Folks that are into the indie gaming scene might know developer Lexaloffle by his other creations, Chocolate Castle, Jasper's Journeys or Swarm Racer. (If not, they are all well worth checking out so please do). This is one of his more obscure, smaller creations that was developed for Ludum Dare #10 (for those not familiar with Ludum Dare, it is a solo game development competition with a theme suggested by the community. Entrants given 48 hours to build a game from scratch). Ludum Dare #10 had the theme, 'chain reaction'.

Mr. Splode and the Fireworks Factory is an experimental platformer. Each level is a self contained fireworks factory. You must create a chain reaction by destroying all the fireworks in each factory and attempt to avoid the chain reaction that it creates. Sometimes a level can be completed by only setting off one group of fireworks, which will in turn set off the other groups, further into the level. The challenge is to avoid all incoming fireworks and this is based on both luck and skill. You are given a generous amount of health, however this can be zapped down very quickly if you are hit several times in quick succession.

There is no lack of charm here and for a game created in two days, this is a concrete effort and well worth a try.

You can download the game here.