Lunchtime Ninja by HelloWorld Studios

made by HelloWorld Studios for LD33 (JAM)

There's nothing more monstrous than stealing your co-workers lunches...

John makes the greatest food in history and nothing's tastier than the lunch he leaves in the fridge. Get to the fridge and take his lunch, then back to your desk without being seen. Grab the sandwiches on your co-workers desks for more points.

The Human Resources department are suspicious so they can't catch you away from your desk. You must also get back before 2 o' clock (end of the lunch hour). Three warnings then you're fired!

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GAME HINT: The golden light is your main objective, the white lights are sandwiches (bonus objectives).

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We took an somewhat interesting take on 'you are the monster', hope you guys enjoy it! Let us know your score in the comments, and have a great day. :)

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Created by HelloWorld Studios (Troy Atkinson & Archie Andrews)

HelloWorldStudios.co.uk
@HelloWorldPR

Web	http://helloworldstudios.co.uk/lunchtimeninja/
Windows/Mac/Linux x64	http://helloworldstudios.itch.io/lunchtime-ninja
Windows/Mac/Linux x86	http://helloworldstudios.itch.io/lunchtime-ninja
Original URL	https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-33/?action=preview&uid=36114

Ratings

Coolness	46%	1362
Overall(Jam)	3.86	92

Audio(Jam)	3.48	221
Fun(Jam)	3.55	185
Graphics(Jam)	3.79	327
Humor(Jam)	4.18	27
Innovation(Jam)	3.66	121
Mood(Jam)	3.63	172
Theme(Jam)	3.86	203

Feedback

amy742

24. Aug 2015 · 21:35 UTC

I feel like I truly am a monster! Great work!

Yaroslav Kravtsov

24. Aug 2015 · 21:36 UTC

I can recommend to add some gameplay tips for such clumpsy ninjas like me.

HelloWorldStudios

24. Aug 2015 · 21:40 UTC

@amy742 Thank-you very much Amy. :)

HelloWorldStudios

24. Aug 2015 · 21:42 UTC

@YaroslavKravtsov Yeah it's a little difficult to pick up, but only to make winning more satisfying. :)

Big Cow

24. Aug 2015 · 21:56 UTC

Great achievement for such a short time! Great idea! Like the pumpin dance track at the start and the creepy music throughout. Character didnt move fast enough for me so got a bit bored of walking around. Got lost at one point till I released the yellow lights show the way. Great sense of humour keeps it going.

AdenMansonGames

24. Aug 2015 · 22:05 UTC

The graphics look like a professional game. Well done.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

24. Aug 2015 · 22:06 UTC

@BigCow Thanks very much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the game and yeah haha I personally love the music (I didn't make it)!

goet

24. Aug 2015 · 22:23 UTC

I have played a game where you murder innocent people as an isis suicide bomber, a bear who kills of their offsprings so they can afford a flat tv, but this, this is just made me feel like vomit. Crimes like this should not be displayed in such manner. A trigger warning would have been nice.

liquidmedia

24. Aug 2015 · 22:25 UTC

Good to see another 3d graphics game, most of what I have seen so far are all 2d, the game just feels slow, but I like high speed FPS.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

24. Aug 2015 · 22:28 UTC

@goet Hahahaa omfg!

Ferret

24. Aug 2015 · 22:29 UTC

Really liked the attention to detail in the office, makes sneaking through it all the more interesting. The concept is funny and the sounds accentuate that. Well done!

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

24. Aug 2015 · 22:30 UTC

@liquidmedia Thanks for your comment, yeah we considered doing it as a top-down 2D game but thought we'd be different.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

24. Aug 2015 · 22:31 UTC

@Ferret Thanks a lot Ferret, really appreciate the feedback!

Wevel

24. Aug 2015 · 22:49 UTC

Cool game, might be better if each day wasn't the same thing, different things to steal

ShellfishGames

24. Aug 2015 · 22:54 UTC

This is good! Great interpretation of the theme for sure and very well executed. I just feel that this would be a case of "less is more", and a single day would certainly be enough instead of playing a whole week.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

24. Aug 2015 · 23:10 UTC

@Wevel That was the plan, we just didn't have time. The days do get harder, more guys patrol and the time you get will decrease. Thanks for your feedback!

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

24. Aug 2015 · 23:13 UTC

@ShellfishGames I understand what you mean, we never actually considered doing one long day and then ending the game. The original plan was to make each day in a different office but we ran out of time. The code was created around the week system from day 1. Thanks for your comment. :)

andyman404

25. Aug 2015 · 02:51 UTC

HAHAHAA! Awesome game. I love the sound effect then they catch you.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

25. Aug 2015 · 09:53 UTC

@andyman404 Glad you enjoyed it Andy! Thanks for the comment :)

General

25. Aug 2015 · 20:27 UTC

It's good that you added spots showing where the food is, that can be visible through the walls. I think the game can be turned into a predator simulator.

Here're my video reviews: http://youtu.be/AkOdas_qL9A
Your game is at 05:56

Shina69

25. Aug 2015 · 20:55 UTC

It sure was an original idea applied with with not many resources but with a rather gratifying ending. Mostly enjoyed the small details during my sneakily approaches, considering it would be a bit repetitive without them.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

26. Aug 2015 · 12:29 UTC

@General Really enjoyed the YouTube video! Thanks for playing it and for your feedback.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

26. Aug 2015 · 12:30 UTC

@Shina69 Thanks for the comment Shina. Our original plan was to have different offices every day but due to us running out of time I made it so you have less time & there's more workers to catch you. Glad you liked the idea! :)

Cliff Lee(CL)

26. Aug 2015 · 15:48 UTC

Like the concept and stealth experience! but can't get away once be seen.
That's a little sad for me :(
Still a great entry!

bigbuggames

26. Aug 2015 · 15:49 UTC

Nice graphics, and specially awesome sense of humour. Loved those little details like the posters or the letters on the fridge saying "just do it" I can't fight against the cosmos, so I stole the hell out of those sandwiches!

Vladirien

26. Aug 2015 · 16:19 UTC

Looks really good! The stealth mechanics are well done with the green/red lights system. Good job!

highlyinteractive

26. Aug 2015 · 16:52 UTC

Quite difficult & made me feel evil - good job!

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

26. Aug 2015 · 17:05 UTC

@Cliff Lee(CL) Thanks, I'm glad you liked the game! There is a 1.5 second wait from when the light turns red until you actually get seen, maybe it's a bit too short. Wish we had some time to play test the game. :)

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

26. Aug 2015 · 17:06 UTC

@bigbuggames Haha I'm glad you liked it :) Thanks for the comment.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

26. Aug 2015 · 17:06 UTC

@highlyinteractive Thank-you, glad we could bring out the darkside in you.

Crawler Studios

31. Aug 2015 · 04:28 UTC

This game is really fun. The concept itself made me laugh. Really enjoyed playing it, nice job!

Biruts

31. Aug 2015 · 14:22 UTC

Very nice project guys, i really love it, please check our game too and if you liked it give us a vote. Look for Road to hell and enjoy.

🎤 HelloWorld Studios

31. Aug 2015 · 15:14 UTC

@Crawler Studios Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed the game!

Jupiter_Hadley

06. Sep 2015 · 15:54 UTC

Funny, well made game. I included it in part 20 of my Ludum Dare 33 Compilation video series, if you would like to take a look :) https://youtu.be/WVNLcoTqal4

PixlWalkr

14. Sep 2015 · 17:25 UTC

Nice challenging game. The graphics and audio are also great. Enjoyed playing it!