The Poem Of Your Life by florianCohen

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made by florianCohen for Ludum Dare 58 (JAM)

The Poem Of Your Life

Discover the poem of the little man in a marvelous and relaxing universe.

Explore the world and interact with objects as prompted

CONTROLS

MOUSE & KEYBOARD

Z Q S D - Move

SPACE - Jump

E - Interact

CREDITS

Creator / Dev : Florian COHEN-JOLY

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Ratings

Overall 457th 3.436⭐ 41🧑‍⚖️
Fun 680th 2.782⭐ 41🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 261th 3.462⭐ 41🧑‍⚖️
Theme 355th 3.724⭐ 40🧑‍⚖️
Humor 591th 2.443⭐ 37🧑‍⚖️
Mood 175th 3.91⭐ 41🧑‍⚖️
Given 67🗳️ 56🗨️

Feedback

RohakarOntari
Oct 07th · 01:21 UTC
I'm glad I could help you with some issues you were having with the game (it took 42 minutes rather than 5 :p!).

I really love your concept, the effects you've created are just beautiful! Especially considering you had so little time to do it.
Chikendeath
Oct 07th · 09:18 UTC
nice concept and great effect, good job
Ira Baciu
Oct 07th · 10:56 UTC
I like the gray shades ^^
AbsolushZero
Oct 07th · 12:35 UTC
Great creative idea for this theme, I spent a great moment in this game. Good job!
LRDJJ
Oct 07th · 15:35 UTC
Very cool concept, nicely done!
vydra
Oct 07th · 15:47 UTC
Nice mood. But it is hart to read this font if you're not English speaker.
Huex
Oct 07th · 16:45 UTC
The game has a cozy feel—a strong character and a pleasant, minimalist environment create a sense of calm.
bereg
Oct 07th · 20:23 UTC
I'm a sucker for artsy games, and this one scratches the itch well enough. I really like the concept of coloring a black-and-white world while uncovering memories. That said, I think it could benefit from more inner conflict and emotional depth to truly land. For example: I looked at the suitcase or the painting — but was the memory powerful enough? Why had I forgotten it in the first place?

Overall, it’s a great concept that might just need a bit more refinement. I really admire your determination to bring something soulful into the world - and thank you for that! Also, the sound design does a wonderful job of setting the right mood.
🎤 florianCohen
Oct 07th · 21:59 UTC
@bereg Thank you very much for your comment, indeed something is missing, I agree. I was only able to work on it for 1 day and I sped things up a bit, but I plan to refine the game more outside of Ludumdar. But really thank you for your message, it means a lot to me.
tardis2snej
Oct 07th · 23:11 UTC
Very good for a one-day game! Love the concept and graphics. The only thing I noticed is that after the item gets colour it draws on top of the environment. Not sure if that was intended.

Flying fish is super cute.
🎤 florianCohen
Oct 07th · 23:50 UTC
@tardis2snej Thank you very much for your feedback. There are indeed rendering problems when I "render" the color. I didn't have time to fix it, but I think it gives a nice little effect.
Nolamosoft
Oct 08th · 04:56 UTC
The world gaining color is a great effect and I think you used it well. Bravo!
klausklapper
Oct 08th · 07:03 UTC
Not a lot more to say than what has already been said. Fantastic result for one day, and the first time I realized the color change I thought "Wow, that's a cool idea!". Any plans to keep building on this idea in the future?
Raivk
Oct 08th · 12:25 UTC
Great concept, love the colors appearing progressively. Really great mood with the chill atmosphere. Could use a locked and hidden cursor but it's still cool!
Alva Peng
Oct 08th · 14:30 UTC
I like the vibe! One tiny suggestion is that the font is elegant but a bit hard to read.
wewrutuwertrer
Oct 08th · 15:55 UTC
Character movement feels really nice and little fishes are absolutely adorable :)
🎤 florianCohen
Oct 08th · 20:28 UTC
@klausklapper thanks you for your feedback ! i dont know for the futur but I would like to continue it :)
surfacedfox
Oct 09th · 03:13 UTC
absolutely wonderful aesthetic! Very elegantly designed.
einfach
Oct 09th · 04:44 UTC
absolutely great game,like the vibe!!!!
tangling
Oct 09th · 14:45 UTC
awesome graphic! impressive
Daniel123
Oct 10th · 05:19 UTC
I like the floating fish.
Torami
Oct 10th · 12:15 UTC
Wow absolutely amazing game, it reminds me of a childrens book I used to love as a kid where the mole stole all the colors and all the animals became depressed and at the end they managed to convince him to let the colors out again. I love these artsy style of games and this one was amazing. The only thing I found very weird and confusing were the controls, however insanely nice game and good job. Also fits the theme in a very unique way which I escpecially love.
zelew
Oct 10th · 18:04 UTC
incredible graphics!
Sissie
Oct 11th · 10:04 UTC
I very enjoy strolling around the gray space,finding a poem of story,and fitting it together like a pieces of puzzle...the only problem for non-native speaker is font, it's hard to distinguish between"N" and "R",but it kind of interesting for me to guss some handwritten word.So absolutely nice atmosphere and good job!
8TreasurePorridge
Oct 11th · 11:16 UTC
cool guy, nice game show, hoping to see on the steam!
Dengyixa
Oct 21st · 06:06 UTC
It is cool!!! I like the world and these fish.
Arkadi Voronchenko
Oct 24th · 07:50 UTC
Style and effect are awesome! and i have a really good time in this game. absolutely recomends!