Nice idea! I included it in my GMTK Game Jam compilation video series, if you’d like to take a look. :)
Play game
Out of Control(s)'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Fun | #32 | 4.205 | 4.205 |
| Overall | #151 | 3.959 | 3.959 |
| Originality | #340 | 3.932 | 3.932 |
| Presentation | #1012 | 3.562 | 3.562 |
Ranked from 73 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
My game takes the theme literally- the controls of the game, the WASD keys, are resources that you can run out of.
Did your team create the art for this game during the 48 hour time slot?
Yes
We created all art during the game jam
Did your team create the audio for this game during the 48 hour time slot?
Yes
We created all audio during the game jam
Comments
Love how much you slide around on this one and having to use the slopes of the scenery to your advantage. Very well executed!
Really like it. Well done!
Submitted
The Pit And The Double PendulumGreat game! It's such a simple concept but you were able to do a ton with it. I had a lot of good "ah-ha" moments when I was able to figure out puzzles in the game.
If you wanted to keep building, one thing you could do would be to add key pick ups that return a key to be used again. This could allow for some larger levels with more options available to the player.
Overall, fun game! Good luck with your future game dev!
Submitted
A Drunk Thief [GMTK 2020]Ohhhh I like this. I was waiting to see someone try this, as last year I believe there was a game that had a similar idea of a platformer where you can use each control only once. However, your spin on this with the character being really slippy, quick, fluid and reactive gives it the physics puzzle spin where you are the physics puzzle element and it really really works, whilst also fitting the out of control theme in multiple ways (physics out of control + controls out of controls as a resource). Some sound would be lovely but this works and I'm super happy to see this kind of game done right with this theme.
Submitted
Prepare for LaunchThis is one of the best games I've played in the jam, amazing job! While the graphics could use a bit of an upgrade if it were a full game, the UI and level design make for a very intuitive "Show don't tell" tutorial. I was worried the controls were a bit fast and slidey, but after a short bit it feels very natural, tight, and fun to maneuver. If there were more levels and slightly better visuals I would absolutely buy a full game of this. Honestly tried speedrunning it a little bit lol. Level design was a highlight to me.
Great game!! I was skeptical the "use a control only once" idea could be implemented in a fun way, but you pulled it off! Solid level design too.
Submitted
Space-Slime ContinuumThe game was really fun and the levels were very well designed! I think that the movement is definitely too slidy for such a precise game and the visuals need some more polishing, I like the simple style but the images aren't great quality and have some jagged edges. However, overall I enjoyed playing the game it fits the theme well, good job!
Submitted
ApocalypseThe slidyness was actually on purpose, since I felt that it allowed the player more options for lateral movement and therefore allowed for more complicated puzzles. I do kind of regret that it reduced precision. I tried to make the game more about puzzle solving than precision platforming as a result (since it turns out it can be really frustrating to have only one shot at any given action if the act of completing it is too hard). Would you mind sharing if any levels in particular felt too imprecise, or was it just that the general gamefeel was a little off? Thanks for playing and for the advice.
That was very fun, some of the levels were just challenging enough to make me think about my actions!
Submitted
The ZoomiesVery similar to what we submitted to the JAM (even the title is the same !). Your interpretation allows for clever level design and the introduction to the different mechanics is pretty well executed. Good game overall, too bad it's missing sound.
Submitted
Out Of Control(s)This is a really excellent idea for the game jam and I wish I'd thought of it! The level design for only 48 hours was excellent and I really enjoyed working out how to solve each puzzle. I would love a full game of this. I enjoyed how you could add momentum with the s key like you were on a ski jump. It was a simple idea that you explored extremely well. Great job!
Submitted
Restaurant RecklessWhen I saw the title, I was like "oh no not another one of these." But it wasn't! It was actually a unique challenge, and I really like the level layout and design. It's really creative, despite how many others have done something similar. But you took it another direction, made some well-crafted levels, and created a really polished game as a result. Good work!! :)
Submitted
Pie on the FlyExceptional idea! if only you guys have more time, you could have adding in sound effects! Awesome work!
Submitted
Tipsy SpaceshipThe S key thing was actually something I griped on a lot when making the game. Originally during development I had a hint for the first level that required it explain the S key's functionality without having to press H for a hint, but I later changed it so that the tip would be hidden unless the player asked for it explicitly with the H button. I changed that because I felt some players might want to experiment on their own without being told the solution, (and because it kept the game's largely minimalist, no text style more intact) but given that it's a pretty hard thing to figure out on your own I probably should have found a better solution. In retrospect I probably should have included that in the description for the game along with the controls. I really appreciate the feedback, this is actually the thing I most wanted to playtest before release but I just didn't have time during the jam lol. I guess I'll work more on that balance in the future. Thanks!
Very interesting level design, I didn't expect the mechanics to be so subtly complex. Really cool stuff. Nice work!
Submitted
Whiz Blade
Leave a comment
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.