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How have you integrated the theme in your game?
The theme "Rules Are Meant To Be Broken" is the core mechanic, not just a story element.
The game presents itself as a cozy coffee shop sim with clear rules: sort ingredients by category, follow the recipe book, serve what the customer ordered, clean tables before the floor. Following these rules perfectly traps the player in an endless loop — the shift literally never ends.
Each level is a puzzle that can only be solved by breaking one specific rule. The player has to recognize that obedience is the trap, and that progress requires deliberately violating the system they were taught to follow. The narrative reveals why — but the mechanic is the message.
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The art is stunning! The gameplay feels really smooth and enjoyable, and is a really cool take on the theme. Would definitely love to check out a full version!
Loved the aesthetics! I'd love to see it turned into a full game without all the rule breaking condition.
Thanks so much! A full version is something we're thinking about. Will check out your game too!
I really love your art style this is for sure the work of an expert artist, also like this total dedication to the idea that "Rules Are Meant to Be Broken." Not just in terms of gameplay, but in the story and concept itself! So much work and so many hidden details. I highly recommend that people replay the game and look for those details to fully understand the lore and appreciate it!
Beautiful visual!
Thank you so much, Artyom! Means a lot coming from a fellow jammer. Saved rules.txt to play a bit later!
I loveeee the game, but got stuck at day 6:(((((((
Thank you so much! What's going on at day 6, puzzle issue or something not working right?