Mind Hunter by Hotpaw | LudumData

Mind Hunter by Hotpaw

made by Hotpaw for Ludum Dare 48 (JAM)

An Audiovisual Puzzle, use your ears and eyes to find out the truth, is the person guilty of murder?

This game was made for the Ludum Dare 48, it is my first game jam. Find the right path making 6 correct guesses in a row, use your ears and eyes to hear the difference in sounds and what is on the screen.

Use left mouse Button for everything. If you return to a previous choice you will have to start ove, this is in the game so you can play it longer listning to all the choices before restarting at the end and trying your path.

enjoy!

Sound: BeepBox https://www.beepbox.co/ Art: Krita Sound Effect: Audacity and my voice/stuff laying around Game Engine: Unity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxVaR8-NV4c

I can be found on: www.twitch.com/hotpaw twitter: Hotpaw1

Link	https://hotpaw.itch.io/mind-hunter
Original URL	https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/mind-hunter

Ratings

Overall	886^th	3.529⭐	53🧑‍⚖️
Fun	1227^th	3.135⭐	54🧑‍⚖️
Innovation	149^th	4.01⭐	54🧑‍⚖️
Theme	717^th	3.798⭐	54🧑‍⚖️
Graphics	406^th	4.115⭐	54🧑‍⚖️
Audio	123^th	4.106⭐	54🧑‍⚖️
Humor	978^th	2.576⭐	48🧑‍⚖️
Mood	275^th	4.039⭐	53🧑‍⚖️
Given		31🗳️	84🗨️

Feedback

25. Apr 2021 · 21:19 UTC

Interesting setup, but I got quite confused trying to understand how to differentiate the 'right' and 'wrong' options.
The art and sound works well!

25. Apr 2021 · 21:21 UTC

@jedaMac Thank you! Yeah it can be hard, might be different i didnt really mix it out through different devices.

25. Apr 2021 · 21:28 UTC

Nice, i still haven't found the solution but the puzzle is exciting

25. Apr 2021 · 22:39 UTC

Great game idea! Both the art style and music are amazing.
I still didn't know how to choose all the correct answers.
My only two complaints are:
1. As I am not a native English speaker, it was sometimes hard to read the freehand drawing text, but I managed.
2. The game does not close after pressing Escape. Alt + F4 was needed :)

25. Apr 2021 · 22:39 UTC

Wow! What a unique game! Really nice presentation and an intriguing setup. It really captured the experience of delving deep into someone's mind.

Some of the text was a bit hard to read because it got clipped by the screen and I wish there were a few more clues about the correct choice, but maybe there were clues and I just missed them.

Nice work!

25. Apr 2021 · 22:42 UTC

@almgru what an amazimg feedback! Yeah I might have made it a little to hard!

@zimny11 totally forgot about that.. i even one more day, just so excited for first jam :)

25. Apr 2021 · 23:55 UTC

Great game, really nice atmosphere and concept. I was a little confused about the setup, took some time to get what was going on.

26. Apr 2021 · 01:05 UTC

love the artstyle and sounds and the overall vibe of this, super pretty and something different here for sure

26. Apr 2021 · 01:44 UTC

Cool game! I have no idea what I'm doing, but in regards to style it looks and sounds awesome.

26. Apr 2021 · 01:59 UTC

@hotpaw Is audio necessary in order to solve the puzzles? I am deaf in one ear, that's why I'm asking lol

26. Apr 2021 · 02:17 UTC

I did my best to listen for audio clues for to find some hint but I couldn't differentiate between
correct and incorrect so I couldn't figure out how to narrow down how close I was getting to the correct path. Pretty visuals, interesting idea and really nice ambiance but I would have liked a little more direction

26. Apr 2021 · 02:42 UTC

I love the creativity shown here. Interesting slightly spooky mood. The way to uncover the text was neat.

26. Apr 2021 · 02:55 UTC

Definitely interesting and artful design went into this one. I couldn't really figure out what I was supposed to be doing though. All of the little hints didn't really seem to indicate a connection, just a general broad incident where someone was killed? I listened for audio cues but couldn't pick up anything there either. Loved the style, visuals, and effects though!

26. Apr 2021 · 03:09 UTC

@hestrateja no it is not 100%!

26. Apr 2021 · 04:43 UTC

Nice Game

26. Apr 2021 · 04:54 UTC

@lakshyaisagod wow haha thats good feedback! Thanks!

