April 26th-29th 2013 :: Theme: Minimalism
Ludum Dare 26 — April 26-29th, 2013
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I wasn't planning on doing Ludum Dare this weekend, but when I saw that the bonus theme was potatoes, I had to participate. After a little less than an hour of work and many hours of waiting for Google Play, I'm proud to present Minimalistic Potato.
I like to think of Minimalistic Potato as a reflection on the ephemerality of the human condition. Interpret it how you wish though. Potatoes gonna potate.
Promotional video: http://youtu.be/bg5JzO168Pk
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Ratings
| #27 | Humor | 3.85 |
| #458 | Theme | 3.63 |
| #652 | Graphics | 2.91 |
| #743 | Mood | 2.70 |
| #935 | Fun | 2.57 |
| #1034 | Innovation | 2.41 |
| #1169 | Overall | 2.50 |
| #1659 | Coolness | 33% |
Comments
I have been encouraged to up the quality of my game after i saw this. Though I doubt I can even compare with this.
I think we need more games like this in our industry.
For example, kids will gladly throw money at every other game that comes out, but you sir, are truly an artist. This game is so emotional, and it is astounding how you could have made it in such a short time.
THE NEXT SECTION CONTAINS SPOILERS!
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The ending was absolutely phenomenal. I'm not sure if this game has multiple endings or not, but I am definitely going to play again to find out. The moment where he potated, I couldn't not cry at the look in his eyes. It was wonderful, and I am glad to have played such a stellar game. I love you.
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Anyone got a walkthrough? I got stuck about ~2 hours into the game.
Marvelous by dear sir, You have seem to struck an awe-inspiring intersection between the insightfullness of the thematicity of minimalism whilst not letting it overshadow it sublimirary thematic use of that is at the root of it all.
I'm stuck. The first 3 Levels where easy, but the fight against the deep fryer just before the ketchup ocean storm is to hard!
Ok now i've downloaded it on my smartphone.
I hate u.
Probably I'll fail my univerity exams 'cause of you...
Hehe, the potatoest thing in this entry is the comment section. Laughed hard :)
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10/10 BEST GAME! SO MODERN YET RETRO! NO ONE HAVE EVER DONE THIS! GAME OF THE YEAR *****