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Garbage Collector Simulator by wdebowicz

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made by wdebowicz for Ludum Dare 50 (EXTRA)

The intention of the "game" is to simulate process of Garbage Collection (based on Java). Your goal is to keep the program running as long as possible by clearing the memory from unused objects. Below I attached a bit of theory about how the GC works. gc-simulator-gameplay.gif

Theory:

Automatic garbage collection is the process of looking at heap memory, identifying which objects are in use and which are not, and deleting the unused objects. An in use object, or a referenced object, means that some part of your program still maintains a pointer to that object. An unused object, or unreferenced object, is no longer referenced by any part of your program. So the memory used by an unreferenced object can be reclaimed. https://www.oracle.com/webfolder/technetwork/tutorials/obe/java/gc01/index.html

Link https://github.com/wdebowicz87/garbage-collector-game
Link https://wdebowicz87.github.io/garbage-collector-game/public/index.html
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/50/garbage-collector-simulator

Ratings

Given 10🗳️ 8🗨️

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Turkey
13. Apr 2022 · 22:48 UTC
Interesting idea for a game! Really good, interactive teaching tool for a basics of how the Garbage collector works!
Raptarr8
15. Apr 2022 · 22:11 UTC
Usage of the theme is really innovative, I've never seen anything like this before! The game doesn't feel super game-y, but it's still really nice as a teaching tool!
Lychee
15. Apr 2022 · 22:16 UTC
This is interesting, could be used as a good teaching tool even though I'm not sure how much I'd consider it a game. Good work!
Notinatal
16. Apr 2022 · 10:06 UTC
Indeed a very unique idea. I enjoyed the game, though I lost few first games because I wasn't really sure about the controls, maybe a small intro would be eventually in order. Else, a really fun concept that is enjoyable to play! Great job!
Flying Dog Fish
18. Apr 2022 · 22:04 UTC
You couldn't make a more programmer's game than this. To make this game more on theme, you could've made it unwinnable, like having just 1 too many objects alive at the end.
ollie_d
18. Apr 2022 · 23:49 UTC
This is amazing hahaha. I really appreciate the concept. I do think gameplay wise it's a little too simplistic. Since you can't free anything referenced by the stack you can safely just star GC and spam away. It would make it feel more like a game if there was a penalty to freeing something you shouldn't be able to. Also I think this would benefit from being more real-time. It seems too free to be able to start/stop GC
LDJam user 288502
19. Apr 2022 · 00:24 UTC
I lol'd, great educational game
zimny11
19. Apr 2022 · 11:15 UTC
Awesome idea for a game! The game mechanics are super unique and the art style is nice. Good job!
Forgin Bits
19. Apr 2022 · 11:19 UTC
Brilliant concept and nice fit for this theme !
Denatus
19. Apr 2022 · 17:41 UTC
Interesting game. I got sloppy at the end and only had 88% accuracy.
Fionnabhair
19. Apr 2022 · 23:00 UTC
Very funny, and I love the aesthetic and design. Very 90s.
eldogg
21. Apr 2022 · 15:46 UTC
This is a cool game that makes me feel like I'm on a programming course, but actually does do a really cool job at showing you what's going on inside Minecraft. Good work!
NeneChico
21. Apr 2022 · 18:55 UTC
Nice idea for geeks ahaha
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