26. Apr 2021 · 07:05 UTC

Very beautiful game. I like this graphics.

26. Apr 2021 · 07:08 UTC

@dudelesha thank you!

26. Apr 2021 · 08:06 UTC

The visuals, musics and atmosphere is really good. I am not sure I totally understand the gameplay, but I still had fun reading some text.

26. Apr 2021 · 08:16 UTC

@jk5000 thank you!

You are supposed to pick 6 correct answers in a row, if you fail, just restart, listen through everything and read, and notice the differences.

[SPOILERS] The true choices all have something in common. Its a small difference but it's noticeable with some work.

26. Apr 2021 · 10:11 UTC

Veryyy nice game nice asthetics i think this should be in top 10.

26. Apr 2021 · 10:17 UTC

@storm-rider what a nice thing to say!

26. Apr 2021 · 10:30 UTC

I am going to start by saying that I had no idea how to get the right answers the entire time... yet I was totally engaged and enjoyed it. Despite not knowing the objective, I felt compelled to continue and try to figure it out. I think this can be attributed to the great atmosphere, UX, and premise. Solid work, though I would have like a bit more guidance so I could understand more of what I was looking for.

26. Apr 2021 · 10:42 UTC

@phthalogold thanks for feedback! I had this alot and I might have made it a little to hard deliberatly!

26. Apr 2021 · 10:58 UTC

Very pleasant experience. I like the gameplay idea, although I struggled with finding the right answers. (But I suppose that is the game). The combination of sound and color/graphics make this a solid entry. Good job.

26. Apr 2021 · 11:03 UTC

@attala thank you alot!

26. Apr 2021 · 11:20 UTC

Wow, great entry! Art style is really nice, and sound and music are very cool too. I couldn't manage to get the correct answers, even though I read the clues and previous comments. I just cannot see any connection between them. I guess I'm a bad mind hunter. I would love to see the ending.
Very solid entry, congrats!

26. Apr 2021 · 11:23 UTC

P.D: Why isn't this a compo entry?

26. Apr 2021 · 11:23 UTC

@azgaya ! Thank you! It's quite intriguing that no one have made it so far! :D If anyone does post a screen shot please! :D

26. Apr 2021 · 11:23 UTC

Loved the concept & art design! Good job bruh

26. Apr 2021 · 11:27 UTC

@cdkml thank you alot!

26. Apr 2021 · 11:30 UTC

First of all, welcome to the game jam party :sunglasses: I hope you had an amazing weekend. The first game jam can be a little intimidating but you can be very proud of yourself and the game you made. I love the look of the game and I think there is a little BlackThornProd inspiration in there :smirk:
I hope you will continue your game jam journey and would love to see more from you :two_hearts:

26. Apr 2021 · 11:37 UTC

@fictions Thank you alot! The fun thing is i always done my art like this, and then i found Blackthorn Prod just a year ago and ofc fell in love with his art! Ofc i am inspired by him! but this is actually me, but it might be some inspiration blending in! Its a really nice compliment to compare me with Blackthorn!

26. Apr 2021 · 11:42 UTC

@hotpaw You're welcome :smiley: Can't wait to see more of your art style in the future, there's something about your and BTPs art, that ist just so... intriguing! :sparkles:

26. Apr 2021 · 11:44 UTC

@fictions yeah, i made some prototypes but actually tried different styles, i should try something like this more in the future, it was really fun and enjoyable to be abstract again!

26. Apr 2021 · 12:41 UTC

Well done for making a very pretty and intriguing game! I'm glad I came across it.
I suppose like trying to actually understand the mind of a murderer, it's difficult. I spent a couple of minutes trying combinations and listening for audio cue differences. Like all puzzles, sometimes it just clicks, sometimes it doesn't.
Perhaps it's the best use of the theme because not only is it original but also too deep? :wink:

26. Apr 2021 · 12:48 UTC

@sevkron Thank you! Can you believe that the draft was a person forgetting where he put his remote, and went back in his memory to find where he put it? And then i changed last minute because i didnt want to paint so many scenes :D

26. Apr 2021 · 13:41 UTC

@hotpaw **"Just game dev things"**, it sounds like you had a fun time creating the game!

26. Apr 2021 · 13:44 UTC

@sevkron it was very fun! It took me to some wierd places. Trying to think like some... mind delving detective and a resisting serial killer? Mad person? Who is guilty.

