Lost Signal by williambsm
---TIPS AND TRICKS!----
We've seen a lot of comments about the grapple being difficult to get comfortable with. I don't disagree, you could say some thing were a bit rushed XD But if anyone is struggling to get the hang of things, maybe these tips will help
- keep right click held down basically the whole time (don't release it between swings)
- left click when and where you want to grapple to something
- If not grappling straight above you, try jumping first so you have some height to swing
- when attached to something, always continue to hold right click. To release:
- either left click and hold to pull yourself up (using W/Up seems to only mess people up)
- or use space bar to jump off the rope
- all while keeping right click held down, so you are able to aim and grapple immediately again.
- if your not quite swinging at the right length to make your jump reel in/out with mouse wheel (or W/S)
I hope this helps anyone else trying the game out :D Thanks for all the positive comments! <3
Your goal is to find the hidden signal on the mountain. Hold Shift to use your radio and check if a signal is within range. Your radio has limited battery, don't let it run out! No signal? Try exploring other areas of the mountain. Weak signal? You're getting warmer, keep exploring and checking your radio. Listen carefully, follow the sound of your radio to the exact signal.
---Controls---
-Movement-
WASD - Move
Space - Jump
S + Space - Drop through platforms
Shift - Hold to use radio
-Grappling Hook-
Right Click - Hold to aim (release to cancel)
Left Click - Fire grapple while aiming
Mouse Wheel - Reel in / out when attached
Left Click / W - Hold to pull yourself up
A / D - Swing left and right
Space - Jump off / detach
| Link | https://aj-atkinson.itch.io/ludum-dare-59 |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/59/lost-signal-2 |
Ratings
| Overall | 722th | 3.083⭐ | 26🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 548th | 3.208⭐ | 26🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 754th | 2.708⭐ | 26🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 436th | 3.729⭐ | 26🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 720th | 2.854⭐ | 26🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 348th | 3.479⭐ | 26🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 453th | 2.682⭐ | 24🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 601th | 3.326⭐ | 25🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 19🗳️ | 23🗨️ |
Our biggest regret with the final product was not having enough time to put together a larger level that really showcased some of the features and mechanics we included.
It took a little getting used to the grapple for me, a little punishing having to keep hold of mb right and re press up. But it was fun getting up the climbing wall pieces!
Finding a signal with the radio was a bit tough - I felt I did more random exploring rather than following the signal, but once you find a bit of an indication it worked pretty slick.
Nice submission.

Other than that, I liked everything else. The audio design for the radio mechanic was really great. Congrats on your entry!