Spores & Suffocation by IvanPavlov

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made by IvanPavlov for Ludum Dare 50 (JAM)

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CNs: death, drug use, depression, flashing lights, self harm

"Delay = the sound of a repeating, decaying echo" Strange sounds and even stranger spores pulsate through a broken space ship, while a fearless marine wakes up distraught. What happened? Why is nobody doing anything? And what is the meaning of death? Solve the never ending mysteries in this atmospheric sci-fi point and click adventure game. But beware! It seems to become a fight against time, as the oxygen levels get lower and lower and

"Delay = the sound of a repeating, decaying echo" Strange sounds and even stranger spores seem eerily familiar, as the space marine wakes up again...

Walk through a destroyed Space Ship with A & D. Interact with objects and characters by clicking on them. Carry Items in your inventory and combine them in the integrated crafting space. Try to survive and puzzle with a limited amount of oxygen!

Good luck.

Team: Ivan – Lead Design, Programming Robert – Music & Sound, Programming Andreas – Character Design, Set Design Paula – Story, Puzzle Design, VO

Ratings

Overall 876th 3.395⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1182th 2.861⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 931th 3.053⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Theme 405th 3.895⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 535th 3.842⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Audio 102th 4.079⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Humor 920th 2.556⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Mood 170th 4.026⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Given 15🗳️ 8🗨️

Feedback

Kizu
05. Apr 2022 · 02:04 UTC
Loved the graphics! Didn't really know what to do after fixing the computer :< but I like the post process when you're suffocating haha
Snory
05. Apr 2022 · 06:32 UTC
The graphics is really need and i think i just fall in love with adventures again. It was pretty satisfying to find a way how to get past the broken section.

I would work on the space craft UI a little bit (put some grid over here or something like that). There is also bug which I was not able to reproduced:

![bug.png](///raw/29f/a2/z/4c616.png)

My partner did not like the sounds but i think it was pretty good and you had to have fun while recording it. :D

But overall it is a nice game!
wavertron
05. Apr 2022 · 06:44 UTC
Great graphics, sound and mood.
LDJam user 276593
05. Apr 2022 · 15:26 UTC
Graphics and sound are really fantastic. The breathing sound effect is really claustraphobic, and I genuienly felt panicky when the laboured breaths started!

Also really love the ambience of the spores floating around, and the design of the characters.

I keep getting stuck in the room with the broken window? There doesn't seem to be a solution with the stuff I have on me, how do I get out?
Ines Brezavscek
09. Apr 2022 · 07:49 UTC
I like the sounds and the feel of the game, the dark atmosphere. But I had a little struggle finding out what to do. I kept on getting stuck. But I like the idea, and the breathing is quite nerve-wrecking
Joshua Stone
11. Apr 2022 · 01:47 UTC
Fantastic entry, your team really did a great job! I had some issues with crafting glitches, and felt stuck at a few points, but overall enjoyed the experience. The sound and visuals did a great job setting the mood.
Roka Josh
17. Apr 2022 · 12:29 UTC
Great work, a few things could do with tightning up as I encountered some bugs regarding the inventory and crafting system, but the atmosphere and the aesthetic of the game is flawless. Amazing job!
Sodoj
19. Apr 2022 · 08:37 UTC
Damn, that wax unexpectedly terrifying! Never thought I would get anxious while playing a jam game! You guys managed to convey an exceptional mood. However, like the others mentioned, the inventory UI takes a bit from the atmosphere (not pun intended). Great work overall!