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GMTK Game Jam 2020

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A jam submission

Gravity SlingshotView game page

Use gravity to guide the astronaut home!

Submitted by gexxosis — 43 minutes, 23 seconds before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Fun	#1577	2.982	3.267
Overall	#1885	2.982	3.267
Originality	#2796	2.799	3.067
Presentation	#3291	2.495	2.733

Ranked from 15 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?
After releasing the astronaut, the player no longer has control over their character and must rely on gravity to do the rest.

Did your team create the art for this game during the 48 hour time slot?

No

We used pre-existing art

Did your team create the audio for this game during the 48 hour time slot?

No

We used pre-existing audio

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Comments

HyperCubic StudioSubmitted3 years ago

A like the idea a lot and the controls feel really good. Also a quick tutorial is something which a lot of games are missing. Maybe adding some indication where the player is going to fly would help to better aim the shots.

Submitted

AvonateSubmitted3 years ago

Nicely done! If you do add in a trail this would definiatly make for a great mobile game.

Submitted

Honourable Retreat

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for playing!

dekigo3 years ago

I really liked this! I've played similar games before. I think as other commenters have said, it's pretty hard to hit the tiny satellite, but the controls feel good! Another thing I would consider is making the edges of the map bigger so you have more chances to "orbit" around the stars and hit the goal.

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago

Definitely, I think my favorite part of the game is just seeing how many times I can orbit around things or make weird maneuvers, so I really want to highlight that more. It's a hard balance giving enough room to do those sorts of things without things getting too small, but hopefully I'll find the sweet spot. Thanks for playing!

okayscottSubmitted3 years ago

Some of the levels are really precise, so it would be nice if there was a ghost or something of the previous launch point to compare to. But overall, really fun, intuitive, and good looking game. And the level select menu was a nice touch. Agree that this would make a great mobile game. Nice job!

Submitted

Understaffed Tank Crew

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for the constructive comments! A ghost trail is definitely priority #1 in the next iteration. Glad you liked it!

HefanSubmitted3 years ago

Great Concept! As a player, I really enjoyed the play through and the way I was thinking with gravity in your game really made me feel smart after finishing each level. As a participant of the same jam, seeing other developer dives into a similar field I have chosen but with a completely different approach puts a big smile on my face!

Submitted

Gravity is Mercy

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for playing! Yeah, it's really cool how we both took a similar interpretation of the theme and ended up in different directions.

NateDoggGamesSubmitted3 years ago

Neat concept, could be a fun mobile game if it was more polished.

Submitted

Without A Paddle

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks! I think you're right.

WittyWareSubmitted3 years ago

Really fun concept! The one thing I was really missing was a little line to show me where my last shot went and how far back I dragged the astronaut last time. That would've helped me hone my shots more easily.

I think if you get some more graphics and add more levels, you could make a really decent game out of this! Good job! I enjoyed it.

Submitted

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Yeah, I wanted to add a trajectory line both before launch (to help aiming) and after launch (to see whats been attempted) but unfortunately didn't quite get it to work. I definitely think I'll add more in the future. Thanks for playing!

EllardiusSubmitted3 years ago

I seem to get stuck on the level with the planet. My character just gets sucked into it over and over. Am I doing something wrong?

Submitted

gexxosisDeveloper3 years ago

Try launching slightly diagonal to the sun and the character should orbit around it. Try at different angles and strengths and you'll hit the goal. Thanks for trying my game!