There are too many games of this kind, but what I particularly like here is that 3 colours makes it much simpler, which makes it more playful.
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Track Roll's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Enjoyment | #688 | 3.458 | 3.458 |
| Overall | #1326 | 3.306 | 3.306 |
| Creativity | #1386 | 3.375 | 3.375 |
| Presentation | #2168 | 3.083 | 3.083 |
Ranked from 24 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?
On the surface, the game fits the theme through literal rolling of a cube across a track being the main mechanic. Thematically though, the game has a random roll mechanic which allows players the option to switch up the orientation of the cube on tiles they otherwise wouldn't be able to, risking an instant loss for the chance to break the level.
Did your team create the vast majority of the art during the 48 hours?
No
We used pre-existing art
Did your team create the vast majority of the music during the 48 hours?
No
We used pre-existing audio
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Thank you so much, this means a lot!
And you're pretty spot on with the random-roll mechanic. Interestingly enough, random rolling was originally going to be the only way you could change the cube's rotation, and let me tell you, that version of the game was... not fun. At this point, the random rolling is entirely optional, and really just there as a hail-Mary tactic for people who aren't as concerned with finding the "correct" solution (I'm a fan of people enjoying games their own way).
I'm still super interested in how randomization could be incorporated where it feels more integral to the process and adds to the fun rather than detracts from it. Hadn't quite cracked it by upload time; hence, this version where it is situational and non-essential.
That really means a lot, thank you so much! I worked hard to try to get the simplicity to strategy balance right, so I'm glad that came across well.
I agree that rotating the camera would help in solving the puzzles, and I almost put that functionality in there. I wondered if having to keep track of the sides should remain part of the challenge of the game, but you never want the difficulty to ultimately detract from player enjoyment, so this is great feedback to have!
Glad you thought so!
And very good to have the feedback that the rolling became frustrating for you. Exploring how to incorporate an element of randomness into a "traditional" puzzle game was the main challenge I gave myself in designing this, so I'm interested in how people do or don't interact with that feature.
Question for you, if you don't mind: Was it clear to you that all the levels could be solved without using the randomizing roll, or did you think you had to do that to clear certain levels?
Thanks!
I realized that sometime later. But there are many situations where you can't go on without the reroll. Those are (in hindsight) obviously not part of the real solution but "try to smuggle your way through the puzzle, maybe you die and have to start again" is a questionable message to send your players.
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