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POWER MINING by FootLettuce

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made by FootLettuce for Ludum Dare 57 (COMPO)

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Rocks aren't supposed to walk... it's your job to remind them!!

Reduced Instructions.png * AD to move. * SPACE to jump (tap/hold). * LEFT-CLICK to shoot (and rocket jump, if you’re brave :3).

  • Aim closer = more spread. Aim further away = more precise.
  • Shoot the floors when they turn blue!

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https://youtu.be/YIRrIIFnWwU?si=hS58NzLHmVzceBwC

I released an UPDATED VERSION on itch.io with pickups, bosses, more characters, prettier rooms, and no crashes.

:warning: :warning: :warning: :warning: :warning: :warning: :pointup: :pointup: I recommend playing this version! :pointup: :pointup: :warning: :warning: :warning: :warning: :warning: :warning:

The compo version is linked below as V2, which was completed in the available time.

Microsoft Windows itch.io https://kentonls.itch.io/power-mining
MacOS itch.io https://kentonls.itch.io/power-mining
Original URL https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/57/power-mining

Ratings

Given 4🗳️ 9🗨️

Feedback

Haokai XU 1999
07. Apr 2025 · 14:08 UTC
I want to try this, could you please upload a Mac or web version?
Kuhaku
07. Apr 2025 · 21:16 UTC
Loved the game, graphics were simple but good! The rocket jumping mechanic was super fun and made for a really cool concept for a simple gameplay loop and adds a lot of character! The damage indicator on the enemies confused me a bit due to not having a health bar but overall I could see myself playing this game whenever I want time to relax and blow up some bad guys!
myceliumhoney
07. Apr 2025 · 21:38 UTC
Me hit enemies, me happy. Me hit floor, me confused how I get my health deleted. Realize I'm standing in a SWARM of enemies, panik.

Loved it :D It was a bit confusing with telling where you were, but aggressive jumping helped.
Dandee
09. Apr 2025 · 06:37 UTC
Loved the lighting and god rays! Epic fast paced gameplay!
🎤 FootLettuce
14. Apr 2025 · 10:07 UTC
@haokai-xu-1999 Sure thing! I've just uploaded a Mac version onto itch.io.

Thank you for suggesting I do this - I haven't done Mac builds before, so I learnt something new today. :pray:

Hope you have fun! :fire: :fire:
🎤 FootLettuce
14. Apr 2025 · 10:11 UTC
@myceliumhoney @kuhaku Thank you for the awesome feedback! It does get easy to lose track of the player with how quickly it zoomies around, especially when hurled into a mob of angry stabby ~~British people~~ rock monsters!

I will up the satisfaction factor with some crunchy sound FX and Solo Levelling references! :scream:
🎤 FootLettuce
14. Apr 2025 · 10:26 UTC
@dandee Very lit and very epic!! Gameplay is

# SPEED :runner: :boom: :boom: :boom:
Nestral
21. Apr 2025 · 14:43 UTC
I really like the graphics and the idea overall! I do wish the movement was a little bit slower so i could control myself better and also i got confused at first when i would jump from shooting horizontally (not directly down). I feel like the idea with variable spread is interesting but doesn't really get to affect gameplay in such small rooms.

Overall, fun times, good job on the compo game!