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A jam submission

You Left UsView game page

In 'You Left Us,' a spy faces isolation and horror at a remote listening post during a global apocalypse
Submitted by OozyGoozy — 3 hours, 49 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Playability#15.0005.000
Cleverness#15.0005.000
Theme#15.0005.000
Artistic Style#15.0005.000

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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  • Incredibly compelling narrative and oppressive atmosphere, this is all really well put together! Would suggest that keys be made usable even without holding them as I was left confused until I figured this out.

Did you include your Game Design Document in your downloadable files?
Yes

Tell us about your game!
You Left Us plunges players into the chilling solitude of an American Cold War spy at a fictional remote arctic listening post in Greenland, helplessly tuning into the world's spreading descent into apocalypse. WASD to move, Mouse to look around, F to interact, LMB to Use Equipment.

Did you remember to include your Game Design Document?
Yes

Is your game set to Public so we can see it?
Yes

Extra Notes
This is the first game any of us have ever released to the public. It could definitely have used some more time for optimizations, but we hope you enjoy it!

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Comments

Good stuff, but I had some issues getting from point A to point B that were frustrating. The lantern wasn't all that useful - I couldn't see more than a few inches in front of me. I suspect that's what you were going for, but the base's layout was a little confusing, and I got lost easily.

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The setting immediately peaked my interest it did not disappoint

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Fun little horror game, really creative narrative would definitely play more games from this group of people. 

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fun and scary game, loved the setting XD

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Personally, I am always a fan when one or many creative individuals band together to produce a piece of art, especially an interactive experience! Sadly, not all think this way, another human being might think, "Well, you know what?! I exclusively play video games that were created with a lot of love involved!" Oh ho ho, allow me to assure any one who could be thinking these thoughts, because this title, You Left Us , was created with a lot of love!

Some might say

Too Much.

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Perfect atmosphere for a horror game. The constant tension never lets me catch a breath.

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very cool game, I LOVE the atmosphere and how it captures helplessness/isolation. very cool :)

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huge fan of the visual and audio direction of this.

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Absolutely adore this! Impeccable atmosphere and tension, I was at the edge of my seat the whole time. The concept/story is really unique! I think that this is in my top 3 fav psx games ever. Strongly recommend! 

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Really cool game! I love horror games and this really hit in a good way! Creepy, super cool graphics style with the PS1 vibes and the SOUND DESIGN!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing more from the devs hopefully. The lantern was my only dislike, the mechanic was just kind of annoying but everything else was great!!!!!

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Can’t sleep now thanks

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graphics and the art direction really capture that shitty, grainy old hardware type feel, which is a good thing in this case. audio design is really nice, definitely drives the suspense hand in hand with the visuals and just how dark the game is. aside from some minor things with the ui and controls during tasks, it does what it wants to really well and evokes a sense of dread. reminded me of playing Anatomy years ago. very nice tight little horror experience. 

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That was super spooky!! The dialogue, sound, and lighting left me shaking in my boots. Well done!!!

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really great spooky atmosphere, especially loved the sound design and the radio mechanic! was a fun time :)

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Super spooky game 10/10!

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Uhhh well I just found my new obsession lol. This game chilled me to the bone in the BEST way and the title reminds me of my dad haha. 10/10, loved it.

(+3)

short and sweet lil horror game, loved the atmosphere 

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fuck the shadow sguys!! they gave me the common cold

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This is so fire holy crap