This was very nicely done! Having to leave one specimen alive definitely adds a neat wrinkle to the formula, and constantly changing up your arsenal is a great way to keep the game interesting.
My only complaint is that the rifles (the ricocheting ones) were more of a hindrance than a benefit because of their tendency to bounce and hit targets you were trying to keep alive. Trying to keep track of what moving targets they'll hit after the first ricochet is very tough.
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Overall | #156 | 4.164 | 4.164 |
| Design | #192 | 4.053 | 4.053 |
| Originality | #287 | 4.147 | 4.147 |
| Adherence to the Theme | #324 | 4.293 | 4.293 |
Ranked from 75 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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All valid criticisms, thanks for playing!
The waiting period can easily be shortened without giving up on the theme by increasing the threat level for a while, which will lead to cells multiplying faster than you can kill them. I just wanted to give some space to the player after short hectic periods of gameplay, but by no means the game is perfectly balanced!
Indeed. Perhaps it will help by adding extra vertical force to the cells when they are at the sides for 3 seconds.
(either into or out of the sides will do, as they will bounce back) .
Not saying that the invulnerable spaces are not good.
(It adds strategic considerations of allowing cells to get through the defense line or not)
But letting cells stay there for 5+ seconds without any signs of coming out can be frustrating
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