Kitty Pounder by David Stevenson

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made by David Stevenson for Ludum Dare 51 (COMPO)

I don't know why, but as soon as I heard the theme of "Every 10 seconds," I immediately pictured cats getting smashed by hammers. Is something wrong with me?

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Made for Oculus Quest because that's the platform I've been trying to learn - this is technically the first game I've ever "finished." Sorry for the folks that don't have a headset! If you have your Quest in developer mode, copy it to the device via the Oculus Developer Hub, then go to Apps, click the dropdown at the top right [All (##)] and choose "Unknown Sources," then find Kitty Pounder.

There are two modes: Protect and Pound. The end is nigh for these kitties - it's inevitable. But you can be the problem or the solution, and I'm not going to say which one is the solution.

Protect: keep the kitties from getting pounded by the hammer that falls every 10 seconds. A new kitty is also spawned every 10 seconds, so eventually this is like herding cats. Well... It is herding cats. https://youtu.be/aZA4yUHDmUg

Pound: the kitties aren't taking the bait (free catnip). You must intervene and place them on the target just in time for them to meet their demise. I'd consider this one easy mode for now, but I'll eventually make multiple kitties spawn so it's hard to kill those disgusting... Er, I mean harder to win the game. https://youtu.be/A0dhtcfIE4s

Ratings

Overall 213th 3.48⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Fun 199th 3.417⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 205th 3.385⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Theme 381th 3.192⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 352th 3.058⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Audio 91th 3.673⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Humor 36th 3.788⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Mood 209th 3.32⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Given 33🗳️ 42🗨️

Feedback

Zubi
03. Oct 2022 · 16:36 UTC
Oh nooo, poor little cats! I almost feel bad for them but they've been voiced so hilariously haha, I absolutely love it! (besides the cat abuse (;´д`)ゞ) I also like the background music. A silly game, it's funny! Good job. ᓚᘏᗢ
ChillerTyp
03. Oct 2022 · 20:09 UTC
Take that, you ******* kitties! :-D
lustdante
03. Oct 2022 · 20:12 UTC
Haha, I wish I can give 6.0 for humor and audio. This is awesome!
Vykri
04. Oct 2022 · 03:25 UTC
I don't have a Quest, so I'm doing my rating based on what I saw in the videos. Thanks for including them! It looks super fun to throw the cats around and the sound effects are hilarious. I think the protect the kitties mini game looks a bit more fun that the pound the kitties game, but it's awesome that you were able to include both options in such a short timeframe. Looks super cool, sad that I don't get to play it myself.
Jackaljk
04. Oct 2022 · 09:16 UTC
Uh, wish I had a headset to smash them! Wait... is there something wrong with me too?!
🎤 David Stevenson
04. Oct 2022 · 12:08 UTC
Apparently there is something wrong with all of us, @jackaljk 😅
congusbongus
04. Oct 2022 · 12:49 UTC
This is a game for anyone who has been judged by cats. Which is everyone.
Diabolical! Like it. The sound effects are very satisfying and the music is pretty quirky too
infecsean
04. Oct 2022 · 13:53 UTC
I was thinking "This can't be what I think it is", then OH MY GOD IT IS. I kinda love it, although I wish I had a headset so I can experience it firsthand. I would play this if I get a cat.
Frib
04. Oct 2022 · 19:56 UTC
Looks like I'm not the only sick person that harms kitties in their game lol. Sad I can't play it :(
Khrisna Kamarga
05. Oct 2022 · 06:54 UTC
Love the title Kitty Pounder! I can't really try it out, but the video looks super fun to play! The music is super cool btw, very playful and funny.
Johnsensei
05. Oct 2022 · 22:55 UTC
I don't have a headset, but congrats on completing the jam!
LDJam user 306251
08. Oct 2022 · 23:21 UTC
"I don’t know why, but as soon as I heard the theme of “Every 10 seconds,” I immediately pictured cats getting smashed by hammers. Is something wrong with me?"

Yes, and that's why we love you.