Stop The Watch by Calzone407

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made by Calzone407 for Ludum Dare 50 (JAM)

An evil robot is trying to make the watch move - it is your job to make the watch not move!

Just click on the clock to make it stop.

(pls use fullscreen! The Resolution is bad, but I ran out of time and it gave me a LOT of trouble Xd) EDIT:It seems that the Game needs to be at my own aspect ratio to work, which is 1366x768, i think i have fixed it, but my apologise if it doesn't work EDIT:I really feel like i don't know anyhting anymore, so whether or not to fullscreen depends i guess :shrug: I updated the game, so the not fullscreen should work now

Ratings

Overall 1275th 2.929⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Fun 1220th 2.814⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1021th 2.943⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Theme 352th 3.943⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1083th 3.043⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Audio 769th 3.015⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Humor 640th 3⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1259th 2.727⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Given 34🗳️ 51🗨️

Feedback

bohmann
04. Apr 2022 · 16:42 UTC
Is the game broken? There is ring instead of watch, clicking does nothing and time is ticking.. :(
Played fullscreen
🎤 Calzone407
04. Apr 2022 · 16:51 UTC
I think it should be fixed, but my internet is slow, so it is hard to check
Fromage
04. Apr 2022 · 17:06 UTC
I got the same issue as Bohmann, clock is just a ring. I like the general feel to the graphics and the sound is solid.
spacecadet
04. Apr 2022 · 17:12 UTC
For me it seemed to be working. I just didn't really understand what was the point of starting the clock again by myself if the goal was to keep it stopped. The simplistic art worked well and the background music was catchy. Cool that you included tutorial.
Rustywolf
04. Apr 2022 · 17:16 UTC
Other than the issues with the clock not appearing at first, this was a super enjoyable game. Simple idea executed well.
ekeller217
04. Apr 2022 · 18:21 UTC
I especially like the sound effects and music. The "Muffin Man" is really talented
bohmann
04. Apr 2022 · 18:21 UTC
hah played updated version, a bit simple but quite adorable. Nice easy art and gameplay and you really fully understand what you need to do :) 100% theme match, thats nice.
DanC2236
04. Apr 2022 · 18:48 UTC
I really like what you did with the art in this game. I think you nailed the theme for this. Quite a simple game, but that's not a negative thing. Well done and great effort!
reneantunes
05. Apr 2022 · 16:08 UTC
Super cool idea. Good job.
Mogmi
05. Apr 2022 · 21:19 UTC
Cool idea, and fitting the theme quite well!
I would have liked to have something to do while waiting for the robot to press the button (like the robot tells you stuff to distract you, or some random things), but hey time is limited in jams :)
Kudos
Guy Girmonsky
05. Apr 2022 · 21:20 UTC
Sweet game, loved the duck on his head - I want one too.
I'd maybe add another score to the game - amount of clicks, because the time seems a bit random - I might have had 30 robot clicks in a minute and I might have had 10 to deal with, but it was enjoyable nonetheless
Kaleido
05. Apr 2022 · 22:31 UTC
Cute and simple. Nice job.
banskin
05. Apr 2022 · 23:34 UTC
I personally like being able to start the clock myself, stops me from just spam clicking to last forever! Nice short game, good for the theme
Martin183
06. Apr 2022 · 07:27 UTC
Nice little game! I like the graphics, and the rubber duck was nice!
Roolow
06. Apr 2022 · 20:00 UTC
I liked it. I could imagine it going further, playing with funny things where the lights go out and you only hear the sound of the robot hitting the button. I agree with the others this is a good literal fit to the theme.
LDJam user 279546
06. Apr 2022 · 22:18 UTC
Nice starting idea. Some more obstacles to interfere would be a nice addition should you decide to continue development. Good job!
LDJam user 280755
06. Apr 2022 · 22:21 UTC
Good job! Good pixel art. Good idea to have the clicking *also* re-start the game -- makes a good counter balance. Now we need to figure out why this robot is so obsessed with our button.
LDJam user 277851
08. Apr 2022 · 16:32 UTC
No matter how hard I try, time will eventually and inevitably move forward. I understand, very good game.

btw, there is an option in itch to make the game automatically full screen when you click start, you can try that
Nate954
09. Apr 2022 · 17:19 UTC
Fun little game! It's actually a great measure of reaction time! The art is cute too :P awesome job!
janniz
09. Apr 2022 · 17:31 UTC
Really cool concept and execution of the theme! The beginning of the game is a bit abrupt, maybe you can give the player some time to get ready. And another suggestion, it would be funny if the robot would try to trick you with random movements. :D
Luis Felipe Patrocinio
10. Apr 2022 · 17:29 UTC
The game idea is very interesting. Congratulations on your work!
01FE7E
13. Apr 2022 · 15:59 UTC
Cute small game. Reminds me of a WarioWare-style type of minigame. Also smart how you prevented the player from just spam clicking.
Untitled Studios
14. Apr 2022 · 19:06 UTC
Fun! Nice reaction-timing game
Krisztián
15. Apr 2022 · 16:52 UTC
Cool simple reaction game, good job! My time was 112.39! :)
salyon
17. Apr 2022 · 17:00 UTC
Very nice use of the theme, fun and straight to the point, nice entry!
Codexzier
18. Apr 2022 · 09:23 UTC
Very simpel game. The principle is so simple that I wasn't even sure I understood it correctly. :)
codebug
21. Apr 2022 · 11:27 UTC
I nearly voted you nothing for sound as there didn't seem to be any. However, as you had the category there I went back and tried again. Clicking on Options seemed to make the sound start without any further interaction. This also removes one aspect of my feedback: 'some sound and music would be a good addition'. :)

A very simple concept that seems too simple when it is described to you. Initially I expected to play one game and then more on but it is compelling. You want to try again to beat your previous time rather than just give up in frustration.

Suggestions: it might help to have a countdown at the start. Currently you have to click the start button and immediately click the clock. This feels like you've lost time right away and could be frustrating.
Put the clock in the centre of the screen. This is the player's main focus.
Music that ramps up in tension the closer you get to 12 o'clock.

As with all jam games there is always some polish or balancing that can be done afterwards but getting a finished/workable game within the timeframe is the real goal. You achieved it.

Well done!