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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Creativity | #90 | 4.468 | 4.468 |
| Artwork | #627 | 4.149 | 4.149 |
| Enjoyment | #720 | 3.830 | 3.830 |
| Audio | #1061 | 3.511 | 3.511 |
| Narrative | #1742 | 2.915 | 2.915 |
Ranked from 47 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?
Hot Reload fits the theme "Loop" because of the robots input commands running on a repeating track, creating a continuous loop of instructions. Players must manage this loop carefully to avoid unwanted repeated actions, making the loop itself the core puzzle mechanic. Additionally, the player physically enters and exits the robot's brain, creating a gameplay loop of programming, testing, and adjusting commands
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Will Gauvin & his team
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Cool mechanics with very nice presentation! The split screen looking inside the robot's head is appealing, and the progression of levels felt well designed!
Pretty fun, I'd imagine the loop could be used more effectively if you weren't in control of it more often, as the way it is currently makes most levels a matter of waiting for your commands to go through, but there's quite a bit of potential with the concept of changing a robot's process loop, and I think it's also just a silly little guy
Yea I agree, would have loved to explore more levels where you didn't have as much control! Our later levels explore that idea a bit (as well as secret level 11) but introducing that sooner would be great since it's a fun twist on the mechanic that's relatively easy to learn. Glad you enjoyed!
Super fun. Well done! Going in and out of the bot reminds me of Robot Odyssey.
Nice game!
Very fun idea for a zachtronics style programming puzzler!
Loved the art and the sound effects! Cute and fun puzzles. Great job!
Cute game! I really liked the artstyle and audio. It was real quirky and charming. But I'd say the gameplay felt a little lacking in depth. It didn't really feel like the game explored the puzzle potential of the concept to the fullest degree. The best levels were the ones where you were separated from the robot and had to indirectly guide it.
Yea I agree! Levels where you throw the blocks felt very satisfying! Exploring these scenarios more would have been a great addition!
I love it! I gave it a perfect score! It's a really fun idea, a really beautiful grpahics, cute scound effects, and a really good name! Great job all around! :)
I hope you can also try my game out!
This was a really cool and creative game. I found the puzzles to be quite engaging and was really impressed by how good they were in such a short amount of time. Awesome stuff!
fun game!
Very cool game! I loved the aesthetic of it, and the general concept is very fun. Had some really cool puzzles aswell :)
This is a fantastic game, I think so far the best and most creative that I played. Good job!
I'm a sucker for puzzle games and overcooked so yeah I think I liked it a bit
Very cool idea and very good execution! Good job!
Love the concept and the art, good job!
Concept is so coool! Particles, animations, art is well polished. I really enjoyed.
Love the art and concept, just felt a little slow
Very creative and good work overall! The art is great, the music also great, remarkable overall!
My only feedback would be that moving from outside to inside and viseversa feel a bit too slow. Good job regardless!
I like the graphics style a lot , has a bit of that old school PS1 vibe. I think the pace could be a bit faster, maybe explain the spacebar mechanic a bit earlier. Overall i thought the idea was pretty novel and well executed for a game jam game!
Fun and interesting! The loop was pretty slow even on fast forward but other than that the game was very enjoyable and clever!
Absolutely love this concept! The gameplay was quite smooth and the tutorials were perfect for getting into the flow of the game. This mechanic has a ton of potential for some real headscratcher levels :D
Very cool!