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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Innovation | #17 | 4.220 | 4.220 |
| Overall | #106 | 3.768 | 3.768 |
| Theme | #134 | 3.829 | 3.829 |
| Gameplay | #240 | 3.561 | 3.561 |
| Audio | #252 | 3.537 | 3.537 |
| Visuals | #253 | 3.976 | 3.976 |
| Enjoyment | #461 | 3.488 | 3.488 |
Ranked from 41 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does the game fit the theme?
The player character – the host – has the perception that nothing can go wrong this evening. It must not go wrong! There are high social stakes! For the other guests however, this is just a chance to meet some people and get some free drinks. Everything will most likely turn out OK in the end. What's the worst thing that could happen?
What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
The music and SFX
How many people worked on the game?3
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Loving the setting of this one. I wish texts are more readable, and fewer guests to deal with at the beginning so I can familiarize myself with the mechanics before seeing so many options (guests).
One of my favorites so far! I really like the concept of having to talk to the people and manage their enjoyment! And I absolutely loved the art! My only criticism is that sometimes the UI overlaps in a way that makes it hard to read. But even so, amazing work! Really enjoyed it ^^
Neat really well made. beautiful pixel art, I like the font choice. Would love more sfx - Especially for clicking buttons and navigating UI. The setting is really interesting. saying the right thing in the right time feels good. Well done.
Pleasantly surprised by the innovative idea. Music and art go together very well. Great job, congratulations.
Really cool concept with unique mechanics! The art is wonderfully done
Wow, the art and the music is good! The idea feels unique
The fact that tutorial is a longread a bit sad :(
OMG this is fantastic! The character, the UI, and the environment are top-notch! the uniqueness of the game is great, also I love the line indication if you're close to the npc. Great job, I rated this 5-star
Wow! incredibly well put together, the pixelart is beautiful 😍
Good game, it was different and very interesting
I have to admit... I mentioned the war.
This was a great experience with excellent implementation. Great work!
Guys!! amazing game!! I can see so many potential things in this game, quite adictive! well done!
This game is amazing! Everything from the art direction, to the gameplay to the music is so incredibly charming! Trying to get everyone to get along and sparking up conversation was really fun! You absolutely nailed it with the overall vibe, including the music and general conversation matter that the guests talk about given the time it takes place in. I really enjoyed this game, good job!
That was a very fun bit if gameplay!:D And very easy to pick up and just spend a lot of time on!
I love it. I tried converting everyone to socialism, but they weren't having it.
The colours might have seemed backward to me? Green seems toxic and red seems like hearts. So I might have been playing backwards.
Update: Played again after learning I could serve drinks! Even better.
I did have some trouble moving the euphoria needle though.
This was such a surprise! Very intuitive controls and the art style impeccable!
Just wow, i think we got a winner
Oh this oozes theme! Love the concept, the game is easy to understand and the art is impeccable. :) Really well done. Oh and that Title image... So good.
Wow that is such a great contribution! i spend a little more than 30minutes playing because it was actually very fun! the Only downside would be that for me, the font was a bit hard to read. But i loved the interactions and the social engineering :D Very on topic aswell! Thanks!
The idea and the Sims thing is really working ! Good mecanic enhanced and inspired by.
such an amazing idea and implementation, I loved almost everything about this game - except that many times my actions didn't seem to have any effect (be it trying to serve drinks or start conversations). So the gameplay, even though the design is really cool, didn't seem to flow for some reason. But if it did I'd say it's an awesome game, I can very well see myself buying and playing it if it was a full game.
Thank you for the kind words.
For conversations to have an effect on the guest's mood it should be on a subject that they have strong opinions about. Drinks should always have an effect however so we may have to look into that.
Thanks for playing!