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Overheated Laser by betovf

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made by betovf for Ludum Dare 51 (JAM)

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Try to survive your way through the wormhole.

Explode ALL mines and get rid of ALL the asteroids with one shot.

You only get one shot for level (every 10 seconds).

Notice that some mines do not explode in all directions.

  • Use your MOUSE to select the mine to shoot.
  • Click LEFT MOUSE BUTTON to explode mines.

Changelog: - Oct 5th, 2022: fix laser countdown to start at 10 seconds.

Postjam version with improvements based on other users' feedback:

  • Backgroud music added.

  • Show next level right after completing previous one.

  • Change crosshair to red when laser cannot be fired.

  • Move cannon towards selected mine when shooting.

  • Reduce worm-hole speed rotation.

Play postjam version here.

Personal webpage http://albertovelasco.com/ld51/
itch.io https://betovf.itch.io/overheated-laser
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/51/overheated-laser

Ratings

Overall 1039th 3.024⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Fun 907th 3⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 567th 3.333⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Theme 913th 3.286⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 1076th 2.476⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Humor 974th 1.868⭐ 21🧑‍⚖️
Mood 1128th 2.595⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Given 29🗳️ 18🗨️

Feedback

Dexkill
03. Oct 2022 · 17:22 UTC
I like the puzzle machanic you added to the mines, it was quite fun to try solve this in just a few secounds.

I would have loved some way to shoot in any direction.

Thank you for this game, it was a pleasure to play!
puyo
04. Oct 2022 · 14:05 UTC
Good puzzle idea and use of the LD51 theme
ArcticMattekar
05. Oct 2022 · 07:22 UTC
Very funky :cyclone: This is a very creative puzzle idea - I like it. :thumbsup:
RAFFE
05. Oct 2022 · 11:31 UTC
Yay! Took me a moment to realize how it worked, but eventually I found out and was able to beat the game :joy:

It is a nice and simple entry with some puzzle action in it, and you managed to do the theme very well. It would have been really cool to have more levels, but unfortunately there is limited time in Ludum Dare. Definetely nice to have quick games sometimes :smile:
Nice entry my man!
Martin183
05. Oct 2022 · 20:40 UTC
Cool game, music would have helped, and replaying the whole game became a bit anoying.
digitaldude555
05. Oct 2022 · 20:46 UTC
Actually pretty good, fun to play and easy to understand, the timer really adds tension to the game.
Finn Pickart
06. Oct 2022 · 13:40 UTC
Cool game, I liked the idea.
Would be nice if you don't have to wait the remaining time after completing a level
broodjethomaat
10. Oct 2022 · 08:05 UTC
Nice puzzles, but waiting for the time to tick when youve taken the shot isnt the most fun
mypalmike
10. Oct 2022 · 08:14 UTC
Innovative puzzle game.
Ninjavitis
13. Oct 2022 · 02:34 UTC
Neat puzzles! I know the laser refresh was in adhering to the theme, but I frequently wanted to fire before it was charged. Felt a bit strange to have to wait after I had solved the puzzle.

Also, the game took longer to load than I would have expected, though that might have been the result of the engine.
EtherianX
13. Oct 2022 · 21:33 UTC
I really liked it ! It's quite an interesting puzzle game and a good take on the theme. It's to much of a punishment to start over at each attempt, but I guess it would be too easy to be able to try the same puzzle as much as you want. Maybe something in between like a life system would works. Also, I found the blue and black spiral a bit tough on the eyes. Otherwise nice game !
Budda
14. Oct 2022 · 00:25 UTC
Took me a bit to figure out how exactly the mines interacted with everything, but otherwise it seems like a great idea. Not sure if the 10 second limit helps or hinders here - might have been better if the 10 seconds reset for each level instead of being tied to the laser fire of the last level.
N_N
14. Oct 2022 · 14:20 UTC
I liked it. Interesting idea for a puzzle. Good job!