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A jam submission

Chaos PlatformerView game page

A Chaotic 2D Platformer where nothing goes wrong!
Submitted by explooit, Thunder1, Vivaanfbcmc — 10 minutes, 46 seconds before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Innovation#20221.2482.250
Audio#20351.1092.000
Enjoyment#20381.2482.250
Theme#20441.2482.250
Visuals#20651.2482.250
Overall#20931.2022.167
Gameplay#20951.1092.000

Ranked from 4 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?
Chaos Platformer fits the theme "Nothing Can Go Wrong" through its ironic and self-destructive gameplay. The core mechanic—where every movement triggers environmental collapse—creates a constant tension between action and inaction. While the theme suggests safety and stability, the game subverts this expectation by making even the simplest actions (like walking or jumping) lead to disaster.

Here’s how it aligns with the theme:

Ironic Gameplay: The title and theme suggest safety, but the game delivers the opposite. Players quickly learn that nothing is safe, and even basic actions have catastrophic consequences.

Risk in Every Move: The idea that "nothing can go wrong" is constantly challenged as players realize that every step they take risks destroying the ground, activating traps, or unleashing hazards. The only true "safe" action is standing still, but that prevents progress.

Dark Humor: The game’s tone plays into the theme by creating a humorous contrast between the player’s expectations (safety) and the reality (chaos). The destruction and failures feel exaggerated and over-the-top, adding a layer of dark comedy.

Player Agency: The theme is embodied through player choice. Players must decide whether to move quickly and risk triggering more destruction or move cautiously and face shrinking safe zones. This tension reinforces the idea that "nothing can go wrong" is an illusion.

Escalating Chaos: As players progress, the destruction becomes more intense, further emphasizing the theme. What starts as a simple platformer quickly spirals into chaos, mirroring the idea that even small actions can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

In summary, Chaos Platformer uses its mechanics, tone, and design to subvert the theme "Nothing Can Go Wrong," creating a gameplay experience where everything can and will go wrong—often in the most chaotic and humorous ways possible.

What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
All the codes and the player sprite.

How many people worked on the game?
4

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