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Brackeys Game Jam 2021.1

Hosted by Yilian, hucota7, AquaXV, Duxez, TheDutchMagikarp, CodeMyst, Brackeys · #BrackeysGameJam

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A jam submission

CalamityView game page

A Space Shooter with fast-moving missiles and swarming enemies.

Submitted by Atruan — 8 hours, 8 minutes before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Graphics	#684	3.194	3.194
Audio	#869	2.667	2.667
Overall	#1073	2.606	2.606
Game Design	#1087	2.611	2.611
Innovation	#1237	2.389	2.389
Fun	#1267	2.361	2.361
Theme	#1291	2.417	2.417

Ranked from 36 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

In what way does your game fit the theme?
The enemy spaceships shoot beams to slow the player. Their effects are stronger when there are more of them

Did you write all the code yourself and made all the assets from scratch?
I wrote all code and made all pixel art, but used a royalty-free music track and stars asset

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rystalSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Took some time to realize, but then I noticed you can only press W and not A S D. The game itself was honestly pretty fun, I loved shooting the enemies and the movement polish is on point. The game still needs a little more polish but nevertheless really good game!

Would love if you check mine out :)

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Stronger To-get-her

Essssam3 years ago

First few attempts, I died only a couple of seconds in so maybe a little bit of leniency especially at first can help players stick around. But after that the game got going and I enjoyed my time with it. Good job.

AETHERRSubmitted3 years ago

AMAZING GAME, It was amazing, it had really good controls, and amazing sound effects, it was really immersive, it was a bit too hard, but it was great if you were going for a hard game, maybe try adding lives, but overall, really really really fun gameplay. Ireally enojoyed your game, well done.

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AETHERRSubmitted3 years ago

AMAZING GAME, It was amazing, it had really good controls, and amazing sound effects, it was really immersive, it was a bit too hard, but it was great if you were going for a hard game, maybe try adding lives, but overall, really really really fun gameplay. Ireally enojoyed your game, well done.

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AETHERRSubmitted3 years ago

AMAZING GAME, It was amazing, it had really good controls, and amazing sound effects, it was really immersive, it was a bit too hard, but it was great if you were going for a hard game, maybe try adding lives, but overall, really really really fun gameplay. Ireally enojoyed your game, well done.

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paulguseeSubmitted3 years ago

Nice idea, it just needs a lot of polishing. Good job.

If you have time check out my game

https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-5/rate/927925

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What The Blob !?!!

TwoEuroWineProductionSubmitted3 years ago

Very beautiful and enjoyable game! It would have been nice, if the player had more lives, so he doesnt get one-shotted. Nevertheless a game with a lot of potential!

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The Awesome Adventures Of Mushroom Man And Leaf Lady

ceetheemessSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I think that you made a beautiful game that's honestly brimming with a lot of potential.

Things I liked:

I really enjoyed the movement in this. IT was simple and easy to move my ship through space.
I love the pixel art style. I think that it is simple yet beautiful and those planet assets and the enemy asset particularly looks good.
I love the booster effect. IDK how you made it but it's very effective and cool.

Suggestions for improvement:

Maybe increasing the amount of times you can be hit. The one and done was a little brutal for me.
I think it'd be cool if I was able to restart the level from the game screen rather than from then being sent back to the start menu you. It takes me out of the great immersion you created.

I'd really appreciate if you could review my game when you get a chance.

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Find My Way Home

AtruanDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for all of the feedback and ideas, I was not working on anything before this Jam and so I might rewrite a few of the scripts and then continue to work on it

HauntedQuestSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Art and music are nice. Gameplay needs a lot of polish. Adding some health, moving the camera back, replacing the invisible walls on the sides of the map with something like asteroids to show the player where they can go and giving the player more shots before reloading - all of that would improve the experience for me.

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Torn Apart - A Love Story

KlortakSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

It's a bit hard to see oncoming enemies, I suggest moving the player to the side of the camera so more is shown in front

I'd love it if you considered rating my game as well

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AtruanDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for the feedback, I did not realize until submitting that having navy blue enemies is not a good idea in a space game!

marvinwestSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I like art and sound, besides it is way too hard to play.

JickamangahSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

If you added HP and a wasd control, this game would be playable. In it's current state, it gives too little power to the player.

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3PQ (A Puzzled Puzzle's Puzzling Quest)

Tasfiqul TapuSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

This game is incredibly difficult. Maybe add some health pick-ups.

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23gamesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I am not skilled enough for these types of games, but still enjoyed it.

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We need change!

MonkeyBusinessStudiosSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Great art and sound design, this game has a really nice atmosphere

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Aurélie RouxSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I really enjoyed the game. It reminds me of the games I used to play when I was younger. Very nice art direction and the sound design is great!
The theme is respected "stronger together" and I have no problem with the difficulty since it brings a real dynamism to the game.
Good job!

if you have the time, you can also check mine.
https://pierrot-tournier.itch.io/lumi

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HeXagonGames_studioSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Rally cool game but it's litle bit hard for me.
I like music and graphics.

You can also check my game.

https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-5/rate/927237

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Apes Together Strong

Mytheria GamesSubmitted3 years ago

The graphic style is very nice and I can see the concept you were aiming for, cool!

Sadly I was having a hard time, it's very difficult!

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AtruanDeveloper3 years ago

yeah, I ran out of time with the enemies a bit, and it is only just now occurring to me that a navy blue missile is not good when using a black bachround. Thanks for playing!

JasonEvansSubmitted3 years ago

Had a really tough time with only 3 shots and being bad at these types of games haha. I liked the graphics, all the planets and stuff looked really nice. I think for an unfinished game you did a great job and should be proud of it.

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