{"author_link":"\/author\/twistedshield\/","author_name":"twistedshield","author_uid":"33860","comments":[{"author_name":"Gaius Baltar","author_uid":"50749","time":"Aug 24, 2015 @ 8:08am","epoch":1440403380,"text":"Does this game even have an ending? I went through 15 levels and I just get messages like &quot;don't give up&quot; or &quot;I can almost smell the air&quot; or something.\r<br\/>Solid game though."},{"author_name":"Slandercakes","author_uid":"47425","time":"Aug 24, 2015 @ 8:48pm","epoch":1440448980,"text":"Simple game, fun to play for a shortwhile but gets repetitive quickly because it doesn't seem to get gradually more difficult - the difficulty seems slightly random at times. Good job though!"},{"author_name":"twistedshield","author_uid":"33860","time":"Aug 24, 2015 @ 11:37pm","epoch":1440459120,"text":"Thanks for the feedback! The level design was done really quick, so I'm not surprised there's some inconsistencies with the difficulty.\r<br\/>And yeah, there's definitely an ending :)"},{"author_name":"Realize2D","author_uid":"55753","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:12am","epoch":1440461220,"text":"don't really understood the mechanics, but the graphics were nice."},{"author_name":"BoskoSokolov","author_uid":"38564","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:13am","epoch":1440461280,"text":"nice game nice idea keep going good job!"},{"author_name":"Integershift","author_uid":"25019","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:13am","epoch":1440461280,"text":"I let blinky down :(\r<br\/>\r<br\/>Was fun at the beginning but didn't seem to add anything new. I also think an up and down could have been fun."},{"author_name":"GameQuester","author_uid":"45230","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:16am","epoch":1440461460,"text":"Yeah a bit repetitive after a while. I played to level 12. I had fun while playing it, good job!"},{"author_name":"BoskoSokolov","author_uid":"38564","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:16am","epoch":1440461460,"text":"I f***ing love stealth games. Good Job"},{"author_name":"anjack","author_uid":"20602","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:20am","epoch":1440461700,"text":"Very cool game idea! You should definitely flesh it out some more."},{"author_name":"psydack","author_uid":"38916","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:22am","epoch":1440461820,"text":"I like the game, new way to play. Haha I don't know if someone do this, but I love to burn these adventures."},{"author_name":"PeculiarCarrot","author_uid":"34200","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 12:46am","epoch":1440463260,"text":"Interesting mechanic, pretty repetitive. Mostly seemed a waiting game, not really that difficult."},{"author_name":"MarekkPie","author_uid":"11038","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:07am","epoch":1440464520,"text":"Error when running the Linux version: .\/Blinky_LINUX_v1.0.x86: error while loading shared libraries: libXrandr.so.2: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory"},{"author_name":"Saphyre","author_uid":"36664","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:10am","epoch":1440464700,"text":"Nice game :-) Not so innovative, but I had fun playing it :-)"},{"author_name":"RiverAndRun","author_uid":"57959","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:10am","epoch":1440464700,"text":"It neat and I think it would be great as a touch game. Well Done :D"},{"author_name":"DerekRumpler","author_uid":"38602","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:16am","epoch":1440465060,"text":"I like the initial concept and I think if developed further it could be fun! I'm rating highly because it is a jam and I understand the time restraints."},{"author_name":"twistedshield","author_uid":"33860","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:21am","epoch":1440465360,"text":"Thanks for all the kind comments! I completely agree it can get repetitive, but I'm also really happy that people are having fun playing it! :)"},{"author_name":"Somfin","author_uid":"55138","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:22am","epoch":1440465420,"text":"Good excuse for lost lives, but the central mechanic is done to death."},{"author_name":"dacharya64","author_uid":"57413","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 1:23am","epoch":1440465480,"text":"Loved the idea behind the game. Died at level 11 so not sure what kinds of gameplay innovations you have after that, but would have been nice to see a little more variation and even see Blinky do more against the guards."},{"author_name":"A_K_","author_uid":"55485","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 2:31am","epoch":1440469560,"text":"Simple but fun and solid. Good job."