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💀 Soula Cola🥤 by the neon shark

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made by the neon shark for Ludum Dare 55 (JAM)

It ain't easy being The Reaper 💀. You've gotta help all these poor lost souls find their path to the afterlife. If their needs aren't met swiftly, they will explode and vanish to purgatory. Enjoy a refreshing drink of Soula Cola™ 🥤 between shifts, you earned it pal!

(Try the itch.io page for full screen: https://arineonshark.itch.io/soula-cola)

How to play: - Arrow keys to move. - Move into summoning circles to see the required enchantments. - Type the enchantment words exactly (or they reset). - Guide the Lost Souls to their hearts desired summoning circles before they explode! - 5 strikes and you're donezo.

Link https://github.com/arikwex/soula-cola
Link https://arineonshark.itch.io/soula-cola
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/55/soula-cola

Ratings

Overall 346th 3.786⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Fun 410th 3.643⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 488th 3.464⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Theme 626th 3.625⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 425th 3.946⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Audio 302th 3.679⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Humor 284th 3.571⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Mood 531th 3.607⭐ 30🧑‍⚖️
Given 18🗳️ 35🗨️

Feedback

LDJam user 385671
15. Apr 2024 · 09:59 UTC
Amazing Submission!

Artwork and sound design was absolutely lovely!

gameplay was quite simple but still managed to be engaging.

SOLUKI!
Krash01
15. Apr 2024 · 10:03 UTC
Enjoyed this. The graphics are simplistic but work well and I liked the main typing mechanic.
LDJam user 388782
15. Apr 2024 · 10:05 UTC
I like this a lot. Cool Mini Metros inspired concept, and looks great and cohesive. I don't like the typing much, I feel another system might have been more fun, or maybe remove the task before entering summoning circles and adding some other challenge, might have made it more fun.
Simply but pleasant audio
ComfyLenny
15. Apr 2024 · 10:15 UTC
the sound and graphic design work so well together! my heart can't take the little "meep" of the lost souls, it's so cute
sirJupitron
15. Apr 2024 · 10:56 UTC
Hi! Overall level of polish is insane, really feels good. Really cool job. Thanks
Ilinx
15. Apr 2024 · 11:13 UTC
Cool little game! It's a little bit frustrating when you don't get the right portal at the right time, but other than that, I had fun looking at my little sheep following me and doing their cute little sound, typing away and drinking SOLUKI
DzejPi
16. Apr 2024 · 18:01 UTC
I really loved this one. Despite the simple graphics, it feels incredibly smooth. The camera zoom is incredible, the movement and the animations of the characters too, Soula Cola opening is amazing too. And I had a chocolate beer few months ago, but I'm not sure if The Reaper would enjoy it. Overall this was really fun and really satisfying to play, well done!
AntOnion
17. Apr 2024 · 07:07 UTC
Cool relaxing game! Thx)
kuggenhoffen
17. Apr 2024 · 11:44 UTC
Interesting and beautiful game in it's simplicity. Love the sounds! Great job.
unchain
17. Apr 2024 · 16:03 UTC
Love this cute art style. And the typing gameplay is quite inspiring. Great job!
Ldrow
17. Apr 2024 · 16:04 UTC
Great art, nice creativity. Relaxing.
MartenJ
18. Apr 2024 · 09:23 UTC
Really smooth and great animation! Was a little bit stressed with a lot of these souls guys, but that makes it really fun to play!
Viirta
18. Apr 2024 · 12:06 UTC
That's a fun gameplay :smile: ! Nice work!
ScrivenerOfLight
18. Apr 2024 · 16:19 UTC
Simple fun. I like typing games, and this was a good one. My favorite drink was the Unholy Cherry Nectar. :rofl: I saved 78 lost souls...

Nicely made. The only critique I'd give is that there wasn't always a portal for the lost souls that were activated, which added a layer of challenge but also removed a little of the fun (felt a little shortchanged). But the challenge scaled nicely with the increasing number of lost souls to guide.

Very nice work.
Arman
18. Apr 2024 · 17:07 UTC
Did not except to see a typing game, but it's actually a very clever way of making you feel like you are summoning. The simplistic art style is also pretty good. I also like that on the easier words you have to be patient with the souls and wait for them to get into the area, as it added an interesting aspect to the challenge.
MaggardJosh
18. Apr 2024 · 19:32 UTC
I love the graphics of this game. Simple, but very smooth, it worked very well. Typing gameplay was good, but would like to see something more engaging at the later levels. Overall enjoyed this entry, great work! (P.S. I don't know why my comment got submitted 4 times lol so sorry)
MaggardJosh
18. Apr 2024 · 19:32 UTC
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18. Apr 2024 · 19:32 UTC
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MaggardJosh
18. Apr 2024 · 19:32 UTC
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Erivas_Soulares
19. Apr 2024 · 02:48 UTC
SOLUKI
Erivas_Soulares
19. Apr 2024 · 02:49 UTC
Btw, i loved the can animation!

Sometimes, my little fellas did spirit-away themselves with no time since the circle on the ground to appear.
But it was overall pleasant. I'd dig it!
Great game, my friend o/
icxon
19. Apr 2024 · 05:54 UTC
This is adorable :smile: great execution on that can animation! Sets up the vibe for the whole game.

Here is my playtest:

https://youtu.be/SSMwVtfVhEg
Kamizenki
25. Apr 2024 · 15:56 UTC
what a cute game! let's type "Soluki" lol :D
gamepad-coder
26. Apr 2024 · 02:14 UTC
Love it.

Really clever gameplay, and the camera for the rewarding Soula Cola is surprisingly cinematic!
blackpulse
26. Apr 2024 · 22:46 UTC
Wasn't expecting much with the box art but I was really surprised! Really smooth and cute animations, enjoyable and quite fun to play (although a bit repetitive) and even with some funny additional details like the TTS. Finally, the sound design is extremely satisfying. Really cool entry, great work!
CaineTinyArms
03. May 2024 · 13:10 UTC
This was a very cute game. The typing mechanic was surprisingly fun and the later levels were very intense. The sound and cutscene made it extremely satisfying to have the cola after every level.