The Summoning Circle by Harmadillo

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made by Harmadillo for Ludum Dare 55 (COMPO)

A question needs to be answered. The must be summoned.

Summon spirits and demons to answer your question. You will need he correct combination of items in your summoning circle before your summons will be answered.

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Ratings

Overall 308th 2.909⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Fun 301th 2.818⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 245th 3.068⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Theme 41th 4.182⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 316th 2.636⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Audio 238th 2.75⭐ 24🧑‍⚖️
Humor 99th 3.35⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Mood 235th 3.05⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Given 21🗳️ 23🗨️

Feedback

LocksmithArmy
15. Apr 2024 · 17:32 UTC
This was really fun, Thanks for the upload.
josang1567
15. Apr 2024 · 17:50 UTC
Amazing game, glad i was not the only one with the same idea for a mini game
LDJam user 298496
16. Apr 2024 · 09:59 UTC
Neat take on the combo summoning idea, nice work! Maybe I'm missing something but I could only seem to summon things in Endless mode, the same combinations did nothing in Story mode.
🎤 Harmadillo
16. Apr 2024 · 18:21 UTC
@matt-ravenhall Endless mode requires 5 items on the summoning circle. Randomised on reach run. Story mode has a specific requirement(might be 5 items). The book of shadows give a hint for the requirements for the next summon.
The book of solutions option from the main menu has all the summons from story mode.
Unx
16. Apr 2024 · 19:56 UTC
Nice game, I enjoyed deciphering the book. I made it till page 6 and then got stuck.
Game-mon
16. Apr 2024 · 20:30 UTC
Nice game! Concept is very cool. I got stuck on some riddles, but it was nice to be able to glance at the solution. There could be some minor quality of life improvements, like being able to proceed to next dialogue. Besides I liked the audio and the effect when summoning. Overall solid entry!
🎤 Harmadillo
16. Apr 2024 · 21:36 UTC
@matt-ravenhall Turns out the "Play Endless Mode" menu option was starting the story mode.
SlickRamen
18. Apr 2024 · 01:29 UTC
I liked this game! It was a bit confusing at first but I liked the concept after I figured it out. More complicated puzzles would be a great addition!
MisterCarson
19. Apr 2024 · 04:06 UTC
This was a neat little game, great work!
woona
19. Apr 2024 · 06:06 UTC
I enjoyed meeting all different characters and reading through the story. I like your sense of humor.

I didn't get past level 5 though, maybe that's the end, if so, then maybe you should have indicated by opening the credits. I would also prefer if it was possible to progress the dialogue by clicking or with a key. Other than that, I have not encountered any issues.

Great job!
ellaris
20. Apr 2024 · 11:27 UTC
- Cool game, the endless mode was interesting, I think it would be better if the answers didn't show up in a new popup but where shown beside the slots (would help in remembering)
- I had a problem with figuring out the rocky cliff, calm shore and vegetation, I was convinced it was supposed to be 3 items. Also I'm not sure what the purple thing was supposed to be.
- I think some of the text (I noticed in the demon screen) didn't fit the box, also the first ghost text should switch faster, I thought there will only be a one liner and didn't expect a conversation and I had the book open. You could have just the boo show up for like 1-2 seconds and then continue, letting the player know there is more coming.
- Maybe also the item moving sound shouldn't be so loud
commanderstitch
21. Apr 2024 · 01:30 UTC
at least i summoned a ghosty
ViniFlores
21. Apr 2024 · 03:15 UTC
I enjoyed, the endless mode feels a lot like a memory game a bit different, nice
ThaProfesional
23. Apr 2024 · 13:29 UTC
Cool game built on a cool concept. I liked the story and the graphics. Really liked the music.

Got to the end I think.. would love to see it stretched a bit further.
Untitled Studios
26. Apr 2024 · 02:13 UTC
Mostly did not care about the dialog (passed by too slowly, I wish there was a way to pass through it faster), but the mantis saying "bye" actually made me laugh out loud, and the ending gave me a good chuckle. I actually quite liked this one-- though the puzzle design could use a bit of work, I overall enjoyed my experience a lot. You packed an impressive amount of content in here!
Weirdo_Studios
29. Apr 2024 · 17:35 UTC
Games really clever, thank god for the disable screen shake setting though, it's a bit much. I couldn't figure some of the puzzles, but I could just be dumb. Also I'm assuming you're not supposed to be able to put multiple items in the same square.