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Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Gameplay innovation | #21 | 3.196 | 3.196 |
Visuals | #29 | 3.529 | 3.529 |
Overall | #44 | 3.083 | 3.083 |
Fun Factor | #46 | 2.961 | 2.961 |
Theme matching | #85 | 2.647 | 2.647 |
Ranked from 51 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Team members (number, nicks, discord if you want)
1
Did your team make the majority of the art and music during the jam?
No
Game engine
Godot
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This is interesting, The algorithm always wins in the end.
On the surface, it's like you have some control, but if you want to build that "shock factor" in real life, you have to use a limited set of language to get people to view or click your posts, and it is normally based on incorrect or twisted information. The same thing happens in the game where you can only choose from limited options from a subset of viral language, normally with negative alignment, to "get" views and followers. However, this subset is presented to you by the "algorithm" removing any real choice you might have had.
The crazy thing is that now we have AI generative chatbots, the sort of social media exploitation that was used by people to get quick reactions and views can now be used by businesses with these bots to basically say anything they want and influence public opinion. A big example in the UK during Covid lockdowns was the suggestion that the new 5G phone masts were causing the virus, or that the vaccines were forcibly installing monitoring tech into our bodies that used 5G, while not done by businesses, it was done by organised groups that believed in the same principles whether they were correct or not, and they used social media to influence public opinion. People literally started to burn down and destroy 5G phone masts when they had nothing to do with a viral outbreak, or the vaccines that helped to reduce the impact of the virus.
This was very well done! I was actually wondering about the game mechanic the whole time I was playing. Atmosphere was well done and I like that there was a voice!
It looks nice, the micro-animations are pleasing. Toxicity in social networks is an interesting approach. However, there are inconsistencies between the cover and the game itself.
feels like "Not to Broadcast", good job
Thank you! I haven't heard of that, I'll have to check it out.
thats very cool bro â€ïžâđ„. Its fun and enjoyable
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing idea!
Thanks, Morphann!
The follower animation was smooth. Nice work.
Thanks so much, I spent way too much time on that. I couldn't help myself!
Love the idea!
I rated your game pls consider rating mines
Thanks! I'll be sure to check out Toxic Time :)
It seems you didnt rate it pls show some respect as i shown to you :(
No disrespect meant; I only have so much time and wasn't able to get to your game until today.
Oh, sorry
First of its kind? At least to me, very good. Great job.
Thanks so much!
this .. this is genius
Thanks, Crystel_Guy, I'm glad you enjoyed the experience!
Very beautiful game. i love sound effects
Very very unique concept!
Thank you!!
This game is amazing. I think it's also the most unique take on the theme. Great job
Thanks so much for the kind words! :)
brooo ,,
fantastic game, really worth playing.
shows how today's social meadia influences everything either good or bad.
just awesome. sound efeects, animations just wow.
Thanks so much, Flowy!! You're too kind :)
Oh this game took me by surprise, the UI feels so smooth. And the game itself is such a different take on the theme
Great to hear, Sout, really appreciate the feedback!
Great and nuance take on the poison theme!
Original concept, would love to see it expanded to a full game
Nice job!
it was really a good game i love it
Thanks for the kind words! However - you are an absolute legend for playing every game in the jam!
Man that's not really that hard to play every game in the jam they was just 177 games and they was made in 1 week so the longest will take half an hour or they are endless games
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Still a legend though!!
Thanks guys
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No problem :]
I liked that you responded exactly when I refreshed the page so it was 1 second ago đ
really well polished! Thanks for the advice btw
You bet, thanks for stopping by!
Really nice game! One of my favourite.
Thanks so much!!
Fire game! Super polished!
Much appreciated, thank you for giving it a shot!