VimJam: Collectables (8 Bits to Infinity)

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A jam submission

Idly GodView game page

A relaxing idle game created for the vimjam 2020

Submitted by potomax (@PotomaxDev) — 10 hours, 17 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Music/Sound	#24	3.895	3.895
Fun/Design	#125	3.421	3.421
Overall	#141	3.274	3.274
Technical Implementation	#163	3.000	3.000
Graphics/Animation	#172	3.158	3.158
Theme/Limitation	#248	2.895	2.895

Ranked from 19 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does your game utilize the limitation and theme?
This is an idle game, so the Collectable aspect is taken to an extreme being the driving force of the game (you gain stuff over time in a semi-passive way). And the theme of There and back, without spoiling too much, is used as a narrative device. You start as a god in a universe with nothing in it, and you'll have to return it to that state at some point.

What was your team size?

Solo

You worked alone

Which of the following content in your game is NOT 100% newly made for the jam?

Art/Animation

Music/Sound

Affirm you have followed ALL jam rules. (Select all below or your entry will be disqualified.)

We have credited all assets used in the game including our own name(s) or team name(s)

All original game code and original assets were made during the jam period

The game does not include NSFW or hateful content

The game works on the web or as a Windows 10 download

We have answered all submission questions honestly and completely

If your game includes any of the optional challenges, select them below:

Hidden Secrets

Feature secret items rooms or features in the game

If you did any of the optional challenges, explain how they were used:
There is a secret stat room in the bottom right corner. With a hint about corners in the game page.

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Comments

TheoTheTorchSubmitted4 years ago (1 edit)

Really cool and atmospheric game! I just wonder why 70 atoms are able to form a sun xD. This game is not sientifically correct.

Also could you check out my game? It'd be cool from ya.

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RonDevSubmitted4 years ago

LOVED IT! this is so fun and unique, what a cool idea! good job!

it'll be nice if you check our game too (:

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DogveloperSubmitted4 years ago

the most chill game of the Jam that I've played so far, I love how the there and back was implemented

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ItsGeppySubmitted4 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

I'm a fan of clicker games and i believe this one needs some balancing :)) Oh and i also found some hidden stuff

I really liked it tho! :D

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potomaxDeveloper4 years ago(+1)

You are totally right, I focussed on making it quick for everyone to test out.

And I didn't make it Fullscreen proof eheh Thanks, and I love that screenshot !

aidanabatSubmitted4 years ago (1 edit)

Love the game! I remember playing Candy Box 1 and 2 way back when, and the way you just wait reminds me a lot of it! I also love that effect throwing atoms away has, with the universe slowly lighting up! I'm not sure who the face is on the top right, but that was a pleasant surprise LMAO. Other than that, it's definitely super relaxing and worth a play! If you have the time, I'd appreciate it if you also checked my game out!

EDIT: I just realized you can click on the face, super cool secret

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Deep Space Miner

potomaxDeveloper4 years ago

Thanks I love the candy box games ! This is actually ma face in the corner, giving myself a big god-creator role.

I'll definitely give yours a play, thanks again !

dsjamsSubmitted4 years ago(+1)

Nice chill and relaxing little game, found myself just sitting there spamming planets for way longer than I expected!

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Opossum In A JarSubmitted4 years ago(+1)

Very relaxing, nice atmosphere. Loved the GodMaker screen and secret stats.

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potomaxDeveloper4 years ago

Thanks a lot !

IronBytesSubmitted4 years ago

It's a nice and relaxing experience, but for me creating planets didn't work. At least I couldn't see any appearing on my screen. I think they still boosted my stats though.

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Marley's Trip to the Moon

MightyJorSubmitted4 years ago

Very cool! I know idle games get a bad rep in the gaming community but I think they're great. I've killed many many hours clicking cookies, chickens and wizards in my day.

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HelperWesleySubmitted4 years ago

I enjoyed the music, relaxed atmosphere, and the over all idea.

I did however immediately find out that planets don't increase in price when you buy them, so I spammed them until my iteration time was 0.033 seconds, and so after just a couple minutes of play I had beaten the game.

Not to mention the text showing up on the left part of my screen, I sent you a picture in discord.

All in all:
Style and idea good. The mechanics need to be balanced.

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In And Out - Night Burglar

Let's Talk Game DesignSubmitted4 years ago

I shall now go play other fun games and create meaningful things! Definitely enjoyed being a God, lovely little experience. Ended up with a bug where I think I was getting a galaxy's worth of atoms per nanosecond, but that might just be a feature of how universes actually work. Keeping it 'to scale', I suppose.

Great stuff.

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annukeSubmitted4 years ago

A lovely and relaxing game. Enjoyed the music and the concept! Where did you get that title font?!
I saw someone else broke the game when they spammed the sun and planet buttons, like I did. I actually didn't mind, though, because it was fun to fill the whole space with those very pretty galaxies. A nice existential ending as well.

If you have a few minutes to spare, please check out our game too :)

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Expecting Groceries

XanderwoodSubmitted4 years ago

Very short. I throw 10 atoms into space a bunch of times then clicked the guys face and had some fun playing around with the menu and dialogue.. I guess I choose you as I clicked the game link :)

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KentCuD14 years ago(+1)

Very good! Nice, relaxing, short, to name a few. Love the existential stuff at the end!

potomaxDeveloper4 years ago

Thanks those were the points I tried to hit :)

kafeikeaton4 years ago(+1)

Really love the concept ! Relaxing and limitless !

kunimitsu774 years ago(+1)

Gj Love The Mood

potomaxDeveloper4 years ago

Thanks

AcidicDuckSubmitted4 years ago(+1)

Super relaxing to sit down and play and you have a super interesting concept for an idle game! well done man :)

It would be great if you could check out my jam submission if you ever get chance! :)

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What Goes Around, Comes Around

potomaxDeveloper4 years ago

Thanks so much ! I'll make sure to check that !