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Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Theme | #57 | 3.235 | 3.235 |
Overall | #71 | 2.838 | 2.838 |
Gameplay | #73 | 2.824 | 2.824 |
Sound | #74 | 2.588 | 2.588 |
Aesthetics | #90 | 2.706 | 2.706 |
Ranked from 17 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Wow, what a cool game! I loved how the gameplay switched up per area which made it feel like lots of little mini games rolled into one. You were able to execute this in a clear way that was easily understandable. I especially liked the doppelganger section. One the cave level, I found the second key before the first and had to go back because I didn't spot that cracked stone section that you're able to enter. Maybe a tile of a slightly different colour would help make this more clear, although you did acknowledge this in the game. Also, some kind of visual indication of your dash cooldown could be good as I died a few times expecting to be able to dash to safety, but I got used to this the more I played. I couldn't go into fullscreen but that could be an issue on my end.
I thoroughly enjoyed the art, each level felt unique & interesting yet cohesive as a whole. In terms of audio, the music was cool and reflected the vibe of the different areas well, I especially liked the theme for the space level. The music would have benefitted from being seamless loops. There's a few tutorials online on how to do this, I can recommend this one on YouTube. The jump sound effect did get a little tiresome after a while hearing it so often, so maybe some variation on this front either through different sounds that are chosen randomly or some kind of pitch randomization, although I don't know how easy that is to implement in your game engine.
Overall a really great submission, well done everyone :)
I had a pleasant time playing, but the comments tell me il missing something will play again later today .
This game had some pretty nice, creative mechanics! The doppelganger part was really neat and puzzling, as well as the gravity switching!
A true masterpiece showing the redemption of a poor and lost soul desperately clinging onto their morality to escape the hellish entrapment they had suffered for many years. Just goes to show how you can do anything if you put your mind to it.
I'm the number one fan of your game! At first, I wanted to drop this game, but later on, the cosmic, and heaven levels were just incredible. The story of the game and its level design are great. Overall, thanks for this amazing submission (not satire)
loved the idea. Had an good time playing it. Gotta go take care of the family now.
Thanks for the experience. :)
loved the idea. Had an good time playing it. Gotta go take care of the family now.
Thanks for the experience. :)
what's at the center of the earth? giant centipedes. very lovely game!
Love the game! Art is cool and the platforming is really well designed!
thanks
This game was pretty fun! I was a bit frustrated when I reached the end and found out I missed the keys, but it was still fun to play through. Good job overall!
The walk animation got me laughing x)
Nice controls, felt pretty responsive to the level design. Overall nice graphics and polish, good job!
goated walking animation
I like the art style. Simple but fun game :)
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