Pawned Potential by ilya096

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made by ilya096 for Ludum Dare 56 (JAM)

*The adventure of a hamster living in a world full of rats, whose greed knows no limits at all. * The mysterious robber took away all of the hero’s belongings (along with his inventory!), and now the hamster faces a difficult task - to get his property back. Solve puzzles and fight insects to help our hero!

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And maybe even pick up something new along the way.

...what? Stocking up is very important.

It turns out that being the main character of an adventure game is a very, very, very expensive thing to do.

But don’t give up so easily - everything bought or earned through good old hard work can always be pawned for a couple of coins.

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Pawn off the ability to run? Who needs speed if having another coin in the pocket is an option!

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The game is made during Ludum Dare 56 [TINY CREATURES].

Our team:

@Heiden-BZR - code & game design

@ilya096 - code & game design

@Fortythird - code & game design

@NoHopeOutThere - game design & narrative

@Eravil - 2d art

@Pootisthepotato - level design

@Degtus - sound design & music

3D art used from marketplace, full credits in the game

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Ratings

Overall 268th 3.833⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Fun 299th 3.683⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 146th 3.817⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Theme 856th 3.2⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Audio 145th 3.867⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Humor 56th 4.067⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Mood 264th 3.867⭐ 32🧑‍⚖️
Given 27🗳️ 49🗨️

Feedback

SergyKoraduba
08. Oct 2024 · 08:05 UTC
The soundtrack and 3d are amazing. The models are made of very high quality. I can't even believe that such a thing could have been done within the framework of the jam.
Oduvan
08. Oct 2024 · 11:27 UTC
Simple but interesting!
Tritax711
08. Oct 2024 · 12:02 UTC
Your game is really nice!

I really like the sound effects x)

Well done!
Nikkita
08. Oct 2024 · 12:18 UTC
good
Dinorex
08. Oct 2024 · 12:21 UTC
Good graphics, but my RTX 3060 heated up to 70 degrees at full speed) I like the idea of ​​selling and buying basic character abilities, but it causes some ludonarrative dissonance. But overall - great job!
Sviborg
08. Oct 2024 · 12:39 UTC
Very cool game! 🎮 A hamster hero in a world full of rats immediately evokes sympathy. 😄 I liked the idea of ​​being able to use your abilities to solve puzzles - it adds strategic depth. The graphics are simply amazing, and the soundtrack perfectly complements the atmosphere. The only negative is that my computer almost smoked! 😅 Overall, great job, enjoyed playing! 🐹💰
LDJam user 0
08. Oct 2024 · 12:51 UTC
You need to watch an ad to play the game...?
Risminator
08. Oct 2024 · 13:43 UTC
It took me a lot of time to see that I can punch with LMB as it doesn't have an animation, the sound is silent and there is no LMB in controls UI. But when I got past that, the game was enjoyable, the mechanic of buying and selling your abilities definitely has potential in the future. Thank you for the game!
Kirill228
09. Oct 2024 · 09:55 UTC
Funny game with good idea to sell abilities(don't tell about this to gamblers). I think full screen is a bad idea and make the toilet interactive!
j_rara
09. Oct 2024 · 10:15 UTC
Looks great and interesting idea buying and selling abilities.
Heiden.BZR
09. Oct 2024 · 11:37 UTC
@kirill228 hello! Thank you for your feedback. Can you please elaborate, what was with full screen?
DavidCode
09. Oct 2024 · 13:37 UTC
The graphics and soundtrack are top-notch, especially for a game jam! Loved the unique mechanic of buying and selling abilities—it added a fun twist. Great job overall!
Kaiynest
09. Oct 2024 · 17:45 UTC
Very interesting idea to pawn off your own abilities and buy other ones, makes for fun puzzles, I really liked the look of the game and I was playing for quite a while, I even got invested a bit so I was looking forward to the village.
Jesse Martin
09. Oct 2024 · 23:18 UTC
Fun, like the having to swap ability's to traverse the level
Pimping
10. Oct 2024 · 17:22 UTC
Kinda good graphics, i like it =)
jellyfishhunter
10. Oct 2024 · 18:43 UTC
Very fun take with the money, almost feels like a statement. Also I couldn't stop chuckling at the tunes the birds sung.
Kseniya
10. Oct 2024 · 22:19 UTC
a very beautiful visual! The game is quite enjoyable! You guys are great
Dantaro
12. Oct 2024 · 03:03 UTC
I love the humor, the music, and the references to Pirates of the Caribbean. The idea of selling skills is really clever and adds a fun twist to the gameplay. Overall, it's a fantastic concept that makes the game enjoyable.
LDJam user 235915
12. Oct 2024 · 07:48 UTC
A very cool game. The atmosphere is just perfect!)
LDJam user 268934
12. Oct 2024 · 10:34 UTC
It’s clear that a lot of passion went into it. The combination of fun gameplay and charming graphics really brings it to life. So shoutout to @Heiden-BZR, @ilya096, and @Fortythird for the stellar coding and game design! The mechanics are smooth and engaging. Also, props to @NoHopeOutThere for crafting a fun narrative. The 2D art by @Eravil fits perfectly with the theme, while @Pootisthepotato's level design adds depth and variety to the game. And let's not forget @Degtus for the fantastic sound design and music that enhance the entire experience. Also selling abilities is a "new" mechanic i like to put in my book of great ideas, thank you for that!
What a talented team, great job everyone! Hope to seee more from your team.
daupoh
12. Oct 2024 · 16:03 UTC
nice explotring, pleasant art and sound design. Interesting idea with player's ability trades for coins. Game has a lack of feedback in combat but it's not big deal. Great work, it was fun.
qwertyuiop
13. Oct 2024 · 04:02 UTC
This game really stood out to me for its visuals and gameplay offered. Really excellent game. Well done!
HangoverGames
13. Oct 2024 · 04:37 UTC
cool idea of pawning stuff. watch ad to exit the game is like a nightmare tho :laughing:
Dimoseek
13. Oct 2024 · 19:27 UTC
VERY GOOD!