UNSTABLE [ Warning, PERMADEATH ] by benmcnelly

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made by benmcnelly for Ludum Dare 49 (JAM)

Something is off about this reality you are thrust into. Subtle clues to how the world works are there if you search for them, but the stakes are high. Clearly you only get one shot at this. Keep your paranoia down by searching items for meds. Tired of hitting traps and spiking your fear? Leave some for those pesky other versions of yourself. Remember. You are alone, but only in theory.

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If you figure it out, you can come back time and again and make the game more... interesting... for the other players. We had a blast building the API and database framework for this game and excited to see how players have fun with this dynamic.

Ratings

Overall 1362th 2.968⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1278th 2.887⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 783th 3.274⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Theme 1339th 2.75⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1233th 2.875⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Audio 869th 2.891⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Humor 950th 2.615⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1000th 3.177⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Given 24🗳️ 38🗨️

Feedback

LittleBeardMan
04. Oct 2021 · 17:07 UTC
I tried to play this but it kept crashing at the first screen where you input your phone number
San4es9524
04. Oct 2021 · 17:19 UTC
Couldn't start.. Input my phone number and nothing happens.
larsendt
04. Oct 2021 · 17:27 UTC
Very cool approach to the one life system! I really enjoyed the spooky atmosphere. I definitely jumped the first time I searched a drawer
🎤 benmcnelly
04. Oct 2021 · 17:29 UTC
Working on getting a web version up for those having trouble, since it has to have web connection to start windows may be blocking it first run on some systems.
tinykidtoo
04. Oct 2021 · 17:33 UTC
I made it out, guess I lived. Not sure what is going on, but I love the atmosphere. Cool music and sfx. I just wish it was a little less dark, there are times when I don't know where to go because it was pitch black. The whole persistent world thing is really neat, but I didn't see any indication of running into any traps, but cool idea.
🎤 benmcnelly
04. Oct 2021 · 17:35 UTC
@larsendt I am glad you liked the one life part! Oh how I wish we had more time for adding more variations in the traps and items.. Thanks for playing!
🎤 benmcnelly
04. Oct 2021 · 17:37 UTC
@tinykidtoo Nice! Yeah, only about a dozen people have had a go so far, so not many traps set. But hey, you made it out you can always go back in and leave some "surprises" for the other players ;-)
ildfuglen
04. Oct 2021 · 18:24 UTC
The game is crashing for me as well unfortunately
Zapturk
04. Oct 2021 · 18:40 UTC
Yeah crashing here too
🎤 benmcnelly
04. Oct 2021 · 18:49 UTC
Noooo!
LDJam user 0
04. Oct 2021 · 18:49 UTC
had some people tell me they are having issues with non rtx supporting video cards, we will try and diagnose and post a more stable build ASAP
ccglp
04. Oct 2021 · 19:01 UTC
As others said, When I input at the start my phone number nothing happens (Spanish number)
Fiote
04. Oct 2021 · 19:21 UTC
- Music is very loud (no control at least not on the first screen).
- Fullscreen is kinda bad lol. Make it windowed at least <3
- Your phone input does not accept plus signals (required for international codes) so I suppose it only works with on whatever country are you in.

The concept had me REALLY interested and synthwave for soundtrack had me INSTANTLY hooked. I want to play it :(
blacksheepza
04. Oct 2021 · 19:25 UTC
Seems like an interesting idea and it sounds like you managed to get a lot done in the jam.
3mpty
04. Oct 2021 · 20:06 UTC
didn't receive a text on my australian mobile number so unfortunately I can't play this.
🎤 benmcnelly
05. Oct 2021 · 04:46 UTC
@3mpty Try putting a country code in front of it, and next time I would change this mechanic to maybe allow electronic mail as alternate.

Here are some player codes, let me know if you all want more!

> 234243423

> 23432345

> 92384723
svntax
05. Oct 2021 · 04:48 UTC
This is a really interesting, unique idea! Unfortunately I didn't manage to make it far. I was careless in thinking that you could lower your paranoia more than once from the same spot.
MorePixels
05. Oct 2021 · 05:09 UTC
Really interesting concept unfortunately my game did crash so I didn't get to experience a whole lot of the game but it does seem really cool
Hobzone
05. Oct 2021 · 09:33 UTC
Really interresting idea ! It could have been better if we had indication about traps and clues.
Pythorogus
05. Oct 2021 · 10:07 UTC
I didn't received the text :( I really wanted to test it, seems so cool and interesting... Maybe send a code for those can't try the game ?
LDJam user 268934
05. Oct 2021 · 10:11 UTC
Looks interesting
ElectricStalin
05. Oct 2021 · 11:39 UTC
Good idea!
mrchip
05. Oct 2021 · 13:18 UTC
Game freezed when starting for a good 20 seconds or so, but it started eventually. Might be related to the crashes others mention.
Entered phone number but nothing happens.
I'll check this game another day, hoping for a patch or workaround. The idea is just too promising.
Pixelydian
05. Oct 2021 · 15:46 UTC
SUPER COOL concept! Love the ingenuity. Sound effects were a little loud and I would have liked a little more visual feedback on if I got an item that helps my paranoia. But other than that it was very spooky and the paranoia effect did actually make me feel more paranoid as I played lol. Would love to see an expanded version of this game.
Fermak
06. Oct 2021 · 04:55 UTC
All the clues we needed were in the first trash can. We escaped into the garbage! 10/10
Raysi
07. Oct 2021 · 07:50 UTC
Game is buggy...
Its_Capp
07. Oct 2021 · 19:14 UTC
I really want to play this game but I'm not able to input my number, nothing happens.
hiroboto
08. Oct 2021 · 03:33 UTC
to some extent unstable game i suppose
Quoc
08. Oct 2021 · 11:16 UTC
Very interesting game. I enjoyed it
ALAN001
09. Oct 2021 · 10:10 UTC
very cool
MarkVeligod
09. Oct 2021 · 10:27 UTC
The most stable instability is a lot of fun :D
AwesomeAlliterationAlliance
09. Oct 2021 · 14:11 UTC
Your game is way different than the one we made. I loved the feeling you transmitted with bringing in permadeath and the paranoia, well it was a real deal. I liked how you played with the gambling aspect. Nice one.
ZCSR
16. Oct 2021 · 19:29 UTC
Best Fun I have had!