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Mini Jam 119: Heaven²

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A jam submission

Heaven InvadersView game page

Mysterious aliens have invaded the holy grounds.

Submitted by Meranolean, ln404 (@ln404t) — 2 minutes, 35 seconds before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Overall	#4	3.837	3.837
Use of the Limitation	#5	4.043	4.043
Enjoyment	#5	3.652	3.652
Concept	#6	3.783	3.783
Presentation	#8	3.870	3.870

Ranked from 23 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Team members
Meranolean - game design, code ln404 - art design, game design Egor Rychagov - composer, sound designer

Software used
Unity

Use of the limitation
All, even interface can be destroyed.

Cookies eaten
3-5

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Comments

kernelironSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

Really cool and unique concept. I feel like there are only a few games in this jam that really went all in on the limitation, and this is one of them.

From the title and screenshots I was expecting it to be a space invaders type of game, but if anything it feels like a reverse space invaders with some tower defense elements. I was pleasantly surprised by how interesting it was. My only gripe is that the attack tile feels too expensive to shoot for how difficult it can be to aim.

The graphical presentation is nice and cohesive, and the sound design also fit well. It all comes together and feels really polished for a jam game.

Nice work!

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Jaco van HemertSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

This a great looking game with fun gameplay. I also enjoyed the music and SFX. I don't really have much to say, because this is honestly just a great game.

The only issue I had was that you could start off buying something other than a money maker and immediately have no way of winning anymore.

I also would have liked some more obvious feedback when something get destroyed. A few times I was focusing on something else and only later realised that something important had gotten blown up. E.g. a small but noticeable destruction animation to draw the eye might have been helpful.

But overall, this is simply excellent. I enjoyed playing it!

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mental3122Submitted1 year ago(+2)

Very well done! This was a lot of fun. I think I spent more time on this one then any other game in the jam!

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GREYM2Submitted1 year ago(+2)

One of the best games on this game jam! Interesting gameplay, good sound and great visual.

5/5

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The Fallen Angel

MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thank you so much! <3

ilPrinniSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

Absolutely brilliant entry, I loved the art it was sooo cool looking and very clear.

Took me a bit to realize I had to click the shield and shooters, but the number on them helped out alot.

It really surprised me in a OH WOW moment when the invader shot the shop icon making me unable to buy more money makers. a really "oh they thought of that" moment.

I do wish the shooters were automatic tbh, aiming was a little awkward and not exactly that fun imo. I think it might have been fun to have another row and autofiring, then you just try to amass power and economy as fast as possible rather then having to aim.

I admittedly havent beat it yet, but I plan to come back to it sometime to win. Takes a long time to win I found, but was still really really fun.

I think it might be important to make the player start with a money generator tbh, cause my first run was me buying a shield then... not having any money. PvZ addressed this by having you start with only enough money to buy a sunflower, maybe you could do something similar!

Really awesome entry, had fun and surprised me!

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Orb: Jam Version

MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Hey! Thanks for such a detailed review, you really helped us getting better! We wish you win it! And yes, you're right, there should be some income from the start. but we planned for the players to explore the game and get stuck a couple of time :D

MaaxSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

The ability to sell parts would have been pretty good for additional strategy.

Great visuals and great game overall :D

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ln404Developer1 year ago

Yea! It's a good idea but we didn't have the time to add it and balance properly. Also it's part of a challenge that you can't sell parts ;)

EggBoxSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

I like the visuals a lot! The sound design is a bit gritty though. As for the difficulty, I think it is a bit too easy, but it's hard to balance something in a 3 day jam!

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Shut-In Angel (Gamejam-Version)

richbombSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

I enjoyed your game very much. It was fun strategizing, even though the strategy becomes obvious after one or two plays.

Fun experience, nice presentation and couple minutes of fun. thumbs up for you sir

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MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you so much for such a nice review!

cryy22Submitted1 year ago (1 edit) (+2)

this was lots of fun! I love tower defense style games. I had a great time putting together an unstoppable defense.

using the shooters was a little tricky… it would be nice if they just shot straight up. and good use of the limitation, when the enemy destroyed the button for creating new shooters, I had to restart!

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War is Heaven (game jam version)

MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thank you for the comment! That's so cool that you did so much strategy in our game >_< That's point for GD balance! Yes, you're right, there are challenges and I hope it made fun for you!

SAWD GamesSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

Very cool strategy game, more to it than initially meets the eye. Took a few tries to really get the hang of what was going on, and even after that the UFO still managed to destroy my best defenses.

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Divine Intervention

HermineeSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

I really liked the aesthetics of the game! But I didn't manage to create an indestructible city :p

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MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago

Hahaha! Looking forward for the second part with city-building! ;) Thanks for the comment!

Deiw9090Submitted1 year ago(+2)

NIcelly done, great artstyle, gameplay, and music. Its really fun to grind money :D

Submitted

MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago (1 edit)

$$$ $$$ $$$
Thanks for play!
$$$ $$$ $$$

DuffusWaffleButtSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

It's quite addictive and satisfying to achieve lots of money :)

I would have liked the enemy bullets to be in line with the grid. They seems to go inbetween a lot.

Good work.

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SHA.incSubmitted1 year ago (1 edit) (+2)

This is the best jam game 10/10, difficulty... well, because I built up the whole field with money and shot from 1 cannon it was easy for me, but the final stage of the boss is a difficult test, the graphics are great, the gameplay is wow, but the difficulty levels should be done,

Submitted

MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago (1 edit)

Thank you a lot for playing and your comment! We are very happy that you like our game! You are absolutely right, there are a really challenge, and I hope it's enjoyable to overcome it!

AxulArtSubmitted1 year ago(+2)

It's super hard! but it is very addictive!

The concept is very well achieved and well applied limits.

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MeranoleanDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you for playing! We are glad that you liked the game challenge!