Notice: The WebGL version has been updated since Ludum Dare submission! The old version is available as a download further down.

Fullscreen is only available in the downloaded version.

Story

You are camping alone at night, and nature doesn't seem to like the disturbing lights from your fire. Play them some tunes on your lute to keep the beasts away, but beware! The bears are awfully musical and will not tolerate a missed chord. Others join to put out your fire, such as moles, wolfs and wizards. How long can you hold them off?



Gameplay

Keep the fire going by fueling it with branches.


  • Play the chords that appear over bears to keep them away from the fire. Chords are represented by their respective keys on the keyboard, as well as holding Left Shift to play in Minor.
  • Use your precious branches as toys for the wolfs to calm them. 
  • Whack the moles with either branches or hammers to keep them from making a dirt pile out of your warmth!
  • Complete the wizards challenge to reach a checkpoint and unlock magical (and  musical) spells!

Be resourceful and quick!

...to finish all the levels and finally get some well deserved rest!

Features

  • Full-fledged tutorial to show you the ropes (aww yeah)
  • 9 Levels that get much harder as you go! (that's plenty!)
  • CHECKPOINTS! (woohoo)
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations (*gawks*)
  • At least 15 minutes of gameplay! (if you are good, that is)


StatusPrototype
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, HTML5
Rating
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
(3 total ratings)
AuthorFilip Bergqvist
GenrePuzzle, Strategy, Survival
Made withUnity
Tags2D, Atmospheric, Ludum Dare 46, Music, musical, Pixel Art, Singleplayer, timing
LinksLudum Dare

Download

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Ballad of the Bard v1.1 - Windows 64-bit 42 MB
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Ballad of the Bard v1.1 - Linux 44 MB
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Ballad of the Bard v1.1 - Mac 42 MB
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Ballad of the Bard v1.0 - (Ludum Dare) - Windows 64-bit 42 MB
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Ballad of the Bard v1.0 - (Ludum Dare) - Linux 44 MB
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Ballad of the Bard v1.0 - (Ludum Dare) - Mac 42 MB

Install instructions

Just download the correct version, unzip and play! If you are having any issues, please try the WebGL version at the top of this page, as it has been more thoroughly tested.

Development log

Comments

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Awesome game that's challenging in just the right way! Love it <3 

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Thank you!