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A jam submission

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Work - Sleep - Chores - Repeat
Submitted by chris d brown, meghan0n — 1 hour, 31 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Artwork#4294.2764.276
Audio#8153.6033.603
Narrative#9453.3283.328
Enjoyment#19133.4143.414
Creativity#21413.6903.690

Ranked from 58 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?
CHORES is a life sim about the endless loop of going to work, coming home and doing the dishes. Again, and again, and again.

(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
SFX by freesound
Fonts by Not Jam

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Submitted

Oh I loved this! I love the contrast of having very cute, pastel, dreamy graphics, while stuck in a dreary mundane loop. The minigames are fun! I like that it's also very easy to figure out the mechanic with no need for much text. The first few days are very easy, then the chores start picking up so it also adds a nice challenge. What a polished little game, well done!

Submitted

This is super well made, congrats! You really captured the unending monotony of having to keep on top everything as an adult. It's exhausting! Lovely art and sound design, great vibes. Maybe a little too close to home though :')

You crushed it! This game is so good and hits the theme perfectly! I'm blown away how smooth and polished you made it in such a short period of time. It truly encompasses the struggles of balancing life, work and chores. Please continue to expand on your concept because I think you have something special cooking here!

Really nailed the theme with this one! Great vibes and charming artwork all ladder up to a really well-polished and beautifully executed game.  I admit I don't play many life sims, but the mechanics felt a bit simple to me. There's a lot to love here!

Submitted

The Sims but with adorable pixel art, would buy. absolutely great work and all these little tasks are really well done!

Submitted

What a polished and adorable gem! I loved all the little microgame kinda ways to care for things. Wonderful entry!

All of the teenage gamers with summer jobs can probably really relate to this one.  Good job!

Submitted

The theme of surviving the work week loop is incredibly relatable, and I love the way it's presented with cozy pixel art and soothing lo-fi music. I think it lulls you into a routine, which makes the repetition feel intentional rather than tedious. There’s a certain melancholy underneath the cuteness that really stuck with me... it reminded me how easy it is to lose time to the everyday stuff.

Submitted

I liked how there are several aspects we have to balance, making it a "life simulator." It was a take that stood out from the others I've played.

The art is quite beautiful.

I don't know if it's an idea that will continue after the jam. But I missed some activity to do after completing daily tasks before bed. Like a mini-game of some sort.

Submitted(+1)

boss makes dollar i make a dime that's why i shit on company time"

Submitted

This was such a fun experience on looping, really gave me the busy mom vibe. Really cute game!

Submitted

i do not have TIME for FUN

i must make LEEK SOUP and DO LAUNDRY and SELL MY LABOUR  

:-:

10/10

(love the art, the idea, the sound, the gameplay, v v good work)

Submitted

This was a lot of fun. As I started to figure out where everything was, I kept my levels pretty high. Too real after just jamming the whole weekend! Also, top notch audio. Nice overall!

Submitted

WOW !!! I really like your game ! Its cute , chill and addictive  !( Sims Like ) ! ( I lose because  I have enough fun in the game... while IRL I had a LOT of fun ) good Job !!!

Submitted

This is so addicting (in a good way) and feel pretty called out by ignoring tiredness and hunger to just play games for a little bit longer lol. The little minigames were a good mix up to the flow and you did a really good job of matching the minigame to the real world actions!

Submitted

Such an incredibly cute game! I'm eager to see the full version with lots of mini games and a coherent storyline. I believe you guys will do a great job with it!

Submitted

What a great game! This game reminds me of my internship days at the gaming company. Back in school, even with classes from morning till night, I could still fully enjoy my free time afterward. But work really drains my energy, so much so that I need to use my off-duty hours just to recharge. I also love how the game provides hints on what to do when your stats are low—it really helps avoid that initial feeling of being lost.d(゚∀゚d)

Submitted(+1)

Ah, ignoring tidiness and hygiene to play videogames and eat, hits right on the nail this one. One question though, WHO untidies my room while I'm at work?? Great job with the animations this really is impressive amount of work put in there.

Submitted

Very relatable game! Simple mechanics but effective at getting the point across haha. The music and art are also very well made. Great job!

Submitted

Really cute game, good job.

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