Really liked it. full of charm and some delta rune vibes. Loved the magic system. Some of the parts to get the key where frustrating because the path detection felt inconsistent, and the second room did nothing even if the first said only half key, but I guess I had the full key at some point.
the keys used could be more in line with the UI to feel more natural, but once I had memorized the keys to the elements the combat became really snappy.

Great work overall

This game is a blast!! Definitely reminds me of playing oldschool JRPGs like Chrono Trigger. The art style, music, and sound effects are all AMAZING. The combat system is a lot of fun (the animations especially are super satisfying), but I could mostly just damage blitz the enemies without worrying about dying. Awesome game!!!

That is what you get for being thirsty in the middle of the night! (or in the middle of work during a game jam)

Fun short game.
Music was awesome! Its lighthearted mood fits the game very well. (Its also very catchy!)
Art! Hahaha lovely! Also I feel like all about this game was done with so much distance and good humor!

Gameplay wise
- Having the same button for moving and for combat ability... few times I was starting the combat wondering why I have failed 2 moves in already (pressed 'W' trying to move when combat was about to start)
- Didn't use the dodge at all, just were quick with my attack as it is the best defense right!?
- At 1st it was hard to match the required symbols in a quick succession - it become easier during the game, after few encounters. (Maybe having it on the bottom would be a little better so player would not have to look up down up down to check the keybind)
- Since we always attack after completing the symbol combination was it necessary to add mouse controlls to the game? I think it would work fine with just keyboard and auto attack after the symbol sequence.
Maybe you planned on having multiple enemies and that is why you needed an aim control?

Overall it was fun playing it and as simple as it was matching symbols sequence felt satisfying!

I really love this concept! My favourite part were the punchout-esque fight sequences - Having each enemy having their own attack patterns, and the way you portrayed  them on screen was awesome.

Your game managed to be innovative while also taking me back to childhood memories of playing Pokémon on emulators.  I'd like to see some changes regarding UX/UI (specially by relocating the little table for the alchemical elements) but many have already pointed those out. Congrats on the great work on this charming game.

Really good idea, i like the battle system, really solid core, that can be greatly expanded. It just needs a little work in the UX but that's expected for a jam game. Overall i liked, congrats

Playing through this game felt like stepping back into a world of childhood wonder and adventure. Sort of like the feeling you get from watching a Miyazaki movie? From the get-go, it hooked me with pixelated charm, reminiscent of those classic 16-bit RPGs of those glorious days of old. The use of dark colors in this trecherous dungeon, on my epic quest to find enlightenment, perfectly captured the theme of shadows and light. Felt like I was exploring a lovingly crafted homage to the SNES era. With tasteful soundtrack that perfectly matches the overall mood to boot! And the combat being a clever blend of action and strategy, urging me to carefully manage my 3 brain cells (that are really bad at multitasking) between dodging beautifully animated enemy attacks, while pulling off my own attack combinations, really drove alchemy home.

The twist at the ending was executed so well! It was hinted at, all along, by the wacky enemies I had been fighting, and yet I didn't see it coming. But it made everything click in place just right. Including the title of the game!!! Much charm, much heart and soul, eggcellent game! 🌞

Short but sweet game, with fun battle mechanics and a really adorable ending. My only issue was how long it took me to figure out the room with the pathway, lol. Did you animate the character yourself? It's very fluid. Great entry!

Edit: Emphasis on the adorable ending. Anyone who hasn't seen it should make sure they play to completion. Definitely worth it!

the combat system on this feels amazing once you get the hang of it. The controlls are a little complicated but rewarding to master. Got a little lost on what to do to progress but I had a blast defeating vampires and baseball players. Congrats!

I love the battles. The animation and sound effects are great. Some of the sounds and music cues reminded me of pinball machines. I'd say that about 75% of the time I felt like I was doing what I was supposed to in the battles, but the rest of the time, I'd hit a key that corresponded to an element that I saw, but nothing would happen, or I'd get hit. I wasn't able to progress very far in the game, seemed like every way was blocked. Overall, I like this art style a lot, I hope you do some more with this game!

