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Live, Flame, Live! by SayuriNyooko

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made by SayuriNyooko for Ludum Dare 50 (JAM)

https://youtu.be/Ayzyph9MQaQ

Cold, cold winter and dark, dark forest which you are flying above. And your old small plane's radiator is tired and you're going to crush. You jumped out of the plane and landed safely. But pockets are empty and there is the only one match left. You set up the fire and pray: "Live, Fire, Live!". How long can you live? парашютист.png

By the way, where is the plane?

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Search for wood to keep the fire alive. To delay the inevitable.

You may pick up wood branch and add it to the campfire to make it lit brighter. You may take with yourself some fire but only for some time and doing that you will reduce the brightness of your campfire.

Controls:

W,A,S,D - movement

E - pick up wood

F - add wood into the fire

C - pick up fire with you

P - pause

Q - controls

Esc - quit game

You better not to come out into the woods without some light!

There are 3 hidden locations on the map, you can try to find them all.

Our team:

Game design @djazzz

Programmers @stupidhobbit @dinki

3D art @thegreatkrab @sayurinyooko

2D art @mylasta

Windows ZIP https://disk.yandex.ru/d/2kr_C3wfEV_e5w
Windows ZIP https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qkAmq0PHOt_-1SASGSB2mWQ97Gvda3TE/view?usp=sharing
Link https://gitlab.com/StupidHobbit/LD50
Windows RAR https://disk.yandex.ru/d/y7wkDJeY_cBRSA
Windows RAR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KoZ71b4RKEAjoF18zVGAMIY4TQiSLrTR/view?usp=sharing
Windows Itch https://sayurinyooko.itch.io/live-fire-live
Windows ZIP (UE 5.0, Lighter version with the same gameplay) https://disk.yandex.ru/d/9W0JynJKR3ZKeg
Linux https://disk.yandex.ru/d/E8lS7SlKM7UA-A
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/50/live-flame-live

Ratings

Overall 636th 3.567⭐ 54🧑‍⚖️
Fun 981th 3.113⭐ 55🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 963th 3⭐ 55🧑‍⚖️
Theme 313th 3.972⭐ 55🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 362th 4.036⭐ 57🧑‍⚖️
Audio 424th 3.567⭐ 54🧑‍⚖️
Humor 1040th 2.278⭐ 47🧑‍⚖️
Mood 167th 4.037⭐ 56🧑‍⚖️
Given 82🗳️ 92🗨️

Feedback

Syafire
04. Apr 2022 · 21:32 UTC
Hello There,

I really loved the fact that this game doesn't really have a full purpose but is still enjoyable to play. I think a lot of people think that when you create a game, that is has to have a full purpose or an end goal. This game does a really great job standing against the status quo and what you expect a game to be. It was eerie but peaceful creating a very strong mood.

One thing that may be helpful or maybe useless to you is, I am a streamer/Virtual YouTuber. I use a model and when streaming with my model and running the game, my model was lagging. I have only had this happen with big games like Apex Legends but most of the time it does not. So you might want to look into fps/ performance in future games.

