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A game where the challenge is to start the game

Submitted by Vitbull88 — 3 days, 18 hours before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Story	#8	4.303	4.303
Theme	#119	3.803	3.803
Music	#160	3.530	3.530
Fun	#160	3.606	3.606
Mechanics	#257	3.227	3.227
Aesthetics	#366	3.273	3.273
Sound	#441	2.348	2.348

Ranked from 66 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How many people worked on this game total?
1

Did you use any existing assets? If so, list them below.
No

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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PoSL6_gtfJXu4tedn3j6NueFCB4xmRv2?usp=sharing

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Maya CarterSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I did not make it to the end so someone needs to fill me in on anything fun I missed x) I tried, but that damn narrator... It was amusing though and I had fun seeing its reactions to my answers. I feel like I would have tried again and maybe made it to the end if I didn't have to keep switching over with the mouse from the answers to the continue button each time. When you've died a lot, that gets tedious, so it would help if you could just press space or enter or something to continue instead. Anyway, 5/5 humor.

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Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thanks for playing! If you want to see the end, I just added an easy mode, right now! It should take you like 3 minutes to get to the end. If not, thanks for playing! Sorry, the game wants to be frustrating :D

OnnoxSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Absolutely infuriating in the best way possible 🤣 I loved the concept but felt it became more of a memory game of which path I took as I progressed further. I love the uniqueness of the theme though. Congrats on the submission!

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Graveyard Shift

OnnoxSubmitted3 years ago (1 edit)

By the way I just noticed I've been playing and rating a Frank rather than a game this whole time. "Rate this Frank" That's a nice touch 😆

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thanks!

Yes, ideally I wanted the player to "know" the interlocutor, and guess the right choices at a certain point. But, you know, that's a difficult task XD So I guess it's actually a memory game at the end. I plan to add an option in the future to highlight the choices already made.

Thanks for playing! Glad you appreciated the game!

vendolisSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

LOL... You nearly had me quit. Nice idea and very nicely breaking the 4th wall. ... And I was very happy when it did not kick me back to the beginning anymore.

I think using ink here would have been a great thing. You can do really nice story branching and weaves with it... and it's all free. https://www.inklestudios.com/ink/ There are easy branches when you hit a node for the n-th time and other fun stuff.

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There is No Heaven

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thanks for the suggestion! I know the existence of Ink, but actually never tried, since it's first time I experiment this kind of game. I'll have a look, just in case. Happy you kept going up to the end, brave man!

Thanks for playing!

DeeRaghooGames3 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

that AI is really annoying ,LOL took some time, I kept wanting to Quit but I could not, I made it to then end and Guess what I DIED!! AHHHH rage game 101 . I don't really play text games but this was interesting. Nice Work

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago(+1)

Ahah you are one of the brave men that reached the end. Be proud, it's not for everyone XD

Yes, my intention was to do a game that wants you to quit, but then you don't, since you have the curiosity to see what's next. I guess it works with a few people, but for them should be fun.

Thanks!

Lvl99ChocoboSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

It was really enjoyable! It was a very fun idea to mess with the player like you did and you did it pretty well.

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Ascending Ascension

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thank you very much for playing! Glad you enjoyed it!

PetraefaSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Most fun I've had in an indie game since i started learning. This was both brilliant and a masterpiece. I didn't hear any music when i played but a viewer in the stream said there was music in the platformer section. So not sure about that but it's a brilliant game. Awesome.

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Camp Death - Initiation

PetraefaSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

My bad about the music. My earphones volume was right down. Your game is perfect.

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Damn I lost the stream! I wanted to attend, but I was called in a sudden job meeting :( sorry about that. Glad you enjoyed the game! Hope you had fun with it. Maybe it's not ideal for streaming, since there is a lot of text and not much action, but whatever XD

Do you have a link to your stream, so that I can have a look? I would love to see a reaction, since I did not have any play testing, and honestly I don't have a clue on how much frustrated a person can get while trying to get to the end :P

Thanks a lot for the nice words!

PetraefaSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Playing submissions for the Gamedev.TV Game Jam https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2022 #GDTVJAM - Twitch it's the very first game. Sorry if my laughing is too loud :)

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Glad you laughed XD

PetraefaSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Most fun I've had in an indie game since i started learning. This was both brilliant and a masterpiece. I didn't hear any music when i played but a viewer in the stream said there was music in the platformer section. So not sure about that but it's a brilliant game. Awesome.

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Camp Death - Initiation

BT HadleySubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Great submission, fun little text game with a great humor added to it.

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Alliance Reborn

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thank you for playing, and glad you liked the game!