The psychological part though. Its you the player who makes the choices, so who are you really?

26. Apr 2021 · 15:43 UTC

not bad really, i like this

26. Apr 2021 · 15:45 UTC

Really cool visuals and plot/story. It was unclear to me if I had won or lost at the final button. I would have liked more feedback on my progress, since losing means you have to reexamine every single level even if only one was wrong. Great work.

26. Apr 2021 · 15:49 UTC

Love the artstyle.

LDJam user 235146

26. Apr 2021 · 16:50 UTC

I dig the music, but the game is too deep for me :)

26. Apr 2021 · 17:04 UTC

I had no idea what I was doing. I wanted to like this a lot more because it's a cool concept, but there needed to be a tutorial or more instruction. I didn't even know what I was looking for. Was the music? It changed, but I couldn't tell if what I was doing changed it.

26. Apr 2021 · 17:34 UTC

@azagaya i could have done that but its my first one so wanted to do the jam instead , felt less pressure.

@harrison-dunn i know i got a lot of feedback about that and will take it with me!

saintchristopher777

26. Apr 2021 · 17:45 UTC

Very cool! Love the sound and atmosphere. I didn't solve the puzzle, but the theme and *feel* of the game are great!

26. Apr 2021 · 17:46 UTC

@saintchristopher777 thank you alot!

26. Apr 2021 · 18:41 UTC

too hard and i still dont understand how I did it but a nice game!

26. Apr 2021 · 18:46 UTC

Wow, a really nice and unique interpretation of jam topic. Really liked the art and music, atmosphere is amazing

26. Apr 2021 · 18:58 UTC

@tyaka thanks alot! @kuviman thanks for streaming it!

JuliusCube Arcade

26. Apr 2021 · 19:07 UTC

I loved the style and the use of sprite masks! The art was good, but everything seemed a little too saturated. But overall it was pretty clean. good job!

26. Apr 2021 · 19:41 UTC

It is just hard for me to read the text and i think it drags all the fun out of it... maby not a game for me.

26. Apr 2021 · 19:44 UTC

@mero sorry to hear that ;/

26. Apr 2021 · 19:50 UTC

but i love the mood and sounds ! :)

26. Apr 2021 · 20:06 UTC

That was deep... I couldn't find the answer but to mood was incredible! Good job!

26. Apr 2021 · 20:47 UTC

it is hard to read the text, but both graphics and sound are amazing!

26. Apr 2021 · 21:01 UTC

@flaquero thank you for playing and för feedback!

26. Apr 2021 · 22:56 UTC

Nice visuals and sounds, but I was not able to get the right answers. Anyway amazing game with awesome mood

27. Apr 2021 · 04:29 UTC

art & atmosphere is real good

27. Apr 2021 · 08:37 UTC

@hotpaw Nice game. Though a bit confusing at the start. It took some time to settle my eyes. But sound effects and visuals are very atmospheric.

27. Apr 2021 · 16:05 UTC

This is super cool! Love the art style! The gameplay is fun too! Great job!

27. Apr 2021 · 17:10 UTC

@appix @omg-blackbeard @seng-yong @smeljey

Thank you all for the feedback! I been quite busy! I will try all your games, feedback means alot!

28. Apr 2021 · 02:38 UTC

Very cool idea !
The art is amazing, good job !

28. Apr 2021 · 05:41 UTC

@nyanpierre thx alot!

02. May 2021 · 18:34 UTC

wonderful game. I think the masked objects could be little darker.

02. May 2021 · 19:46 UTC

@xiyou thank you! Ill take that feedback

03. May 2021 · 22:41 UTC

I saw this game and immediately wanted to play it. Love puzzles and mysteries! The visuals are also very beautiful and the sounds, while I enjoyed them, I don't think they are fitting the mood of the game much. But that's the only thing I would change. I'm just a little sad because I couldn't find the right answer to the puzzle. Please tell me what it is hahahah

04. May 2021 · 09:38 UTC

Wow that's so interesting ! I haven't found the solution yet, I'll come back when I have time to finish it ! The concept is quite new, and the graphics work really well with the sound to convey the ambiance. That's amazing job !

04. May 2021 · 11:30 UTC

@villanelle , @jrevel Thanks for the feedback! I can't tell you how it's solved! :D i might release a rework that is a little easier.