Hermes' Express by JavaSaurus

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made by JavaSaurus for Ludum Dare 53 (JAM)

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Hermes' Express

In this exciting racing game, you take control of Hermes, a brave and adventurous pigeon who must navigate through a series of challenging obstacles and hazards to reach the finish line.

Controls

To control Hermes, use the standard AWDS controls (or arrow keys) to move up, down, left, and right. Use your keen reflexes and quick thinking to navigate through the obstacles and avoid the hazards.

Gameplay

In this single-level game, your objective is to help Hermes reach the finish line as quickly as possible while collecting as many blue balloons as you can. The blue balloons will be scattered throughout the level, so keep a sharp eye out for them!

As you race through the level, you'll encounter special golden balloons that offer extra points. Be sure to grab as many of these as you can to boost your score.

But be careful! There will also be dangerous red balloons that you must avoid at all costs. These balloons are highly explosive and can cause you to lose the game if you touch them.

To control Hermes, use the standard AWDS controls (or arrow keys) to move up, down, left, and right. Use your quick reflexes and strategic thinking to navigate through the obstacles and avoid the hazards.

The game will end when Hermes reaches the finish line, so try to complete the level as quickly as possible to achieve a high score. With its simple controls and addictive gameplay, Hermes' Adventure is the perfect game for casual gamers and racing fans alike!

Conclusion

Hermes' Adventure is an exciting and challenging racing game that will test your reflexes and quick thinking. With its simple controls and addictive gameplay, you'll be hooked from the very first level. So what are you waiting for? Take control of Hermes and start your adventure today!

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Honest Dan
08. May 2023 · 07:48 UTC
Hey @javasaurus, this was fun! I played web so I didn't make it on the leaderboard, but I would have been second place! I feel the hitboxes could have been a bit larger on the good balloons, as the WASD movement meant the movement was quite sudden and found myself narrowly missing a few of the balloons. The downward movement was surprisingly slow, but added some gameplay as you knew you had to start moving down ASAP if you wanted to get down low after being high.

One thing is I'm struggling to rate as I'm not sure how much AI generated content was used. I'm guessing the main level assets were made by you, but the title screen and music maybe were generated? A reply will help me give you what I consider a fair rating!
arron-fowler
08. May 2023 · 14:04 UTC
I found the controls a bit punishing, but after a while got into the swing of things. The art was nice and the flow of the levels design was good. I would have liked slighly more fluid movement but hey I had a nice time innit
Bauke Regnerus
19. May 2023 · 08:30 UTC
Little fun arcade game. I really like the idea of flying around as a pigeon in a busy city. The 3D environment looks nice and vibrant and the controls are satisfying. It was hard though to orientate on my position in the 3D space, and many times I just misted balloons or hit an obstacle unintentionally. The score system is unnecessarily confusing too. But I had a good time with the game nonetheless.