STARFLAIL by Mors
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A space shooter where you don't shoot! Swing your cargo around to defeat enemies while navigating through the vastness of space to make deliveries. Be careful though, you'll need to carefully manage your fuel and avoid enemies while swinging your way to success!

Made by Mors with music by Catonator. Can be played with mouse or controller.
| Link | https://mors-games.itch.io/starflail |
| Link | https://mors-games.itch.io/starflail |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/53/starflail |
Ratings
| Overall | 89th | 4.157⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 76th | 4.103⭐ | 36🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 238th | 3.771⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 439th | 4.057⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 164th | 4.329⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Audio | 26th | 4.414⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 737th | 2.839⭐ | 30🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 238th | 3.957⭐ | 37🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 12🗳️ | 15🗨️ |
The graphics are well polished and the audio rocks.
Fun idea to fight with the package !
I have some issues though. Some of this might just be me needing to git gud so take it with a grain of salt lol.
The crate swinging being unweildy is fine since it's supposed to be that way, however I feel like the amount of fuel you get from an enemy is a little too less at times. Especially considering the amount of time it takes to actually kill atleast one enemy sometimes. Along with that, you kinda end up in unwinnable situations when having to go back to the base after a delivery or when you start a new delivery. I really feel like you should either start with full health, or with some health added to your current amount when you're starting a new delivery.
None the less, great game all around. Unfortunately due to my issues mentioned above I was only able to get somewhat close to the planet in the second delivery. It's probably just me sucking at the game though lol.
Other than that, the overall game flow and gameplay was quite enjoyable.
Also thank you everyone for your kind comments! I really wasn't sure if people would like the gameplay loop (and I'm glad that you all do!!)
Flailing is so much fun, the physics you've made feel so intuitive even as the flail's momentum affects you. Combos feel so good, and music is a total banger. Love the lenient lose condition, though I did occasionally run out of fuel without realising I was low. Awesome game, the level of polish is crazy :heart: