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Power Management of the Future

Submitted by Sparkowitz — 17 hours, 41 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Originality	#85	4.083	4.083
Theme	#198	3.583	3.583
Presentation	#268	3.417	3.417
Fun	#464	2.500	2.500

Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does your game represent "Power"?
The core mechanic of the game is about managing the power output of a futuristic hover-car. Figuring out the efficiency band is key to beating the game...

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tensevenSubmitted303 days ago(+1)

Really niche, experimental but well performed concept! Game is very simple but was really fun to "f*** around and find out" in.

I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Arc Breaker

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SparkowitzDeveloper303 days ago

Thanks man! I was very afraid that no one would understand the game at all. I would like to make a more conventional version where you can actually drive the Hovercar after figuring out how its engine works.

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tensevenSubmitted302 days ago(+1)

That would be sick! Would be awesome to also play more into these experimental mechanics too and maybe let players tweak tons of things if you decide to go through with it.

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SparkowitzDeveloper302 days ago

Yeah, I definitely want to have more mechanics and settings for the vehcile as well, including distributing power for acceleration and steering and handling. As well as really exploring forms of audio/visual/tactile feedback for the underlying mechanics in the vehicle. Not to mention lore about the sci-fi physics of the situation.
There are a lot of directions to take. I am going to try to integrate them into my more longterm project that is still in pre-development, but hopefully I can revisit the concept of focusing on performance tuning in more of a sequel...

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kallichSubmitted310 days ago(+1)

I did sure did make that engine purr! Gold is mine!

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Inertia

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Maroon SealSubmitted310 days ago(+1)

Managed to get it past silver! Took me a little while to understand what was going on but once it clicked for me I was able to get the wattage quite high! Very interesting little project, keep it up!

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Ricochet Rush

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CheezSubmitted311 days ago(+1)

Fun little game! I didn't fully understand the engine coolant button but I was able to get to 96.6 without it. Keep it up!

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Anemia Ampere

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Maxjk0Submitted311 days ago(+1)

Interesting premise, would be interesting to see the idea expanded on

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One Bunk

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SparkowitzDeveloper311 days ago

Thanks, I appreciate it! I definitely want to make another one at some point.

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SparkowitzDeveloper312 days ago

After watching a few people play-test this, I'm convinced it is too hard. I'll be lowering the silver completion time and making a few tweaks after the jam so people can see the rest of the game.

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RipeMangoezSubmitted313 days ago(+1)

I like making it explode!

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Factory Reset

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psijamSubmitted314 days ago

cool graphics

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Stone Smasher Power

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Somewhere SoftwareSubmitted314 days ago(+1)