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Into the Vents by Phaix

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made by Phaix for Ludum Dare 54 (JAM)

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THE GAME

You are on a space ship somewhere between the stars when an incident happend. You don't know what it was, but something has hit the ship hard and initiated an evacuation routine. You just had luck to jump into a ventilation access room before all doors closed due to a hull breach. Now your only way to escape is to get "Into the Vents" and crawl your way down to the escape ship.

CONTROLS

  • Controls: Mouse and WASD
  • LMB - Interact
  • C - Crouch
  • 1 - Flashlight
  • 2 - Energy Cell (if you collected one or more)
  • ESC - Pause Menu with Settings

ABOUT

I just started on Sunday and made "Into the Vents". I would have loved to add more content, but my main goal was to have it playable from the start till the end. Some Rooms ans Puzzles as also "Entities" are missing that i will add after the Jam. If you like the game, just leave a comment and let me know.

How the game was made? That's simple: With love and passion. I did everything my own. I created the models in Blender, programmed the code in C# and used Audacity to mix and match all sounds i collected and recorded. For the voice i used some AI tools to generate the base and then mixed it that they sound good and that they fit the game. There isn't any UI and 2D graphics, but for the Icon i used Affinity Designer if you would ask for a 2d Program.

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Link https://phaix.itch.io/into-the-vents
Link https://phaix.itch.io/into-the-vents
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/54/into-the-vents

Ratings

Overall 709th 3.425⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Fun 769th 3.175⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 940th 2.85⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 682th 3.475⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 452th 3.81⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Audio 482th 3.325⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Mood 130th 4.071⭐ 23🧑‍⚖️
Given 37🗳️ 13🗨️

Feedback

Braeden
03. Oct 2023 · 03:17 UTC
I tried to play but I couldn't get through the first access door. The switch opened the door but even when crouching I couldn't fit through :(
🎤 Phaix
03. Oct 2023 · 06:35 UTC
@braeden thanks for the feedback, i lowered the crouch hight a little bit more. I didn't run into this issue while all my tests. If you still have that problem let me know, it would be great to have a look at the log file then.
jk5000
03. Oct 2023 · 07:03 UTC
I can't get though the door into the vent. The door is open, but something seem to block the way in.
🎤 Phaix
03. Oct 2023 · 07:17 UTC
Ok, looks like the build has some problems and won't let the player pass. Great if its just in the build and not in the editor. I will try to fix it. As long i fix it i have taken the download down.
nardandas
03. Oct 2023 · 07:39 UTC
I'm running into the same issue, and upon seeing the above comment, tried to redownload, but the download button is missing! Please reply to me so I can come back to this once it's fixed! My log is uninteresting https://hatebin.com/ktambmlnne
🎤 Phaix
03. Oct 2023 · 08:30 UTC
@nardandas Thanks, for the Log. I found the issue. It was a code that i forgot in a "#if EDITOR" that was required for the correct height calculation. It was working for me in the editor, but not in the build. Now its working and the fixed version is uploaded.


@jk5000 @braeden
nardandas
03. Oct 2023 · 08:50 UTC
It works! Short, but cool little crawl through the ducts. Kept me on my toes!
jk5000
03. Oct 2023 · 09:48 UTC
Yes, it's working now, and I did get to the end. The door into level 2 part did not open, but I could get though it anyway. Overall is this a fun little puzzle game. Well done.
🎤 Phaix
03. Oct 2023 · 09:54 UTC
@jk5000 thanks for the feedback. The level 2 door just unlocks, but you need to manually open it by clicking on the lock. maybe i just let it open when the puzzle is solved. But anyway i will take a look maybe there is something else wrong :D
🎤 Phaix
03. Oct 2023 · 11:43 UTC
Ok, don't know why the door to level 2 did not visually open. should work now again.
peremily
03. Oct 2023 · 23:18 UTC
This was a nice fun little game, would've liked to see more but what was there was of a high quality! I did find the mouse sensitivty was a bit low for me but I just increased my mouse dpi.
🎤 Phaix
04. Oct 2023 · 07:29 UTC
@peremily Thank you for your feedback.Was it low also with the input sensitivity turned up to 200% in the settings? I think i need to increase it to 300% then :smile:
RumiaObsessed
05. Oct 2023 · 01:48 UTC
Man, that was terrifying. I felt like a monster was going to pop out somewhere with that sound design and claustrophobic vent. Great horror experience, there I wish there was more.
🎤 Phaix
05. Oct 2023 · 02:47 UTC
@rumiaobsessed Thank you. There normally should have been something lurking around, but the time was not my friend in the end. Making the game was really fun and there are many ideas left, so i think i will continue adding features to it and the content i planned.
LDJam user 278146
05. Oct 2023 · 13:17 UTC
Nice atmospheric experience.

I accidentally fell out of the ship right at the end by walking though the glass haha.
Gamester1128
05. Oct 2023 · 19:45 UTC
You should add jump sacred or with a person chasing the player
Jordan Neff
06. Oct 2023 · 00:30 UTC
Love the concept and atmosphere! My team was considering a similar concept early on, so it's cool to see someone else actually make it! My only complaint is that it's too short! Haha. I'd love to see some more puzzles or types of puzzles added in order to get all the fuel cells (or even some small exploration). Great entry!
Lvl99Chicken
06. Oct 2023 · 00:59 UTC
Solid entry, I liked the atmoshphere and art felt cohesive. I somehow struggled a bit to find the level 2 access puzzle but then again I get lost a lot in games LOL. I like the puzzle, reminded me of the Bioshock hacking minigames. Wish it was longer!
🎤 Phaix
06. Oct 2023 · 07:13 UTC
@chybby @gamester1128 @jordan-neff @lvl99chicken

Thank you for your Feedback! Time was my enemy as i really started late. But i will add some more that it will get to the point i was planning to have it to and maybe beyond.

I have at least 2 "things" that can chase the player and lurk around. :smile:
neowhoru
06. Oct 2023 · 14:22 UTC
really nice game and cool concept :)
Notinatal
06. Oct 2023 · 16:48 UTC
Quite a nice and short game, enjoyed playing it during the stream. I'm a little disappointed it didn't turn out to be a horror game, but I still enjoyed it pretty much.
3mpty
07. Oct 2023 · 10:37 UTC
Cool and moody, impressive amount of content for a jam, especially in 3D.

I do think it's a little flat with just default textures and could probably benefit from a bit more environmental work to make the exploration a bit less repetitive, but I think if you had more time you definitely would have done that.

Great work, next time you'll be faster and hopefully have more time to go even further :)
🎤 Phaix
08. Oct 2023 · 05:57 UTC
I continued to work on the game and here is the first look at the Enemies!

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Pierre-Marie
13. Oct 2023 · 20:56 UTC
A bit short but very nice, I really like the atmosphere!
betovf
14. Oct 2023 · 09:52 UTC
I really like the simple and clean graphics and the atmosphere you achieved with those lights and sound effects. I miss encountering some enemies, I found my self peeping out frightened on each corner :rofl: Great job!
Kazuma
17. Oct 2023 · 20:03 UTC
interesting game