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Gum, Dust, and Danger by ComicSans

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made by ComicSans for Ludum Dare 56 (JAM)

:openmouth: Someone needs to save the dust bunnies before cleaning day! :openmouth:

:rabbit: Find and lead them to safety through the wall vent. No one ever cleans there. :rolling_eyes:

Click below to play in your browser! - Gum, Dust, and Danger 1.x (Bug fix version) - Gum, Dust, and Danger 1.0 (Original entry)

Controls

  • Left/Right: :arrowleft:/:arrowright: or A/D
  • Jump: :arrow_up: or W
  • Dash (once unlocked): :arrow_down: or S
  • Mouse for GUI buttons.
  • Change volume with +/- or mute audio with M.

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Bug Fixes

  • 1.1 - Dialog boxes now appear on high-res (eg, Retina) displays.

Credits

Brian McBarron, Chris Pitstick, Hannah Bergman, Robert Bergman, Tony Aquino, Zak Wise

Attribution

Sounds

Music

Bug Fixed Version https://ld56-fixed-comicsans-games.web.app/
Original Entry https://ld56-comicsans-games.web.app
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/56/gum-dust-and-danger

Ratings

Overall 654th 3.438⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Fun 473th 3.484⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 822th 2.938⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Theme 465th 3.781⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 619th 3.563⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Humor 294th 3.5⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Mood 639th 3.419⭐ 33🧑‍⚖️
Given 17🗳️ 42🗨️

Feedback

Laywelin
07. Oct 2024 · 23:25 UTC
Damn Vacuum :D
Cool idea, I think obstacles/platforms could be even more highlighted on the first two levels at least but once you get the idea it's pretty clear where you should go. I enjoyed the fact that you unlock capabilities and you get to use it instantly. Well done :)
Pigeonescu
07. Oct 2024 · 23:26 UTC
Could've played more levels. Good Job! I really like the bunnies and the colors of the graphics, they have a dusty feeling.
Damien Black
07. Oct 2024 · 23:31 UTC
Very good fit with the theme. Double jump works well (people mess it up often). Cute graphics.
edali
07. Oct 2024 · 23:31 UTC
Very cute game! I really like the art and level design
Soul Grinder
07. Oct 2024 · 23:35 UTC
Cool original game idea, it's the first dust bunny themed game I've ever played. Was short but fun and the graphics where good too. Nice work!
poboy
07. Oct 2024 · 23:36 UTC
Nice game! Could be longer, but it's a jam after all. I had flashbacks to this extremely old [sheep herding](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644750/Sheep/) game where your sheep follow you like lemmings and die if they touch anything, was kinda relieved to not have to relive that here

Something about the concept of tiny wall-jumping sheep makes me happy
LDJam user 399972
07. Oct 2024 · 23:36 UTC
platforming feels intuitive, wish there was more levels to play with abilities. getting abilities for picking up a bun feels a bit arbitrary though. very good job overall!
Wodensfang
07. Oct 2024 · 23:51 UTC
@poboy Thanks for the comment! The original inspiration for the follower dust bunnies was the super old Sonic 3D Blast for sega genesis where the little birds would scatter if you got hit and then you had to collect them again. We decided just having a little line of them was better.

Also, the concept of tiny, wall-jumping sheep makes me happy too
🎤 ComicSans
07. Oct 2024 · 23:53 UTC
@detectivedirk The idea with the power ups was that those buns would be actively using their powers in their respective corners (eg, repeatedly wall jumping like an energetic kid). When you rescued them, they would teach you their skill. Of course, we ran out of time :clock: before we could implement the custom behaviors for those "followers". Thanks for the feedback! :pray:
Wodensfang
07. Oct 2024 · 23:53 UTC
@laywelin Thanks for playing! we actually kept increasing the borders around the platforms because we thought it wasn't readable enough so that's good feedback to keep increasing that. We had a lot of fun with the follower bunnies and their powers too (we wanted to have them running around using those powers while they were waiting to be collected as a demo for the player)
mrs.wheelsx
08. Oct 2024 · 01:08 UTC
the most adorable dust bunnies I have ever seen! I really suck at platformers, but i eventually completed all three levels. really cute concept. wish you had time for more levels! PS. you never realize how much you use the letter "v" until it starts sticking on you keyboard lol
MapleTwig
08. Oct 2024 · 06:19 UTC
I loved the art! and the platforming was pretty solid. I just wish there was a level with a bit more challenge, but I understand that time restraints make that pretty difficult.
Kitira
08. Oct 2024 · 07:19 UTC
I didn't know how cute dust bunnies could be ;D Nice game with funny ideas.
Jesse Martin
08. Oct 2024 · 14:33 UTC
Fun game never figured out how to rescue the bunny behind the gum
Jesse Martin
08. Oct 2024 · 14:33 UTC
Fun game never figured out how to rescue the bunny behind the gum
🎤 ComicSans
08. Oct 2024 · 17:33 UTC
@jesse-martin Thanks for trying our game! We have issues with the bookcase and differentiating what it a platform and what isn't. There are two horizontal green books with black outlines that you can jump on. You'll need to use them to rescue that bun.
Kirass
08. Oct 2024 · 18:21 UTC
Cool game idea! I liked it! Good job!
tidetm
08. Oct 2024 · 19:38 UTC
I absolutely loved the little dust bunnies following the main bunny around! super adorable, but all the interaction menus were falling off the edge of the screen so i couldn't read any of them.
ZioBob
08. Oct 2024 · 19:48 UTC
Very cool! I had some difficulties playing in my browser, what do you have to press down to dash?
Nazariglez
08. Oct 2024 · 20:00 UTC
Cute game! Loved the dust bunnies and the smooth platforming. The art and colors fit the dusty vibe perfectly. Would’ve liked more levels, but great work!
🎤 ComicSans
08. Oct 2024 · 20:18 UTC
@tidetm Thanks! Coding the bunny following behavior was my favorite part! :heart: The new bug fix version 1.1+ should fix the dialog boxes!

@ziobob Ah, we should clarify: You have to press the down arrow (or "S") to dash (once it's unlocked). Thanks for playing!
ZioBob
08. Oct 2024 · 20:25 UTC
Thank you! @comicsans you should write it in the main description :smile:
pierallard
13. Oct 2024 · 09:00 UTC
Nice entry ! Had some fun to get back my bunnies by avoiding gum and this **** vaccuum !
The sound when you loose is sooo sad :D
TheRedDevil
15. Oct 2024 · 12:54 UTC
I love the dust bunnies!
kokostyrko
17. Oct 2024 · 11:13 UTC
The game is short but fun, with cute graphics and a creative theme that fits the concept perfectly!
JustMars
25. Oct 2024 · 07:19 UTC
Lovely little game, movement felt smooth and the gameplay mechanics were enjoyable. Graphics were suitably cozy and the theme was spot on. The game could have used more length, as the mechanics introduced in the later levels weren't fully utilized, but other than that the experience was solid. Great work!