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I like this concept! A bit rough around the edges, seems to be a 'learn by losing' sort of game, which can be good or bad. I almost want there to be some health bar involved for the player, only to have somewhat of a chance against new threats you haven't figured out yet. For example, once the hounds go into frenzy, you pretty much have no chance. But, again, I like where you are going here!

Thanks!! I have plans for more levels, enemy types and player abilities/powerups! I am continue to push those updates over here: https://retrogamingdev.itch.io/signal-in-the-dark-post-game-jam

Thanks so much for the feedback!! I am glad you were able to pickup on the overall gameplay idea from my really rough demo. 

I have continued working on it over here: https://retrogamingdev.itch.io/signal-in-the-dark-post-game-jam

Not a ton more at this time, but I do plan to keep pushing more features and gameplay elements. So far I have added a 'temp block' that the player can drop to block the enemies, which adds a bit to the strategy. I have some plans for some new enemies and some other player actions and random powerups (such as things like a temp invisibility that resets the enemy rage).

Here is a more updated version of the game that will continue to receive development updates: https://retrogamingdev.itch.io/signal-in-the-dark-post-game-jam

This version here on this page is the version that was submitted to Pirate Jam 18 and won't receive any updates. 

Very very cool little game! I really like how it starts out super simple and slowly teaches you as you go. Graphics and sound were fun too, if a bit simplistic (not a criticism, I like games with simple graphics - more just an observation). But, despite that - it is a complete package and really well put together!

Thanks for the feedback! I really do appreciate it!

Love the style to this game and very nice platforming controls! Great work! 

FYI - to non-judges, I have started a separate listing for continued development on this game: https://retrogamingdev.itch.io/artifacts-escape-early-access

(judges can play it to, but I realize they can't judge based on this newer version)

Not a ton has changed from this Jam version, but already had some great feedback and the fixed the player being able to walk through the lava. 

Thank you! I need to fine tune the lava a bit more so you can't just walk through it, there is other ways around it. But, it was setup that way so new flowing lava didn't instant kill (so player had a moment to move a block out of it's path basically). Anyways, the feedback is super helpful and I do plan to keep developing after the jam is over! (Also good call on the comment stuff.)

Thanks for playing, I appreciate the feedback!! Yeah, I need to fine tune the lava so that newly flowing lava has a moment to escape - but established pieces will instant kill. 

Thanks for the kind words and feedback! I am definitely going to be continuing work on this one, so check back in the future! 

Very cool game! Graphic style is awesome! General gameplay is fun and well put together. Keep developing this thing after the Jam is over! 

Thanks a lot for the feedback!! I appreciate it! (Already updated the timer color!)

Thank you so much for the feedback!! Great call - I have more work to do around the death/time out screens, but I am going to switch it to restart the room instead of the game. 

Really great demo! Fun! I lasted about 5 minutes, got a little bored by then - but I love the concept. Hope you keep at it and add some more enemy variety, maybe cannon powerups, etc... Maybe break the ships into waves, that type of stuff. But, again, great work!

I didn't have time to dig really deep here, but obviously you built something really cool here! I love the whole idea behind being able to, in a game, do block coding to finish a stage. It is lacking some UI to help understand things, maybe a tutorial... but I wouldn't expect in a game jam demo, either. 

Latest version went live last night. There are 5 levels with unique ways to pass each one. Can you solve the puzzles in time and get to the exit? 

Thanks for the feedback!! I will adjust the levels a bit for the audio. Hoping to add some more gameplay mechanics too before the end, but we will see. 

Not many games leverage this type of interaction, reminds me of Typing of the Dead. Would love to see more variety in the visuals, enemy types, etc... but conceptually off to a great start IMO. The typing is responsive and just works really well!

I am a huge Punch Out fan, so this is fun to see. It feels very close to it in the timing and movement, nice work on that. The art style is really cool too. What I would love to see (or hear about) is what else you intend to differentiate it from Punch Out a bit more. (just spitballing ideas, but like an item shop or something to buy weapons, armor, or a leveling system with XP... different characters to play as?... warrior, wizard, rogue.)

Neat platforming idea, using the gun to jump further. The mouse move speed is a little too aggressive for me and the FOV feels huge. But, maybe that is something you are going for. 

Crazy, I hadn't seen that happen. The gray block is supposed to block the flame so you can pass. I will check it out and see what is up.

Thanks for checking it out too! My hope is to create more puzzle elements as I go here, but we will see how many things get implemented with the time remaining. My goal overall is an puzzle-y, arcade-y feeling game. 

EDIT: Bug has been squashed and new version is uploaded. 

That is messed up dude... those spiders... the statue... (i want more!)