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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Presentation | #91 | 4.421 | 4.421 |
| Overall | #227 | 3.922 | 3.922 |
| Fun | #267 | 3.800 | 3.800 |
| Originality | #1071 | 3.545 | 3.545 |
Ranked from 145 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?
Play as an elf delivering mail between windowsills, to help join people together who are apart.
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
Comments
This game is unbelievable impressive. You got a pretty unique interpretation of the theme. The artwork is awesome and the controls feel great. But the thing I love the most are the f***ng pigeons?!! The game itself already felt polished (at least for a 48h jam) but adding pigeons randomly which do literally nothing for the gameplay gives the game such a calming atmosphere... Really good job!
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Dip & OliI found the movement of the game so pleasing, to just jump around. I thought it looked great, I would say that the camera movement could be smoothed out, it was a bit jerky sometimes. but great stuff.
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Control SwitchVery nice little world to jump around in and mail them letters! It feels nice to jump around and very cute graphics! The only "issue" I had was getting stuck at the clotheslines once in a while, apart from that very enjoyable fun game!
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Defying InstinctsThat was beyond charming! I can't say more than what's already been said: inspired double jump, fun little messages, great controls, the pigeons! 100% following this game to see where it goes after the jam. Thank you for the experience!
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Sloops in Spaaaaace!What a cheerful and comforting experience! I loved how this felt, looked, and sounded :) Everything about it was really beautiful!
I did have some jankiness with the sliding and a few times the collisions felt a bit jarring as I glided across the map, but nothing that a little bit of polish couldn't get rid of post-jam :)
I need to see this continued into a more full-fledged experience! Good job to all of you on the team!
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C.O.M.P.R.E.S.S.I.O.N.What a wonderful experience. Great animations and the gameplay was very relaxing. I really liked the sound effects for the jumping. When it's timed with the music it sounds like you're adding to the melody which is a great feeling. Definitely can be a full release for sure. Ways I think it could improve:
- Lower the volume on the sound effects. While they are a great pick and are fun to pair with the music, it can get grating with how loud it is and how frequently you need to jump.
- Don't let the player move so much in the air. I found it hard to control the character after jumping and would sometimes miss the landing because I tapped the arrow key and went flying off to the side.
Honestly though I thought it was the best game of the jam so far and I this could (and should!) be iterated upon into a full release. Really great work.
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The Wizard and The FireflyThank you - really glad you enjoyed it! I was doing music mixing and made the mistake of never trying earbuds in the 48 hours - definitely a lesson learned for next time!
The air momentum was a tough balance between feeling very floaty and whimsical, versus precise control - thanks for your input, it's helpful to know which way on the scale we tended to lean as we fine-tune the game further.
Holy hell's bells! Props to whoever programmed the movement in this, it's pretty flawless. This movement would fit in and be amazing in any game, emphasized by the fact that I just sat and delivered e(lf)-mail for 20 mins, and it was THE BEST. Animations were adorable too, and whilst simple, they flow and give so much character to the player. The sound design was on point as well, the way the jump sounds resolve when you hit the ground is just... *Chef's kiss*
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Sloops in Spaaaaace!Well done - Very good job. Easy to understand controls - Art done well. - Love the sliding that is my favorite.
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TownsVilleVisuals are so pretty! controls are really fluid and love the way your interpreted the theme! great work!
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No way downA charming little game to wind down and enjoy life! Love the flush mechanics of the game! Maybe a slight hiccup when trying to jump from the cable lines, but other than that, great work!
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Scare TacticsLove the art, music was charming, but some of the sound effects hurt my ears before I turned my volume down. Platforming was really nice, overall a charming and fun game!
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Between Dual WorldsThe animations and the sounds are adorable! The platforming mechanics are pretty good, the controls felt great.
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Chart the StarsVery cute and wholesome interpretation of the theme. Other folks have said it but that double jump animation is just fantastic!
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