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Unstable Medicine by loveapplegames

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made by loveapplegames for Ludum Dare 49 (JAM)

You are being attacked by zombies. You have tried to find a cure for the zombie plague, but all you get are side effects.

Use the side effects to save your population from being infected by zombies! This involves sacrificing individuals to save the group (just like Lemmings).

Left mouse or Z: explode effect. Middle mouse or C: block effect. Right mouse or X: lure effect.

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Link http://tmtg.nl/ludumdare/ld49/
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/49/unstable-medicine

Ratings

Overall 1036th 3.3⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Fun 993th 3.2⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 547th 3.5⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Theme 982th 3.28⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1232th 2.88⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Audio 924th 2.688⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Humor 615th 3.152⭐ 25🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1205th 2.932⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Given 28🗳️ 29🗨️

Feedback

fishtaod
05. Oct 2021 · 14:23 UTC
Interesting idea. Wo doesn't love sacrificing a couple of Lemmings to fight off the apocalypse. :)
Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out how to change tools. I was stuck with the explosion side effect.
simex
05. Oct 2021 · 16:54 UTC
this was a lovely little package! I love the idea of introducing a new concept each level to keep things fresh. unfortunately I'm might be an idiot, or there is something wrong with my setup because I could seem to use any other ability, which made the game really hard!
LDJam user 243193
06. Oct 2021 · 11:07 UTC
After some tries, I finally figured out that I need to inject the humans instead of the zombies.
The exploding serum was good level but for the rest, I may need to try harder to get it right.
elmismopancho
08. Oct 2021 · 21:24 UTC
Great concept and had a lot of fun playing the game. It needs some polish, maybe the difficulty curve is a bit too steep, but this game has potential.
FedeGelo
08. Oct 2021 · 21:31 UTC
I really like this idea, but I'm really bad at it. I got stuck with the second level, felt the lure a bit useless, and my mouse wheel button is not working properly so the next levels were kind of impossible.
🎤 loveapplegames
09. Oct 2021 · 08:48 UTC
@fedegelo Good point about the mouse wheel. I've taken the freedom to add keyboard controls (Z,X,C) in addition to the mouse buttons.
Quoc
09. Oct 2021 · 08:50 UTC
Really interesting game. Like the others said it needs some polish but still it was fun to plax
Phlip45
09. Oct 2021 · 16:00 UTC
Really liked the game. Didn't realize that there was a limit to the different serums at first, and kinda wish there weren't. Then it would be about keeping track of your main resource, humans. Maybe that could be easy mode? = P. Still a fine game!
Itzemii
09. Oct 2021 · 16:10 UTC
Nice idea. And adding different side effects make it more interesting.
It was a bit challenging actually hitting humans with the needle.
🎤 loveapplegames
09. Oct 2021 · 20:14 UTC
@itzemii A tip for if you have trouble jabbing: hold down the key / mouse button as you swipe over the human you want to jab.
EvokeSoul
10. Oct 2021 · 08:27 UTC
I love all the different types of mechanics you have but there is a learning curve to figuring out the goal of the game but I did really enjoy the little run animation!
bramreth
10. Oct 2021 · 16:59 UTC
The animations are remarkably endearing ^^
Derek Volker
10. Oct 2021 · 19:06 UTC
Very impressive concept. A bit creepy regarding the current situation of the world, but still a fun game. I think it lacked a soundtrack in order to complete the game's atmosphere, but the gameplay is still nice.

Congrats on developing this game!
Talia
12. Oct 2021 · 07:34 UTC
I really like how the humans try to avoid the mouse pointer. It's a cool feeling.
JustNat77
16. Oct 2021 · 19:41 UTC
Like how simple and fun it looks, great work with idea! All the levels were enjoyable and i really like pixel graphic :)
Sestren
17. Oct 2021 · 15:17 UTC
Very inventive take on an infection-oriented game. Reminds me a bit of Lemmings!
Basset Romain
17. Oct 2021 · 15:29 UTC
Very nice game, take me a couple of tries to finish it which is a good thing I think.