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A jam submission

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draw your way through the dark
Submitted by kipplesoft (@kipplesoftware) — 18 minutes, 24 seconds before the deadline
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Host

Good job completing the jam!

Some things to consider:

- Love the narrative and the worldbuilding you've created here! Your dialogue blurbs, art, and sound all work together really well to tell a story. 

- The biggest issue I think you have here is finding the perfect balance between difficulty and player satisfaction. I can foresee a lot of players becoming very frustrated by not being able to find the path, which is partly on the player, but as a game designer it is always something you have to think about. Look into how you could provide tips or assistance to players without ruining the aesthetic and narrative of the game. I can think of a few ways, but I from what you guys have created here, I have no doubt that you can too!

- There are a few minor grammar/punctuation mistakes in your dialogue blurbs. Nothing too big, but a short editing session never hurt anyone!

- Think about ways you can add variety to your levels that doesn't solely focus on level design. I saw in one of the comments that you thought about adding someone chasing you. This could definitely be an interesting mechanic, but make sure you're thinking about how such mechanics will impact gameplay. 

Overall, your gameplay was well executed and your narrative was entertaining! 

Good work team! I would definitely be interested to see how you progress with this game. 

Submitted

Wow, you game is amazing, this unique mechanics make this project very special. At some point, I was a little bit scared that maybe on some level there will be another footsteps which I should avoid (but glad it wasn't). Also your voice acting - great job!

Developer

Hi annairda! Thank you for taking the time to play! So glad you enjoyed the experience and the voice acting.  We had actually played around with the idea of something chasing you in the early iterations of the game!

Submitted

I love playing your game, the concept is so cool, I don't speak english well, so the text part was a bit long for me but well, the gameplay was fun and the art beautiful. That's cool that we can run, because at first I have not realise that, and the walk was a bit slow, but I understand that it can enhance the atmosphere. ^^

Developer(+1)

Hi Nerokota! So glad you had fun playing our game! Agreed - the sprint was a last minute addition but we're glad we added it.

Submitted

DUDE! THIS GAME IS SO COOL!

What an amazing and unique concept. I have never played a game like this before and I LOVE it. Amazing level design and concept. I like the voice in between levels, though it sounds a bit too ASMR like lol

But man A++ for uniqueness and making something really fun and puzzling.

Developer

Hi MyPingO! Thank YOU for this incredible comment! Thrilled you found the game to be such a unique experience!

Submitted

You gotta pursue this further! This can be an awesome game on steam or a mobile puzzle game

Submitted

I finished this one, and it was a breath of fresh air. The idea is brilliant, really liked it even though the concept remains pretty simple.
I enjoyed all the levels, maybe they were a bit repetitive in the long run, but I'm sure you'll find new mechanics to add variety.

Overall this one is my favourite from this jam, at least for the idea. Well done!

Developer

Hi dylalyd! Thank you so much for the high praise! It means a whole lot. We hope to take this game and its mechanics further in the future!

Submitted(+1)

Yes please do! This has amazing potential

Submitted

Loved how creative the gameplay is! also loved the whole aesthetic of your project, the voice acting suits it perfectly  ☺️

Developer

Hi Kyara! Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed the game <3