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A jam submission

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Use a big arsenal of weapons to move around and murder people.
Submitted by Finboror — 6 hours, 39 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Fun#2863.7413.741
Overall#7433.4813.481
Originality#14803.3333.333
Presentation#15533.2593.259

Ranked from 27 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?
You can't control when you shoot, what weapons to use or what levels to play

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

Submitted(+1)

This is one the best-feeling and most fun shoot-to-move games I've played! I'd say you have your core character controller down pat. I also like the decision to leave it up to the player when the next wave begins -- I think that's important when they don't have control, so good thinking there.

Where'd I'd love to see a little more polish is on the level art. It was sometimes disorienting to be flying way up high, and if there was a background layer with some kind of pattern or image on it (which nevertheless doesn't distract from fore-ground action or conceal enemies, items, or the player) that would make "grounding" myself easier.

Honestly, I'd just love to see more levels. I think you have a really strong game here! Keep up the good work!

Developer(+1)

Thanks! The reason why starting waves is manual is because I couldn't make it automatic

Submitted(+1)

That puts you in a position to reward players for starting waves sooner: maybe a damage multiplier?

Submitted(+1)

This game was recommended to me by someone else in the GMTK discord chat, and I was not disappointed. This game is absolutely amazing. 5/5.

Here are some follow thoughts, I really want to see this game improve and grow:

1. If you make a multiplayer version of this, I'm sure people will buy this.

2. You could add a background to contrast how fast the player is yeeting their self in the sky.

3. The rocket launcher needs recoil aside from the rocket itself, and the massive mini gun enemies are overpowered in my opinion.

Developer(+1)

Oo, I'm glad to hear someone actually recommends this!

1. Yeah! Multiplayer makes everything more fun

2. Yeah that's true, but I think solid colours fot the art style

3. That's what special about it ;)

Thanks!

Submitted(+1)

really great shoot to move game! i think the melee attack is a great way to balance out the chaos and help the player out. i think more variety between the stages and enemies would be nice. overall, great job!

Submitted(+1)

my absolute favorite from the jam, the guns feel beefy and evil, the aesthetic feels cute and grim, gameplay is chaotic and addicting though so fucking simple. i dont have many words for this except for please continue developing this i absolutely love it

Developer(+1)

Oo, I totally will! I was going to add some new guns and mobile support, but your comment gave me inspiration and motivation to keep developing this, thanks! :)

Submitted(+1)

also, SO MANY FUCKING GUNS AAAH its so fun to play around with all of em. go even crazier with the design throwing in some systems n shit like fire and freezing and holy shit you can do so much with this. also the thumbnail is fucking perfect

Developer

YEAA

Mm those are some good ideas! Will implement 'em some time in the future, follow to get notified when I do it!

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

Absolutely loved it! Even though we've seen "shoot to move" before, I think this is 5 star creativity because of the sheer number of different weapons to play around with. Every single weapon has its pros and cons, and each one is fun to play with! The pistol has lots of control, the minigun almost none but can launch you really fast, and the rocket launcher... is just glorious in general. The gameplay is amazing, I think this is one of the most fun games I've played this whole game jam. Every new weapon is just so dang fun! 5 across the board from me :D

I really liked the feedback too, the particles and beefy sound effects were really a core part of the gameplay experience. Good work overall, and best of luck, hope more people find this gem of a game :) If you don't mind, could you check out mine as well? :)

Developer(+1)

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed! :)

I like beefy sound effects like everyone else, and that's why I add them to every single game I make. The secret is bass

My philosophy is that every gun should be fun to use. If a weapon isn't fun to use or even viable, why not just remove it completely? Games are supposed to be fun, and that's what I'm aiming at :)

And hell yes I'm gonna test your game out!

Submitted(+1)

Going to have to remember the beefy bass, definitely something I'll want to use in the future because it just feels so good.

Developer

Yeah! Also another pro tip: make the hhitting-enemy-sound like a combination of a hitmarker and a punch, makes your ears orgasm

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Developer

It's an intentional feature ;)

Submitted(+1)

I had a lot of fun with this! great job! 

Submitted(+1)

The handgun felt miserable, but after you get the bigger guns the fun starts! Had a blast with your game! :)

Developer(+1)

Kiitos! Tuohan on Turku, torilla tavataan?

Submitted(+1)

Torilla tavataan.

Submitted (2 edits) (+1)

The most fun I've had playing this jam's games. I know "shoot to move" is basically a meme at this point, but you totally nailed the feel. Also, it sounds so good.
Check our game!

Developer

Aw, thanks man! Yep, it's a meme, and I did it just because of it lol

The sound effects I found from the internet, bass boosted them to oblivion and mixed them together. Gotta make those guns sound beefy

And hell yes I will check your game! 

Submitted(+1)

Nice!
The details where the player spins from the recoil and the enemies can hurt each other are my favorite!

I thought the levels could be a little smaller or maybe less vertical.

You did a great job with all the different weapons!

Submitted(+1)

Very fun, I spent the most time on this game I think ! The different weapons are a really nice touch, could see myself playing such a game on my phone !

Developer

Aww, thanks mate! My brother suggested a mobile port, I'm gonna make it when the jam is over, add some new weapons and optimise it a little :)


Submitted(+1)

Very fun and original game. As someone else said, big and diverse arsenal of weapons as well!

Submitted(+1)

Grat game, very fun mechanic ad a very good range of weapons. Well done.

Developer

Thanks :)

 

(+1)

Great game, really good idea, but can be aggravating at times.

Developer

Thanks!

Submitted(+1)

Very fun mechanic; I love it!

Developer

Thank you!