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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #725 | 3.033 | 3.033 |
| Gameplay | #835 | 2.867 | 2.867 |
| Enjoyment | #859 | 3.033 | 3.033 |
| Overall | #1014 | 2.800 | 2.800 |
| Innovation | #1063 | 2.633 | 2.633 |
| Visuals | #1129 | 2.767 | 2.767 |
| Theme | #1237 | 2.467 | 2.467 |
Ranked from 30 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 game fits the theme 'Nothing Can Go Wrong' by presenting a seemingly straightforward adventure where players transform into beasts to overcome challenges. However, as they navigate through the levels, unexpected twists and difficulties arise, creating a humorous contrast to the theme. The player's journey highlights that even in a world where 'nothing can go wrong,' surprises and challenges are always around the corner
What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
Metabeast Prototype: The game uses some free assets from various sources
Sprites from Liberated Pixel Cup: https://liberatedpixelcup.github.io/
Some Game Art from Ansimuz: https://ansimuz.itch.io/ and ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/
BGM: '8bit Dungeon Boss' - Video Classica by Kevin MacLeod:
How many people worked on the game?1
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Hey, very cool game, when you develop it more, it sure will be a great game.
Could you try our game too? :)
Thank you, PixelTakkar. I have rated your game too; it looks really cool.
Thanks pal!
Very unique, cool for a prototype! The movement feels a bit slippery though.
Thank you, ponsot. Feedback noted.
I look forward to seeing where development goes.
Thanks, mate!
This was really fun, I am a huge fan of how you did the menu and the dialogue was very entertaining. Thought the fake bridge was funny too, nice job!
Hi marshs,
I’m so glad you had fun! It’s great to hear that you liked the menu and found the dialogue entertaining. Thanks for the feedback!
that intro was hilarious and i really like the menu,
Hi Tabaku Cat Games,
I’m really glad you enjoyed the intro and liked the menu! Thanks for your feedback! :)
I had a lot of fun, the game looks good and the music is nice. The menu was really clever and well implemented. I don't know if it was on purpose, but I got knocked away from the arena and that's why I finished the first level! For the boss, I would probably add a CD for the attack, I just spammed it and killed him in 2/3 seconds. Which does fit the theme of nothing going wrong really well, since I don't know if it was intentional, I thought it was worth mentioning. Good luck on your development for MetaBeast!
Hi pepabrdp,
Thank you for the detailed review! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the game, and I’m very happy that you felt it fit the theme. I also appreciate your kind words about the menu implementation!
Regarding your feedback about getting knocked away from the arena, that was actually a known bug and not intentional.....sorry about that.
As for the boss fight, we intentionally skipped the cooldown and didn’t assign any health to the player or the boss to fit the theme of "NOTHING CAN GO WRONG." To be honest, I think it’s still a little rough around the edges.
Thanks again for your input. Cheers!
That bridge fooled me twice lol. Nice prototype!
Thank you, Quanto. Feedback noted.
I really like the interactive menu, great idea. The game was fun, with the first level being really hectic. However I managed to get knocked out of the screen so nothing could touch me, and in the second level after beating the boss, I fell straight through the bridge so I didn't get to see the credits. Apart from some minor bugs, I like it.
Hi MoonFall Software, thanks for this detailed feedback! I really want you to experience it once we polish it further.
It's an ok game, can't comment on audio or graphics since those are assets, the gameplay was all a bit easy/random
great job keep at it
7.5/10 :>
Hi GoldenRusher, thank you for the feedback and rating!
Thank you ✨
you made a game yay!!
I did get knocked off the screen straight away ahahahah
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Yes, we've heard quite a few reviews mentioning that the survival level is very tough. We will definitely polish it further. We have anticipated this and have already added a cheat code for the survival round: press "X."
Great little prototype. The first level was hectic and I somehow survived by staying still in a bush. Second level I just spammed E and the boss eventually died. There was no skill to it, which suits me lol. GG.
Hi {mentalmonk3y}, thank you for your kind words and suggestions. I have noted your feedback.
Good balance of humor and action. The first level was a bit frustrating due to the erratic nature of the flying debris(?) but I passed it within five minutes. Didn't really see how the 'transformation into beast' thing comes into play in the second level besides affecting the animation. Yet, the style of the game is pleasing and, for once, the game caught me enjoying myself. Thank you :)
Thank you for this detailed review; it means a lot to a game developer like me. I think your feedback is very thorough, and I will try to adopt as much as I can. By the way, your entry "Kime Loop Scavenger," though I have not played it yet, looks intriguing based on the artwork. I will play it and share my feedback soon! Cheers, mate!
The game is very fun! Nice one o/
Thank you ✨
hi. played and rated
thank you ✨
Good idea! Short, funny and trolling game (at least I found it trolling a little). I don't even know how I managed to kill the boss quickly, but I liked the chaos. cutscenes were funny too :)
Wow, thank you! Initially, I thought that the trolling humor against Metabeast would be ignored by the players, but you noticed it and found it funny. That really means a lot! ✨
t's really awesome, I love it! The character feels great, it's fun to play, and overall, the controls are solid. But the game is quite challenging, especially the first level—it took me a lot of effort to get through it.
Hi Mixel, thank you for your kind words and review. I have noted your feedback.
I love the soundtrack so much!, The bossfight was little too chaotic and maybe need a proper stage. Also on boss fight theres too much iFrame on both boss and player making it both just flashing each other (literally!) I would like this fast paced ball bouncing battle its genuinely innovative for platformer. The assets could be improved, but the cutscene was pretty funny.
Thank you ✨! I appreciate you pointing out the flashing issue. Due to very limited time, I couldn't polish it. I'm glad that you liked the ball bouncing battle and the cut scene. Cheers, mate!
Likewise! :D
Very nice sound track and visuals. Could not pass the first level in 5 minutes though. Kind of hard
Thank you ✨