Flashlight Frightnight

Challenging and well made game! I included it in my compilation video series of all of the GM48 games, if you’d like to take a look. :) https://youtu.be/po4FqYmf9EQ

Reaaaaally cool!
I really like that the theme affects the gameplay and not just a character stat. Some more polish would have been nice (they get stuck on trees and some teleported right next to me), but it's in a nice state for the time invested.

Cool game. The idea of light being both a tool to find items and something the can attract enemies is a great use of the theme. It plays pretty well too and it was fun trying to avoid the enemies while getting the highest score possible. The controls aren't perfect though - it seems that sometimes the flashlight just doesn't toggle when you press space. The movement controls also don't change to reflect the camera direction but then again I'm not even sure I was supposed to move the camera.

The pseudo 3D effect is pretty cool but I don't think it really added much to the game - I think a typical 2D top down view would work fine. The overall visual style is nice and the flashlight effect is neat. I also enjoyed the sound design, particularly when the enemies chase you. Some music or ambience would be nice though.

My highscore's 23. I'm challenging everyone to beat that. You won't even come close! 😎

Really interesting mechanic that goes hand in hand with the theme!

The game felt a little unpolished, both in the controls and (lack of) audio, but you still had a playable prototype that felt fun to play, and you also balanced it pretty well, it's not too hard but not easy enough to get boring.

Pretty cool game! Well done, well polished. It feels nice and is rather well balanced. I like the flashlight is actually helpful and how it indeed can be an issue to have it on while monsters are around. Small issue though, the randomly popping monsters. I mean, it doesn't bother but, in terms of immersion, it's not so great to see them pop as if they used instant teleportation. But it's nitpicking. It would have been nice if there was music, or at least atmospheric sounds.

Pretty solid entry!

My son thought is was scary, so good job!

We couldn't get some of the chests as they were overlaying tree which were barriers. After getting over the excitement of avoiding monsters we really wanted an objective. Maybe even find a weapon and send those monster back were they came from.

Overall you did a good job in so less time, it fit well the theme.

This game is really fun and addictive! It gave me the jeebies!

I really liked how you use the mechanic of helpful but harmful. The art is nice and the sound effects are cool. Good job!

12 hours!!!!! Geez, nice job! My high score was 19!!!! :)

Very good use of the theme. I like how the graphics and sound together create an intense and spooky atmosphere. I have some minor problems with the hitboxes and movement. I wish you used the mechanics for something more so it wouldn't be so repetetive. But me and my friend enjoyed to beat eachothers highscores and create new strategies.