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SpeedJam #5 🏎️

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A jam submission

Emissary's EscapeView game page

Emissary's Escape is a thrilling platformer where you navigate falling platforms to escape a treacherous well
Submitted by Mr Why Make Games (@MrWhyMakeGames) — 1 day, 8 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Theme#93.9333.933
Overall#573.0173.017
Aesthetics#663.0673.067
Sound#672.6672.667
Gameplay#972.4002.400

Ranked from 15 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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daniawfSubmitted276 days ago

really fun jumping mechanic! the perspective feels weird to play with though

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Distance to Space 1000
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FrogAccountSubmitted276 days ago

Incredibly cool mechanic! I had some trouble starting off but once I got a hang of it it was super fun! I didn’t make it as far as I wanted, once all the platforms are covered in spikes I struggle.

Nice job

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Ladder Up
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bruppoSubmitted277 days ago(+1)

I really love the visuals of the game, it is very pleasant to look at. The usage of perspective in a 2D game is also very impressive.  My only complaint is that the gameplay can be a little hard too hard in some regards. But overall nice job.

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Squared UP!
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper277 days ago

True, I made the levels too hard to have a longer playtime, but easier levels would allow for more people to play and understand the game making them more likely to stay engaged for longer 

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NedeljkovicmSubmitted277 days ago

Controls and visuals are confusing, music could benefit from volume control, you nailed the theme.

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Dimensional Shift
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NedeljkovicmSubmitted277 days ago

Controls and visuals are confusing, music could benefit from volume control, you nailed the theme.

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Dimensional Shift
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper277 days ago(+1)

Thanks for the feedback, Ill try to make everything more clear after the jam and add settings

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ephemeraldSubmitted277 days ago(+1)

When I saw you posting about this in the discord and thought it was a really ambitious idea for a game, so far it’s the best take on the theme I’ve seen. I don’t think it ended up quite working for me, just too hard to judge the relative height, and the movement is really slippery and hard to judge. With the flat side-view for the messenger it kinda felt like he was more rolling around on his side than jumping? The shadow is also in the wrong perspective and doesn’t track where it should be, but that’s pretty minor. Feel bad for him for how many times he died in that well :(

I really think it’s an awesome idea to have tried though and would love to see how it could turn out with some more time to cook :)

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Draco's Kingdom Climb
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper277 days ago

Everything you said is true. I had to make many last-minute changes to the Game, including on the Z layering which made it less consistent, though It was never truly "Working" Before. I'll try a shadow shader instead. An actual feeling of depth is really important in a game like this. 

I think maybe removing the Slerp function on the movement vector is causing the Slippry-ness you're talking about. I'll try removing it. 

Thanks for the feedback

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nile4Submitted277 days ago(+1)

The visuals of this are a little confusing, but they also look super cool! Every sprite has depth and it's a really unique look for a pixelated game! Very challenging!

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Risen from the Core
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper277 days ago(+1)

Thanks, thats what I was focused on at the beginning!

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Soul_SireSubmitted278 days ago(+1)

The game should be more forgiving, since I died the first time in only 3 seconds. and it felt a lot confusing during my couple of tries.

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TO TOP
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper278 days ago

Yeah,I should have made a slower dirculty curve Since you have No checkpoints. Or slowed the Speed for the Platforms fall. Thanks for the comment. 

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OgFenixSubmitted278 days ago(+1)

This game took some time to grasp, but it's worth it. The music is cool, and the idea is original. Overall, a unique and enjoyable experience

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That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Cat!?!
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Florian CastelSubmitted278 days ago(+1)

Very fun and addictive! Though the gameplay feels a bit weird. The fact that you can still see the character when it is below a platform make you think that you landed on it, so it's a bit confusing. Also, I often get hit by spikes even though I jumped. To complete the game, I had to keep moving so that the spike activating below me didn't kill me when I was in the air. I'm not sure if the online leaderboard works. I tried to submit my time but nothing happened.
  

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Koi
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper278 days ago

The coments on the Gameplay are valid. The Z Layering Is weird and I never got to Fixing it.  plus the collision is vary jank.

The Leaderboard Sadly Dosent and I didnt Relise for Two days a pach Will be on Friday.

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hotfire216Submitted278 days ago(+1)

Super unique idea, just needs a little polish to make it less confusing. Really refreshing take on the theme

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Cavern Climb
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper277 days ago

Thank you man, Ill work on it more afterward 

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trashinbinSubmitted279 days ago(+1)

This game has a cool concept. It's a bit challenging to learn, but fun to play. The art and sound are great. Well done!

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Windy magician
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Mr Why Make GamesDeveloper279 days ago

Thanks I had Fun Working On it. Should Have play tested though 

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Avi VajpeyiSubmitted279 days ago(+1)

Cool idea! but i struggeld a bit with the gameplay

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Dungeon Dash
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SojiotoSubmitted279 days ago(+1)

Cool visuals and concept, but the gameplay play feels really hard to get used to, I often felt as though I should have made a jump but didnt, great work though, its pretty cool

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Tower Tumble! 🤡
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dev3r3nzeSubmitted279 days ago(+1)

very interesting concept, it was a bit hard at the start but cool game :)

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From Hell
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