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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Innovation | #59 | 3.450 | 3.450 |
| Gameplay | #178 | 2.950 | 2.950 |
| Theme | #194 | 3.150 | 3.150 |
| Overall | #213 | 2.880 | 2.880 |
| Graphics | #247 | 2.850 | 2.850 |
| Audio | #332 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
Ranked from 20 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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https://github.com/Fautos/BalanceThemedGame
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README file is great, but since this is open source, you'll also want to have a LICENSE file.
Interesting concept. The screen is a smidge small for web pages. Add some sound effects and music to make this game immersive. I enjoyed the large space to explore, maybe start with it a little smaller and get better through the levels.
Hi. Thanks a lot for the feedback and for the advices ^^
I agree with everything you've written, and I'll keep it in mind for future projects. I'll also try to do some research on the licensing issue.
Oh easy, yeah for the license, you can just go to GitHub, create new file, name the file: "License.md" and you'll be presented with some options to create a license file. There are templates and things so you don't even need to do anything. For a game, you'll probably just use the MIT license. Let me know if you need help with this and happy to show you anytime.
Cool game! Got stuck unclogging the toilet with a constant sense of danger, and even though the mail stayed stuck on my hand the next day, I still had fun exploring the game. Great job!
Not sure if I was doing something wrong, but I picked up a package and then could not interact with anything. I could not find the purple NPC, so I am assuming that it would not let me do other tasks until I finished delivering mail. It would be nice to be able to cancel a task so you are not stuck on it.
Hey! Thanks so much for your comment, any kind of feedback is always welcome. I've seen a lot of comments about that task, so it's definitely something that needs a review. I’m really sorry for that frustrating experience, and I hope you were still able to enjoy the rest of the game!
Very ambitioious!
It definitely feels unfinished, but then, this was a pretty ambitious project for a jam. Cool idea, that we’re given tasks but completing them is not always the best play. There’s a lot you could do with that!
Hey, thank you so much for your feedback and for playing ^^
Yeah, maybe the game was a bit too ambitious for a jam, and that’s why I had to rush things a little in the end. I don’t think I’ll continue with this project since my main goal was to try out programming different systems like the time system, but I’ll definitely keep your words in mind for future projects.
Nice game. A bit difficult for me since I didn't initially understand if my actions were good or bad. Some music would really add depth to this!
Hi, thanks for your feedback ^^
I totally understand your point, and I’ll definitely keep it in mind for the future. Maybe a proper tutorial could have helped. As for the music, well… I didn’t have much experience with sounds at all, but I’ll definitely make more of an effort next time.
hey fun little top down game felt like among us tasks but in prison well done , wish you had some audio or backround sound track , would elevate the game you already have . <3 would love if you could go check out my game, Load it up!
Hey, thanks for the feedback ^^
I'm glad you enjoy the game, and I think you are right about the audio. I will try to learn a bit in the future.
Fun idea! Mini games work pretty well given the environment. Wish there are music and sound
Hey, thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the mini-games ^^.
As for the music, honestly, I don't have much experience with it, which is why I didn’t add any, but I’ll definitely try to learn more in the future.
Super cool!
Really loved the top down pixel art,
threw me back to the early 2000 for some reason.
It's special when a game gives you a feeling of nostalgia,
even when you've never actually played it before 💙
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words!
You're the first person to mention that, and I'm really happy that it reminded you of those classic games from back in the day. I hope you enjoyed it! ^^
I enjoyed it a lot!! You’re extremely talented and I’ve got no doubt in my mind you’re going to go far 🥰
It's like a cross between Hotline Miami and Escapists. It's a game that shows a lot of potential.
Hey, thanks for your kind words!
The resemblance wasn't intentional, but I'm glad it reminded you of those games. I really hope you had a good time playing it ^^
Cool idea for the game. Just like the others I can't find the target for the mail. Tried to deliver it to anyone nearby, but get beaten to death instead lol.
Hey, thanks for the feedback ^^
I'm really sorry about what happened to you (even though it was kind of hilarious). I've received a lot of feedback about that task, so it's definitely not your fault. I just hope you were able to enjoy the rest of the game at least!
fun stuff! Reminds me a lot of The Escapists (in a good way!) I liked the variety of different mini games for the tasks.
Hey.
I'm really glad you liked the game. Yeah, I guess the final result ended up looking like The Escapists. It wasn't intentional, but it's really nice seing people commenting about it.
Thanks a lot for the feedback ^^
Really fun game ! I had already a lot of fun just exploring my prisoner life and try all the possible interactions.
I tried delivering the mail but ended up carrying it everywhere and not be able to drop it.. Nonetheless, really liked the idea and was looking to discover more !
Hey thanks a lot for your words, I'm really glad you enjoy the game ^^
Yeah, I notice a lot of people are finding that task really confusing. The idea of dropping the box would have being nice. If I ever came back to this project (evethough I doubt it XD) I will try to implement it.
I also had trouble finding who to deliver the mail to! good concept of preforming random mini games each day!
Hey!
Looking at the comments I've noticed so many people are struggling a lot with this. I really should have put more effort into making that task easier to follow. I'm really sorry for all the confusion it caused.
Anyway, thanks a lot for the feedback, it's much appreciated. I hope you could enjoy the rest of the game at least ^^
Cool game, reminded me of the game the escapists, I didn't quite understand where to deliver the letter only... The art is very well done, but it lacks any sound accompaniment. But I had fun playing!
Thanks for the feedback! ^^
That's a good point. You were supposed to deliver it to a hidden NPC who appears in a random location, but unfortunately, I couldn't change the indicator to point to him. As for the sounds... well, I’m not experienced at all with music XD
Anyway, thanks a lot for your kind words, they’re much appreciated! ^^