Scratching an Itch

nubitoad’s Bomb or Kill puts you on the spot by demanding jokes. You play a comedian in front of an audience who needs to get laughs to get money. I found it interesting that the comments were so amazed by the technology, they forgot their pitchforks! This game definitely KILLED. My takeaways: * Each mini-loop works toward making you feel the emotional core of the game. * A perfect theme to use AI...

Break the Tower A chaotic but addictive arcade game by torcado . The Ludum Dare entry’s core loop is a twist on Breakout ( I keep saying brick because there was a Color Switch mode with that title [those who nose]): you bounce a ball off a platform to break through layers of bricks, collect coins, and unlock upgrades like faster dash recharge. The unique twist mechanic is charging and redirecting...

Voices in Static - the.sus This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zivanovic.substack.com

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I played howling dogs, an award-winning interactive fiction game, by porpentine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zivanovic.substack.com