Bee Bop by Madbarron

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made by Madbarron for Ludum Dare 56 (JAM)

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Dance your way to sweet success in this rhythm real-time strategy game! Play in your browser in about 10 minutes.

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Instructions—Please Read!

Your hive is filled with workers ready to go out and collect nectar, and it's your job to tell them where to go—through the medium of dance!

Step 1: Pick a target

Find a spot with a full-looking flower. The tractor has 5 nectar out of a max of 8, so it's worth a visit!

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Step 2: Do the corresponding dance moves

Use your left hand on WASD for the blue arrow and your right hand on IJKL for the orange arrow. The tractor says → ↓, so press D on one beat and then K on the next.

If you did it right, you should see the tractor appear in the thought bubble:

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Step 3: Execute!

Double-down on those orders (with keys S, K) to send the bee on its way. If you forget this combo, a reminder is posted on the exit hatch.

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Do it in style

If you can do all the above while pressing one and only one key per beat, sweet sweet nectar will soon be headed your way.

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Need help?

The listener bee will get confused if you: - Miss a beat - Tell them to go to the same location twice in a row - Do a dance that does not correspond to any location - Tell them to leave without a destination

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If this happens, don't panic! Just get settled and give them a new instruction (starting with the blue arrow) when you're ready.

Bug Fixes

  • Buttons going to the wrong levels
  • Wonky cameras at funny aspect ratios
  • Tutorial telling people to do the wrong thing!

Ratings

Overall 372th 3.712⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Fun 386th 3.576⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 105th 3.924⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Theme 255th 4⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 300th 4.045⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Audio 71th 4.076⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Humor 220th 3.625⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Mood 385th 3.703⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Given 36🗳️ 48🗨️

Feedback

Vipaka
08. Oct 2024 · 03:15 UTC
I liked the jazzy music on this game, it really lived up to its name as a "Bop!" The art was adorable, and the animations were smooth. Nicely done!
Blue Pin Studio
08. Oct 2024 · 05:34 UTC
The art was fantastic! Although i could barely play this game, my brain is too small. I had to go very slowly through the tutorial and still didn't quite grasp what to do. I tried pressing the buttons at the same time, and one after another with mixed results.
ArcadeEleven
08. Oct 2024 · 21:39 UTC
Nice game and gameplay idea ! Well done !
🎤 Madbarron
08. Oct 2024 · 23:44 UTC
@blue-pin-studio Thanks for checking it out! Don't be hard on yourself, it's tricky! I've updated the instructions on this page if you're ever up for giving it another shot :)
nimidori311-
09. Oct 2024 · 00:27 UTC
So cute! I really like this little bee!
Mayple
09. Oct 2024 · 00:33 UTC
This was pretty fun! Love the idea/twist on rhythm games. I was able to pick it up pretty quickly but I wish it was slightly faster :) Nice job!
Memz
09. Oct 2024 · 00:37 UTC
Interesting idea of using the two sets of controls to simulate each foot to dance for commands.
LDJam user 216538
09. Oct 2024 · 00:39 UTC
This was a great game with a unique and clever design. I struggled 'cause I have skill issues, but the game itself functions very well. Nice job!
Zhuub
09. Oct 2024 · 00:41 UTC
Adorable, and I loved watching the bees bop even when I was failing to get to send them anywhere. Directions with both hands ended up being pretty tricky as a player, especially when trying to track everything on the field (pollen, enemies to dispatch, upcoming bees). I think I wish the paths to the locations had been a little easier to see, perhaps the only detriment to the awesome aesthetic of your game.
Ryuu
09. Oct 2024 · 00:43 UTC
I loved the game! It's very hard to get it by start but I think I got the gist eventually haha Congratz to the team, it's a fantastic game
A Priori
09. Oct 2024 · 00:45 UTC
I found the controls a little tricky at the beginning, but once I figured it out and got into the swing of things, I had a really fun time! Great submission!
She Wrote
09. Oct 2024 · 01:04 UTC
That was so much fun! The graphics are a bit simple, but they are functional, and the gameplay is solid. At first, I got confused thinking any arrow key was from WASD, but with time I got used to it. It's fun to see the fighting bee kill those mean birds, even though I have no idea how they do it, lol! The pathing to the birds can be a bit confusing; I was never sure if I was sending the bees in the right direction. And the music is as great as it needs to be for a rhythm game, and overall, I really liked the game! Well done!

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JuanRod707
09. Oct 2024 · 02:07 UTC
Cute game, nice work!
Stracker
09. Oct 2024 · 16:23 UTC
Cool little game, interesting idea ! Looks and sounds great.
A bit confusing, I wasn't entirely sure how the bees would go to a given place.
Sockenpuppe
10. Oct 2024 · 17:04 UTC
Really cool idea!

The art s sooo cute <3

I was bopping along to the great music and had fun watching the dancing bee do some serious killer moves haha

The voice lines were also a nice touch.
RoTob123
10. Oct 2024 · 17:11 UTC
cute rhythm game :D
mechanic of the game could confuse, but it's easy.
Judith Hantisse
10. Oct 2024 · 17:12 UTC
I had a really good time playing the game! The music (especially the second level) is a jam. It took me a while to understand the controls (but that's mostly on me not ready the tutorial properly...). The art is very cute. One of my favorite entries so far!
JHax
10. Oct 2024 · 17:18 UTC
Excellent game! Really love that you've fully run with building a game out of bee waggle dances! I enjoyed the more complex path setting stuff in the second level to avoid the birds as well. Music, appropriately, was really good and the graphics and animations are very cute!
bhashimoto
10. Oct 2024 · 17:20 UTC
Very enjoyable game, liked the twist of directing via dance moves. I got a little confused as to how to direct the soldiers, but that may be skill issues.

Great game!
LDJam user 399892
10. Oct 2024 · 17:22 UTC
So fun! I only had a hard time when differentiating which bird was guarding where, everything else was fine. Loved the art-style/funny animations and sound.
druven
10. Oct 2024 · 17:30 UTC
Fun game, wasn't totally sure what path bees would take to get to specific places but managed to finish the game. Cool concept and music was great. Art looks lovely. Well done!

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coatline
10. Oct 2024 · 17:47 UTC
I think that was really fun. I've never really played a game like that. You already know my head was boppin the whole time too. I was repeating out-loud "honey, honey, honey" when I switched screens. You know, this game was pretty relaxing and well polished. Great job!
Mantsje
10. Oct 2024 · 18:06 UTC
oh this is so cute! I've known about bees doing little dances to let others know where to go, but I had not seen a game about it. The memory, staying on the beat, sending the right bees at the right time, keeping the nectar in mind. It really is just enough to keep you engaged and make little mistakes.

Great job on such a complete experience!
GaryS
10. Oct 2024 · 18:23 UTC
This was a fun idea! I sometimes found it wasn't as responsive as I expected - or my sense of rhythm is off! Still, great graphics and audio and a neat take on rhythm games.
Curtis Pelissier
14. Oct 2024 · 20:12 UTC
That was absolutely fun, parapa-the-rapper vibe :thumbsup: I really liked the game, but the hard level does not send enough soldier compared to the number of birds that appears :sob:

Nice work, it is a great entry this jam! :heart: