Ludum Dare 48 April 24–27, 2021

Not sure what to feel about our game being called "Fish Solitaire"

We have now published a post jam version of our deep sea card game Hadal Depth!

Updates mostly include minor bug fixes and some slight visual improvements:

  • Added a WebGL and a Linux version
  • Clicking anywhere (except at a target) will deselect a card
  • Fixed a bug where the player glowed after deselecting a card
  • Reduced card damage now always rounds up
  • Breach damage display doesn't overlap
  • Added a "Quit to Map" button
  • Fixed missing death animation for the player
  • Small lighting volume and color changes
  • Fixed the emission map for the anglerfish enemy
  • Slightly modified a fight from 2 to 4 barracuda enemies

You can play the game here.

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The Depths of Science-HD. Polished post-jam version now available on itch.io!

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Post LD-Jam Version

We now have a more polished version of our hit LD-48 game The Depths of Science. In this version a lot was changed to give it the full atmosphere we intended but didn't have time to make

Including:

  • Improved lighting (and improved darkness) - Battle your way through elegantly lit levels, you never know what you'll find around the corner!
  • Improved AI movement - no more cheesing the enemies with clever movement. (Ok there are still a couple issues, mostly on the last level but the game is much harder)
  • Improved Sounds - Game audio re-balanced so you can hear everything! Also added enemy voice lines!
  • Improved particle systems - Gun effects, blood effects, and more! Ooh, look at that fire flicker.
  • Updated Gun - Now has a flashlight, clips, and reloading. Can you spot the baddies?
  • Much more... (Too much to include here)

Teaser Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkaZNQ9GKGo

Gameplay Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_E6HRidpn4

Interested?

Check it out at: https://trustyshm.itch.io/tdoshd

Finding a new style

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Hey everyone! I've been quietly working on a post-jam version of my game Crash Lander. I thought I'd make a post about the new graphical style. Here are a couple before and after screenshots.

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I was happy to hear positive feedback about the graphics for the original version of the game, but I was never really satisfied with them. In particular, the environment felt really plain.

I decided to create all new tilesets and add a variety of lighting. I think the results look quite nice and the darkness really adds a sense of claustrophobia as you delve deeper and deeper. It's not completely dialed in yet, but it's getting there. I feel like it's much closer to the original vision I had for the game.

I hope to release the new version shortly after the jam ends. In the meantime, I'd love for you to check out the original version! It's a pretty difficult platforming game about flying a rocket, managing fuel, and dying a whole bunch.

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/crash-lander

help!! please rate my game!

hey guys i really need some people to play and rate my game so i can get a rating at the end

TRY THE PLUMMET

INFINITE CAVES. ENEMIES. UNIQUE PLATFORMER MECHANINCS.

TRY OUT THE PLUMMET at https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/the-plummet

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v1.1 - Improved levels and a trailer!

Check out the post-jam version of Infinite Descent; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m72xwZ0Tqs The post-jam version significantly improves the wall-jumping! Plus, nearly every screen has been updated; some screens are now completely different than they were from their initial version. Play Infinite Descent v1.1 on Itch.io InfiniteDescentScreen3.png

[HTML5] Help us to get 4 more votes !

Hello ! We need 4 more votes to pass the fateful 20 ! It's not too long (some people say, too short), there are respawn points and it works on your browser !

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(Click on the picture !)

Glitch?

So, we went down a rating (as in the total number of ratings went down by one)? I honestly didn't know that was possible. Is it a glitch?

Also, we only need a few more ratings to get a grade at the end, would be nice to get. Keep in mind that the game requires VR. It uses room tracking, so you can't just play on computer or use a Gear or other phone-based headset.

Just a reminder that there is only one weekend left to rate games, so it is probably best to play and rate those that are in danger to help get them across the finish line rather than those with more than enough ratings (and if your game is in danger when you have rated less than 20 games yourself, you need to get out and rate. It is how the system works. Seriously, I hate to be the guy asking for rates anyway, but I definitely wouldn't be doing it had I not already rated enough myself; I mainly am asking now because it seems to be the only way nowadays to get enough ratings. The way to check is if you have a checkmark by the number of ratings given; if you don't, you haven't rated enough).

New Gothic Asset Props - Chandeliers

Have You played Descending? https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/descending

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Polishing even further after the Jam: More candle props and chandeliers designed by Monique Moon (https://www.instagram.com/moniq.moon/) with Interchangeable bases, tips, hights, widths, Colors, and offsets to avoid the user perceiving any repetitive patterns when stacking multiple layers of candles one over the other!

