COOLector by D_omino

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made by D_omino for Ludum Dare 58 (COMPO)

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COOLector

🎉 You've been invited to the party of the year! But there's one tiny problem... 🎉

Are You Cool Enough to Get In?

In COOLector, you're racing against time to prove you're the coolest cat at the party! Run, jump, and collect your way through this hilarious platformer where your social status literally depends on what you pick up.

What's the Vibe? 🤔

  • COOL Items 😎: Sunglasses, 6 pack, Rolex - boost your coolness meter!
  • LAME Items 🤮: bib shorts, brackets, books - instant social suicide!
  • Dangerous 🚫: Run with time, bad investments, and Carens!

Gameplay That Slaps 🎮

  • MOVEMENT: A/D or ←/→ Arrows
  • SWAG JUMP: Spacebar
  • COOLNESS: Automatic (when you collect the right stuff)
  • PANIC: Also automatic (when you don't)

(All pics a added to source code and completely free to use in your art)

Ratings

Overall 207th 2.635⭐ 28🧑‍⚖️
Fun 156th 2.981⭐ 29🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 206th 2.34⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Theme 168th 3.18⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 195th 2.54⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Humor 47th 3.44⭐ 27🧑‍⚖️
Mood 168th 2.792⭐ 26🧑‍⚖️
Given 12🗳️ 17🗨️

Feedback

AppoxGames
Oct 05th · 23:21 UTC
I think there is a issue with your upload. I couldn't play it on LD nor on Itch.
John Gabriel
Oct 05th · 23:38 UTC
I got a chuckle out of some of this, especially the fact that investing in Bitcoin is an instant game over. However, the controls are, to put it mildly, a bit ungainly!
🎤 D_omino
Oct 05th · 23:42 UTC
@appoxgames yeah i just checked, it was on draft mode on itch. check it now if you want :)
🎤 D_omino
Oct 05th · 23:44 UTC
@john-gabriel thanks for that, yeah i don't like to do a 2D controller, but it's the least time-consuming
LDJam user 336676
Oct 05th · 23:47 UTC
interesting take, made me realize i have forgotten how to play solitaire
jojocanard
Oct 06th · 00:00 UTC
OK i’m a NPC but i finally dodged bitcoin and joined the party so i’m still happy.
🎤 D_omino
Oct 06th · 00:16 UTC
@jojocanard at least not a dog water
mr_mesmer
Oct 06th · 00:24 UTC
I didn't know, that I hate bitcoin
🎤 D_omino
Oct 06th · 00:37 UTC
@mr-mesmer sounds like you didn't "invest"
bad_fetus
Oct 06th · 01:06 UTC
Is it intended there is no sound? I see that you didn't opt out of the sound rating.

I think I got all the endings, was short and fun. The controls were jank but it reminded me of playing flash games back in the day so it worked out as a nostalgia trip of sorts.
dhim
Oct 06th · 07:27 UTC
Fun classic game, I agree with @bad-fetus's comment that it felt like one of the flash games we used to play. The game is saved by its bright colors and the jokes.

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🎤 D_omino
Oct 06th · 07:58 UTC
@dhim wow it‘s the longest comment I‘ve ever seen on LD , thanks!
I sure will Star your project!
Memel06
Oct 06th · 10:22 UTC
![Screenshot 2025-10-06 alle 12.21.39.png](///raw/650/b/z/6d47e.png)

I managed to be chad.

This hits hard in my guts, nostalgy of old flash games that were made by random dude just to enjoy gamedev on flashgames... Thanks for your entry, sure it would need polishing but it was fun indeed :)
Pincushion
Oct 06th · 13:44 UTC
That was pretty funny. The Bitcoin hate is hilarious. Couldn't find the rolex or 6 pack for the life of me. Guess I'm doomed to be lame.
Franciscorp
Oct 06th · 23:40 UTC
I invested in bitcoin :c
Kotolazer
Oct 06th · 23:54 UTC
Привет, отличная игра! Но критически не хватает звуков
coatline
Oct 07th · 03:47 UTC
I made multiple appearances in-game
Orlov Nikolay
Oct 07th · 06:10 UTC
Мемесы правят миром.
Moonblast
Oct 07th · 07:55 UTC
This game is genuinely fun, crazy, meme-filled, and delivers a lightning-fast experience .
Danil Krylov
Oct 07th · 19:12 UTC
Это вам не шутки, тут всё серьёзно! Как понял, в этой игре мы собираем атрибуты настоящего гигачада, превращаясь из занудного ботаника в настоящего мачо! Однако время поджимает, причём во всех смыслах, ибо на игрока движется стена из часов. Игра прикольная, однако управление немного неудобно, персонаж врезается в каждый уголок, отчего не успеваешь вовремя собрать нужный предмет
Rise12600
Oct 07th · 19:23 UTC
always fun to play a meme game, lots of fun reference, i found the Chud controls quite wild apart form that solid game
mr_mesmer
Oct 09th · 09:30 UTC
![photo_2025-10-09_12-26-45.jpg](///raw/0ef/36/z/6f0f5.jpg)
🎤 D_omino
Oct 10th · 11:23 UTC
@mr-mesmer вместо тысячи слов...
APDT
Oct 21st · 12:37 UTC
Fun game! Full of memes and made with pleasure! Good job!