cant rate cause i am no developer. but nonetheless nice metroidvania/puzzle game.map design is something to maybe simplify in a way.
but once you udnerstand it, it's simple. jsut gets a bt to get used to.
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Spreading the Light's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Artistic Style | #109 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Cleverness | #423 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Theme | #426 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Playability | #487 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
Ranked from 1 rating. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Judge feedback
Judge feedback is anonymous.
- Pretty neat game! I think the transitions are a bit too jarring leading to a split second of confusion before processing what exactly just happened, other than that the theme is implemented alright and the aesthetics are pretty good. Well done!
Did you include your Game Design Document in your downloadable files?
yes
Tell us about your game!
Spreading the light is a 2D metroidvania platform puzzler about spreading light to restore a fractured world.
Player Experience:
The player is dropped into a world with four zones, ~7 levels per zone, and multiple puzzles per level. The player will have to solve mechanics-based puzzles to acquire new items through NPC’s and unlock the ability to solve more complex later puzzles. As they interact with NPC’s, they unlock new dialogue and thematically spread light to make the world whole again.
Controls:
Arrow keys / WASD
Jump: Space Bar
Dash: Shift
Action: E
Show Map: M
Toggle Lantern: F
Place torches:
B to place a [B]lue torch
R to place a [R]ed torch
G to place a [G]reen torch
T to place a whi[T]e torch
Change lantern color:
1: White
2: Red
3: Green
4: Blue
Reset Level: Backspace
Did you remember to include your Game Design Document?
yes
Is your game set to Public so we can see it?
yes
Extra Notes
We had a lot of fun making this and hope you enjoy!
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