Heyo, I played your demo. I am not a big VN fan so my experience with games like this is pretty limited. Anyway I liked the overall vibe of the game, I tried all choice options and so far there is not much to do. I liked the writing, maybe the exposure was a little too much, but other than that it is a very intriguing start for a mistery game. Good job for getting so far, but there is a lot of potential for this to get even better!
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Shadow of a Doubt [Demo]'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Theme | #104 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Cleverness | #423 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Playability | #943 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
| Artistic Style | #957 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
Ranked from 1 rating. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Judge feedback
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- Hello! Great start to a game- I liked the theme being integrated by "spreading the word"! Thought that was clever. The game ended abruptly before I could truly dive in- perhaps too much exposition to get into the meat of the game.
Did you include your Game Design Document in your downloadable files?
Yes
Tell us about your game!
The story involves you taking control a true crime podcast host, who at the behest of his co-host and fans, goes to investigate a decade old murder in a small town. A man has long since been charged with the crime but some are not so sure that the true criminal has been found and an innocent man may be sitting behind bars.
The mechanics involve you making choices that branch the story and affect how characters interact with you. Not only will your reputation pass to other characters in the town but you can use your platform to influence your followers, which can also have effects on how the story plays out.
Information always spreads. Will you broadcast the truth or spin a web of lies?
Did you remember to include your Game Design Document?
Yes
Is your game set to Public so we can see it?
Yes
Extra Notes
Due to time limitations and inexperience, the game is missing some features such as the social media app which would help visualize the effects of publicizing events to your followers. All base systems are in place but because the demo only takes you through Day 1, the long term consequences of your actions may not be shown even though the systems are in place to do so if the story continues.
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