Palipop by Junyi_Chen
UPDATE: 11/10/2024 - Improved visibility of main character - bigger and more sparkly; - Added descriptions of goal for each level; - The music is now on loop (you can switch it on/off by clicking the top right icon).
We are having issues with the html embedded version here (very glitchy) so please see below:
For the updated version check our itch.io page: https://rena-chen.itch.io/palipop
For the original version submitted for the jam please proceeed to Downloads section
Welcome to Palipop—an arcade adventure bursting with bubbly fun! 🎨✨
Play as a shape-shifting lil'pal who spawns matching buddies, clears the way by matching three (or more) of a kind (they happily poof away!), and navigates through vibrant playfields filled with quirky lil creatures. Each level, your goal is to rescue your pal—a unique friend trapped in a bubble. Free them, and they join your roster, adding new shapes and colours to your transformations! Beware of the claw! 🕹️ It’s always trying to grab you, but maybe...you can utilise it? Anyway—— pop, poof, and play your way to sweet victory in Palipop! 🐝💥🍬
- Press A+D to move;
- SPACE or W to jump;
⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️ to 'poof'!!
Music ON/OFF: click on the top right icon.
Hint: You’ll only poof out pals that match your current color—your own sprite doesn’t count toward clearing the group!
Thanks for playing our game, we hope you enjoy it!!
| Link | https://rena-chen.itch.io/palipop |
| Link | https://yrannn.itch.io/palipop |
| Original URL | https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/56/palipop |
Ratings
| Overall | 522th | 3.575⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Fun | 454th | 3.5⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Innovation | 271th | 3.625⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Theme | 43th | 4.375⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Graphics | 162th | 4.3⭐ | 22🧑⚖️ |
| Humor | 609th | 2.917⭐ | 20🧑⚖️ |
| Mood | 360th | 3.737⭐ | 21🧑⚖️ |
| Given | 11🗳️ | 18🗨️ |
* info update：itch link works now!
> This project encountered many difficulties during export and wasn’t able to run well in HTML before the deadline
Rules say bugs can be fixed after deadline. You just need to write what you updated :)
Unfourtunately, which is understandable with it being a game jam game - I found myself getting stuck, burried by all the cute little things, where the best solution was frantically clicking the popping arrows to hope I get free - and I also found an exploit that if I have free air above me, I could just pop down and essentially be flying. which sadly undermined the puzzle/strategic element of the game as I was just frantically pressing buttons.
but Overall! GREAT JOB. Loved it.
To be honest, I didn't really understand what the gameplay was, but it was actually interesting to figure out what you can do and how the slimes work.
The hook is really cool, it's a fun experience trying to get caught inside it. The graphics are also pretty cute, especially the final animation of the little people
I beat the game using the combination (Arrow Down) + (Jump) It gave me the ability to fly! Well, almost, haha
I do think I may have missed something though as I was able to consistently spam the down arrow to complete every level without really engaging with the mechanics atall.
The art looks great and suits the game perfectly, I just wish I had to interact with the mechanics more and get a better feel of how the game is supposed to be played.
Overall Great entry!
@laywelin hi we have a working embedded version now at itch.io - check out this link:
https://rena-chen.itch.io/palipop
@game-dynasty Thank you for the feedback - yes we do need a few twists on the gameplay :) I personally love just spamming the keys and fly too (although it is acc the results of physics glitches haha
@rizedovah Thank you so much!! For that we do need to improve our level design for sure(^^ゞ
@just-a-dev Thanks for playing! Really appreciated the comment!
@erasemenot Thank you for the comment! Yes we’ll make the player character more visible. Glad you liked it!
Controls were confusing at first but it was fun! I love the music and blobs, reminded me of Porings in Ragnarok Online!!
Somehow just spamming buttons feels super satisfying and I think that's a great tell you did something cool with feedback here. Well done!
Good fun tho and cute