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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Sound/Music | #5 | 3.929 | 3.929 |
| Graphics/Visuals | #6 | 4.357 | 4.357 |
| Theme Interpretation | #6 | 4.071 | 4.071 |
| Overall | #13 | 3.777 | 3.777 |
| Gameplay/Fun | #112 | 2.750 | 2.750 |
Ranked from 31 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Judge feedback
Judge feedback is anonymous and shown in a random order.
- Less of a game and more of an experience. The story didn’t feel very impactful to me. The art style and music created a really good atmosphere, I just didn’t feel any connection to the characters.
- Nailed the atmosphere, this submission really stands on its own as a piece of expressive art. I loved that everything in the game (art, sound/fx, mechanics) supported the story and theme/message
- Big fan of narrative games like this that are meant to tug your heart! I wish there was more time with the little guy before he died so we could feel it stronger. A walking simulator by definition, short and sweet (though unsure whether I finished it?) but an adorable experience!
How does the game fit into the theme?
**Trigger Warning : Death **
How life moves forward.
There’s no traditional "ending," yet an ending awaits.
The past is but an echo. What remains is the path ahead.
Keep walking, keep carrying on.
What premade assets did you use if any?
Music (Free copy right)
Background created from: https://anokolisa.itch.io/sidescroller-pixelart-sprites-asset-pack-forest-16x16
What are the Discord usernames of everyone on your team?
ddanakim0304
Did you use MiniScript for your entry?
No
Did you use Playroom for your entry?
No
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Comments
a short but well designed story and game! a lot more dialogue than i expected, and some cool sprite art, especially the creature!
Thank you <333
Very, very beautiful! Personally, i was impressed with the camera movements and the art work - the background is absolutely stunning, and the music fits the game perfectly!
Thank you! I was surprised that our game's vibe and atmosphere were similar. Love your work too! <33
It turned out to be a good story. You probably should have added more sound effects to make it easier for the player to understand what's going on. It also seems to me that the character is too fast for such a game. It would be better to make the locations smaller and the player slower, this would add drama to the game. Nice job!
I cried? no, i went beyond crying. I CREWED bcs of this game. :( what a powerful piece of art!
<333333
I dont know if this game is completable, i think i ran for about 5 minutes with no end. BUT, the theme is REALLY well done, with how empty, cold and alone it feels when you lose someone, i can see the portrayal done really well, and i think the artstyle carries it along heavily. Good job
I was torn between making it clear that there is no ending or leaving it ambiguous, but your comment helped me decide! I added a gentle nudge to emphasize that there is no "ending" in the game. Thank you for your lovely feedback! ❤️