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Blackthornprod GAME JAM #3

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A jam submission

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A short, poignant journey about the discovery of self, told through the eyes of an unusual protagonist
Submitted by sinananan — 2 hours, 24 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
VISUALS#184.4744.474
OVERALL#2963.3683.368
DESIGN#3113.2113.211
INNOVATION#4742.7892.789
THEME#4892.8422.842
SOUNDS#7841.7371.737
MUSIC#8101.5261.526

Ranked from 19 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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PospecSubmitted3 years ago

Such a great game. I've discovered it after the jam, but still played it. The story is very good and some dialogs were very funny. Also fits the theme so much.

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Mr Pancake
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago (1 edit)

Thanks so much!

Glad to see someone still enjoying it after the jam. I'm really happy you liked it!

Edit: I played Mr pancake, really unique idea, loved it

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PospecSubmitted3 years ago

Thanks.

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KoiCharkSubmitted3 years ago

Nice visuals! The text would get all wonky for me sometimes and then the continue button would not show up so I would have to start over. Weird bug? 

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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Yeah... I thought I'd fixed that but apparently it still shows up occasionally. I'm going to try and fix that once the jam is over.

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Ben LegaSubmitted3 years ago

A very cool little story! I like the visual presentation of it :)

So bad the music doesn't work :(

Cheers!

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Pygoscelis
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toochSubmitted3 years ago

Art style and visuals were super cool! Very cinematic. Also you got an awesome logo for the game. Wish I could've heard the music, but still an enjoyable experience overall. Also I wish the text speed was a little faster, but I'm probably just impatient. Anyways great job!

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Short King
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EliteOneSubmitted3 years ago

I loved your art style and the kind of aspect ratio you chose. It just felt like a story being told to me. Some music and sound would have made it even better. If you feel like adding some flair, please check 2D Bloom from Brackeys. It's a great addition. This was a really great game for your first game jam. I am still struggling to add dialogue to my game. Thanks for this game!

Please consider playing and rating my game as well. Thanks!! Cheers!!!

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Neo Wave
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Thanks so much! The art was what I was most worried about (generally terrible at it) but the magic of post-processing came through!

I actually did have some bloom, but it was a little too subtle I guess.

I followed BTP's dialogue tutorial then tweaked it a little to get the system I have here.

Unfortunately, the music in the game seems not to be working... I think it may be to do with the web version (it worked in the initial downloadable version I had, which I took down without testing the web version like a moron)

Your game was awesome. I left a comment on your page, but suffice to say, one of my favorites from this jam.

I appreciate the feedback!

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EnchessencySubmitted3 years ago

The art style is so pretty. I would've really enjoyed background music and some talking SFX to compliment the art.

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Ghost Frame 1D
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks so much!

I actually have music, but unfortunately it seems not to be working. Not sure why yet :/

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ZenoSubmitted3 years ago

This is a cool game! but is it just me or is the offset of the game a little off? I can't read what is being said in the canvas even when I am in full screen mode.

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Zomby
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago (1 edit)

Thanks!

Not sure about the screen size though... haven't heard of any other issues like this. However, I may have missed something with the scaling settings. Apologies for that, I'll try and rectify it once the jam is over.

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groodyandruffSubmitted3 years ago

Hi! I really liked the look of the game, and enjoyed the small story you told. I think it would have been an interesting change to have the player chose whether or not they want to talk to each of the characters, maybe with a little button prompt. I feel that adding that choice would make the moments where the characters tell the player they didn't have to talk to them a little more weight. I also wish that the path the player walked was actually on the dunes that form the background, that little discontinuity made the walking feel a little strange. 

Overall this was a very enjoyable experience! Thanks for making it!

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Mess is More
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iyawkSubmitted3 years ago

Wouldn't load for me, sorry m8. But it looks pretty cool

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arco
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daheergtSubmitted3 years ago

sorry but it does nothing but i like the visuals

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less time
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FazzieSubmitted3 years ago

I realy realy realy like the visuals; this game is beautiful to look at, specially at full screen. The story and dialogue could use some work; I think the game would benefit from having a payoff for the "so I didn't had to talk to you?" thing, like in the end the sun reflecting that he enjoyed having those talks that he didn't need to (showing some character development), for example

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Sponge Wars
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks very much!

It looked really crummy until a couple hours before submission when I added a bunch of post-processing. 

I tried to give the player some agency at the end; the choice is meant to give the player the option to develop the character or not. Maybe I should have just made it linear with the 'correct' option (ie the one with development) being the path?

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NAKEL gamesSubmitted3 years ago

nice little story game. You executed what you were trying to achieve perfectly! well done!!

 

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DenseMetal
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SamBDevSubmitted3 years ago

Cute story! Like you mentioned in a comment the audio seems to not be working? Overall a really pleasant experience :)

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Wendigo
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another guySubmitted3 years ago

Very fun small package game! it could use a bit of a stronger connection to the theme but i still loved it, maybe music would be nice

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Onyx The Shooter
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago

thanks, as I mentioned below the music seems not to be working. Very unfortunate as I think it added a lot to the game.

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ahmetahaydemirSubmitted3 years ago

I understood what you are going for and I dig it. But the sound and some dialogue options were bugged for me so I couldn't experience the whole thing. I would recommend you to publish another fixed version.

I don't like anonymous votes so here is my rating for the game.

Keep up the good work!


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The Trip
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GalborenSubmitted3 years ago

Really lovely! The minimal visuals and storytelling is very well done, I wouldn't mind some music or even just some ambient sounds. But overall it's a gem!

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Can't Have Too Many
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago (1 edit)

Oh no!

the music isn't working.... very annoying. It's supposed to be this kind of a slightly discordant organy-type thing. Didn't do SFX though

I'll keep it in mind for next time.

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Let's Talk Game DesignSubmitted3 years ago

Cute and charming, with a good natured humour and an almost wholesome theme. Reminds me (and I'm sure a lot of others) of Journey, in a favourable way.  Very pleasant. 

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A Brief History of Golf
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sinanananDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks very much!

I definitely took inspiration from Journey. I think it has a great vibe.

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