Paper Trails by smubear

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made by smubear for Ludum Dare 51 (JAM)

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UPDATE: Patch went live for web version, it now loads images again! WOO!

*Play the HTML5 version here: * https://heckin-doggo.itch.io/paper-trails

Play as a hard-boiled detective on the case after an explosion kills the mayor. Swing your way around a cork board and interrogate suspects to find the culprit.

Screenshots

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Credits:

smubear - Programmer, Music and SFX, Ideas

Carson Burley (NuclearChair) - Programmer, Ideas

Stephen Pierce (PlanetBox) - Story, Ideas

Haley Burley (Lyra Lupus) - Mayor's Wife

Neil Bennett (John Business) - Campaign Manager

Noah Belue - Detective

Knor424 - Ideas, Gathered Materials

Reilly Tanner (Scrubbal) - Ideas, Bodyguard

Ratings

Given 5🗳️ 6🗨️

Feedback

Usenrame
04. Oct 2022 · 00:00 UTC
Which game engine was used to build in live this masterpiece? BTW my mac almost burned to death while playing, and it was interesting experience!
MikeSalyh
04. Oct 2022 · 04:08 UTC
Wow!! I don't think I've ever seen a detective game crossed with a platformer. I love the dialogue and characters; it was a really compelling story too. Gave me phoenix wright vibes. The only thing I'd knock is that it doesn't have much to do with the theme.

But besides that, great submission! One of my favs that I've played so far!
morgie
04. Oct 2022 · 04:52 UTC
Wowowow!! I love the graphics and of the game (its so unique) and the intro and dialogue are both compelling and hilarious! The only thing is that pan back towards the player is a bit jarring and I would like to be able to pass portraits without activating them, but otherwise lovely game; thanks for making this!!
LDJam user 238528
04. Oct 2022 · 15:54 UTC
@usenrame We used Godot to build the game. Apologies for almost setting your house on fire; the game is kinda poorly optimized at the moment lol.
jamdong15
05. Oct 2022 · 16:58 UTC
Wow, I absolutely adore the graphics & the portraits. So good. The dialogue was also so entertaining, and I love how it was incorporated into the gameplay. If I had to make one suggestion: I struggled quite with the mechanics, particularly when I would latch onto a platform and was trying to swing onto it. I think adding the ability to jump while attached would've made the experience more enjoyable and less frustrating. Otherwise, this was such a cool game, and I love how you used real pictures to create it.

Lastly, I would really appreciate if you could give our game a rate. We currently also have less than 20 ratings so any help would be wonderful. :) Here's the link: https://ldj.am/$303168