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A jam submission

Explore The Iron CityView game page

Explore the Iron City and find its treasures!
Submitted by Horsten Vault (@HorstenVault) — 1 day, 56 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Era "Feel"#93.8243.824
Graphical Presentation#113.8823.882
Overall#193.1083.108
Fun#202.6472.647
Overall#213.0593.059
Controls#222.6472.647
Audio Design#232.5882.588

Ranked from 17 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Submitted(+1)

I like the open-ended exploration, and the level definitely gives you a sense of scale. It seems like one of those games you'd have had as a kid that made you think "how can this whole world be in this tiny gameboy?"

Criticisms: the music is very repetitive, the controls are a little frustrating, and I wish there was some HUD to show how much current health I have, as I kept dying unexpectedly.

But it's a cool and ambitious game for a jam, and you should be proud of your work 

Developer

thanks, the mini map and health icons didn't make it in unfortunately.

Submitted(+1)

The art style here is really excellent. The concept is interesting, I would love to know what games inspired this, the feel is unique and very cool. I haven't used GBStudio since before the platforming and Game Boy Color options were added, but I am sure working within the limitations and making such cool art was a challenge. Well done.

Developer(+1)

strangely Home alone for the game boy is what I had in mind for the sprite work and Kirby for the tile art.

this is practice for trying out a metroidvania style later on.

Submitted(+2)

It's a realy gameboy game who i never played before XD.

I love the pixel art usage in this game, the map are big enouth for a exploration feells but not to big for a gameboy game. 

I think you can put some notes to complete the music XD. But you care about making one and i will give you a good Rate for it. 

I think you realy understand the meaning of "Era "Feel"" and make a game thinking in this purpose. 

Great job! I realy enjoy it! 

Developer(+2)

thanks, honestly music is not my strong point. I was worried the maps might be a little do big.

Submitted (1 edit) (+2)

the maps size are perfect! and a simple music is better then nothing XD.

 Congrats for the care with your game, i realy apreciate your job!

Submitted(+1)

I liked how big and open the levels were- it gives the game a sense of exploration and scale. In terms of graphics and sound, you've definitely achieved that retro feel too. Solid entry- I enjoyed it :)

Submitted(+2)

Good pixel art :)

Submitted(+1)

Its a great entry!