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- Very cute - if short - game! A couple sections of your GDD felt repeated, like with the art design. I also noticed that it looks like you forgot to put the name of where you got the background music from in it. Otherwise, your GDD lays out your plans for everything very well! The itch.io page for you game was hard to read with the dark grey text on teh navy blue background. Maybe turning the text into one of the player character's colors could help with readability while still matching the night sky theme you have. While playing, I had a hard time reading through the dialogue, especially in later scenes, while also having to defend against the enemies that reached me before I was done. I think creating a trigger for them to start running once you close the last text box could fix that though! I might also suggest a visual for when you are able to put your shield back up, since I could never tell when I could activate it after it disappeared. I can see how the character fits with the theme, since it seems like the power of the star you play as generates your attacks. The art style is pretty, and I love the different background layers in those monochromatic schemes as well! All together it was a neat idea, and I enjoyed how you brought it to life!
Link to your Game Design Doc on Google Drive.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmD-jYzegHepM_8wYM9as76MWYoGQFxs5xOxGvXrELg/edit?usp=sharing
Have you checked that your GDD is publicly accessible ?
Yes...
Is your game set to public on itch.io so we can see it?
Yes
Summarise your game!
Fallen Star is a narrative-driven action game that follows the journey of a celestial being who falls to Earth with no memory of their past. Players will engage in simple combat, using fireballs to defeat enemies and progress through the story. As the game unfolds, players will encounter moral dilemmas and confront a haunting realization. Though combat is straightforward, the challenges become an integral part of the narrative, with respawning ensuring a smooth experience as you delve deeper into the world of Fallen Star.
Please explain how your game fits the theme:
The game fits the theme as the player controls a powerful celestial being capable of immense destruction. However, this truth only becomes apparent as the story unfolds, with the player gradually realizing the extent of their own power by the end.
Is there anything you'd like the judges to pay particular attention to?
Honestly, I kind of lost motivation halfway through and ended up rushing through some parts. I’m sorry about that, but I hope you can still see the effort and idea behind it :)
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I like that you can float around, idk why. I found it surprising and delightful. The character design is nice. I like the theme and the music as well. I think if you are going to work on this after the jam, if you put some more work into the combat it would drastically improve general quality.
Ha ha, I found that pressing W continuously can make you fly upwards continuously. I really like the music too
Had to zoom out to see the continue button, was sitting there thinking that I just need to find the right key lol. Otherwise a sweet little narrative story with jolly art~ :)