Put on your headphones and take a walk ...
Hi! I'm Bart Bonte, a Belgian independent game designer and bontegames.com is where I blog about new interesting browser and mobile games. My own games are all in the left column (or at the bottom of this page on mobile). More info about me and my games on bartbonte.com.
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Oou! Looks cute!
ReplyDeletevery nice!! and the music is cool. Thanks Bart
ReplyDeleteLove the music. It was quick easy and relaxing.TY Bart
ReplyDeleteAll I can say about this is just "No."
ReplyDeleteSome alternative version of guitar hero...
ReplyDeleteWonderful music, terrible gameplay. The music stops when I release the right arrow key, to mention only one thing. It's too slow, to mention another.
ReplyDeleteCan't we take it easy once in a while without the 'drenalin junkies complaining?
ReplyDeleteNice choice Bart. Great for when you want to take it slow.
well, not my favorite alas
ReplyDeleteSorry nemo, but I will add one more bad comment on this game. I'm a fan of experimental games, well, this is the first art/non action/musical game I hate.
ReplyDeleteThere is NOTHING to do, the music is repetive, does not eolve with the boy walking, and it is sooo slow that (more than just being boring) that the gameplay was unplayable. I couldn't adjust the jumps, so it destroyed the music.
Moreover, the music has nothing to do with the game, it could have been more relaxant, or more strange, or moving, or anything else that would make sense ...
actually..... the music stopping when you stop pressing the right arrow is the point..... It is not just some repetitive music in the background while you walk, it's integral to the game. That's why they insisted that you turn on volume.
ReplyDeleteAs someone mentioned, it's like guitar hero. Would you be upset if guitar hero butchered the song because you didn't play well? That's sorta the point of the game...
Also, if you listen carefully, you'll realize that he tries to match the music to the scene/mood of the character.
AAAANNNDDD, you might also notice that the jumps you have to make is also related to the music... Like you jump on the down beat, or when the melody plays. Sorta like guitar hero. Once you realize that, it becomes a whole lot easier.
AAAAANNNDDD, once it becomes easier, you might actually get a string of the correct and realize that the birds are attracted to the beautiful music you're making possible.... and you can unlock an achievement by collecting birds. But when you trip, music is disrupted and the birds fly away.
It's basically a complete music mania type game, complete with purpose, challenges and achievements, but for people who want to still relax and enjoy the music and scenery instead of being rushed along by the treadmill that is guitar hero...
True, that type of game play may not be for everyone. But for what they set out to do, I think they did a good job =) Nice choice, Bart =)
Thanks, coffeeteamix, for pointing out all of the beautiful subtleties to thus game. You beat me to it. It's a stunning game.
ReplyDeleteGREAT GAME!! I Loved it!!
ReplyDelete@ Liz: glad you feel the same one ^___^
ReplyDeletenow my only complain is that they need a restart button >< I'm going for "finish all 3 without a break" achievement... so once I trip, I just want to restart... =3
Well, we're not the same. Ones don't like it, ones do. Like me. I love it!
ReplyDelete@ coffeeteamix: grrrrr I completely agree. I want that achievement! A restart would be a lovely addition. It's making me be not so relaxed about it
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful little game. Thanks, Bart.
ReplyDeleteWhy can I only manage to get 18 birds urgh elusive 20, that aside I love this game!
ReplyDeleteLove the music! Really ice cute game, a little bit short but quite fun!
ReplyDeleteomigawd WONDERFUL so beautiful so creative my fav game of month so pretty but earphone music too loud...
ReplyDeleteAw, I liked it! It's really easy if you just hop along with the music, and I did have a smile on my face when I was done. I just wish there were more levels...
ReplyDeleteGreat concept, beautiful music, nice graphics, boring game though.
ReplyDeleteOooo, nice game! Love the music~
ReplyDeletethis game is beautiful and very relaxing.. thank you for putting a smile on my face :D
ReplyDeletethought this was a bit rubbish at first but then when I linked the music with the birds - its fab! Only managed 6 birds - 20 to get?! - dunno about that. Great game!
ReplyDeleteSorry I will have to agree with nemo, I mean he is right, it is slow, and if it has to be, it better be relaxing, sadly, I think that because of the fact that you have to keep holding down the right key, for example, really hurts my finger after a time, the thought that you pretty much lose after one mistake, not being to regain the bird, not getting the achivements, not following the beat, the music getting disrupted kinda ruins the whole purpose of focusing the game around music, I like exsperimental games, and I like this style of art, but I just can't catch the relaxed atmosphere, its like sitting on a bench in the park, while a creepy hobo stares at you. O_O
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOOO CUUUTTEE!!!
ReplyDeleteSO fun and addicting.
You people out there who are saying bad things about this game, umm... don't! 'Cause you're wrong!
beautiful, simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteohhhh, this game is soooo lovely! i love this game and the music! thank you bart for sharing this piece of joy! :D
ReplyDeleteGotta love this game~ so sweet!!! It is very calming and the music is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSome people don't like this game. I don't like those people, frankly. <3 It's a slow game, yes. It has beautiful music. yes. I got great pleasure playing this game, and I'm sorry for those who don't.
Thanks for sharing this artful and sweet game, Bart!