The music and sound effects were nice and worked well with the game. I love the written text and credits as well to everyone on the team. Very good work making a fun game that fits the theme.
GameDevAlexandr
05. Apr 2022 · 04:15 UTC
Visually the game is great! Graphics for 3 days is gorgeous. 2d, 3d on top! But the game itself, to put it mildly, is not disclosed. A map with marks would not be superfluous. It's cool that traces in the snow remain, you can go back on them. Optimization needs work
Perion
05. Apr 2022 · 08:37 UTC
The game was cozy and had a very warm but also kinda scary mood for me. It was ok but you didn't have much to do besides picking up wood and throwing it in the fire which made it repetitive fast. Maybe you could've add some other tasks to do, that keeping the fire alive is a must for finishing a more important thing. But obviously this is a game jam so no high expectations. I enjoyed it still!
Siskan
05. Apr 2022 · 13:17 UTC
I liked the setting and mood created by the sounds and graphics. I caught a glimpse of a wolf I think, such details add a lot for this type of game. I also liked that it somehow felt relaxing even though it was a battle against time!
pwnofprophecy
05. Apr 2022 · 13:26 UTC
Easily one of the strongest moods I've gotten from the game jam so far. Setting out to the woods was eery and stressful but you felt the necessity to get out there and back. Returning back with a big bundle of wood was very satisfying. Graphics look great for the amount of time you could spend on this too, well done!
pwnofprophecy
05. Apr 2022 · 13:26 UTC
Easily one of the strongest moods I've gotten from the game jam so far. Setting out to the woods was eery and stressful but you felt the necessity to get out there and back. Returning back with a big bundle of wood was very satisfying. Graphics look great for the amount of time you could spend on this too, well done!
hmph.
05. Apr 2022 · 13:30 UTC
I really like the general mood and feel of the game, the visuals are great and the audio is well done as well.
I had a good time playing it!
OriginalDog
05. Apr 2022 · 13:40 UTC
I really enjoyed the atmosphere you've created, it was quite terrifying to see the eyes of wolves darting around in the darkness. Great work everyone!
PhoenixofForce
05. Apr 2022 · 14:26 UTC
Really moody. Now i want to sit in front of an actual fire. Well done
StupidHobbit
05. Apr 2022 · 18:04 UTC
@syafire Thank you for your comment. Optimization is a big problem, I sure will try to learn how to deal with that for our next game. Could you please describe your hardware setup?
StupidHobbit
05. Apr 2022 · 18:09 UTC
@perion I agree, there is a lot of things this game needs. Right now you can explore the forest, there are some interesting places in it
StupidHobbit
05. Apr 2022 · 18:11 UTC
@siskan Yeah, there are wolves, and they are dangerous
StupidHobbit
05. Apr 2022 · 18:12 UTC
@pwnofprophecy Thanks, this is exactly what we were trying to achieve
Leiv Erik
05. Apr 2022 · 18:18 UTC
Nice graphics! Sadly it ran pretty bad on my computer. Very choppy.

Good job on the lighting! i was not able to find the secrets, but i did look for it!
subvertissement
05. Apr 2022 · 19:44 UTC
the screenshots make me wish there was a linux or web version!
TheKimeo
05. Apr 2022 · 20:48 UTC
I liked the game. I was a bit confused when I walked in one direction and found another campfire (I think it was my original one?).

My game softlocked pretty soon after that.

Loved the visuals, the sound and the general feel. Well done!
hugelogan
06. Apr 2022 · 00:00 UTC
tense & atmospheric. the illustrations leading into the menu were a great introduction, on a time budget like this that little bit of storytelling is commendable. setting off into the dark, trusting your footprints to lead you back to base while the pack of wolves creep closer - loved it
hugelogan
06. Apr 2022 · 00:02 UTC
also the sound design was great. very harsh and uncomfortable wilderness makes the fire all the more alluring
vivyhasadream
06. Apr 2022 · 02:39 UTC
I lived for 4:17.. I thought I wasn't too far away from the camp, but I got lost, and couldn't find the way back.
I wish there could be a map, but maybe a map is not suitable for this scenario. without the direction, it made the fetching logs behavior more realistic.
the art design works pretty well, the footstep sfx brought the vibe of a wild snow forest. and the wolves did scare me.
Good job!
Seng
06. Apr 2022 · 07:40 UTC
me: "I shouldn't walk too far away from the camp fire or I might get lost"

also me after collecting lots of wood: "where am I?"

Nice and atmospheric game. I like the visuals and the lighting effects. Especially the wolves with the glowing eyes. Keep it up!
sega23333
06. Apr 2022 · 07:46 UTC
interesting good
Sodoj
06. Apr 2022 · 09:29 UTC
I have played games with similar concept in this jam, but this one managed to strike a strangely nice and relaxing atmosphere. I guess sometimes all you need in life are simple chores to keep you busy and satisfied. Nice job!
Labete
06. Apr 2022 · 11:24 UTC
Doesn't run for me :( Windows ZIP. It starts to load, still black screen, and than crashes immediately with "fatal error". The Windows Itch crashes after loading the plane picture with the same error. Any idea why?
Human Writes Code
06. Apr 2022 · 11:54 UTC
You have developed a great mood in this game through the use of lighting and sound. It feels bleak and cold and worrying. The animations and graphics and controls are all well done.

Interestingly, this game is conceptually similar to my game though the setting and presentation are entirely different. A game about supplying resources to something that will eventually die. I think it has a similar flaw to my game in that there is probably not enough variety of things to do.