RyanH82Submitted3 years ago(+1)

I liked the humour but I didn't get very far, I kept forgetting which was the correct dialogue choice and dying. Based on the other comments I don't think I got very far at all. I got that I had to cooperate but not be too friendly but I still died repeatedly.

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Death is just the beginning... for those left behind

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Sorry about that. I think I am going to add a feature that highlights the choices already done, so that game is less frustrating (even though, I want it to be frustrating :P). Thanks for playing in any case!

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

If you want to see the ending, I added an easy mode.

PatrickZochAlvesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I really liked your humour, had a great time discussing in the after life :-)

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The Revenge of the Gods

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago(+1)

Ahah thanks! Glad you enjoyed the game!

MarcieFulSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Fun interesting with more to it then first thought! I do wish my small brain could remember how I died each time though >.<

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Vitbull88Developer3 years ago(+1)

Glad you appreciated the game! Yes, I am sorry for the lack of user experience... you know, developed this "thing" in no time. I think I'll add a feature that change the color of the text already explored

Thank you!

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago(+1)

If you want to see the ending, an easy mode is available. Red text indicates choices that lead to death. While the game is probably less fun, you can see the ending, if you want to :)

MarcieFulSubmitted3 years ago

awesome :3

Michael94Submitted3 years ago(+1)

Very witty game and a nice platformer at the end too!

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Snipe The Elite

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago(+1)

Thanks! Great that you reached the "platformer", that's not for everyone :D

NickMckinnisSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Wow great twist on the text genre. You did a great job on the dialogue, so much so that I was shocked that there was more to the game. Great work!

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Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed playing!

MarcusFromOzSubmitted3 years ago(+2)

I think it should have more save points.

I've never felt so self-conscious about writing a comment, that in itself makes your game a winner.

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[2022/Jam] GDTV - Ozball

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

yeah I actually wanted to make one more save point inside the level. The problem was that it has to be meaningful with the story and the loop, and i could not find a good place in the few time i worked on this (3 evenings only😑). Save point is harder than it seems unfortunately.

Thanks for playing, and glad you enjoyed this game. I'll play yours as soon as I can!

MarcusFromOzSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Yeh in making that comment I saw the same issue in that it has to be a sensible place to put it, the other option I guess is to always go back two or three steps in dialogue so there's a penalty but not such a harsh one.

VonwarrSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Congrats on completing the jam! I thought it was amusing. It would be nice if there was a way to mark of conversation choices you've already explored. Also space bar to continue would speed things up.

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Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thanks for playing! That's a nice suggestion, that someone already pointed out. I think I'll make a sort of a fix after jam is over, in that direction

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

If you want to see the ending, an easy mode is available. Red text indicates choices that lead to death. While the game is probably less fun, you can see the ending, if you want to :)

xuincherguixeSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

An interesting idea. Frustrating to the point it was hard to even get to the game. which was the point I get. I could see this being pretty fun with some more polish and time.

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Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thanks for playing! I know the game can be frustrating, I assumed not everyone would have liked it. But I know that there are people out there that can't help themselves into avoiding self-pain :D so I made this game

ilPrinniSubmitted3 years ago(+2)

A pure story experience.

Rare during a game jam but always very very enjoyable!

I think the game is perfect as is, but what could help people get to the end faster or at all is highlighting dialogue options you died to already. Just a thought!

Really amazing work Justin

~ Sincerely Frank

Submitted

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

oh, that is an AWESOME idea! I am definetely going to add that feature!

Thanks!

MarcusFromOzSubmitted3 years ago(+2)

I think you are being too friendly ;)

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

LOL

kindmanSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I REALLY TRIIIEEED. couldn't make. not frank enough, it seems...

also: thanks again for pointing out the "harware acceleration" setting in browser in the gamedev.tv chat - it lead me to releasing my game in webGL finally! (*wink* *wink*)

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Kindman's: Life After Death

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Yeah I know it can get frustrating, sorry! I took into account that some people would have not get into the platformer level :)

And no problem for the suggestion! It's pretty common, lots of people don't know about this issue

I'll play your game asap!

Thanks for trying Frank!

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

If you want to see the ending, an easy mode is available. Red text indicates choices that lead to death. While the game is probably less fun, you can see the ending, if you want to :)

kindmanSubmitted3 years ago

hey - really appreciate that! still a bit of a masochistic experience as a player ahahahaa! i enjoyed the shade being thrown though >:-)

xypesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

LoL so creative and funny

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Vitbull88Developer3 years ago(+1)

Thank you! I'll do my best to try your games too!

Thanks for playing!

BossCoupleGamesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I Like the story game

Submitted

Vitbull88Developer3 years ago

Thanks! Happy you enjoyed it!

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