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This funk-filled game explores what would happen to the Infinity Monkey/Typewriter Theorem if it had a commercially-biased autocorrect. The game submits to a growing body of monkey-submitted literature.
This 2-button game (for #CloneJamNathalie and #LDJAM #LD34) hooks into Google's search suggestion service to come up with some of its autocorrections.
Instructions:
Press left shift and right shift to make the monkey's hands hit buttons.
Simultaneously hold down left shift and right shift to submit the manuscript.
View the growing body of literature submitted through the game by monkeys (players):
http://ld34.idumpling.com/manuscripts.txt
Downloads and Links
Ratings
 | Innovation(Jam) | 4.57 |
 | Humor(Jam) | 4.57 |
 | Coolness | 71% |
| #13 | Theme(Jam) | 4.52 |
| #38 | Audio(Jam) | 4.12 |
| #61 | Mood(Jam) | 4.05 |
| #73 | Overall(Jam) | 3.93 |
| #166 | Graphics(Jam) | 4.10 |
| #214 | Fun(Jam) | 3.55 |
Comments
I hereby present you with the banana of geniousness,
A few drawer diverted under a drake. Discount tire diverted..
I made a spam poetry generator a while back that you might find interesting, though the execution, in comparison, is sloppy you might find it interesting. http://ww.spoetry.org
Thanks for an awesome experience!
This 'game' is amazingly funny! Very innovative and it seems like there is a lot of tech behind it. Cool intro and graphics as well. Well done !
Wow,your game is amazing!Pretty cool and funny,i liked a lot ;D
Hahahahaha, didn't understand the game until it sends me to the manuscrit xD. The idea is cool, but not a real game :P by the way, fit the theme perfectly and is hilarious
This is super great! There's now a competition at our office to make the best manuscript - and what does the "best" mean? I don't know, but I DO know I'm trying to write Sonic the Hedgehog fanfic with these monkey hands!
I love the concept! The database of all submissions is pretty cool too. Great job!
I don't know what I just played to, but that was a really fun experience. Great job.
I feel like a monkey, i look like a monkey and im laugh like a monkey
Weird game... awesome! Creative idea, funny execution, good work!
Wow, I'm really curious how the tech behind this game works! Really innovative and interesting game.
I really like the soundtrack and intro as well :)
My monkey wasn't very talented, but I had fun never the less typing away. Brilliant entry.
That's brilliant! Really good job with coming up with this idea and execution is also pretty neat.
BTW i uploaded new build for OSX of my game, hopefully this time everything will work fine
Very original concept, well-executed. Audio and visuals were lovely, with nice little details such as the poop on the keyboard. A neat interactive experience!
Interesting experience, especially if you mash the buttons quickly (I guess just like monkey would do) :)
Really amazed by how polished this entry is. Congrats! :)
"His queen elizabeth sanked the recipe."
Genius concept, 5/5 humor XD
Interesting game. I included it in my Ludum Dare 34 compilation video series, if you’d like to check it out :) https://youtu.be/xIPr3jDQjJ0
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Strange experience... but funny !