VHS Wave First Game by SrisriCactus

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made by SrisriCactus for Ludum Dare 56 (JAM)

Hi, This is my first ever game. I hope you will enjoy, their is some little bug, and maybe too much difficult, but if you have any advise tell me !

Have a good game !

Ratings

Overall 995th 2.925⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Fun 804th 3.075⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 1075th 1.95⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Theme 1073th 1.472⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 593th 3.6⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Humor 938th 1.559⭐ 19🧑‍⚖️
Mood 672th 3.375⭐ 22🧑‍⚖️
Given 22🗳️ 30🗨️

Feedback

Game-mon
07. Oct 2024 · 19:22 UTC
INCREDIBLE BRO 5 STARS
Tarisma
08. Oct 2024 · 09:48 UTC
Okay, I made a first comment where I talked about the fact that it was too hard and all. But I had a bug that made me think the game was a static one. (The character couldn't mocve at first) so I take back what I said. It's a good game and an awesome first try. (Graphisms hurts my eyes tho but still !!!!!) Awesome job I hope you keep up !
🎤 SrisriCactus
08. Oct 2024 · 15:46 UTC
@tarisma Thank you very much for your comment!! I appreciate the time you take for testing my first game.
Next game, maybe I will put an option to turn off the effect so you can save your eyes Hahaha !
Thank you again for your kind comment !
Endejck
08. Oct 2024 · 17:00 UTC
That is a Great game, the only problem is that i havent seen any Tiny creature... Anyway, its still worth playing!
NecroTwist
08. Oct 2024 · 17:02 UTC
The game has good potential and polish, but I think the VHS graphics are a little harsh on the eyes. I didn't get too far in, but I feel like there could've been some sort of secondary mechanic to shooting to flavor the gameplay a little more. Also, I am unsure how this game fits with the theme. All in all, I think it was interesting and a good first game, good luck in the future!
whyitss
08. Oct 2024 · 17:03 UTC
Really cool looking, The main game play can get a little repetitive but its still really fun. art and sound design is great. Great Job!
Angrybeard
08. Oct 2024 · 17:40 UTC
very clean look! maybe a little more tiny creatures, or also normal ones :)
Andriana Mantidfly
10. Oct 2024 · 05:50 UTC
It seems to me that the game does not fit into the theme and the difference in the style of sprites feels a little strange, but otherwise it is fun to play, I liked it.
🎤 SrisriCactus
16. Oct 2024 · 18:03 UTC
@andriana-mantidfly Thank you for your comment ! I understand your point, for me it was like watching in a small Tv some creature, and because it's at the TV so it's tiny creature ! But I complety understand you and thank you for your feedback !
Big Cyckos
16. Oct 2024 · 18:54 UTC
While the gameplay is nothing new, I gotta admit the shooting feels punchy and satisfying, and the aesthetic is really snazzy!! For your first game, you did pretty darn great :)

Though, I gotta echo Andriana's sentiment about the clashing style of the sprites, the stylistic contrast between them does feel a little jarring, even through the VHS effect.
Hawkin
16. Oct 2024 · 18:57 UTC
For a first entry, I'd call this a success! Dying by a single hit was a strong choice, but I think it worked well: every missed shot was therefore punishing, but not unrecoverable. It really increased the intensity. I think you also used simple effects well for maximal impact: the blood spurts and the gun shots. All very satisfying. I would even suggest a bit of screen shake on the shot or impact (just one -- see which feels better).

I am okay with post processing effects, like the VHS effect, but less is more (in my opinion).

Like others said, I don't feel like you used the theme much, but that is just one category. Everyone is going to see that matter differently.

Really, this was fun to play! You won't get many points for innovation, but that shouldn't be your focus for your first games. Make what you know, and do it well! You can add even more polish like a custom cursor for aiming. Find some free music on sites like opengameart.org, and it will add even more juice. And most importantly, keep developing!
Nazariglez
16. Oct 2024 · 21:08 UTC
The VHS aesthetic is really unique. The collisions felt a bit off at times, and it was confusing to know why I died. Gj, keep going!
Creeper Nade
19. Oct 2024 · 08:57 UTC
I personally don't see the connection between the game and the theme, but it's totally fine! Overall, I really like the VHS screen effect; it makes me feel like playing a game inside the game.
🎤 SrisriCactus
19. Oct 2024 · 18:18 UTC
@creeper-nade Thank you for your comment ! Yes the link with the theme is hard to see, but by having like a small guy etc on a small TV it was like "Small creature". But thank you for the time you taked yo play my game !!
Pachino55
20. Oct 2024 · 01:30 UTC
Cool game!