I. The Essential Quick Info (Top of the Description)
This is the first thing people see, so make it impactful!
- Game Title: (Bold and prominent)
- Theme: What was the jam's theme and how did you interpret it? (e.g., "Made for the [Jam Name] with the theme 'Growing Pains'")
- Genre: What kind of game is it? (e.g., "A fast-paced platformer," "A narrative puzzle game," "A chill resource management sim")
- Platform: What can it be played on? (e.g., "Windows," "Browser (HTML5)," "Mac," "Linux," "Android")
- Team (if applicable): Briefly mention your team name or if you made it solo.
II. The Hook - Why should they play?
Grab their attention immediately!
- Catchy Tagline: A short, intriguing sentence that summarizes your game's core appeal. (e.g., "Can you escape the ever-encroaching shadows before they consume you?", "Unleash ancient magic to save your fading world.")
- Brief Synopsis: 1-2 sentences explaining what the player does and what the goal is.
- Example: "You play as a brave little mushroom trying to find the legendary Glow-Cap before the forest wilts away. Collect dew drops, avoid grumpy badgers, and navigate a treacherous, ever-changing environment!"
III. Gameplay & Features
Go into a bit more detail about the experience.
- Core Mechanics: Describe the main gameplay loops. How does the player interact?
- Examples:
- "Explore procedurally generated levels."
- "Solve environmental puzzles using your unique ability to rewind time."
- "Craft powerful potions from gathered ingredients."
- "Engage in turn-based combat against quirky enemies."
- Unique Selling Points (USPs): What makes your game stand out?
- Examples:
- "Features a branching narrative with multiple endings."
- "Hand-drawn pixel art and an original chiptune soundtrack."
- "Innovative 'one-button' control scheme."
- "A charming cast of fully-voiced characters."
- Challenges/Goals: What are players trying to achieve or overcome?
- Examples:
- "Survive for as long as possible."
- "Unravel a deep mystery."
- "Defeat the final boss."
- "Achieve the highest score on the leaderboard."