Core:Unstable by eyedromeda

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made by eyedromeda for Ludum Dare 49 (COMPO)

A nuclear reactor's control computer has been disconnected from the reactor. Your objective is to manually charge the computer's battery, while the reactor keeps getting more unstable.

The game was created in Godot 3, music in FL Studio using built in plugins and the sound effects recorded and edited in FL Studio as well.

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Ratings

Overall 85th 3.889⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Fun 72th 3.889⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 196th 3.556⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Theme 42th 4.259⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 142th 3.815⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Audio 85th 3.741⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Given 28🗳️ 28🗨️

Feedback

magnusfurcifer
03. Oct 2021 · 23:41 UTC
Good use of the theme, it's pretty hectic trying to juggle the different systems!
amkingTRP
04. Oct 2021 · 08:29 UTC
Really liked the mechanics in this one. Personally I found it difficult to manage the different areas; although you have indicators as to what's failing, I think I'd need those to be made even more blatant for me to notice them.
Loved the 2d/3d feel to the graphics.
munkkeli
04. Oct 2021 · 18:38 UTC
Oh man, what a great little game. I really like the graphics, and the gameplay loop was excellent. Slowly adding more things to manage is also done really well. Controls are clearly visible and well explained. Awesome job!
BougieBirdie
04. Oct 2021 · 18:38 UTC
Oooh, I like me a time-management game! You've got some really great stuff in here too. Things got really tense when the machines were shaking around when they got critical. I also really liked that the music cuts out when the power goes out, that's one of those little things that stays with you

You should be proud! I really enjoyed your game :)
BinaryPrinciple
05. Oct 2021 · 01:34 UTC
Well, it kept me on my toes, nice game!
Shigor
05. Oct 2021 · 19:20 UTC
heh, I've chosen same way for intepreting the theme, although I did it "russian way".
Trust me, I'm an engineer.
LDJam user 147227
05. Oct 2021 · 19:36 UTC
Wow, they dont even use some sort of stable light on reactors! Goverment saves on everything.
Water tank is so hard to keep stable without light! Pretty intence gameplay, nice ballance, game is doable, but needs much effort. Had fun playing this, nice work!
José Bonilla
06. Oct 2021 · 00:48 UTC
Hey! Great game! Very similar in idea to mine (check it out if you can) and nice ambiance. I was able to finish it. Congrats!
Nick Rafalski
06. Oct 2021 · 01:38 UTC
This was great! I liked the separate mini-games that are simple but combine for a chaotic (unstable) time. Really well done with the lighting and the music too to bring it all together.
DzejPi
06. Oct 2021 · 13:46 UTC
I absolutely loved the 2D/3D aesthetics. It looks great and you combined it amazingly! Controls were simple to understand and you really nailed the atmosphere down, especially when the lights go off and such. This game should have more ratings than it does. Great one!
gdman
06. Oct 2021 · 16:19 UTC
I see what you did here, I almost was looking for shovel. Great game anyway, stunning art. Game can be easily expanded say with defending from headcrabs
SlimmerBurger
06. Oct 2021 · 19:25 UTC
I really like the 2D pseudo-3D look, the gameplay is also fun and frantic, although I wish the explosion was a bit more grande
Mathiouza
07. Oct 2021 · 03:08 UTC
Really like the aesthetic! The gameplay is hectic and it's really really solid!

The only thing I could say is that the water tank is too versatile. At the end of the game, is a bit too difficult when the light turns off. The thing is too unstable and the time you take to turn back on the lamp can make you loose, even though it's at the perfect center before going to the switch.

Anyway, besides this issue, the game is really great and the sounds are really contributing to the mood of the game. I really liked it! :clap:
GodDoesPlayDice
08. Oct 2021 · 11:31 UTC
Mini games don't let you relax and get bored! Good game design.
spacecadet
08. Oct 2021 · 13:33 UTC
Hahah nice game. We were toying with really similar idea first but ended up with more fast paced approach. The graphics were cool as well as the sound design. The water tank a bit hard to control when the lights turned out but overall cool game :)
LDJam user 49798
08. Oct 2021 · 20:30 UTC
I always felt I have everything under control, but the light turning off sometimes added a lot of pressure by hiding all the current states, which is a really nice idea to keep even the best multi-taskers on their toes. Well done.
lesinvisible
10. Oct 2021 · 00:05 UTC
I really liked the pseudo 3d look of the game and core mechanics. The game is a bit too hard for my taste, but it's a very solid entry.
DeltaMain
10. Oct 2021 · 14:18 UTC
Liked the simplicity of this game. It definitely fits theme. The only problem is that there are some events combinations that make nearly impossible to win.
OneSmallBoy
10. Oct 2021 · 14:20 UTC
Great game, loved it to bits. The art was cool, liked how pixel art was in 3d. Sound effects helped brilliantly as well. Great job!
Louis-Victor O Hara
10. Oct 2021 · 14:23 UTC
Its a good game with good music! Nice job :D
rufson
10. Oct 2021 · 16:00 UTC
Mixing 3d polygons with 2d sprites works great here. All in all, the only thing missing is the operator animation and the less repetitive footstep sound. I've played a lot of times, I've always failed :boom: but I was very close to full power. Great mood, I like the radio connection with electricity and the shadows when it's dark. Grats!
ValiantSugar
19. Oct 2021 · 09:22 UTC
Very cool mini game! The graphics, music, and mechanics are all simple, but at the same time enjoyable, harmonious, and interesting! Thanks for participating in the jam! ;)