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I was hoping to get a bugfix out for the issues today but it appears the issues are with my core engine not just the game itself so I'm not sure when I'll be able to fix them! I appreciate the feedback though!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":860711,"author_name":"Tomga","author_uid":"tomga","epoch":1664915118,"text":"Very simple and fun game! I liked the interesting movement and ability to build up a lot of speed, but sadly it can't be used much, as I just run into walls. Also some backround music would help a looot. But overall very nice game.","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":861540,"author_name":"PhoenixofForce","author_uid":"phoenixofforce","epoch":1664920108,"text":"Why is the metal so slippery :o Very nice game, keep it up!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":861614,"author_name":"MsPlanlos","author_uid":"msplanlos","epoch":1664920484,"text":"Had my problems with the walking (or floating) controls but other than that a very nice game! 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There could also be some visual and sound indicators of if you hit the ghost or the box. (Death animations for the ghost would be cool too)\n\nGame closed on me both times I reached around 100 points and when I had about 20 health left. \n\nOverall fun little shooting game and I had a blast playing it! :D ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":867585,"author_name":"TheButterApple24","author_uid":"thebutterapple24","epoch":1664991805,"text":"@tomga @phoenixofforce @msplanlos @moasip @moonblast @boclow Thank you all for the kind comments and feedback! ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":868274,"author_name":"Skel3ton","author_uid":"skel3ton","epoch":1664997594,"text":"It started out fun, but after a while the game crashed. I don't know where the problem is, maybe a problem with the antivirus. anyway, for the moment that I was able to play, I have to say that the movement of the ball definitely needs to be improved, but it was fun","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":868463,"author_name":"TheButterApple24","author_uid":"thebutterapple24","epoch":1664998981,"text":"@skel3ton The crashing is an issue with my C# script  engine, essentially randomly after a while the garbage collector destroys the player object! Thanks for the feedback, Im still working on fixing the crash ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":868851,"author_name":"Augz","author_uid":"augz","epoch":1665001702,"text":"Good game enjoy- love from pakistan ","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":869173,"author_name":"Tommo","author_uid":"tommo","epoch":1665004089,"text":"I liked the slidey movement you had actually and the changing layout was fun. Some more sound effects and animation would have rounded it off well!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":870173,"author_name":"Slothzilla Games","author_uid":"slothzilla-games","epoch":1665016553,"text":"Great job on the smooth movement, felt more like I was on ice than metal haha! \n\nHaving the ghosts go through boxes makes sense too, though it would have been nice to see them layered over the boxes instead of under maybe?  Might make it a bit easier.\n\nReally like the art, overall really well done!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":871218,"author_name":"LDJam user 290219","author_uid":"290219","epoch":1665037630,"text":"Hello,I like it","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":871882,"author_name":"LDJam user 148430","author_uid":"148430","epoch":1665052006,"text":"I like it! Had no problems with crashing :)\nIt's cool that the ghosts pushes the player","format":"md","likes":3,"spam":"N"},{"id":872266,"author_name":"LDJam user 261242","author_uid":"261242","epoch":1665060783,"text":"Good concept! Maybe some more changes like floors will have more fun. Whatever well done!","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":872331,"author_name":"TheButterApple24","author_uid":"thebutterapple24","epoch":1665061670,"text":"I want to send out a huge thanks for the feedback and kind comments! Thanks to you all I reached 20 votes! Still working on fixing the crashes and such, not sure if I'll get them out before the jam ends (since they're game-breaking) but I still want to thank you all for playing and giving feedback!!!  ","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":873475,"author_name":"naplz","author_uid":"naplz","epoch":1665079346,"text":"Simple but fun game!! I really enjoyed it","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":874532,"author_name":"Lorwon","author_uid":"lorwon","epoch":1665092736,"text":"Hi, the concept is a bit simple but it works :)\nI had 0 issues playing.\nThe game is fun but I think that it deserves a bit more diversity.\n\nBut overall I really enjoyed playing, good job !\n","format":"md","likes":2,"spam":"N"},{"id":876644,"author_name":"TheButterApple24","author_uid":"thebutterapple24","epoch":1665147083,"text":"Hey all! I have just released an update to fix the random crashing bug, as this was a game breaking bug I'm able to do so during the jam!\u200b After the jam I hope to add more suggested features!","format":"md","likes":0,"spam":"N"},{"id":877474,"author_name":"Rendow","author_uid":"rendow","epoch":1665164628,"text":"Impressive that you made this in your own custom engine for a jam! The graphics look good the sound effects add a lot to the experience. Well done!","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":877787,"author_name":"TheButterApple24","author_uid":"thebutterapple24","epoch":1665169515,"text":"@rendow Thanks!!! I've been working on the engine for a while but felt it was time to make something during this jam! It's the first game I've created with it aswell! ","format":"md","likes":1,"spam":"N"},{"id":879977,"author_name":"StupidHobbit","author_uid":"stupidhobbit","epoch":1665242702,"text":"Game is fun, did not encountered any bugs. 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