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VimJam: Collectables (8 Bits to Infinity)

Hosted by 8 Bits to Infinity, Vimlark, Retro Indie Josh · #8bitstoinfinity

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A jam submission

Postcards HomeView game page

A relaxing narrative experience about travel and keeping in touch.

Submitted by George Larkwright (@Larkwrighter) — 13 minutes, 9 seconds before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Graphics/Animation	#37	4.000	4.000
Technical Implementation	#78	3.529	3.529
Overall	#87	3.518	3.518
Fun/Design	#102	3.529	3.529
Theme/Limitation	#115	3.588	3.588
Music/Sound	#169	2.941	2.941

Ranked from 17 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 flight system is built on collecting fuel tokens to maintain flight, and the player must also collect stamps in order to send postcards from the different cities they visit. The cities they go 'there' to, and send postcards 'back' from!

What was your team size?

Solo

You worked alone

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

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Comments

jekuperSubmitted3 years ago

good job, I like the idea but there should be some obstacles or anything else cause game seems monotonous, also I would like to listen to music)

p.s

check my game too please

ShlomitoSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

The idea for implementing the theme is original (even if the there and back isn't that obvious at first, but well it doesn't affect the game at all), and the art is very nice! The gameplay itself was a little bland but very chill for a jam game, where like half tend to be unintentional rage games (like mine).

I like it!

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Shapes n' Falls

annukeSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

What a chill and adorable game. I loved it. It was really fun to fly around the world and read the letters back to grand-dad.

The sound effects were nice - but as some other people said some chill music would really add to the experience. Maybe you could even do music from different areas? Would would add to the cultural collection.

Overall awesome job for the jam!

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Expecting Groceries

George LarkwrightDeveloper3 years ago(+1)

Thanks for playing! Love the idea of different music for different areas, that would really anchor the sense of place as you travel across the map.

Opossum In A JarSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

What a lovely game! And well polished, in only needs a soundtrack in my opinion. Visuals were perfect, gameplay as well! Well done!

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jonfreakSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

This was a nice game visiting some countries, although I wasn't able to finish everything it was relaxing but also quite hard. But I enjoyed it none the less.

My only remarks I could give, apart from adding some relaxing soundtrack, is that there were some tears in the map, or so it seemed, I guess it wasn't 1 consitent map or some pixel perfect problem, but due to time limit and it didn't bother that much it was a good experience :D

good job :D

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George LarkwrightDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks for playing! Yeah the tearing was a real irritant. At first I tried to import the map in one chunk and my computer exploded, so I had to chop it into slices instead; c'est la vie!

H.H.MagooSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Oh, I love this cozy game! This is the kind of unexpected, eyes-tearing-up, beautiful experience that makes me care about indie game dev. I would have enjoyed it even more if there were no lose condition and I could just float around forever but I suppose other people like games to involve skill and all that. Thank you so much for making it! If you're looking for more work to do, I'd love you to expand it to cover the entire planet and add a soundtrack featuring music from whatever region is being flown over.

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Hurrah, Hurrah!

George LarkwrightDeveloper3 years ago

Thank you so much, this comment was really lovely to read. I initially wanted to have a more simple 'free play' mode but like you said, had to cater to a more 'traditional' idea of skill-based gaming in the time provided!

ACB_GamezSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

So you're a flat earther??

lol JK, really cute lil game! I felt really relaxed and like the art and pictures.

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George LarkwrightDeveloper3 years ago

Hahaha you got me! Thanks for playing :)

CursedSoldierSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I love this simple game, the mini story of the boy and his grandfather is very nice. I love to travel Europe myself so this was a very nice way to see some places I have been to! I really like how you interpreted the theme, great job!

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AwesomeRedflareSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I really like the idea of controller a paper plane and send postcards from all around Europe. The paper aesthetic really fit well with the game. Even though it is not that challenging of a game, I would still like to see a free play mode with no fuel, and just exploring. I loved reading the little messages the boy would send his grandfather. I had a good time playing, good job!

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The Hungry Birdies

George LarkwrightDeveloper3 years ago

Thanks so much! Interesting to read comments about a freeplay mode, as this was my original intention but it didn't feel 'gamey' enough. Definitely something to look into implementing in the future!

BinadaHSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I really liked the art of the game. It was neat. The controls were good but it was really frustrating to start all over again every time, so I would like to see some checkpoints.

Feel free to try my game: https://itch.io/jam/vimjam/rate/766104

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Waken GamesSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Nice game, very poetic and nice to travel around the world at this time. I love the illustrations and implementation of the theme. Good work!

If possible, I would really appreciate your time to play and rate my submission.

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Game 'Oover - HTML5

DemizoSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Very heartfelt! I absolutely love the paper style and its very fun to move around the paper airplane over the map. Overall, really clever idea. Great job!

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

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VoycawojkaSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

I like the idea. The little storytelling addition makes it to be so much nicer experience. I didn't really fell the "there and back" theme though. With some work it could be a pretty solid game ;)

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