{"assets": [{"original": "http://ludumdare.com/compo/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/orion-300x189.jpg", "local": "/data/posts/2014/12/1c6329ace74b47421868c35093fb02be.jpg"}, {"original": "http://ludumdare.com/compo/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3-300x300.jpg", "local": "/data/posts/2014/12/985612f572e0ffb3226cb5098f42d478.jpg"}], "author_link": "author/designernap/", "author_name": "DesignerNap", "cat": "LD #31", "categories": ["LD #31"], "comments": [], "epoch": 1418564220, "event": "LD31", "likes": 8, "metadata": {"p_key": "83230", "p_author": "DesignerNap", "p_authorkey": "0", "p_urlkey": "293968", "p_title": "My Top Ten of LD31", "p_cat": "LD #31", "p_event": "LD31", "p_time": "1418564220", "p_likes": "8", "p_comments": "0", "p_status": "WAYBACK", "us_key": null, "us_name": null, "us_username": null, "event_start": "1417737600", "event_key": "26", "event_name": "LD31"}, "source_url": "2014/12/14/my-top-ten-of-ld31/", "text": "
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I took a couple of days off work to rest up after the 48 hour push and play a ton of LD entries. I find the best way to do it is to play a bunch of them and rate as you go and then think back to which ones make an impression. One of my favourite ones ever was a game called “Our God Lives Underground” by Andrew Shouldice for LD29. I still haven’t found one that has stuck with me as much as that game. Something about the tone and implication of narrative and style just connected with me.
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Our god lives underground – http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=22249
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Here is my top ten, In no specific order after three solid days playing entries. These are a mix of Jam and Compo entries.
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I also realised that I am a sucker for a great teaser image, “Space” in the title or intriguing game names!
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Orion
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=8733
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Loved the atmosphere and tone in this one.
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Galaxia
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=22521
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Played this for a lot longer than I should have…. Compulsive players be aware!
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Microscope
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=47137
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Sounds, visuals, simple gameplay… nails it.
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Twilight of Humanity
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=14535
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Loved this, such a great atmosphere
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Nebula
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=47523
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Great game here and also, bonus points for space!
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Screenshots
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=12827
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Execution on this is outstanding. Loved it
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12 Hours
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=21565
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Actually made me a little scared. does some really nice things.
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Screen Head
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=25285
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No ending, BUT love the concept. A fun mechanic too.
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Augmented Collector
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=4422
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This surprised me. a simple implementation of a great mechanic.
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Last Rooftop Hero
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http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-31/?action=preview&uid=33607
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Of all the arena shooters I played, this one stuck in my memory.
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Some amazing entries this year and it was a struggle to thin my memories to a top ten.
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Great work everyone and see you all next time!
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", "time": "December 14th, 2014 1:37 pm", "title": "My Top Ten of LD31", "title_was_empty": false}