Not a terrible game, but the controls are woefully unresponsive, after falling to the start of the 'staircase' section about 20 times because the game refused to recognise my command to jump, I gave up.
Reviews for "You Only Need One"
I have to admit that deep inside, I love this game - not because it's good, but because it's just really, really strange, and I really fond of strange games or music. So yeah, I really enjoy that little trip, but I can't really understand or appreciate the message of the game. It's way too simple-minded - "Ignore any enemies, find people who will love you and to whom you can trust" is not a bad advice, but there are many nuances like being tolerate towards others and coming to an understanding with people, and the message itself is just one-sided for me. But I still love this game - just because it's quirky, original and charismatic, and there is not a lot of stuff like this on Newgrounds. And if a cute little game can make me smile in 2 minutes (even not for a reasons that were intended by developer), that's a really good job for me :)
LTPATS responds:
I completely agree, the messages I attempted to express through this game are far too complex to be accurately depicted in what I have presented. Unfortunately the time constraints (1.5 days) made it difficult to really explore the nuances in the message that I would have liked to explore, but I would definitely like to provide a more accurate means of expressing what I would have liked to express in future installments. That being said, the game could be interpreted in many different ways. Thank you so much for your response, these are the kind of responses that remind me why I love being a game developer!
-1 star for music
-1 star for lots of jumping
+1 star for a deep thought
The final rating is 4 stars
This game scares the crap out of me. The message about being different... is it supposed to be taken here at face value, or as a parody? As if accepting one's own difference and coming to terms with it is a farce.
I can't even think with this music, which is highly catchy bu also unnerving, unsettling... and just down right inappropriate for this game! Maybe the music is warping my perception of this game. Like the music, there's something awful... disgusting even... with the message. And unfortunately, this feeling carries over to my experience with the game as a whole. A bit sick.
LTPATS responds:
As a designer, I am really happy that my game elicited such a strong reaction in you. As a person, I am sorry for the discomfort is has caused you. For the record, I did not intend it to be a parody, I simply wanted something bizarre enough to draw attention to the message.
If you would like to know more about the theory behind the music, feel free to reference this post on the game I wrote shortly after its release:
http://ltpats.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/you-only-need-one-a-game-made-in-under-2-days-for-tag-6/
Have nothing to say. Really good, keep up with the good work!