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A jam submission

Lantern Loop - GMTK Game Jam Submission 2025View game page

My submission to GMTK Game Jam 2025
Submitted by CyberIceDragon — 2 hours, 3 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Audio#16763.3043.304
Creativity#17693.7833.783
Enjoyment#19913.3913.391
Artwork#24713.4353.435
Narrative#28852.5652.565

Ranked from 23 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?
It fits the theme by using loops in the player's screen as portals to make an interesting puzzle platformer game.

(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
I did not use any assets, I made everything in the game myself using Unity, Aseprite and online software.

(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
CyberIceDragon

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Comments

Submitted(+1)

This was a really fun little puzzle platformer! Really well done, especially for your second game! :D I also liked the art and the moody shadows a lot. I think you used the lantern theme very well here. The extra collectable lantern were also nice and satisfying to find :)

I already liked the platforming, but if you wanted to make it feel even better there are a lot of little tricks you could do. If you are interested you could look up things like Coyote time or variable jump height :)

But that is just a little tip. Really solid submission! I enjoyed this :D

Developer

Thanks so much for playing and for the feedback!!! :)))

Submitted(+1)

Excellent work

I would love your rating to my game!

Developer(+1)

Thanks! I will rate your game!

Submitted(+1)

This game is very cool this is in my top 5 list of the best games in this game jam !

Developer

Thanks so much!!! :))

Submitted(+1)

Pretty fun, although the physics were slightly bugged. Liked the art as well!

Developer

Sorry about the physics side of the game I found it a little tricky to code, but thanks for playing and for the feedback!

Submitted(+1)

I saved reality LOOL! I loved the jump sound effects and the numerous random interactable objects in the game, which helped add life to it. I thought the puzzles were inspired! The only issues I faced were about the player getting stuck to walls whilst jumping, and problems with ramps where you would just slide and could not jump, but there was nothing game-breaking. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed playing your game, good job!

Developer(+1)

Thanks so much for playing and for the feedback! I will definitely go back to the game after the jam to try and improve it but I'm glad you enjoyed it! (The jump sound effects were made with just my voice and the pitch turned up to 200% lol)

Submitted(+1)

I saved reality <3

For a second game this is very well made. The mood, nice use of fun physics, nice level design that didn't felt boring... and you even did your own art! You deserve more eyes on your game.

Somehow, your character looks like gudetama when holding the hammer x) 

Small suggestion for improvement:

  • Detect when your player is on platform and make it follow it (inverse transform), because when the physics goes crazy after a jump it takes quite a bit of time for it to stabilize. Attempting to jump on those jiggling platforms was a bit of pain sometimes as the player doesn't "stick" to them. 
  • During my playthrough, several time my character "grounded" state seemed to not be detected and I could no longer jump. Maybe that was a feature because the wall were now the floor? If so having a different texture for the wall versus floor might help?
Developer

Thanks so much for playing and for the feedback! I'll definitely look into improving the game after the game jam for future and I 100% agree with your suggestions :)) Thanks for your time and lovely comment!

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

This is one of my favorite games on this gamejam! The interpretation of the theme is cool!

I will be very glad if you play our game too! :)

Developer(+1)

Thanks so much!! I'll definitely check out your game!

Submitted(+1)

All aspects are excellent, i love it!

Developer

Thanks! :))

Submitted(+1)

I don't want to brag, but.. I just saved reality =) It is a well polished cool game! Great job!

Developer (1 edit) (+1)

Thank you so much and congrats!! :)))

Submitted(+1)

Very fun, with great sound and super interesting level design. Sometimes you get glued to the wall for some reason.

Developer

Thanks for playing!! I'll definitely go back to the game after the jam to fix it up a bit!

Submitted(+1)

Wow, really unique game! I love the textures, the little sound that tha lantern makes. Ambiance is really great! The idea of rotating the screen is briliant! Nice game!!!

Developer(+1)

Thanks so much! (I just used my voice and upped the pitch for the lantern sounds lol) :))

Submitted(+1)

Truly, undeniably, an exquisite game

Submitted(+1)

Cool concept and the lighting is so pretty

Developer(+1)

Thanks so much!!

Submitted(+1)

It took a little getting used to with the portals, but once I got it, it was quite fun! Such a cool concept!

Developer(+1)

Thank you!! (It was a pain to implement lol) :))