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Jame Gam #42

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A jam submission

Decay RunnerView game page

My submission to Jame Gam #42
Submitted by Karzka — 1 day, 2 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Theme Implementation#73.8423.842
Special Object Implementation#83.7373.737
Audio#83.4213.421
Overall#103.3603.360
Fun Factor#133.1583.158
Visuals#193.1583.158
Gameplay#192.8422.842

Ranked from 19 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How did you implement the theme?
The "Decay" is a slowly advancing overlay that kills everything it touches, which chases the player forward in an endless runner concept.

How did you add the special object?
The player is a wizard, who can use a wand to temporarily slow or knockback the advancing decay.

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MisterclapSubmitted138 days ago(+1)

I came for the runner game I stayed for the music ! +1

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The Wanderer's Wand
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Taronic449Submitted138 days ago(+1)

What a captivating title! I find the implementation of a 'decay storm' to be quite unique. In addition to that, I also enjoyed the music, visuals, and sound effects! My only complaint is the fact that when you charge up your wand and fire from it, your magic doesn't slow down the storm. But great game nonetheless!

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Cast of the Click
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Devcup-CreatorSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

It's a really cool magic.

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Dilapidated Tower
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NpcStudiosSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

Had a lot of fun playing the game, congrats!

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Cubixim
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KarzkaDeveloper138 days ago(+1)

Thank you!

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WoganogSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

This is a really cool idea, but the fact you go back to the middle if you get caught on a platform and that you can run over some pits kinda ruins it for me. Also I think it would be cool if you couldn't jump while charging the wand since it's seemingly so much more powerful.

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Cure the Curse
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KarzkaDeveloper138 days ago (2 edits)

Thank you! I had some plans like abilities and powerups, but I spent too much time on the terrain. And it’s still rough!

I was having doubts about the returning to the middle as well. But it was tough tweaking the terrain, the speed of decay, and the wand strength to feel okay. My wife did most of the playtesting, and she’s definitely no gamer, haha! This made the game a little easier.

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flat ratSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

Really fun!

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Coocoo
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0welSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

ok yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss...

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CROMBI
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davemorrisSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

Super fun runner. Loved the music and the general premise. I did kinda wish the wand could do more than just blast the chasing decay. Like shoot things out of my way etc…

If you keep working on it after the jam, I think some variation in the levels would be a fun thing to add. Like running through a castle, or a swamp, or something. Just to keep the game changing… but for a game jam game. Solid. Good fun.

Good luck with the jam!

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Little Shadow
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KarzkaDeveloper138 days ago(+1)

Thank you for the feedback. I definitely have some plans to expand on this, the response so far has been pretty good. I wasn’t expecting it!

I spent way too much time on the terrain generation, and I was a bit constrained due to my work. Initially I had planned on some other things, like abilities, powerups and such.

Your theme/biome idea is great, thank you.

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OkioskoSubmitted139 days ago(+1)

He's a very cool little runner

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BirDecay
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MrUltimateOfficialSubmitted140 days ago(+1)

Cool concept for a mobile game! My only complaint is that the terrain generation is a bit scuffed other than that its a good game!

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Time Wizard
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KarzkaDeveloper139 days ago

Thanks! I agree, it could use a lot of polishing. That and mobile is definitely something I was looking to improve after the jam. I’m a bit constrained due to work unfortunately.

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