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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Presentation | #1281 | 3.399 | 4.000 |
| Fun | #1372 | 3.138 | 3.692 |
| Overall | #1634 | 3.160 | 3.718 |
| Originality | #2514 | 2.942 | 3.462 |
Ranked from 13 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?
The Past and The Present are Joined Together as you travel between them.
Did your team create the vast majority of the art during the 48 hours?
Yes
We created the vast majority of the art during the game jam
Did your team create the vast majority of the music during the 48 hours?
Yes
We created the vast majority of the music during the game jam
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I love the polish in this game. I found a bug with the buttons when clicking them then hitting space, the keyboard can be used to trigger them sometimes. This can be easily disabled in the transitions option on the buttons. Otherwise, I loved the sounds and concept, great work.
Thanks for reporting that bug, and offering a solution! We will get to it after the jam ends.
This game is a very underrated submission.
I love the idea that you have the same level twice, which differ only slightly, but they can also interact with each other. I would love to see more level and that you make even more interesting stuff with this mechanic.
The only problem i had is, that if you fall down somewhere you get into a softlock. But you already mentioned that on your game page. I hope you will fix this in an after jam patch, then i'll definitely play it again.
The overall presentation is gorgeous. I love the transition between the two worlds!
All in all, i think this is an awesome submission. Great work!
Wow, thank you so much for the wonderful comment! Unfortunately our marketing hasn't really succeeded, despite our efforts, so if you have any tips feel free to share!
Hey!
We updated the game. Feel free to check it out and give any feedback. More levels may be coming later but, you know, work and life and stuff. Have a nice day!
Superb game, and I loved every bit of it. The time shifting mechanic was so cool and the changes made logical sense like filling the pit in the future when activating it in the past. The only issue I had you noted on the game page but everything else was fantastic!
Music, Art and Shaders for past world is superbly done. Enjoyed playing your title.. Looking up for more update and bug fixes..
Small bug: if you die in level 5 or 6, game do not restart.
Time traveling mechanics is always nice.
Creative use of the theme and I love the game art and puzzles.
Clever use of the past + Future connection. Animations are adorable (when he / she, don't know carry a box). Puzzles are really great and works well.
I found myself locked on level 4 (I didn't know I can pass through the pipe) and on level 5 (the character is too tall to sneak in the "cave" of the level.
Overall great game with good music and really good graphics!
Thanks for taking the time to play our game! Yeah the tube looking like it blocks movement is our design fault, and concerning the fifth level you're supposed to use the time machine so that you land inside the room on the left. Perhaps we could make this more clear in an update after the jam.
Oh, I didn't think of that, I will retry it after my pause, I probably misunderstand something. Also, love the "mossy" aspect of the future!
Thanks for the clarification ;)
Do that, I think you'll love the ending!
I just retry and yes I was missing something :)
The final animation (no spoil) is really nice! Good job on this project!
The pixel art aesthetic reminds me of Pixel Piracy and Magicite pretty neat.
Loved it! my favorite game so far
(bug report: level 4 glitches out when you fall)
Thanks for the review, and thanks for the reporting the bug!
Happened to me, too. But! Until then, I thought it was really nice. And special shout out to whoever animated that little "carrying the block" animation!
Like it!