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A jam submission

Control DeficitView game page

Hot Jank
Submitted by SplendidAutomaton (@zed_manul) — 1 day, 1 hour before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Creativity#54.2124.212
Gameplay#143.6673.667
Overall#153.8793.879
Audio#263.4243.424
Visuals#682.9702.970

Ranked from 33 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Comments

Submitted(+1)

Awesome game! I love your creative take on the theme. Sadly I did not have the patience to finish it despite being a fan of rage games. I kept clicking outside the window in my frantic attempt to move the button around and the game lost focus.

And to all the haters, I think it fits much better than all the games that consider mouse movement plus a button to fit the theme of "one button" automatically

Submitted(+1)

It's neat how similar the concept is to "Defence Console" while being entirely different.
https://itch.io/jam/boundless-game-jam/rate/1099503

Developer

I am quite glad you like it!
And it is okay not to finish this, I've made the level way too long for a jam game XD

On the topic of "haters", people have their right to be salty :P
Mayhaps the game does fit the theme better than some others, but it is still in a grey area.
Either way, I am happy you understood the intent with my concept!

Submitted(+1)

I played again today and got a lot farther. I hate jumping through the gaps you barely fit into. Also, you might want to consider resetting the controls when you lose progress. climbing alllll the way back up with the spaced out controls was just too daunting a task for me haha. Maybe I'll have another go at it after I get some work done.

Developer

pff, the controls don't reset so that you can get used to them, of course :)

Submitted(+1)

but the ones with gaps between them are just too painful for me q_q

Submitted(+1)

This idea is brilliant, the game is challenging, but I don't mind it cause with this idea you have so much possibilites, And the sounds are also great :)

Developer

Thank you very much, glad you like it!

Submitted(+1)

Cool mechanic! The sounds are sweet

Developer

Glad you like it!

Submitted(+1)

Good game, could not beat it, but fun concept either way. Has a lot of potential to be a cool rage game. Solid entry.

Developer

Thanks~ I am glad you like it!

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

A very interesting game, couldn't beat it though, lol.

Developer

it is fine, most people can't~

Submitted(+1)

Very original concept. Congrats!

Developer

Thanks~!

Submitted(+1)

Cool idea. So challenge

Submitted(+1)

Cool idea especially with the menu, I like it, good job!

Submitted(+1)

Really decent idea for a game, sadly it does not fit the theme of the jam, so I won't rate it.

Developer

Alrighty, i understand your point~
Making it in such a grey area was, indeed, a risky move.
Thank you for checking it out either way!

Developer(+1)

The host of the jam doesn't seem to mind.
Submitted(+1)

I actually think it fits the theme better than most of the games in this Jam, and its a very creative take on said theme. The theme is "one button" and the game features a single button you have to drag around.

Developer

aye you get it :)

Submitted(+1)

Frustrating but well made rage game! And very clever use in the menu!

Developer(+2)

i have practised the art of hiding tutorials for so long... it is finally paying off >:)

Submitted(+1)

You introduced me to the mechanics in a good way :D  I really enjoyed the game and reached the second floor but then fell :P  The only thing I suggest is adding more life to the game by adding collectibles or enemies because I thought I was wandering around without a goal.  Other than that, I think you did a really good job :D

Developer(+1)

Yeah, collectibles are a good idea, i may do that after the rating time ends~!
Not sure about enemies though, that wouldn't really work with how the game is designed atm.
Either way, i am quite glad you like it!

Submitted

I think you could add enemies like goomba in mario or you could have the movement as a dash so like you're dashing throught them

Submitted(+2)

I feel like the fact that this is technically 2 buttons helps the rating, but never the less, I liked the movement and gameplay of it! Nice one

Developer

ya know, it is about the ~idea~ of one button :P
(besides, i've seen a game around here that technically uses 4 buttons, so pshh)
Either way, i am glad ya like it!

Developer(+1)

The host doesn't seem to mind.

Submitted(+1)

This game is REALLY HARD! Still I really like it at the same time. The concept is very original. Great job <3

Developer

Thanks thanks, i am very glad you like it

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

Rlly interesting idea👌! Too hard tho😭 

Developer (1 edit)

Git Gud  Ya, i hear the "hard" part a lot for whatever reason, not sure why  ̄\_(ツ)_/ ̄

Submitted(+1)

Damn it's a bit too hard may be lmao. But when you get used to it it's really cool. Also pls rate mine.

Developer

Done~ Also lmao gms html? You sure you trust gms with  that enough? XD

Submitted

I don't too but people don't play lol

(+1)

Good rage game, can't really blame the game for your mistakes, nice

(+1)

worst game i've ever played, 10/10

Submitted(+2)

MAD BECAUSE BAD (play my game too :)) https://itch.io/jam/boundless-game-jam/rate/1104146

Developer

what if... bad because mad tho? :thonk:

Submitted(+2)

the exe name is quite fitting

pretty good

Developer

hehe, I am glad you like it~
And yes, it is known to be somewhat difficult, so say my testers :}