Starfish to the Stars by VinogradovIvan

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made by VinogradovIvan for Ludum Dare 57 (COMPO)

You're playing as a starfish who wants to become a star.

Ratings

Overall 157th 3.417⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Fun 82th 3.583⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 21th 4.083⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Theme 222th 3.176⭐ 19🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 171th 3.333⭐ 20🧑‍⚖️
Humor 79th 3.233⭐ 17🧑‍⚖️
Mood 218th 3.094⭐ 18🧑‍⚖️
Given 9🗳️ 4🗨️

Feedback

yohadams
07. Apr 2025 · 06:54 UTC
Interesting demo but needs a lot of polish
LDJam user 238500
07. Apr 2025 · 07:23 UTC
Finally finished it! It is fun when you get the hang of it. The biggest feedback is that I would like to add force if I grab a point/arm and move it. Like, if I am attached with one arm, I should be able to grab another arm and move it to make the star swing around the attached arm. Also, I could not get the "hold control to not grow"-thing work. Good level design, nice art. Great job overall!
jk5000
07. Apr 2025 · 07:24 UTC
The idea is really fun. Sadly I could not move very long.
radiorat
07. Apr 2025 · 07:45 UTC
Finished the first level, had a really fun time! The game reminds me of Getting Over It, but here the movement system is a bit more complex. Very cool!!!
psychomonster
07. Apr 2025 · 07:48 UTC
This is a nice mechanic. I guess the star is the little cousin of Octodad :)
Liked to play it. Thanks!
LightningST
07. Apr 2025 · 07:58 UTC
I agree with @sharploaded about adding force when moving arms. It felt like it was easiest and quickest to just use 1 arm to drag myself around, which probably isn't what you intended. Really creat concept though!
thisyc
07. Apr 2025 · 09:00 UTC
Goofy game (I mean it in the best way possible). Does remind me of Getting Over It with both controls and goofiness, I laughed and could not finish first level.
D_omino
07. Apr 2025 · 13:09 UTC
actually innovative, haven't seen anything before. but a bit difficult to get how to move. Again really nice interpretation of the theme.
Gaudy
07. Apr 2025 · 13:10 UTC
W game from the very beginning I didn't understand how to play and then I realized that I was stuck
Kryakikrya
07. Apr 2025 · 13:15 UTC
Прикольная игрушка, управление сложное, но в этом и прикол игры WW
Libra_Nix
08. Apr 2025 · 14:55 UTC
Very interesting mechanics and cool implementation. A little difficult, but fun
ENESE
08. Apr 2025 · 15:14 UTC
прикольная игра, очень интересное управление 100/10 имба
multiifruittt
10. Apr 2025 · 17:46 UTC
трудно играть, но идея топ
gdman
16. Apr 2025 · 21:40 UTC
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Очень оригинальный геймплей. Я прошел первый уровень, на втором паркурил пока не сорвался - секунды до катастрофы. Но все равно было очень весело. Прикольно что можно махать другими щупальцами или предметами, это немного помогает раскачиваться. Управление трудное, но тут сложно придумать. Может быть назначить щупальцам кнопки 1-5, тогда будет удобнее перехватывать стены в полете. Удачи!
Asieke
21. Apr 2025 · 05:40 UTC
Really interesting movement mechanic. Enjoyed rolling around on the ceiling!
OadT
25. Apr 2025 · 20:35 UTC
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Great entry with a very cute story! Finally a game that correctly depicts how seastars move :smile: Very innovative controls
Texugo
26. Apr 2025 · 00:18 UTC
Wow this is a great gameplay mechanic! A bit hard for me but it was still fun and innovative. Great work!
Ava Skoog
26. Apr 2025 · 00:59 UTC
Really cool! Bit tricky to get the hang of at first, but very rewarding once you figure it out. Many good ways of playing with the mechanics, with the pickups, colours, etc. The star is super cute and the graphics and colours are nice. Just wish there was audio! Very inventive game mechanic and fun puzzles. Nice!