u/Scared_Performance55

[LD59 Compo] Wavelatro - Balatro-like deckbuilder with radio wave theme

[LD59 Compo] Wavelatro - Balatro-like deckbuilder with radio wave theme

Took two days off, slept properly, and now I'm ready to share my first LD submission.

Concept: Deckbuilder where cards are radio signals (frequencies + wave types). Build patterns like Sweep, Harmony, Echo to transmit through interference. Balatro-inspired scoring with jokers and multipliers.

Engine: Unity Time: 72 hours work, ~9 hours sleep across 3 days

What worked: data-driven patterns (easy to extend), neon aesthetic covering rough art, juice pass in the last 12 hours.

What didn't: first balance pass was completely broken. Didn't have time for the soundtrack I wanted.

Playing and rating other entries now drop yours in the comments and I'll play yours back

\https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/59/wavelatro