Well this was an experience! This feels like a great concept, but it needs a really big amount of polish. I love the art style, the visual background, the way it looks like undertale but is more an homage than a copy. What I don't like is the lack of feedback in the gameplay. No hit animations, no damage animation, when you defeat someone they dissapear so quickly, I thought it was a glitch. And the puzzle was too hard, not because of the puzzle, but because it looks like a glitch when you teleport back. It's all about feedback for the player. That being said, this is a sick concept that could be a great game, especially with the theme and twist in the ending! 
Keep working on it :) 

The battle design for this game is awesome! Unfortunately, I was not able to progress beyond the locked door. Every time I would approach what I assume is the key, I would get teleported back to the beginning of the hallway for seemingly no reason. I ended up just hanging out waiting for more battles to happen, which I did enjoy. I could feel myself getting faster at the battling, and I could totally see some really intense battles with dodging and longer combos.

I felt like I didnt really need to dodge in any of the fights I encountered, but that may be because I was stuck at the beginning.

Either way, great concept, and if I was missing something please let me know!

Short but unique. The artstyle is definitely one of the best. Very good!

Simple but exciting game. The scenery and sound effects are good. One thing I found a little confusing was the battle mode, but as it's still in the development phase, I'm fine with it. The puzzle took me a while to understand, but after a while I realized that it wasn't a mistake. I think it would be better if it invested more in unique and addictive sounds that would make people remember the game (undertale style), and a slight improvement in battle, such as enemy hp, changing layouts etc, because in a way the game is based on that. I see a good future for this game. That's it. 

I think I understand the idea of this game. The combat is interesting even though the current state combat can be ruined. The art is good despite it is being simple.

But the animation makes a little difficult to predict the attack in combat. And these previous comments already mention what I'm about to say more.

However, good job. This does not look bad overall.

First of all, I would like to highlight how unique and captivating the game is in various aspects. The combat system is undoubtedly one of its most notable features. It brings an innovative and interesting approach, which contributes to a sense of novelty and challenge. The game’s art has a lot of personality and is quite distinctive; I loved the psychedelic backgrounds during the battles.

The music and sound effects also deserve special mention. They were well-integrated into the experience, adding an extra layer of immersion and atmosphere to the game.

One suggestion for a possible expansion of the game would be to include a progression in the difficulty of the enemies.

Echoing the feedback from others, the battle controls could also be refined to avoid situations where the player accidentally presses the wrong button while trying to quickly dodge an attack. A slight adjustment to the interface or a more gradual introduction of the elements could mitigate this issue.

Lastly, navigating through the game world was a bit confusing, with unexpected teleportation between rooms. Adding more narrative or visual clarity on why these teleports happen and how the player can avoid or control these movements would make the experience smoother.

In summary, this game had excellent art direction, and it aligns well with its references and inspirations. I found the idea of incorporating this type of combat very cool, and I think it’s one of the elements that sets the game apart from others. Additionally, I would like to point out that the sound design was handled successfully here, as it's an aspect of development that is often neglected, despite being essential for a game’s quality. Congratulations on another creative game and excellent work. I can't wait for your next release!

One of the most unique and interesting combat systems I've ever seen in a game.

It's a shame I figured out you could just spam mouse+buttons and win every fight in 2 seconds and ruined it for myself.

I genuinely mean that though the combat was super interesting but I feel like I was quite confused by the layout of the elements I had to select. Maybe if they were in the same row order as QWER it would have made sense to my brain but being in a 2X2 grid in the corner felt weirdly disconnected to me.

Pretty sure I don't even need to open your GDD to know it was inspired by Earthbound, I loved the wacky *** characters and backgrounds. The clear Undertale inspiration is there too in the environment and I don't blame you because either of those are awesome, but you brought your own style and spin to the formula that made it your own and it was very cool

The music and SFX were great too and at one point there was laughing in the music that was creepy and awesome af. Really cool job.

The ending was really funny I thought and well done. I would have been interesting to know what you thought the other fights/scenarios were in the "real-world". I hope the dog is okay!

Very nice! I am starting to get the hang on it and it just end there.. I want more ;( Also the ending XD

Anyway, the idea is great, the combat is not bad in my opinion, nice music that works with the style, good job!

My suggestion would be 1) make the combat hint (Q,W,E,R) layout horizontally, 2) Maybe add a brief time out before allowing the next attack input? I breeze through the final boss by just spamming buttons

Very nice game! Reminds me a lot of the Mother series but with a fresh take. Good job!