Critical Massacre by Sam_ONella

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made by Sam_ONella for Ludum Dare 49 (JAM)

A gun to protect you from all harm... as long as you don't let it get too hot.

Characters who most certainly aren't references to any iconic 80s media.

All assets made by yours truly, (except a single 5 second public domain FMV for a gag, hopefully that doesn't count). Used Unity, Audacity, GIMP, and FL Studio.

Ratings

Overall 771th 3.5⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Fun 883th 3.3⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1231th 2.816⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Theme 911th 3.368⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 644th 3.725⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Audio 526th 3.472⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Humor 235th 3.778⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Mood 791th 3.382⭐ 19🧑‍⚖️
Given 30🗳️ 10🗨️

Feedback

Spolarium
04. Oct 2021 · 18:02 UTC
Really cool game! I very much like the concept, and the humor is definitely there!

At first I got really confused at the controls since W doesn't do anything, turns out I have to use the spacebar. Would be great if you tell the player to use it to avoid confusion

Sometimes I get stuck on places with a low ceiling, and sometimes the soldier can shoot through them.

But this is super addicting! I want to retry the game everytime I fail, and that's really a great factor. Overall, such a solid game. Well done!
happ
04. Oct 2021 · 18:30 UTC
Fun game! Felt pretty tactical to cover and attack. :)
subcreation
05. Oct 2021 · 02:26 UTC
Don't let this thing hit 88 degrees. Really funny game, I love the way the character hinges at the waist and crouches his legs up into his body, the graphics and the animation all add to the tone. The combat is a little frustrating, but it makes up for it with a lot of charm.
JLV
05. Oct 2021 · 22:51 UTC
Fun Shooter, with a cool mechanic well aligned with the theme. I really liked the fact that you have to mind your resources and not dash in like in a Metal Slug-like…

Strenghts :
Cool visuals and audio
It’s a shooter where you have to think !
Combining the lifebar with the heat meter was a great idea

Possible improvements
The encounters might be a bit tough.

Great game !
JuniorA_
06. Oct 2021 · 22:20 UTC
The art is really good, but the combat was excessively unforgiving, had fun but wish I could've made it farther
Pink shard games
06. Oct 2021 · 22:37 UTC
Nice entry! I wish there were checkpoints, I didn't like redoing the whole level just to face the boss. But I had a lot of fun!
kingslee142
07. Oct 2021 · 22:50 UTC
Fun game, great visuals and I like the music does give a lot of characters! Heating up is way to quick for my abilities but I still had some fun. Check point would be a good idea as well. Overall good work!
Recnaps
11. Oct 2021 · 21:26 UTC
Great job! I really liked the art style and the humor. I caused way too many nuclear disasters.
Cookie_CHR
11. Oct 2021 · 21:35 UTC
Really funny game with good humor!
Jeff Kerman
11. Oct 2021 · 22:22 UTC
Easily one of the best games of the jam. Very well polished and well thought out.
LarrySeinfeld
17. Oct 2021 · 20:11 UTC
Haha, this was a really funny concept! Cool mechanic with health and gun cooling essentially linked to the same meter making it extra hard attacking and taking hits. The art was silly (a good silly), the music was cool, and the dialogue and use of FMV for the lose screen was hilarious. Good job!
Cloud Studios
18. Oct 2021 · 22:00 UTC
I really like the art style.
LDJam user 117129
21. Oct 2021 · 13:40 UTC
Lol, the art is great. I laughed at the dog. Dumb question, are you the sam o'nella from youtube? The nuke when you die gets me every time, good job!