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A jam submission

Space ArkView game page

Rescue the people from a dying sun
Submitted by Ste, EvPer, Fogheart (@fogheart), rasok, ArchieDIV, ADDlCT — 13 hours, 4 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Audio#1543.2943.294
Graphics#1973.1763.176
Authenticity (use of resolution)#1984.1764.176
Overall#2033.2503.250
Gameplay#2682.3532.353

Ranked from 17 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Comments

Submitted

I really like this concept! I got flying around and mining stuff and it was enjoyable. I like it in the 64x64 style, but I feel like it could use something like a system map to let you know where you are so you can plan. This is definitely a game I could see myself playing after being fleshed out a bit more.


Developer

right I was also thinking a mini-map would be nice, the whole system used to be 64x64, then we tried 128x128 and settled on 256x256. maybe 128 was better to have a feel of the whole system

Submitted

Hardcore controls! 15 minutes to lose gravity from red planet. Fun) Would like to play full game )

Developer

glad you enjoyed it - that does make it quite a bit more interesting to continue with this

Submitted

Didn't expect to see an orbital mechanics simulator in the 64x64 jam. I think the game would look better in higher resolution, but you managed to fit it in - good job.

I liked the atmosphere and music.

Shame I couldn't figure out how to refuel your ship. I suppose it's not implemented yet.

Some knowledge of orbital mechanics helps you - for example to catch up to a planet you actually need to slow down. Otherwise you overshoot and die in space with empty fuel tanks. So, the balance - the amount of fuel given to you, is just right.

Developer

thank you very much :) yes getting fuel was indeed not implemented yet

Submitted

I didn't think space exploration would work as a 64x64 game but you did it - very neat! I enjoyed what you got done :)

Developer

Thank you so much!

Submitted(+1)

Cool atmosphere! I had a little bit of trouble figuring out how to play, but it seemed pretty interesting once I started getting the hang of it.

Developer

Thanks for trying it and sorry we didn't finish :)

Submitted(+1)

Space Ark: Lost in deep space after the rookie pilot used half the fuel getting off the planet. Good times.

Developer(+1)

that will be the sequel in the next jam :D

Submitted(+1)

Was a bit confusing on how to play at first. I managed to land on the planet and mine some resources. Seems like it could be the begining of something cool!

Developer (1 edit)

Thank you for giving it a try!