},{"author_name":"Jimbly","author_uid":"55346","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 2:57am","epoch":1440471120,"text":"Eye've always wanted to play a beholder."},{"author_name":"Brelx","author_uid":"56330","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 2:58am","epoch":1440471180,"text":"Seems to just be a test of patience at times, but still a pretty cool game. I tried my best to not let Blinky down, but I lost at level 11."},{"author_name":"TooMuchPete","author_uid":"24733","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 3:01am","epoch":1440471360,"text":"Neat idea! Putting in some additional mechanics or level options would probably help replayability."},{"author_name":"vividhelix","author_uid":"35713","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 4:06am","epoch":1440475260,"text":"died at level 11, interesting mechanic."},{"author_name":"chabuduo","author_uid":"24888","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 4:38am","epoch":1440477180,"text":"Interesting idea! getting spotted usualy kills you, so its a fresh take!"},{"author_name":"DruhinM","author_uid":"54688","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 6:37am","epoch":1440484320,"text":"Nice game"},{"author_name":"maguera93","author_uid":"51434","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 6:54am","epoch":1440485340,"text":"Good job!"},{"author_name":"Jani Nyk\u00e4nen","author_uid":"26965","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 6:58am","epoch":1440485580,"text":"Nice game, but a bit too simple. It's basically just moving left and right."},{"author_name":"Brainfreezeman","author_uid":"56050","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 8:34am","epoch":1440491340,"text":"Feels a bit slow, which I found unsatisfying. But it's an interesting concept! With some more polish to the gameplay and backstory it could probably turn into a really cool and unique game."},{"author_name":"Acerio","author_uid":"55163","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 10:24am","epoch":1440497940,"text":"Reminds me of Mario for some reason. I think it's because of the graphics. Good job :D"},{"author_name":"peterthehe","author_uid":"46596","time":"Aug 25, 2015 @ 10:42am","epoch":1440499020,"text":"Fun mechanic, good execution."}],"images":["ld33\/33860-f856afefe1ca1ca1f0f2f87f310b8b60.jpg","ld33\/33860-91c9ea5ab8dbf26bde57c14b575d731a.jpg","ld33\/33860-40007b03ddf2b471981f71f906c31110.jpg"],"links":[{"url":"http:\/\/twistedshield.itch.io\/blinky-the-simple-beholder","text":"Web"},{"url":"http:\/\/twistedshield.itch.io\/blinky-the-simple-beholder","text":"Windows"},{"url":"http:\/\/twistedshield.itch.io\/blinky-the-simple-beholder","text":"OS\/X"},{"url":"http:\/\/twistedshield.itch.io\/blinky-the-simple-beholder","text":"Linux"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/8msf46ycmobjqxy\/LD33_Blinky_Source.zip?dl=0","text":"Source"}],"metadata":{"g_key":"9830","g_author":"33860","g_event":"LD33","g_eventkey":"29","g_subevent":"COMPO","g_urlkey":"9864","g_title":"Blinky, The Simple Beholder","g_status":"UCHK1","g_place":"655","g_commentcount":"30","g_site2_node_id":"0","g_hide":"N","g_has_icon":"Y","g_rqueue":"0","g_random":"0"},"nds":[],"node":null,"orig_images":["http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/479518\/33860-shot0-1440334895.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/479518\/33860-shot1-1440334303.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg","http:\/\/ludumdare.com\/compo\/wp-content\/compo2\/\/479518\/33860-shot2-1440334303.PNG-eq-900-500.jpg"],"text":"BUILD NOTES:\r\n - No Audio! (sorry, I ran out of time)\r\n - No animations for adventurers (again, ran out of time)\r\n - I probably could have made prettier laser\/particles, too.\r\n\r\nBlinky, The Simple Beholder has been stuck underground guarding his dungeon for too long, and now he just wants to go out and explore the outside world!\r\nThere's only one problem... in order for Blinky to get outside he has to sneak past a hoard of dangerous adventurers!\r\n\r\nBlink is a strong beholder, so he can blast away the adventurers with his magic eyes! He can't really control his strength though, so every time he uses his magic eyes, they explode!\r\nCan you help Blink get outside without blowing up all of his eyes?\r\n\r\nControls:\r\nX to Start\r\nArrow Keys to Move\r\n\r\nInstructions:\r\nVenture through each level of the dungeon until you reach the outside world!\r\nHide in the shadows to avoid being seen by the adventurers.\r\nIf you get seen, Blink will blast away the adventurers, but lose one of his eyes in the process!\r\nIf Blinky loses all of his eyes the game is over... :(\r\n\r\n\r\nCreated by Benn Lockyer for Ludum Dare 33.\r\n\r\n","title":"Blinky, The Simple Beholder"}