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LOWREZJAM 2022

Hosted by JackOatley, Gurpreet Singh Matharoo · #LOWREZJAM

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A jam submission

Space EscapeView game page

A simple 2D shooting game made in 14 days for LOWREZJAM 2022

Submitted by Wes Casto — 2 days, 6 hours before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Graphics	#76	4.019	4.019
Audio	#108	3.528	3.528
Overall	#114	3.788	3.788
Gameplay	#138	3.340	3.340
Authenticity (use of resolution)	#185	4.264	4.264

Ranked from 53 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Did you work in a team?
No

Was the resolution a challenge?
The small resolution made it difficult to show certain UI elements, and I had to modify some of the artwork to make sure things were legible. I decided to use a limited color palette to save time on making art decisions.

What did you learn?
I learned several things that I'll be able to use in the future, like how to make enemies follow you when you are close to them.

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kfischer_okarinSubmitted1 year ago

Really nice polished little game :) The graphics look great - you even have an ending animation! The music and sound effects also fit well..

The gameplay was also fun… first I tried to defeat everything but since everything takes quite a lot hits and ammo is rare you had to think and rather avoid battles… I liked it :)

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Sludge 'n Cinder

Bruno Gat CarSubmitted1 year ago

Nice game! The limitation of ammo and life makes you hunt for supply from time to time, and this creates tension for the gameplay. Nice art-style too :D

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Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks! I decided to limit the ammo at the last minute to make it more difficult. Early on I was going to have a mechanic where you were always running out of oxygen and have to keep replenishing to really make you feel like you're against the clock. I may re-visit that idea in another jam.

CoglestopSubmitted1 year ago

Very fun and excellent use of the limited resolution. Liked the music as well. Good job.

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Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks! I can’t take credit for the music though. I usually write my own, but to save time for the jam I got the songs from OpenGameArt.org

Randy LarsonSubmitted1 year ago

Pretty sweet, Wes. I’m a sucker for a flying protagonist. The use of the low-rez real estate is very nice. I like the subtle animation frames you put in of accentuate movement.

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Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks! I know it’s been done lots of times before but wanted to do something safe for my first time to make sure I could get it done in time. I’d like to venture out next time and be a little more unique.

RuolusSubmitted1 year ago

It was really fun. I like the art aswell. Great work!

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Plants Versus Slimes

Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks!

AkzidenzSubmitted1 year ago

Really excellent. For a first jam game it's stellar. Everything about it works great. Graphics, music, mood. I tend to not like a lot of inertia in games but this was less stressful than most and it gives you time to figure out your next move.

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Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks! I had fun and will be looking out for more to enter this summer.

Wide Arch SharkSubmitted1 year ago

Loads of fun. Enjoyed. Frustrated with the movement a little, but such a slick game.

Great job !

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Vampire Saviour

Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks! If you don't mind me asking, what do you think would help improve the movement?

RJSubmitted1 year ago

Fun game, I really like the art! Gave it a really nice style!

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helikopterodaktylSubmitted1 year ago

I like the art style. The jetpack gameplay reminds me a bit of Alien Carnage/Halloween Harry.

What I'd change is add some minimal ammo regeneration to the game. I found myself out of ammo and unable to progress at some point.

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Wes CastoDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks for the feedback! I was worried about running out of ammo, so I did add a 15 second respawn to the ammo. Next time I’ll work out a better solution or think about switching it back to unlimited ammo.

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