Overall, though, you did a very good job!
🎤 SayuriNyooko
06. Apr 2022 · 12:23 UTC
@thekimeo @hugelogan @vivyhasadream @seng @sega23333 @sodoj @human-writes-code

Thanks to all of you for playing our game and sharing your opinion with us! Of course, we have some problems with optimization but we are looking forward to make it better. Thank you guys!
RalfZ
06. Apr 2022 · 12:55 UTC
Looks great! Love the safety of the campfire. Awesome game!
Core Foliant
06. Apr 2022 · 15:43 UTC
beautiful game atmosphere cosmos
MaruMari
06. Apr 2022 · 15:58 UTC
The soundeffects the lights everything fits really well. I wish i could do some more stuff
StupidHobbit
06. Apr 2022 · 17:44 UTC
@labete Sorry to hear that. I've added a binary built with a newer version of the engine, maybe it will work better.

@subvertissement I've just added a Linux version. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to properly test it. Could you try running it?
Labete
06. Apr 2022 · 18:13 UTC
@stupidhobbit Still doesn't work :(. Maybe it's a problem with my PC. Thanks for trying to help.
StupidHobbit
06. Apr 2022 · 18:19 UTC
@labete Can you provide some info about your OS and hardware?
thecoconutdream
06. Apr 2022 · 20:21 UTC
You definately nailed the gamejam topic! Also I really like your art style, good Job!
Emulization
06. Apr 2022 · 20:38 UTC
This game reminded me the forest, good job!
MrEvilGuy
07. Apr 2022 · 02:41 UTC
Wow that artwork is amazing. Also the graphics style, I'm really digging it all. Gameplay was simple but also peaceful... until the wolves showed up. The flame going out and trying to figure out where my original firepit was -- scary as heck!
StudioCherno
07. Apr 2022 · 06:08 UTC
Great game! Delay the inevitable death in the forest from wolves, after your plane crashed! The snow crunching sound effects were great as well! What was this developed in! В общем классная игра, молодцы!

-Tim
Cover Club Media
07. Apr 2022 · 17:06 UTC
Pretty fun stuff. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Spaint
07. Apr 2022 · 19:23 UTC
Looks interesting, intro art is great, but the game was too laggy for me to enjoy
subvertissement
08. Apr 2022 · 03:28 UTC
@stupidhobbit just got around to testing the linux version! had a mild cursor/window glitch at first but then it worked! thanks for that. really loved the ambiance you've managed to create. the graphics are nice, the sounds too! and those eyes when you run out of light! :id:

well done!
Zef1r
08. Apr 2022 · 08:07 UTC
Atmospheric game
infecsean
08. Apr 2022 · 12:20 UTC
Really like the concept, easy to understand, artstyle is interesting, I can really feel the theme in this.
StupidHobbit
08. Apr 2022 · 18:26 UTC
@subvertissement Thank you for your time, I'm glad you enjoyed it
Renge
08. Apr 2022 · 23:17 UTC
This game is kinda spooky, lol. I didn't notice the wolves at first and just went off into the forest for some wood. Almost died and then just made it back to the fire. Second time I went out I took the fire with me to fend off the wolves, but then I got lost and died anyway :/ 10/10
SofiGnedova
09. Apr 2022 · 20:51 UTC
The atmosphere of WOW IS INSANELY COOL! But there is nothing to do in the game except collecting sticks.. It's sad. But the game has a huge potential!
wolfpredator
11. Apr 2022 · 16:45 UTC
Straight concept. It remind me "wild eight" with better graphic and warmer atmosphere. It could be a good game. I like it)
krakadushka
14. Apr 2022 · 01:26 UTC
It is really interesting project! Beautiful graphics, soft character controlling and cool mood. Really atmosphere game!
And I want to say thanks for great in-game tutorial)
But gameplay is quite boring for me. I think that if you would add something like lost radio so I should find it in the forest it would be a cool purpose. Or something like that.
But still cool!
verakso68
16. Apr 2022 · 18:13 UTC
мммм лес, зима,............. волки))) ..... первая игра заставившая матюкнуться от испуга)))
4ahizon
16. Apr 2022 · 19:41 UTC
Good game with good art style. The resource collection to help player to survive the cold dark winter. The audio and light created a good mood to the game.
bloodycoin
22. Apr 2022 · 09:33 UTC
Got killed because I though wolves should run away from me when I am carrying light. Apparently you got close enough to blind them, then still bite you :smile:

Rather atmospheric, but I didn't have much to do. Not sure what direction you want to explore further. More items? crafting? fighting? other survivors?

Also found it strange/interesting that wood is added to the fire in stacks of 8 :slight_smile: