FIRE WALK WITH ME by Fadex

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made by Fadex for Ludum Dare 59 (JAM)

Through the darkness of future's past, The magician longs to see. One chants out between two worlds...

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A short story about saving others and being saved being.

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controls

Lever - movement (arrow left, right)

Knobs - hoses (1,2,3,4 + arrow left, right)

Power button - water... ? (space)

made by

Stázka Rainischová & Kvítek Paulík!

Ratings

Overall 295th 3.769⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Fun 509th 3.269⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 254th 3.654⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Theme 468th 3.673⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 249th 4.077⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Audio 380th 3.385⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Humor 545th 2.435⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Mood 199th 4⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Given 24🗳️ 49🗨️

Feedback

Nozomu57
Apr 21st · 02:09 UTC
This was very unique and interesting! Felt like everything was just barely in my control (and outside my understanding, those creatures were owesome though)

My only gripe is tha those rotary knobs were too sensitive, was a bit hard to land on the desired position.

Also, nice reference to Twin Peaks!
Ansible
Apr 21st · 13:56 UTC
I really enjoyed the transitions through the game Day / night and everything that accompanied it, changes in look. audio sfx, etc it has a really nice mood. I'm not sure if I got stuck on 3rd or 4th night session - or if I just wasn't 'doing it right'.
🎤 Fadex
Apr 21st · 14:08 UTC
@ansible thank you! really sorry, there's a bug with the puzzle I'm trying to fix. EDIT: somewhat fixed
VerttiXPertti
Apr 21st · 14:23 UTC
It was pleasant but the game doesn't seem to ever end. Main menu screen looked really nice.
Splix
Apr 21st · 14:26 UTC
The game is fun, but I feel like to put out the fire, the fire has to be facing you and not facing the thing that’s spraying water—that’s a shame. Otherwise, the atmosphere is really cool. Well done!
Nombrillus
Apr 21st · 16:42 UTC
Cool atmosphere! Simple but effective
LDJam user 82995
Apr 21st · 18:01 UTC
Fantastic mood. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience from start to end. Great job!
ComicSans
Apr 21st · 18:17 UTC
Delightfully weird! :heart: Great job. Oh, and the post-its were a really fun detail. I liked moving them around just because.
Eugenik
Apr 22nd · 10:39 UTC
The overall mood you've captured is fantastic; the sense of moving from darkness into light feels genuinely atmospheric. The core concept of the magician's story really comes across and gives the piece a wonderful narrative weight. Really enjoyed this unique experience!
Soothsayer
Apr 22nd · 22:42 UTC
I'm always impressed when jam games have narrative threads. Neat little game, I enjoyed the presentation lots.
TobaccoLeopard
Apr 22nd · 23:01 UTC
I had a great time. The activities are fun. It's nice to get feedback on what you've done with the little sticky notes that get added to the wall night after night! :)
LDJam user 342640
Apr 23rd · 04:03 UTC
THIS ONE ROCKED, I dug the visuals so much (the way everything parallaxed around was awesome) and the tension built throughout the week is really good. Love it.
eseniia_no
Apr 23rd · 14:03 UTC
So cool, vibes of Twin Peaks and Firewatch, loved it! Didn't realise at first that I have a full 360 of forest to look after, but caught on quickly
Itero Proto
Apr 23rd · 17:15 UTC
I have a black screen and it won't load...
I launched it on itch.io!
WouterK12
Apr 23rd · 17:34 UTC
Wow amaaazing graphics, I loved the little magical mystery, awesome job!!
khaotom
Apr 23rd · 17:40 UTC
Super interesting! I love it. It was fun to figure out the controls and what was being asked of me. I really like the post it notes and that I could move them around, very nice touch. Great work!
jk5000
Apr 23rd · 17:41 UTC
David Lynch would most likely not have liked it, but I do. I have just watch Twin Peaks and I was in mood for this game. Interring, weird and fun. Great job.
thelasttankmage
Apr 23rd · 18:32 UTC
Very cool idea, was fun to play and intuitive to figure out without looking at the instructions.
RIBOUT Horace
Apr 24th · 17:09 UTC
I was a bit doubtful of the visual when I was looking at the screenshot, but when in movement, the game works really well! The paralax add a good feeling to the game, and even if the game stays easy ; I really like the challenge and the final!
Podrez
Apr 25th · 10:07 UTC
It plays great, just missing the ability to pat the plush monkey on the table😄
ditam
Apr 25th · 12:11 UTC
A beautiful and intriguing game. I actually found the parallax a bit confusing, the concept (and the minimap) suggested that we are in a watchtower looking around, but the parallax effect made me feel like I'm "orbiting" around a forest, because the back layers were barely moving. I'm not sure if you know what I mean :) Either way, I guess a bit of confusion fit the dreamy and mysterious aesthetic!
IRKAR
Apr 26th · 10:09 UTC
Very cool art style and parallax effect also was cool rotation mechanic) Good job!![Screenshot_20260426_130800.png](///raw/25b/76/z/72be5.png)