Butterjar by Zz1p

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made by Zz1p for Ludum Dare 56 (COMPO)

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Description:

Butterjar is a puzzle game created for ludum dare 56 out of 48 hours. In this game you have to drive a butterfly into a jar, blocking other paths or luring it. The main reference for the game was "Trap The Cat".

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Features:

  • Different types of tiles for building.
  • Different types of butterflies.
  • 13 levels to complete.
  • Gameplay is no more than 10 minutes.

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Controls:

  • Put a tile: LMB
  • Switch tile: RMB
  • Restart level: R

Ratings

Overall 60th 3.929⭐ 129🧑‍⚖️
Fun 67th 3.799⭐ 129🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 95th 3.685⭐ 129🧑‍⚖️
Theme 105th 3.846⭐ 129🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 75th 3.965⭐ 130🧑‍⚖️
Audio 87th 3.591⭐ 123🧑‍⚖️
Humor 149th 3.086⭐ 118🧑‍⚖️
Mood 59th 3.893⭐ 128🧑‍⚖️
Given 25🗳️ 31🗨️

Feedback

Sviborg
07. Oct 2024 · 07:49 UTC
interesting)
LDJam user 43351
07. Oct 2024 · 07:49 UTC
I really enjoyed this, feels simple but is also pretty complex! The "burn everything" level was fun haha. Love the graphics, well done!
kiv
07. Oct 2024 · 08:58 UTC
I really like the aesthetiks of the game. This calm music and minimalistic visuals are pretty. And the loosing effect, when the butterfly flies away, is perfect.
CodeRaurus
07. Oct 2024 · 12:49 UTC
Nice puzzle game, I'm always impressed how people come up with these and manage to execute them in COMPO.
I got stuck flower field level (third screenshot) and was little confused on how to control the butterfly with fire since it was moving kind of randomly.

I only noticed music thanks to previous comment. I shouldn't complain because at least it is not blowing your ears off but it could be a tad louder in my opinion (using speakers).
DogeSquad
07. Oct 2024 · 12:52 UTC
Awww :3 this low res asthetic really suits the butterflies well. And the combination with puzzles is awesome.
LDJam user 265796
07. Oct 2024 · 13:03 UTC
Everything works really well here, from the visuals to the sfx and music, and a fun puzzler to boot! The second or third fire butterfly level was really clever. Great job!
kernon
07. Oct 2024 · 13:10 UTC
I really want to like this game but I cannot for the life of me figure out the rules for how the butterfly rotates. I might need to spend more time with it to get a proper understanding, but I got stuck on level 5 and gave up trying to figure it out. There could be a fantastic puzzler hidden in here that I wasn't quite able to figure out. :(
elykx
07. Oct 2024 · 13:54 UTC
A very cute little puzzle. The pixel art style fits perfectly!
GrUt607
07. Oct 2024 · 14:03 UTC
The idea and implementation are very good and the game really makes you think. The only thing is that the butterfly sometimes behaves chaotically, but that only makes it more interesting.
Custodi
07. Oct 2024 · 16:00 UTC
Like flat art style of this game, but some levels are too long.
I would recommend to add skip for tutorial or speed the text appearing up.
Puzzle tiled mechanic is done well!
Arstotzk
07. Oct 2024 · 16:41 UTC
Very good puzzle. But after complete i didn't get in which direction butterfly move if i put fire nier it
LDJam user 352490
07. Oct 2024 · 18:46 UTC
Loved the image of plopping a whole tree onto the ground to scare a butterfly into a jar. The story and vibes were fun, and the puzzles were decent (if a little easy).
fnelix
07. Oct 2024 · 19:55 UTC
Very nice little puzzle game, I like the minimal but effective style. I admit I also could not figure out the movement with fire
gdman
07. Oct 2024 · 20:06 UTC
Beautiful style, puzzles are good and requires you to think.
Dywanix
07. Oct 2024 · 23:26 UTC
Such a lovely puzzles!
stormburpee
08. Oct 2024 · 00:12 UTC
The puzzles in this game were really well thought out, the movement of a few pieces took a little while to understand, but overall this was really good! Thanks mate!
OldDog
08. Oct 2024 · 03:39 UTC
this puzzle game is awesome!!the level design are so smart,I really have a good time in this game,wish there is a CTRL Z function
LDJam user 236545
08. Oct 2024 · 04:35 UTC
This game was so nice! I liked the minimalistic graphics, and the puzzles were fun. The fire butterfly in particular was a fun spin on the mechanics.

