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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Originality | #586 | 3.763 | 3.763 |
| Presentation | #691 | 3.763 | 3.763 |
| Overall | #845 | 3.425 | 3.425 |
| Fun | #1487 | 3.025 | 3.025 |
Ranked from 80 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
Since time immemorial, the game controller has been the method through which players interact with their games. This game aims to fit the theme "Out of Control" by taking the controls out of the players physical hands and thrusting it into the game screen. Control the little astronaut around the controller to contol your ship.
Did your team create the art for this game during the 48 hour time slot?
Yes
We created all art during the game jam
Did your team create the audio for this game during the 48 hour time slot?
Yes
We created all audio during the game jam
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That's a good idea. I never thought I'd be in control in the game in the game.
It's a little weird at first, but you get used to it.
The idea was super clever! It was fun controlling the little guy to move the space ship! Perhaps if you work on it some more change it so the enemy ships take only 1 shot to die. I feel like that would help the game pace. Still, congrats on submitting a cool and clever game to the jam! Please check out mine if you haven't :D
Cool idea! It's definitely tough at first, but eventually you get the hang of it. Could be a really solid foundation for a large more polished game for sure!
Nice concept, fits well with the jam theme! I like that there are many enemy designs, it keeps the gameplay fresh. Good choice to make the background a dark grey, it feels easier on the eye than the regular black. Nice entry!
All these types of games where you need to control the character to control something are just begging for multiplayer mode! :)
Great concept and execution! It's a little challenging to look two places at once but the game's chill pace mitigates that. Well done!
This game is fun and the art is great ! The concept is a nice, but in-game it’s hard to move because when we leave a key sometimes we walk in another and it changes the rocket’s position, making the game hard. Also, the fire button and the move buttons are a little too far so it’s hard to move and shoot quickly… Good job, loved the aesthetic !
I didn't think it could be fun, but I was wrong :)
Interesting idea and well executed. Also the astronaut is so cute, I liked it. Well done :)
Actually, It's possible to have massive rate of fire by triggering fire button rapidly rather than standing on it, is that intentional?
And if you had time, I'd be thankful if you try my submission <3
oh ya. I knew that exploit existed. It was indeed left there intentionally
Wow, this is a really clever concept. The visuals are also very well done. Good job!
I liked it ! The only complaint I can have is that the player’s hitbox is a bit too high (perspective would place it only at the player’s feet) and the movement a bit too slow sometimes, but else it’s great, good job !
Cool idea, a bit tedious to walk around for the control, but I get it because of the theme restriction. It's original, I will grant that !
Overall presentation is good, simple low detail pixel art, music fit and sfx were well done and integrated. Good job overall !
Cool idea, I'd love to see it expanded upon, maybe the astronaut could take an object and drop it, or damage to the ship puts obstacles on the controller.
Thank you! and indeed, I've been getting some great suggestions and am wondering the viability of expanding upon the game.
Very difficult but also very fun and creative, I like it
This is a very cool concept, I love it !
Really nice job for a 48h game jam :)
this was so cool - having to control the char to control the rocket
nice job!
Very cool. This game could be a great local multiplayer!
I can taste the minimalism right off the screen !
very good!
Screen is small. Game is fun. Fish in a barrel aliens are dumb. Gameplay is repetitive(just stay near the target, wait for it to shot, and then move in and shoot back - thats the entire game). Level 4 destruction audio is loud.
I like the concept for you idea, but wish that the meta control mechanic added some interesting decisions to make. As is, it feels more like an obstruction to gameplay rather than an enhancement. Visuals were nice, great
Way trickier than it looks like.
Very simple but effective idea.