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A jam submission

Battles beyond SamsaraView game page

A solemn rat has many friends, and many foes.

Submitted by asupNico — 6 hours, 51 minutes before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
CONTROLS	#138	2.915	3.222
FUN	#186	2.613	2.889
BOSS DESIGN	#215	2.412	2.667
Overall	#221	2.479	2.741
ART / VISUALS	#231	2.714	3.000
USE OF THEME	#243	2.111	2.333
SOUNDS / MUSIC	#255	2.111	2.333

Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Game's take on the theme
Exchange Champions with unique battle abilities to defeat each oncoming Foe.

Did your team create the vast majority of art and music during the game jam?
Yes

Did your game use PlusMusic?
No

Did your game use Playroom?
No

Did your game use generative AI art?
No

Comments

kahnagraphySubmitted78 days ago(+1)

Very cool art! The different characters are very distinctly unique in their play styles - enjoyed Doug the most!

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A Worker's Plight

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asupNicoDeveloper78 days ago

Thanks!! Awesome to see a Doug enjoyer :]

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fauxdudeSubmitted82 days ago(+1)

I liked the different playstyles each character had. Having health carry over between bosses makes the game pretty difficult; I feel like increasing the amount of health healed by the potion would make things a little easier.

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Disassembly Line

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EldyrdSubmitted83 days ago(+1)

Really fun theme! I really liked the cartoony style, and the bosses being a rat, a crab and a chicken was quite a laugh. The bosses are entertaining and a bit challenging without feeling unfair. It was nice trying out the different characters and seeing their different abilities. Overall, a solid game. Good job!

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SLAM PUNK

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SeeOneSubmitted84 days ago(+1)

Fun art and gameplay, the bosses and player movement require some polish but it was a fun a experience.

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STYX

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meraiSubmitted84 days ago(+1)

Chicken, rat,crab... Bosses are so funny and good! Well done

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MEAT SENATE

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asupNicoDeveloper84 days ago

Thank you!!

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pixel-skoldpaddaSubmitted85 days ago(+1)

It was a fun game! Liked the visual style and music !

P.s. It would be cool to add impact from hitting bosses

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Breachworld

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asupNicoDeveloper85 days ago(+1)

Appreciate the comment! :]

And totally agree - I think next time, I'd add some white flashes and do something special for when a sword slash hits.

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Swigs.-Submitted86 days ago(+2)

Really neat! I love the crab fight a lot fun reference. I appreciate that the boss fights are something that can be learned with a bit of practice, and that they can be fought in any order. Maybe needs some UI to explain which buttons to press to select the boss and get through dialogue, and settings to adjust audio in game. Great work!

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The Ladiator

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asupNicoDeveloper85 days ago(+1)

Thanks so much for playing my game! Glad you enjoyed. :]

Awesome suggestions - I've gotta nail this menu and UI thing for sure, I feel like a controls menu would be key. Appreciate you mentioning the audio adjustment idea - I think for starters I could definitely use some sound vs music balancing controls. Thanks!

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Lemon Muffin87 days ago(+1)

Straight forward and fun game, study the boss mechanics and you'll do fine. Time your movements right because this is a classic NES/SNES style boss fights.

Character designs are nice and silly, perfect for an E-rated type game!

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asupNicoDeveloper85 days ago

Thanks Lemon! You know I'm all about the ratty rat learning curve grind and ratty rat designs for everyone. :]

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reckrut42Submitted88 days ago(+1)

The idea is coolly implemented and the setting is stupid and insane. I couldn't handle two bosses. There is not enough saving.

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THIS GEM IS MINE!

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asupNicoDeveloper85 days ago(+1)

Heck yeah, you're speaking my language. Thanks for checking out my game. :]

Only the rattiest of rats can make it to the end. I appreciate your thoughts as it inspires me to make my future games something worth being ratty about.

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LampazzuSubmitted88 days ago(+2)

I like the different characters and playstyle and also how the controls are very tight and responsive. Good job

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GRAFT

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asupNicoDeveloper85 days ago(+1)

Thanks a bunch! I appreciate you checking out my game and sharing your thoughts. :]

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