Played the game as promised, even though quite late.
The main problem with it, as I think, is that it seems more like gambling than a game. Maybe there is some strategy/thinking behind getting high scores, but it feels that it's too random for that. I would in any case be curious to see videos of how people got their top results. I almost got to top-10 (2300+something) by accident (as with any of my good playthroughs).
The best strategy seems to just place 20 balls of each color at the same point and hope for the best. There was some time when I generated some huge amount of green balls (my computer really lagged) with this strategy. It felt unsatisfying for that to not count in any way. I think having total number of balls (instead of number of red-ones) as a score would be nicer.
Alternatively, I think you may remove time limit and stop the game when all balls are of the same color (or their number reaches some maximum capacity). My final play, when I scored 2300+something, balls were not done eating each other and reds were positioned very well, and once again, it was unsatisfying for the game to stop at such a spot in my best attempt.
I'll play your game anyway, but it would be cool to play it on stream. I don't guarantee positive feedback though. I always give honest feedback and I often don't agree to the received recommendations.
Hi there, that would be great if you can play my game on stream. Unfortunately I'm busy at that time, but if its a YouTube video I'll be sure to check it out afterwards :)
Ok, I'll play your game at the end after I play current viewers' games.
Although stream might last for quite some time (last one ended up being 8.5 hours, this one is likely going to be shorter though), so by the time you are free I might still be streaming
Hi! Attempt #3:) Last time the stream was 6 hours 40 minutes, so I decided to not prolong it with extra games. This time I am playing and streaming top-50 overall games today/tomorrow (starting September 12th at 16:00 UTC and likely for 4-5 hours minimum): https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-6/topic/1640613/streaming-top-ranked-games-on-septe...
I'll play your game on stream anyway, but it will be nice to have you there:) If you plan to join the stream, please let me know and I will wait for you to actually join before playing your game (let me know when you join in the stream chat). If you can't make it to this stream, but still would like to see your game being played live - let me know as well and I'll postpone your game till the next stream (aka attempt #4).
Really cool game. Easy and fast to play, but hard to master. Has a real one more go vibe going on. I got to number 3 on the leaderboards, after many hours of playing :)
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When will there be a downloadable version?
Played the game as promised, even though quite late.
The main problem with it, as I think, is that it seems more like gambling than a game. Maybe there is some strategy/thinking behind getting high scores, but it feels that it's too random for that. I would in any case be curious to see videos of how people got their top results. I almost got to top-10 (2300+something) by accident (as with any of my good playthroughs).
The best strategy seems to just place 20 balls of each color at the same point and hope for the best. There was some time when I generated some huge amount of green balls (my computer really lagged) with this strategy. It felt unsatisfying for that to not count in any way. I think having total number of balls (instead of number of red-ones) as a score would be nicer.
Alternatively, I think you may remove time limit and stop the game when all balls are of the same color (or their number reaches some maximum capacity). My final play, when I scored 2300+something, balls were not done eating each other and reds were positioned very well, and once again, it was unsatisfying for the game to stop at such a spot in my best attempt.
I was recommended this game in response to my post: https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-6/topic/1626730/what-are-best-games-you-played-asse...
Would you like to join my stream where I play jam games of everyone who joins (September 5th, 11:30 UTC): https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-6/topic/1628557/streaming-your-games-starting-septe...
I'll play your game anyway, but it would be cool to play it on stream. I don't guarantee positive feedback though. I always give honest feedback and I often don't agree to the received recommendations.
Hi there, that would be great if you can play my game on stream. Unfortunately I'm busy at that time, but if its a YouTube video I'll be sure to check it out afterwards :)
Ok, I'll play your game at the end after I play current viewers' games.
Although stream might last for quite some time (last one ended up being 8.5 hours, this one is likely going to be shorter though), so by the time you are free I might still be streaming
Hi! I was streaming for 6+ hours and I have to admit I forgot to play your game at the end.
Feel free to join the next stream, though: https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-6/topic/1633113/streaming-your-games-finale-on-sept... :)
I'll still play the game in any case (and try to fit it at the end of the stream if I still have time/energy for that)
Hi! Attempt #3:) Last time the stream was 6 hours 40 minutes, so I decided to not prolong it with extra games. This time I am playing and streaming top-50 overall games today/tomorrow (starting September 12th at 16:00 UTC and likely for 4-5 hours minimum): https://itch.io/jam/brackeys-6/topic/1640613/streaming-top-ranked-games-on-septe...
I'll play your game on stream anyway, but it will be nice to have you there:) If you plan to join the stream, please let me know and I will wait for you to actually join before playing your game (let me know when you join in the stream chat). If you can't make it to this stream, but still would like to see your game being played live - let me know as well and I'll postpone your game till the next stream (aka attempt #4).
Loved the game. Can you post a windows build to download :D
Thanks a lot! Not right now as it's frozen in game jam stasis... Will do if I continue developing it in future though :)
Really cool game. Easy and fast to play, but hard to master. Has a real one more go vibe going on. I got to number 3 on the leaderboards, after many hours of playing :)
I love this game! Awesome and beautiful!
This game is very addictive and fun to play, great job!
Great game. When you find the tipping point it's beautiful to watch play out.
Quick. Fun.