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A jam submission

Run it BackView game page

Going nowhere has never felt so familiar.
Submitted by FirefliesJar, amirblum (@amirblum), CatanRoguelike — 13 minutes, 45 seconds before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Narrative#194.4594.459
Artwork#1384.5144.514
Audio#2383.9733.973
Creativity#7634.0814.081
Enjoyment#16703.4863.486

Ranked from 37 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does your game fit the theme?
The game is about the infinitely repeating experience of a hamster

(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
See description for full credits

(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Amir, Halel & Ido from MakeGamesJLM

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Comments

Submitted(+2)

Your Average rank is #93 in GMTK 2025! Congrats!

Here is the link with all the rankings: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pcYEGvaHF3y30mMEWwywmkRd2FCpo-u3_ZFpPFSo...

I felt bad that there is no average score, because some teams aimed for all categories, not just one. So I just scrapped the results page and made a table. I agree with Mark that "Overall" is questionable, but I still think "Average" is a valuable score, so I decided to share it.

Submitted(+1)

Interesting narrative, though it's the type of narrative that kind of depends on the gameplay not being very fun. Certainly nice to see an idea of this sort being explored in the jam, though.

Submitted(+1)

did anyone get to a second vacation and can tell me what happens??  XD

(+1)

I got to the third, I guess it just repeats infinitely

Submitted(+1)

I loved it! I know its a narrative game, and its a really well done narrative game at that, but I felt like if I perfectly did a cycle in the wheel, I didnt get rewarded for it, as it doesnt fill up a full bar, and when you come back from home, you could get to vacation really easily, even if you messed up once or twice. That said I dont think it needs to be changed, I just felt like even if I do the absolute best I can, its still not enough, and maybe thats part of the narrative (: Either way really well done!!

Submitted(+1)

a really cute hamstew

Submitted(+2)

strong message

Submitted(+2)

They don't even wear clothes, why is it always folding em?!?!?

Rated, solid art

Submitted(+2)

Well, I'm now questioning all of my life decisions. This was the most adorable and tragic thing I played today. A gift and a curse. Delight and despair. A standing ovation. Incredible work.

Submitted(+1)

nice game, doing mundane tasks of hamster to be able to get vacation and then return to the loop of work is interesting to see

Submitted(+1)

Great game and a creative concept! Great art and music!

Submitted(+1)

Really creative take on the theme! Awesome art! Amazing execution!

Submitted(+1)

I came here to play, not to feel

Great game though, the art is top notch for a game jam

Submitted(+1)

How can a game about hamsters be that relatable? I enjoyed my time playing this, and I honestly think it is brilliant! Great idea and execution.

I really enjoyed that well earned vacation, and it felt as brief as a real life vacation...

Submitted(+1)

Economy so bad even hamsters have to pay taxes now, though I gotta say rolling in ball doesn't seem to be that bad of a job. 

Great game with an amazing hand-drawn visual and a very relevant commentary on today's world, great job!

Submitted(+1)

Fun to do chores in a game; cute hamster! :D

Submitted(+1)

The art style is adorable, and the music is fantastic! I really love the theme of this game—it's such a relaxing gaming experience!d(゚∀゚d)

Submitted(+1)

This is such a cute game! Perfectly exemplifies the daily struggles of a hard-working hamster for sure :D
I wish there was a bit more variety to the daily work tasks, but getting to the beach in the end was definitely worth it!

Submitted(+1)

This is very bittersweet. The artwork is absolutely adorable, and the game loops sure is a loop! I felt extremely happy when my hamster went on holiday, only for the loop to continue... 

Great execution and very creative take on the theme. I am happy to see a more narrative focused submission!