You have a README which is great (maybe add a screenshot or two), but you'll need a License file as well (these are two main criteria for open source category.
Interesting concept - I like the moving monster book. It'd be good if we didn't have to switch between table and bookshelf for every single time. Maybe have it so we can carry something like up to three books between the table and bookshelf? (seems manageable). I like the sound effects too. Great use of the theme.Play game
Balance the Books!'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Innovation | #20 | 3.808 | 4.071 |
| Overall | #47 | 3.555 | 3.800 |
| Theme | #52 | 3.875 | 4.143 |
| Graphics | #73 | 3.675 | 3.929 |
| Gameplay | #107 | 3.274 | 3.500 |
| Audio | #111 | 3.140 | 3.357 |
Ranked from 14 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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GitHub repository url
https://github.com/cristinarubylee/gamedevjs-2025
Comments
Interesting mechanics. I also like the graphics and the general atmosphere of the game. Good job!
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BalanZ - a puzzle gameI couldn’t quite figure out book 7, but i gave it a good shot!
LOVE the aesthetic-the reflection was a subtle touch, but really pays off
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GameDevJs 2025 Jam - Ramen TycoonA truly innovative idea. I loved the graphics and gameplay, and how they fit in with the contest theme! Well done!
I would be very grateful if you would try my game too, rate it, and share your feedback.
It would mean a lot to me!
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Balance Of ElementsFun little game! Very creative idea and love the little background story too! The puzzles were challenging and a very cool concept overall.
I did find a small bug with the floating/moving books only level where I both passed and failed the level and both text overlays (Oh no and Passed appeared over each other - I think since the books were a bit too close together but only at the end of the timer)
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Raccoon GameNice gameplay, it's quite addicting. Graphics and Sound are good!
But, I stucked in the level of balancing all of floating book
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Symbio GardenI couldn't figure it out at first but when i got the hang of it it was really good, The sound effects are really good as well. Would love if you could go check out my game, Load it up!
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Load It Up!Love it! The sound effects and visuals are spot on. Had a lot of stacking books listening to that satisfying “clunk” whenever I put one down.
Not usually one to comment much on sound effects, but I gotta say, that clunking book sound was really really good. You had me soo addicted hahaha
Aside from that, the game was great. Good attention to detail.
Had a bit of a trippy time when I beat the level AND stacked too many skull books at exactly the same time, but really solid overall.
Amazing job, kudos!
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Balance FISHAdhksfhksdhfkhs i definitely was a bit too ambitious with my idea for this game... Originally, I had wanted to add items to manipulate the books and more types, but I got too caught up in the visual details. For example, I was trying to add a reflection from the books on the table, and it doesn't look exactly how I wanted it to be, but I spent a lot of time so I kept it anyway- I learned a lot and had fun though :D
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