VimJam: Collectables (8 Bits to Infinity)

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A jam submission

Mr There, Mr Back & Mr CollectablesView game page

A short puzzle platformer.

Submitted by Hallowd Games — 1 hour, 25 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Fun/Design	#40	3.905	3.905
Music/Sound	#85	3.429	3.429
Overall	#88	3.514	3.514
Graphics/Animation	#93	3.619	3.619
Theme/Limitation	#125	3.524	3.524
Technical Implementation	#151	3.095	3.095

Ranked from 21 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?
The names of the characters. You need to go get the key which is a collectable and take it back to the door.

What was your team size?

Solo

You worked alone

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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

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DrManticoreSubmitted4 years ago

One of my favourite implementations of the theme and limitation so far. Very tongue-in-cheek, but also makes for some very interesting mechanics. I love the little character designs, and I find the colour palette to be very pleasing. The audio is execute competently, the music is enjoyable, but doesn't draw too much attention to itself when you're stuck right into puzzle solving.

The mechanics are used very well to create interesting puzzles, but even the first level feels like it should be a mid game sort of difficulty. I think the game would really benefit by introducing each character and mechanic one at a time, rather than throwing it all in in one go. You'd probably double the length of the game, people would be more used to the mechanics for when it's time to get stuck in, and it would make for a more satisfying pacing.

Incredible effort, especially for a solo dev. Puzzle platformers are not easy to pull off, let alone in such a short time frame!

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Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago(+1)

thank you for the feedback! i'm glad people like my game and i will be updating it soon.

Efmi4 years ago(+1)

Judged on stream for the the "Judges choice" -award. https://www.twitch.tv/efmi_ on Wednesday 30th at ~2h 50min

ShlomitoSubmitted4 years ago

That's a very dumb idea, and I love it. The concept it really nice, the execution could be a little better (some bugs, level design, but not that much) but I really liked the game. I think there should be more like "tutorial" levels to see what you can and can't do. I had an issue where I got Mr. Back stuck between 2 boxes, it's just a little bug. And it'd be much more comfortable if you could switch between there and back with the same key.

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Shapes n' Falls

RonDevSubmitted4 years ago

this game was hard but very fun, the artstyle is really cool and beautiful!

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Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago

Thanks for the feedback

EggsquisiteSubmitted4 years ago

The reset button was super useful for my 2 brain cells. The levels were small but had a lot going on which was cool to see. Loved the characters and the way the theme was incorporated was cute. Good job!

SeaLiteralSubmitted4 years ago

I think I got stuck at the third level. But it was fun, and the reset button was there for when I made mistakes I couldn't fix in other ways. Interesting take on the theme. Maybe it could use some sound effects (at least a sound that played when you completed a level), but I did like the music.

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Back for the discs

WoolamanderSubmitted4 years ago

Been looking forward to trying this one since I saw Mr. Collectables twirly moustache! Small levels, but you managed to pack a lot of moves into each puzzle. Super appreciate you placing a reset button in each level since I've made several of my attempts unwinnable.

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Expecting Groceries

Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago

Thank you for the feedback! I designed mr collectables after vimlark

NerdHeadSubmitted4 years ago(+1)

Great game and very smart level design.

I think that is would be better to start with some more easy levels at the beginning and many a tutorial (I was going back and forth to the instructions to remember what each character does).

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Dying For Treasure

Opossum In A JarSubmitted4 years ago(+1)

What a nice game, especially for your age! Congratulations, your level design is also very briliant!

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jaydalynSubmitted4 years ago(+1)

I liked it, finishing the puzzles made me feel smart. The one problem I had was mr Back kept glitching into the boxes in room two.

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DemizoSubmitted4 years ago

The art is so cute! the background music also fits the style very well! other than an odd control scheme this game is very impressive! Great work!

It would mean a lot if you could check out my Jam submission if you get the chance. Thanks!

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BaronAuldone4 years ago

Nice liked the music and the puzzels :) LVL 3 was quite challenging tho.

Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

yeah i was pressed for time and i just put something together

PhoopiesSubmitted4 years ago

This game is a lot of fun! Well executed! Character switching was kind of confusing, would have preferred like 'space' to switch between the characters, anyway good game and nicely done!

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The boomerang guy in hell

krishnakumar-mSubmitted4 years ago

Cool game. Good puzzle design.

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Waken GamesSubmitted4 years ago

I really enjoyed playing this, lots of strategy and really cool you took a literal meaning of the theme.

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Game 'Oover - HTML5

Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago(+2)

Yeah thanks for playing

Waken GamesSubmitted4 years ago

Welcome, and feel free to try my game as I am keen for any feedback

Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago

i am trying it

ItsGeppySubmitted4 years ago

Had a lot of troubles getting used to the buttons. Consider maybe adding mouse support to switch between characters so that the player doesn't have to remember which button to press to switch between characters. Other than that, no complaints. Good job!

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Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago

thanks for the feedback

SlowbisonSubmitted4 years ago

Really cool game! Made me have to think hard to solve some of the problems.

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Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago(+1)

thx dude i worked really hard to make the puzzles

NintendoFan21MCSubmitted4 years ago

ok but I feel like the theme isn’t that obvious

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Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago

thx for the feedback

NintendoFan21MCSubmitted4 years ago

I do like the concept on its own though

CleverthSubmitted4 years ago

Great Game!

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Hallowd GamesDeveloper4 years ago(+1)

thanks mate i worked really hard on it