来的啦!在这里强烈推荐一下钻石王牌,甲子园的夏天真的好燃!冷知识:真实的棒球信号似乎要比游戏里难10倍。可能这就是职业球员吧。
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 25th · 08:09 UTC
@Ansible Thanks for playing! That mounting pressure in the clutch innings—that’s the most delicious part of baseball, isn't it?
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 25th · 08:11 UTC
@HagamosVideojuegos Thanks for playing! To be honest, this art style is pretty much my limit as a solo developer! Haha. It was the only way I could ensure a consistent visual style throughout the entire game. I'm so glad you enjoyed how I interpreted the theme, especially since this is my first game. Your encouragement really boosts my confidence!
gKthegkpchannel
Apr 26th · 00:50 UTC
if i tap my left arm do a backflip rub my tummy and pat my head this game is a 10/10
LDJam user 371996
Apr 27th · 03:57 UTC
游戏机风格的像素画面表现确实不错!如果游戏的节奏能快一点就好了,感觉在选取九宫格的阶段添加一个倒计时、倒计时结束随机选取一个位置会更加紧张刺激一些。如果提示的小动作能更加荒诞夸张一些也许会更好玩xwx
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 27th · 04:11 UTC
@rubatotree 我的美术就是很烂啦!这是我保持美术一致性的极限了!帧动画更是来不及做超苦手的。其实可以加入很多类似逆转裁判之类有趣的东西,但需要的美术太多啦!九宫格的阶段添加一个倒计时其实可以融入进入体力系统,比如缠斗了太久投球不稳啊,就做一个鼠标颤抖或者加一个反向力之类的。如果我美术好的话甚至可以把投手的手做上去,还可以增加更多演出!但是美术限制了我!可恶!
但总之感谢你的建议和游玩啦!
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 27th · 04:15 UTC
@gKthegkpchannel Thrown the winning pitch after a backflip!!
YurisCat
Apr 27th · 15:26 UTC
坏了呱老师,我那边是手忙脚乱模拟器,你这边这个游戏不手忙脚乱但是要把我脑袋烧了,第一次感觉自己如此痴呆。不过从摇头到小抄老师很贴心的给受挫的玩家准备了补救措施,可以看到很多细节!!剧情也很有趣(不过我已经卡在摸肩膀很多次了((
是好游戏就是我太菜了!(另外您说的美术问题我觉得问题不大,从第二关开始入心流了大伙应该把注意力全集中在看手势上了,而且音乐的配合也很有沉浸感!)

Oh no @bigfatgua, my game is a panic simulator, but yours doesn't need fast hands — it straight up fries my brain instead 😭 First time I've ever felt this dumb lol. But from the head-shaking to the cheat sheet, you've thoughtfully prepared recovery options for frustrated players — so many nice little details!! The story is fun too (though I've been stuck on the shoulder-touching part way too many times ((

It's a great game, I'm just bad at it! (Also about the art issues you mentioned, I don't think it's a big deal — from the second level on, everyone's probably in the flow and fully focused on reading the gestures, and the music really adds to the immersion!)
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 28th · 01:47 UTC
@YurisCat 你喜欢的话就太好啦!摇头其实是现实棒球里就有的暗号交换方式啦。但是小抄我自己playtest的时候完全记不住,感觉必须要加啊!!虽然测到后面完全闭眼就能过了。关于美术还是喜欢猫老师你的风格啊!小老鼠太有感觉了!喜欢那只小老鼠,而且觉得莫名的熟悉,到底在哪里见过呢
JerryWest
Apr 28th · 08:26 UTC
我对棒球没兴趣,对外表看上去的玩法也表示怀疑。但是一口气玩通关了,到最后真的让人全神贯注,技能、挑战和剧情的情绪同时达到了高潮,心流达到了巅峰!这设计真的很出色。本次LD试玩里唯一一个给了mood满分的作品~
中段的时候,摸右腿规则没记住。在这种规则的游戏,语义理解如果产生问题那对体验来说是致命的。第一次是中心对称规则,一开始我以为是描述有误(以为只是1379宫取对称,后来反应过来2468宫也需要对称)才发现确实是中心对称规则。第二次是右腿规则没理解到,后来看小抄才理解到位(记上一轮点位一下子又增加了一层记忆负担,不过还好也能接受)。
剧本完整,情绪弧度优秀,甚至最后还有一个画风叙诡小幽默,很有逆转裁判的味道。很羡慕剧本写得好的人。
唯一美中不足的可能是结尾处情绪没有很好落地,如果配一个胜利音乐和CG就完美了。
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 28th · 09:36 UTC
@JerryWest 老师你也太会夸了,给我脑瓜夸晕了。很难相信这么会夸得人会羡慕剧本写的好的人,你的评论写的也太让人感动了。关于语义理解产生问题,这是我最担心的。理解不了的话游戏根本没法进行了。所以加了小抄功能,本来还想如果投错了要不要投错了位置。加一个正确位置的提示比较好,但后面思考了用摇头取代了(其实是我画不出捕手给指示正确位置的动画),反正拿不准就用投捕默契弥补吧!右腿真的蛮难的,我自己玩的时候要悄悄用鼠标标记好点位才可以。画风叙诡小幽默,是最后的最后才想出来的,感觉不知道怎么结尾,就想到了逆转裁判,琢磨了半天在想自己的立绘哪里可以加,毕竟我美术就是很烂啦。最后能被get到真是太好了。
YurisCat
Apr 28th · 22:21 UTC
@bigfatgua 哈哈哈原来你也记不住吗!!这下我就放心了(xx
那个小老鼠是《披萨塔》游戏里面的,因为我有个程序员朋友很喜欢它的meme,我就把它加进去了!

![5AA6DEA22DCF88D3E3AB959B0D1F29A9.jpg](///raw/574/82/z/72e63.jpg)
🎤 bigfatgua
Apr 29th · 04:34 UTC
@YurisCat 对哦披萨塔!我就说为什么那么眼熟!感觉你画的更可爱
Alexandr Gerya
May 05th · 14:25 UTC
first game ever and you drop this banger? the pressure curve is insane my brain was melting by the 7th inning