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GMTK Game Jam 2019

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A jam submission

Lightless - Only One LightView game page

A 2D platformer about using shadows to your advantage
Submitted by FireGreeks — 3 minutes, 6 seconds before the deadline
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CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Overall#2464.0534.053
Originality#2984.1324.132
Design#3743.7893.789
Adherence to the Theme#3784.2374.237

Ranked from 76 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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NiHuShuSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

I love it. I haven't seen this concept before. The start sound is a bit to loud but still an awesome game

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ArrowOne
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drellaSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Great game! The minimalist look is real nice, and clearly communicates necessary info. I will say the flickering lights is pretty annoying, especially when you gotta switch rapidly/frequently between lights. 

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Racquet Riot
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H_LabsSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Really cool concept with great level design! I can easily see Mark Brown talking about this in one of his videos. My only complaint is that the flickering lights was a bit frustrating since I couldn't figure out the timing of it.

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Only You
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Yes! Thank you for your feedback! The flickering was a terrible idea ^^

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H_LabsSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

The flickering lights looked good and with some more predictable timing, I'm sure it could add some fun difficulty!

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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Yeah! Because right now the intervals between are chosen randomly... Thank you fo your feedback

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RytisokSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Really like minimalistic aestethics and level design. Definitely worth checking out! 

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Light Staff
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PedroleumSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

This game is really great, I like the original take on the theme. The level design and placement of the lights is on point, and the inclusion of green lights a few levels in really changed up the gameplay and kept it fresh.

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One More Second
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Thank you sooo much for your feedback! Apreciate it!

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GameDevToolmaker5 years ago(+1)

Engrossing...!! Great minimalistic game 

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LidigistSubmitted5 years ago

Innovative gameplay, I love how you make the abyss from blackout. Quite difficult for me, but my friend who loves platformer enjoys it a lot!

Maybe it's better if the color of blackout as well as the platform is different so that we can really tell whether it's path or abyss :)

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POGO JUMP!
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Sagewind StudioSubmitted5 years ago

Very polished platformer. I had fun playing it! Thank you for the game!

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Smooth Elevator
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Thank YOU for playing!!!

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Nitai99Submitted5 years ago(+1)

A really cool idea! I will play some more before I rate.

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Twisty Chess Jam Version
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dzamaniSubmitted5 years ago

I like what you did with the player making it feel alive, juiciness is everything!

Also nice work with the trailer, I would suggest looking at even more shapes for the shadows!

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The only NeOne
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago(+1)

That IS a very cool idea, other shapes as shadows... I got so many ideas for puzzles right now. Thank sooo musch for playing!

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LuqanSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Atmosphere in this game is wonderful. Great executed idea with one light.I really like the atmosphere of this game, I think it's the best part of this game.

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Kai RumaSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Good concept. The character controls are a bit loose for my taste (too much inertia) and it might have been better to cycle through the lights with a key press so you don't have to take your hand off the keyboard to use the mouse. But it is a good idea with lots of design space and room for improvement!

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Lose Your Head
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Team HorseheadSubmitted5 years ago

Love this very original! Great! The flickering lights were a little annoying, but I love how puzzling it is! A nice unique challenge ^-^

Great job you guys! I mean it! THIS IS AWESOME!

(- Amy)

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Only One Recruit
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Thank you sooo much!

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AdonisSubmitted5 years ago(+2)

Cool idea! I think the lights would be better solid than flickering. Maybe I just didn't understand how to wall jump right, but level 6 seemed really hard - especially as a level to introduce the mechanic. Anyways, good job :)

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Jonas PfeifferSubmitted5 years ago

Nice idea! But the frequency of the flickering is a little bit irritating for the more complex levels. Are they just cosmetic or have also gameplay purpose?

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One Last Time
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

They are just cosmetic but it understand how it can be really misleading! Thanks for testing it out!

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havikSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Really cool idea and use of light. Gameplay is fun and a good difficulty - nice job! Only complaint is the flicker off/on and between colours. The challenge itself is figuring out how to use the lights so it's just a bit annoying when you're in the middle of something and the light changes - I only want to die if it's my mistake! But yes, great game, good job :D

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Reflect
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Many have complained about the flickering lights. I understand how it was a mistake :)

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Zman110Submitted5 years ago

I truly think this game has pulled off the "One Light" approach the best ive seen so far! The lighting actually affects gameplay instead of being a challenge due to lack of vision (Which as a bonus, still does)! Really fun gameplay and a great concept! Nice job!

Would love if you could check mine out too! Or not, no pressure ;) https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2019/rate/462672?after=20#post-876644

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Slime Castle
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FireGreeksDeveloper5 years ago

Thank you soooo much! I will def check out your game!

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Charlie_WagnerSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

Really nice concept and design that would be even better if some of the graphical glitches were resolved! Keep it up!

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Build Permit
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JanegamedevSubmitted5 years ago(+1)

I really liked the main mechanic!! It is very interesting to play.
I didn't went far and still it is a good game. Hope to see more different light!

If you will have a free time you can check our game too: https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2019/rate/460954

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Impulse
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NuiSubmitted5 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

I seriously loved the idea.
The fact that the lights actually influence what jumps you can make is a nice twist. And damn, the ambiance serves it so well !

I mean, you never know when that eerie green light will appear and destroy all your hopes of double jumping. It's creepy, but at the platformer level, and I find that really cool, honestly.
Great job!

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