Squirrel Mail by Boudichon

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made by Boudichon for Ludum Dare 56 (JAM)

Squirrel Mail :envelope:

Even squirrels need their mail!

Play a squirrel mailman on his route to deliver a handful of letters. Use your colleagues to get across difficult terrain. Get to the mailbox to complete the level. :mailboxwithno_mail:

Only 10 levels so far.

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Ratings

Overall 203th 3.924⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Fun 97th 4.015⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 75th 4⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Theme 137th 4.176⭐ 36🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 598th 3.591⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Humor 205th 3.656⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Mood 362th 3.734⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Given 38🗳️ 15🗨️

Feedback

PlasmaPuffs
07. Oct 2024 · 03:12 UTC
Really creative game! It took me a lot of time but I'm still stuck on the level with the boulder/rock on top. Still, it was enjoying!
takhomasac
07. Oct 2024 · 04:28 UTC
super cute and interesting concept! really enjoyed it
LDJam user 55657
07. Oct 2024 · 06:31 UTC
A very good puzzle with so many levels! I used a hint on the level with the stone, but otherwise, in my opinion, it's the perfect balance of difficulty. Awesome!
CodeRaurus
07. Oct 2024 · 07:42 UTC
Loved the puzzles in this one, very clever! I think there was a misunderstanding with the last mechanic. Maybe it was because the first subject wasn't exactly the same as later.

Nonetheless, good job!
CamComDuck
08. Oct 2024 · 03:12 UTC
"Only 10 levels"? Thats so many, give yourself more credit for one weekend! I'm glad to finally find someone else who went with squirrels as their main tiny animal haha. Super enjoyed this puzzle game, and I found myself actually getting stuck and having to think about some of these, which is not common on game jam puzzle games usually. Great use of the tiny animals theme, but just a note it did feel like placing the tiny squirrels was a bit tedious because of how many (30+ every level) and how they they are. I also think resetting should have been introduced first, in case of a soft lock on the level before its introduced.
rachjn
08. Oct 2024 · 04:53 UTC
I love the core mechanic of the game - it's easy to understand and super flexible to make creative levels with! I had tons of fun gluing together the little squirrels. Art is also charming - nice job!
rkhadder
08. Oct 2024 · 17:31 UTC
Amazing level of polish for a game jam submission. The tutorial was so smooth and simple to follow. The art was unique and different. The mechanics were really easy to get a hold of and the levels got progressively difficult.

Well done!
kremlebot
08. Oct 2024 · 21:27 UTC
I very love a squirrel. Also a very cool start screen
kscerri
08. Oct 2024 · 23:52 UTC
My favourite game so far in this game jam! Really cool mechanic and you've designed some really interesting levels. I really liked the importance of the environment to progress, and it's an awesome job for 3 days of work!
bacalear
09. Oct 2024 · 20:04 UTC
Very nice and atmospheric
LDJam user 268934
10. Oct 2024 · 15:38 UTC
Creative design! I really enjoyed the last level with the swinging rock—it took me a while to figure it out. The impressive number of levels, along with the thoughtful design that builds up to the final stage, is commendable. The music is great, and the pop sound is very satisfying. From the moment I started, I knew I had to finish this! So, a job very well done!
Sockenpuppe
10. Oct 2024 · 19:29 UTC
Really great puzzles that get progressively harder. At the moment I'm stuck on the one where you only build have a bridge. I'll get back to it later; I simply *have* to finish this haha

Also what do you mean "only 10 levels"???? That's a lot for a jam game, especially for a puzzle game! This is seriously good work!
Lizz
10. Oct 2024 · 19:30 UTC
SO was looking with me and was giggling how the squirrel moved, and I agree it looks funny yet cute. It took me a bit to figure out the game but soon as I did... Very fun puzzles, the atmosphere, design and all fit well together. I noticed my character in one of the levels slowly moving to the left as if by wind while I was figuring out how to build with the few I had.
ellearx
10. Oct 2024 · 19:39 UTC
What a fun and cute experience!
lectvs
10. Oct 2024 · 19:50 UTC
Others have said this already but this is one of the most creative games I've played so far! I love how the building is quick and intuitive (e.g. to make a bridge I can just aim where I want to go and spam click). I could see this being a full-release puzzle game with some polish and more content. Great job! :smile:
fabula_rasa
10. Oct 2024 · 20:06 UTC
How can you not love a game that lets you build things like that out of squirrels :grin:

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Nice level design and good difficulty progress. The levels feel creative and unique, each having its own gimmick. The squirrels physics :upside_down: feel good and work well. I also adore the jumping animation with the wiggling. I felt that jumping did not always "fire" when you were trying to jump off your squirrel buddies while running. But that's really the only complaint I have, and it might just be me :wink:
Ecaterina
10. Oct 2024 · 21:03 UTC
A successful level design that ensures the perfect progression of difficulty in the game. At first, I thought it was too easy, but after a few levels, I changed my mind- it's good. The art is minimalist, but that’s what gives it its charm and beauty. The music and sounds blend perfectly with the visuals. Well done!
Cam Moore
13. Oct 2024 · 01:51 UTC
I like the mood of the game, the paper Mario style movement and the peaceful music that fit the wildlife. Good job :)
Andreia
13. Oct 2024 · 01:55 UTC
The main mechanic is quite clever, and it's so fun to think how you can create the shapes you need to solve the puzzle. I also really loved the art style, is simple and cute. I could imagine in the future you could animation the little squirrels and it would look so cute like they're trying to help and hold the shape together. Great work ^^
Kyoryucomic
13. Oct 2024 · 03:06 UTC
good mechanic with some challenging puzzles, the super dramatic music caught me a bit off guard but i liked it nonetheless, would love to see this get expanded upon!
ms_malloc
13. Oct 2024 · 04:13 UTC
I liked the bridge building mechanic and the puzzles! Physics felt a little floaty but overall felt nice to play :)
ElliotS
13. Oct 2024 · 05:34 UTC
Was very pleasantly surprised how intuitively everything worked.
Conor Wilson
13. Oct 2024 · 06:05 UTC
Verrry creative game, and genuinely ingeneous puzzles for such a short development time. I'm very impressed with this and would love to see it expanded into a full game :)
mrspeaker
13. Oct 2024 · 06:52 UTC
Really great game... I had heaps of fun with it and could see it being developed further.

I'd love to be able to just click and drag to place the squirrels. And my only real complaint: please change or remove the audio, does not match the vibe of the game.

But that's nitpicking, because I had a great time with the game overall, well done!
ProstoCupOfTea
13. Oct 2024 · 11:06 UTC
perfectly ballanced, as all things should be-

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anyways, i love this mechanic! It is silly and really fun to play, i really felt like an squirrel enjeneer B)
Oveall a solid game! And 10 levels is a loooot for just a weekend, really cool!
Roroto Sic
13. Oct 2024 · 11:31 UTC
It was a very fun time playing and I finished it without ANY hints héhé :)
It lack just an ending screen after the picky stone (to screenshot for those who finish the game.)
Very epic choice of music haha and i love the player face ^^ Nice gameplay idea that evolve with levels !
She Wrote
13. Oct 2024 · 19:05 UTC
This game has such a fun idea! The puzzles are creative, clever, and challenging (that stone was tricky!). And it's hilarious to see so many squirrels tied together lol! The art is also super cute! Overall, it's a well-done fun game. Great work!