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A jam submission

Tallawah - MGK Game JamView game page

Submitted by JunaeBenne (@JunaeBenne) — 2 days, 4 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Overall#14.4174.417
Creativity/Design#14.3134.313
Relation to Theme#14.7504.750
Overall Quality#24.1884.188

Ranked from 16 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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So Tallawah, I must say, it's a breath of fresh air in the adventure game genre. Set in the vibrant streets of Montego Bay in a specific time is a very is a unique setting, I love how this game follows Seashell, a Jamaican girl on a charming quest to gather groceries and make traditional beef patties with her grandmother. It's a unique concept that immediately caught my attention. What I love most about Tallawah is its non-violent approach and the cultural immersion. The Jamaican proverbs are amazing and I dont think I have actually seen that utilized in other games.

Overall, Tallawah is a delightful experience. It's not your typical adventure game, but that's what makes it special. It's a love letter to Jamaican culture, filled with warmth and positivity. If you're looking for a game that offers something different, with a focus on community and the environment, Tallawah is a must-play.

Pros:

Deep cultural immersion

Non-violent, community-focused gameplay

Beautiful  original soundtrack

Positive environmental message

Cons:

Might not be action-packed enough for some players

The use of AI ART should always be discouraged. Badly drawn human art will always supersede the best AI art. 

(1 edit) (+1)

this game is a lot of fun. the controls are simple, the game's goals aren't complicated, and for a browser game to kill time in for hours, this is what I look for.  It also gets quite challenging. As enemies aggro.  Really enjoyed a lot of the cultural aspects too.

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inventive, great music, well reasoned systems and I like the assists from the cousin and other hints. I had fun with this

(+1)

so creative! The cultural aspect is really inspirational!