Puppies, Please by CharmedSatyr

made by CharmedSatyr for Ludum Dare 55 (JAM)

Solo entry for the Ludum Dare 55 Game Jam, ldjam.com

Friday, April 12 - Monday, April 15, 2024

Controls: Mouse

Game Jam Theme: Summoning

Demon-summoning was a common take on this jam's theme, so I decided to make a game about summoning puppies instead. How is a puppy summoned? Adoption.

In this miniature, Papers, Please-inspired mechanical prototype, you get to experience first hand the difficulties facing A-OK #1 Animal Shelter. Match a animal (or don't!) with a prospective client, and hope that your diligence is enough to keep the shelter's doors open.

Features three potential outcomes depending on your choices.

Ratings

Overall	1219^th	2.158⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Fun	1214^th	2.105⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Innovation	1196^th	2.289⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Theme	1205^th	1.974⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics	1073^th	1.947⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Humor	869^th	2.526⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Mood	1183^th	2.25⭐	20🧑‍⚖️
Given		20🗳️	7🗨️

Feedback

🎤 CharmedSatyr

15. Apr 2024 · 23:56 UTC

Thanks for playing! Make sure to read the Instructions on the desk! The video shows a full walkthrough.

mactinite

16. Apr 2024 · 03:44 UTC

Hm, I couldn't figure out how to stamp the papers, after attempting to stamp something the button stopped working. I tried to download the desktop version but it couldn't run.

Klose

16. Apr 2024 · 03:48 UTC

screen is too small on itch.io

MythrilMinestein

16. Apr 2024 · 12:28 UTC

I liked the graphics and the randomness of a potential pet owner appearing and greeting us, haha. I got stuck trying to figure out where to progress also with the papers.

🎤 CharmedSatyr

16. Apr 2024 · 17:38 UTC

@mactinite Thanks for trying. I put up a video of a playthrough and fixed the exe.

🎤 CharmedSatyr

16. Apr 2024 · 17:39 UTC

@klose Should be fixed. My browser was triggering a popup and didn't use the embed dimensions.

🎤 CharmedSatyr

16. Apr 2024 · 17:40 UTC

@mythrilminestein I put up a playthrough video. Hope that helps. I was trying to mimic _Papers, Please_.

Kirass

16. Apr 2024 · 21:43 UTC

Interesting game! I like it!

theheheo

17. Apr 2024 · 06:40 UTC

Fun idea, sadly I got stuck when deciding if puppy or no puppy, couldn't figure out how to proceed.

rensun

17. Apr 2024 · 17:45 UTC

I don’t know why, but the stamp didn’t work for me, the game is cool

Jupiterintardis

18. Apr 2024 · 17:03 UTC

Hey, I don't know how to start! What should I do ? Please tell me, I really want to play.

buloz

27. Apr 2024 · 13:48 UTC

stamp didn't work :c

Jonathan Lorenz

02. May 2024 · 08:49 UTC

Nice little game. I loved the idea but had a bit of a hard time with the UI. It could be more intuitive imho. Rn I can give a stamp on a dog for a potential dog owner but I can't move on to the next client. With a bit of work to make it more easy to use (and maybe some bug fixing), this could be a pretty chill and cool experience. Good job overall!

LDJam user 248799

02. May 2024 · 13:19 UTC

Couldn't make the stamp work so I watched your playthrough. Love the setting, it's very clever and cute, and I love Papers Please-like :)

I noticed all dogs hate capitalism, there all good boys!

GitHub	https://github.com/CharmedSatyr/puppies-please
itch.io	https://charmedsatyr.itch.io/puppies-please
Original URL	https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/55/puppies-please