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Adventure Jam 2023

Hosted by Cassie Benter, Cheeseness, Stacy Davidson · #AdvJam2023
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A jam submission

The ReturnView game page

Casual retro adventure game for AdvJam2023!
Submitted by chillz (@SLAQ_chillz) — 1 day, 12 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Lasting Impression#1692.2142.800
Mental Engagement#1851.8972.400
Overall#1922.0552.600
Characterization#1931.8972.400
Overall#1941.9502.467
Atmosphere#2042.2142.800
Emotional Engagement#2281.4231.800

Ranked from 5 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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LenaFreiSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

I really enjoyed the game! Exciting story and a pretty art style! I also enjoyed the music. The puzzles are pretty straightforward and fun. All in all, a well done demo.

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The Last Courier
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davidesocolSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Pretty cool! Maybe a bit too trial and error tho. Like, I didn't have to think about what to do, I just kept interacting with whatever I could and ended up with the solution.

Btw, there's 6 "secret" slots in the ui, but I only found one, is there more?

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Beneath the Ruins
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chillzDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Thank you for trying out the game and for the feedback! I agree that the gameplay is pretty simplistic - this was my first attempt at something like an adventure game, so building the core systems took most of my time.  Maybe next year I'll make the sequel with more interactivity! And no, due to time constraints, I could only implement the one secret unfortunately.  Thank you again!

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JOS87Submitted2 years ago(+1)

This was a pretty fun inventory marathon. The old school RPG look gives it a unique atmosphere, and the constant threat of death from the narration gives it a menacing flavor. Nice one!

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My Mother & Me
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chillzDeveloper2 years ago

Thank you! I appreciate you checking it out and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it

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ivlsSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

old school. cool atmosphere. exciting gameplay. the boss fight scene brought tears.

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1608
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chillzDeveloper2 years ago

Hey, thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to play through the game and to give me your thoughts!

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