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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Theme | #30 | 2.165 | 2.714 |
| Art Style/Visuals | #32 | 2.051 | 2.571 |
| Overall | #37 | 1.687 | 2.114 |
| Innovation | #37 | 1.481 | 1.857 |
| Audio/Sound Design | #38 | 1.140 | 1.429 |
| Gameplay/Fun | #38 | 1.595 | 2.000 |
Ranked from 7 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Game Engine / Tools
Godot 4.2.1, Pivot Animator 5, Paint
How does your game fit the theme?
The player has to make a decision upon encountering an NPC in their way to the exit. Based on the decision the NPC's fate and maybe the Player's fate might change.
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Graphics / Art (e.g. models or textures)
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Neat game. Very bones, but playable from start to finish which is an accomplishment (my game did not get past a demo of the intro plus some buggy gameplay :(). Is that the old pivot animator character? Never made a game with it, but always thought it was neat. I hope you have good luck with future games :)
Some bugs (you may already know). I played a second time deliberately missing coins and had only 2 when I met blue man, yet pressing yes still allowed me to give him five. At the end of the game, it said he doubled them to 10, but the total said 8 (about the # of coins I hit by mistake.)
First of all, Thank you for trying out the game :).
And yes, I used Pivot Animator 5 For creating the Player character animations. I agree that it is a pretty good software for creating stickman animations in my opinion.
As for the bugs, thanks for informing me about it. I did feel that something like that could happen but I was nearing the deadline when creating the game (A bit of procastination habit of mine caused this) so I didn't pay much attention to it. I should have done more playtesting which I obviously will from next time.
A charming and delightful little game 🌟.
GAMEPLAY
For your first game, this is certainly an impressive attempt in a game jam context. The game may be a bit short, but it runs smoothly which is commendable. The theme of consequences is subtly incorporated through the choices the player must make.
ART STYLE / VISUALS
The graphics are simple yet clear. The player's animation is a nice highlight, adding charm to the visual experience.
AUDIO / SOUND DESIGN
The absence of audio was noticeable. Sound and effects can significantly enhance a game's immersion and overall feel, so this could be an area to explore in your next project. Audio can add a new dimension to the gaming experience, so it's worth considering for future development.
INNOVATION
The game doesn't particularly stand out in terms of innovation, but this isn't necessarily a drawback. For a first attempt, focusing on solid gameplay and clear visuals is a wise choice. As you continue developing games, you can gradually incorporate more innovative elements.
THEME
The theme is certainly present but lightly addressed.
In conclusion, this game is a commendable first effort in game development. You've laid a solid foundation with this project, and it's exciting to think about what you'll create next. Keep up the good work, and continue to explore and develop your skills in game design! 👍😊
I wasn't able to know how to help the other guy, so I didn't discover if there was a good ending. I advice you to be extremely clear with the controls of your game, specially when the game is for PC and the are a los of possible key combinations. It was a good idea! As I read in other comments, this is your first game, so I have to congratulate you for start developing. Keep participating on jams and eventually your game's quality will improve. It's cool trying to make the games you'd like to play!
When I start the game I get the Godot symbol but then the screen goes black :(
Really sorry to hear that. Are you trying to run this game on a windows OS ? Which version of Windows specifically, if Yes. I ran it on Windows 11 personally.
By the way, I am pretty new to this Game Development scene and this is my first ever entry in my first ever game Jam so there might have been some bugs in the game which I was not able to tackle. I hope you might forgive me for that :).
Yes, it was Windows OS. On Windows 10. Don't worry about it.
I also ran the game on a Windows 10 and had no issue getting it to run. However, Windows Defender stopped it first from downing, then from opening until I clicked "run anyway" because the file is not commonly downloaded. (This is an extremely common issue for such games, so I did not worry about running it.) I don't know if maybe your antivirus blocked it or it was some other issue, cause have had Godot games that just refuse to run for no reason :(
Very short game, i liked the design, it runs pretty smoothly, tho the exe seemed sketchy, its clear how you've used the theme with the consequences of your interaction with the blue stick figure 👍
Thanks a lot for your positive feedback. I am pretty new to this Game Development Scene so your compliment means a lot to me and really helps with the motivation part :)