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MoleMole version 1.0.0 is here!

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What a ride!

After almost three weeks of work we're finally able to share playable(and hopefully enjoyable) version of our game.

We fixed a lot of bugs, and probably created lots of new ones too, we added completely new(and much heavier) music. There are still no sound effects but we hope to add them pretty soon.

So please, check out our initial submission here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/mole-mole

Rate and leave a comment!

And check out the new&mighty 1.0.0 version at: https://bgcgames.itch.io/molemole

Sing Deeper, Songsharks - 5 More Reviews Needed!

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My musical platformer "Sing Deeper, Songsharks!!!" has had some wonderful feedback so far! However, the game is sitting at exactly 14.5 votes. To get to 20 reviews, drastic measures are required.

If you play and rate my game, I will bequeath upon you one or all of the following rewards: - I will get your name tattooed on my face - I will gift you 3 sq miles of territory on the moon (you could start a highly successful moon-cheese farm) - I will name my first born child after you, as well as my first-born grandchild - I will mail you $80,000 USD (in installments of 73 pennies every two weeks) - I will get your name tattooed on my face A SECOND TIME - I will help you fake your own death, if you ever have the need to fake your own death - I might even play and rate your game in return (idk, seems a bit unrealistic, but maybe?)

Stupid jokes and delusions aside, Songsharks is a groovy game about composing multi-purpose melodies! You have to discover the perfect melody in order to get your seagull to the end of each level. If you like puzzle platformers with a musical flavor, I think you may enjoy it :)

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Turrim 3D - A retro First-Person Slasher

In Turrim 3D, you are Trapped at the top of a mysterious, tower that defies the laws of physics. You must fight your way deeper and deeper into it's ominous pits, as you journey to the bottom. Sounds like a lowly stroll doesn't it. But it's not as nice as it seems, for the tower is far from empty. It is filled with the numerous cloaked figures of the keepers of the tower, all doing their very best to kill you. But you have a secrete weapon, your very obvious, very sharp, not so secrete, sword. Turrim Gif.gif Bash, hack, and slash your way through four hand-crafted levels (Yeah we ran out of time). Filled with lots of interesting items. Like tincans. Lots of tincans.

Here's a picture of a rock. Turrim Gif 3.gif Oh yeah, did I mention the explosions? We have explosions. We're just that epic.

Does this sound like something you'd like the sound of? Yeah. Awesome! You can play Turrim 3D Here

Can we get more votes?

I still miss a few. Check out my game:

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/kaibuturan

Deep down the abyss

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Come dive into the abyss and slay old gods !

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/deep-down-the-abyss

Last days to rate games, can't wait to play more !

5 days left to play and rate Far Side of the Mirror

Since we're all here...here's an obligatory shameless self-promotion post for our game.

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Far Side of the Mirror is an adventure game about exploring a cat's dreams.

Featuring a plethora of different environments, varied dialogue and interactions, a dancing minigame, and two very cool ducks.

Here's what some people have been saying about our game so far:

"Far Side of the Mirror has cats (😸) and mindblowing art and audio and an otherworldly atmosphere and cool chill birds. ... Overall I sum this up as perfection!" - peace-of-cake-games

"The entire experience was gorgeous and amazing from start to finish. :cat: ... This is an incredibly well-crafted and introspective narrative and world that you’ve put together in the short time of this jam. It’s bite sized, but it has the perfect amount of character and polish to really stand out. ... The audio design was on point too!" - jorgegamedev​

"Rhyming Bird Mates are awesome." - room606

"I love this! Everything is so cute and unique. I just had to interact with every possible thing." - oco

Play and rate now at https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/far-side-of-the-mirror

Looking for cool puzzle and trivia game to play! (Web only)

I am looking for cool puzzle, strategy or trivia games to play!!

So if you made one pls post a comment with the link below (Web games only)

also pls check my game if you want: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/48/deep-fall-1

"Dare" -- My LD music album, updated with 4 new tracks

I've updated my album, "Dare", with 4 new tracks for Ludum Dare 45 through 48. This brings the total count of tracks up to 23. As usual, anyone who already has the album can freely download the new tracks as well. Thanks for your support!

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Shameless self-promotion

Mole Hole's low on ratings, I'd appreciate a couple more so I can see how badly I did after this is all over. out.png

Here's a gif since that's the only way to attract attention to my post: gpd.gif

And here is the link.