Also... this escalated quickly

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Great work!
heat
08. Oct 2024 · 10:09 UTC
Good puzzle, due to the random behaviour of the butterfly, a few levels I went through just hoping it would turn in the right direction, so I was confused, although the tunnel levels, I found very easy because they weren't tied to luck.
Oduvan
08. Oct 2024 · 11:19 UTC
Really fun puzzle game! The visuals and style fit perfectly, and the puzzles are well designed. Some mechanics took a bit to understand, but once I did, it was very rewarding! Great job!
Kotolazer
08. Oct 2024 · 11:20 UTC
These are really well constructed levels of an enjoyable puzzle game
Momo_Hunter
08. Oct 2024 · 11:36 UTC
Very nice puzzle game, enjoyed it very much. Well done!
SMielke
08. Oct 2024 · 11:37 UTC
An incredibly well-made game that brilliantly reimagines the classic Sokoban in reverse! The fresh twist on the familiar mechanics is both clever and captivating, offering a delightful challenge that keeps you hooked. Truly impressive work!
chuckeles
08. Oct 2024 · 11:40 UTC
Really cute game!
Smogobingo
08. Oct 2024 · 11:41 UTC
Great simple puzzle game with interresting mechanics. Cool pixel art in top of that!
LDJam user 296412
08. Oct 2024 · 11:49 UTC
Nice puzzles! really liked the graphics
Webberiel
08. Oct 2024 · 11:53 UTC
Not a big fan of puzzle games, but game is very polished and interesting.
LDJam user 221750
08. Oct 2024 · 13:12 UTC
lovely game![firefox_NF9stNlBnH.png](///raw/632/63/z/67e7a.png)
ShadowMitia
08. Oct 2024 · 13:13 UTC
Nice and simple game! Love the graphics and the humour! One tiny nitpick, I would've liked a restart system when I know I did a mistake on a level. Very cool puzzles!
Fis
08. Oct 2024 · 13:31 UTC
some levels were quite difficult - very well made!
Temperance
08. Oct 2024 · 14:06 UTC
funny
MeHigh
08. Oct 2024 · 15:12 UTC
I like the direction you took for the game. You rarely see thought-out puzzle games in Ludum Dares. Good job!
erasemenot
08. Oct 2024 · 16:01 UTC
I beat the game! This was a wholesome puzzle, it had me engaged at all times. FYI the build on ldjam website doesn't start, I played it on Itch.
evindor
08. Oct 2024 · 16:21 UTC
Clever little game, everything works together really well! The BURN EVERYTHING HERE level had me :D
LDJam user 142503
08. Oct 2024 · 16:24 UTC
Cool game.Nice art,simple but nice.
Kirass
08. Oct 2024 · 17:45 UTC
I really liked this game! It's awesome!
DropMania
08. Oct 2024 · 19:16 UTC
Very nice little puzzle game with cute graphics :)
Quintec
08. Oct 2024 · 20:31 UTC
Fun game, nice aesthetics, and nice extensions of this well known game concept! Was fun and interesting while not being frustratingly hard.
rynti
08. Oct 2024 · 21:54 UTC
What a lovely game, fun to play, and I really like the artstyle :) Great job!
DanoKa
08. Oct 2024 · 22:10 UTC
cool game the levels were challeging and fun , also liked the artstyle congrats !
helloWorldNoob
08. Oct 2024 · 22:36 UTC
very simple, varied puzzle, quite nice graphics
Kirby Borgir
09. Oct 2024 · 02:37 UTC
Wow I love the graphics and super well made puzzles!!
Kilig
09. Oct 2024 · 08:18 UTC
Last few levels are surprisingly tricky! Interesting take on a puzzle game. I like how each tile has unique properties and you really have to think about the sequence of things.
Akarinn
09. Oct 2024 · 09:20 UTC
I love it, interesting system of puzzle !
reecemungus
09. Oct 2024 · 12:40 UTC
I found this game to be really fun, the puzzles were quite hard but logical and I could get them done after a couple tries. I think one thing that could improve the game would be an "Undo" button, I found myself making silly mistakes right at the end of the levels and it was a little frustrating to have to do it all from the beginning each time.

The art is simple but pretty, it works well for the style of game. Same with the audio, the placing sound is super satisfying and the music is also relaxing. All of these features work great for a puzzle game like this one.

Good work! This game is great, I'll definitely be back to play it again!
JHax
09. Oct 2024 · 20:03 UTC
Cool puzzle game, art style is great generally, but something about the trees feels extra good to me.
LightningST
09. Oct 2024 · 21:46 UTC
Great job on your puzzles!
jscommander
09. Oct 2024 · 22:53 UTC
The game is a delightful puzzle experience with charming pixel art. The simple yet high-quality visuals add to the enjoyment. Playing the game was fun and engaging. The puzzles are well-designed, offering a good challenge without being too frustrating. While some levels took a bit of time to figure out how to catch the butterfly, it was satisfying to find the solution in the end. The game does a great job of balancing difficulty with the reward of solving each puzzle.
Loveschach
11. Oct 2024 · 08:16 UTC
It's extremely difficult to make compelling puzzles in a short time, especially impressive that this is a compo!

Graphics are very simple but very charming, and the music kept me zen.

Would love and undo button!
Antonin Browne
11. Oct 2024 · 15:20 UTC
Thank you for this game! It's really cosy and relaxing. And i love the little details, likd how the text moves a little bit.
The only thing that confused me at first is the reason why the butterfly avoid trees but the game does a great job making you learn its patterns. Great game!
LDJam user 395838
11. Oct 2024 · 16:20 UTC
puzzle's is not mine... but tip: need animation speed increase
LeBossMax2
12. Oct 2024 · 10:52 UTC
I like the game a lot, I like the minimalist pixel art
It took me a bit of time to understand the logic of the butterfly, but I managed to get to the end of the game
fusionnist
12. Oct 2024 · 22:10 UTC
Yay, I won! Cute and simple puzzles, no complaints! Well done!
Andreia
12. Oct 2024 · 23:01 UTC
The gameplay is very intuitive and the puzzles are fun to solve! The visuals suit it really well and make it more appealing to play. I likely the animation when the butterfly decides to fly away. Great work on this entry :raised_hands:
Tommy
13. Oct 2024 · 15:06 UTC
Brilliant game! Really interesting mechanics, incredibly polished out to make a tiny, super enjoyable game to play. Loved also the blocky pixel graphics, really gives it a minimalistic aestethics. One of the best game I played so far!
drludos
13. Oct 2024 · 22:28 UTC
Excellent game, congrats!

It took me much more than 10 minutes to complete the 13 levels, lol! (around 25-30 minutes I'd say). This is a very clever idea and well executed. The graphics and audio are excellent, and the puzzle are great. I like how you introduce new mechanics (fire, new butterfly, etc.), it keeps the game fresh. Some levels were quite challenging, while some other were easy, it's nice that the difficulty progression isn't linear, it let you "breathe" a little to have easier levels between hard levels

You should keep working on the game and make new levels, it could became a commercial full game (either PC or mobile, or both!).
Johnathan Peres
14. Oct 2024 · 01:08 UTC
Awesome job with Butterjar! The concept of guiding the butterfly into the jar is super fun and creative. Loved the strategy involved in blocking and luring. Really impressive work!
LDJam user 388563
14. Oct 2024 · 18:53 UTC
That was fun and relaxing to play! I also really like the minimalistic art you went with. Great work!
Aentro
15. Oct 2024 · 06:17 UTC
Super interesting!Great work!
coltonphillips
16. Oct 2024 · 22:09 UTC
Really great job. As a piece of feedback, maybe you could make the restart sequence a bit more automatic, like when you die in super meat boy :v
Ithrendrial
18. Oct 2024 · 01:48 UTC
Very wholesome, I like it. Deceptively simple, some of the puzzles were definitely challenging. The mood was super chill though.
hulien22
19. Oct 2024 · 07:49 UTC
Great puzzle game, had a fun time beating all the levels!
Would have loved an undo button, but other than that well done!
Jeffez
19. Oct 2024 · 19:49 UTC
Really nice puzzle game, was enjoying every bit of it.

Loved to solve it, and would love to see more of it.

Good job !
Tod Semple
20. Oct 2024 · 05:07 UTC
Fun puzzle game. Great job!
bradur
22. Oct 2024 · 09:42 UTC
It's a nice little puzzle game. It's a little hard to understand sometimes how the butterfly decides where to go. But the levels are easy enough even so. I like how it looks and sounds.
CataclysmicKnight
23. Oct 2024 · 19:58 UTC
Whew, this gets surprisingly tough over time! I enjoyed it, though, and I've gotta admit I especially loved the "BURN EVERYTHING" map lol. This was a great variety of puzzles and challenges here! 🥳
MrEliptik
23. Oct 2024 · 20:24 UTC
Charming little puzzle game!
HolySparks
24. Oct 2024 · 21:01 UTC
Very smart mechanics!
Paulsams
25. Oct 2024 · 17:39 UTC
Nice mechanics. This is a cool interpretation of puzzles and I liked it.