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A jam submission

From Me, To YouView game page

Death is an Opportunity (Jamsepticeye)
Submitted by Vidas Games (@VidasSalavejus) — 9 hours, 38 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Visuals#2083.8043.804
Theme#4003.2833.283
Overall#5253.0223.022
Enjoyment#5992.7392.739
Creativity#6162.9572.957

Ranked from 46 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Submitted(+1)

I honestly never thought a short five minute game could have such a powerful emotional payoff but this one proved me wrong. The story is next level, and the way it interprets the “Death is an opportunity” prompt is pure genius. The atmosphere is spot on. I spent most of the playthrough confused, not knowing what was going on, but every moment was leaving puzzle pieces for that final, devastating reveal. Tackling such heavy and vulnerable themes isn’t easy, but it absolutely paid off. Phenomenal work. btw I love the silent hill vibes!!!

Developer

Thank you very much!

Submitted(+1)

A interesting game with some nice visuals and 3D modelling. Overall a good experience. Nice work :)

Developer(+1)

Thanks!

Submitted(+1)

Interesting game - loved the visuals! I do think a little bit of context is missing here, but overall it's great, keep it up! <3

Developer

Thanks for playing!

Submitted

Submitted(+2)

Interesting fun little game, although It felt a little unnecessarily depressing, it could work with a bit more context and MEAT in a full game, but it felt like trauma dumping. That JUICY voice acting was very nice for my earholes. Very impressive for 5 days🥩😊

(+2)

Thank you for playing! I would love to expand on the story a lot more. And thanks for the compliment. Juicy is probably my new favorite term for when someone describes our voices 🤣💛

Submitted(+1)

I really love the models and character design. I'd love to see a longer game come out of this

Developer

Thanks for playing!

(+1)

Nice 👍👍

Developer

Thanks for playing!

Submitted (1 edit) (+2)

the concept is really interesting, but commiting suicide to do acts of good leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. i can see what you're trying to portray with the end being like 'we're still useful even in our darkest moments and after them', but i think suicide may not have been the way you should've gone with this. i think there's a huge opprotunity to twist it into something that doesnt have suicide be the final answer to do acts of selfless good, but thats just my opinion :3 the visuals were wonderful and i enjoyed the whispers and the eerie atmosphere! 

(+1)

Thanks for your comments and giving the game a go. 😊

(+1)

Thanks for playing the game! The concept came from one of our team's personal experience and struggle with depression. An unfortunate and ugly truth is that some people can't fight those demons and make it out the other side. We could have possibly made a slightly better distinction that the message after the fade to black was the more important one that we want people to remember. Regardless we're glad you enjoyed the game overall!

Submitted(+1)

i would strongly agree here, i watched the play through video and the visuals where really good, sound design and voice acting are great! But the story didn’t make me feel good in terms of the ways it can be interpreted. It makes me a bit worried for certain people that are struggling who might miss comprehend the message of the game with the ending being ending herself. I did like the concept of taking parts of her energy/self to give to patients to help them.

Submitted(+2)

the polish! omg! this feels so fished! and good! so clean! the ending wasn't prefect but id love to see what you make in the future! 

I rated you :3 you should check out my game too if you want 

(+2)

Thank you for playing!

(+1)

Thanks for playing, we're considering making a bit more of a fleshed out version in the future if we ever have time, but it was a blast to make!

Submitted (3 edits) (+2)

While your final message is quite nice and am sure you had good intentions, the characters faith contradicts it. The main character was left to believe that her only worth was in death and that is just not the message I can't get behind as someone who struggled with depression and trauma for most of my life. Suicide should not be the means to do something good or make yourself worthy through sacrifice or be viewed as a valid option/solution. That is a terrible take and a dangerous message to put out there.

(+1)

Thanks for your critique. As someone who also has struggled, I can see your point of view. Thanks for playing. 

Developer(+1)

Thanks for playing, the game does tell a tragic story, but it is not a tutorial for life, a lot of people choose to believe that this is their only option but no, that's what the game tells in the end, this is not a solution and you are worthy of life. I think it's a great message to put out there, especially seeing how many people connected with Sarah and felt bad for her.

Submitted(+2)

I appreciate you trying to deliver uplifting and hopeful message. But I do believe you should consider reworking the ending to avoid it being misunderstood. 

I think what he’s trying to explain is that depression is a spectrum. And as much as people don’t want to admit it, there’s not always a happy ending. And while we push the message that you are worthy and useful, some of us will still feel otherwise. 
Sarah’s death was abrupt and without a lot of explanation due to the lack of time. And while her death was tragic, it’s real. Not all of us make it through the darkness.
However, the message I gave at the end is to tell others that this doesn’t HAVE to happen. We are enough as we are. 
I really hope this helps. Thanks again for playing our game. 💛

Submitted

I understand all that,  but as am  one of the people you are literally trying to represent and deliver the message to I still believe you could clarify your message because it comes of as mixed. 

I was representing myself as someone who has chronic depression. 
Not all of us see things the same and that’s okay. I respect your point of view. Thanks again. 

Submitted(+2)

Love this!

Would love if you could check out my game

Developer(+1)

Thank you!

(+1)

Glad you enjoyed the game!

Submitted(+2)

This game is so good. The voice actors did a great job. The plot and the whole idea is really amazing. I loved the spooky ambience. Truly enjoyed this.

thank you so much! 

Developer

Thank you!

Submitted(+2)

This is probably my favourite game of the jam lol. The sound design, the message, the graphics, it is genuinely so good, great job!

(+2)

Thank you so much for playing! Glad you enjoyed it so much!

(+2)

So much kindness! Thank you so much for playing! 💛

Developer(+1)

Thank you!

(+2)

Very good game. Felt like I went back to Sorrow Asylum. The story comes with a real twist.

(+1)

Thank you for playing and glad you have a fun time with the story and twist!

Developer(+1)

Thanks for playing!

Submitted(+1)

Awesome!

Thanks for playing!

Developer

Thank you!

Submitted(+3)

I appreciate the underlying message, that even in Death you have worth and bring others the opportunity of life, but as someone with lifelong depression I would just like to reiterate for those who need to hear it that you ALWAYS  have worth and that you ARE worthy of life. The world can be harsh and our minds even harsher, but that doesn't mean that that truly reflects who we are. 

(+3)

Hello there, thank you for your message. The story came from a place within myself as someone who’s dealt with chronic depression for over a decade. I hope you heard the end message I gave. We are worthy even in moments we think we aren’t. 
I hope you have a great day. And thanks for playing. 💛

Developer(+2)

Thank you for playing and for your comment, glad to see the heavy topics bring out so much positivity 🔥

(+1)

Thanks for playing and glad you really enjoyed the story we wanted to share with everybody. I'm happy to hear that it helps bring positivity for people.

(+1)

Somber and heartbreaking horror mixed with genuine, creepy atmosphere - well made! 

As a massive fan of Vidas Games and someone, who has been inspired by the work to become a game developer, this really hit me. The tragic story, the suspense and that wait in the end, felt devastating to me. Loved the visuals, especially the difference between black and white/colorful scenes. Even thou, the optimization can be improved, I understand this is a jam project and have no issues with that. 

Best of luck with the game jam and hope to get time and play more games from you mate. Cheers! 

(+2)

Thanks so much for your video!

(+2)

Thank you so much for playing and sharing your video! So glad you enjoyed it so much <3

Developer(+1)

Thank you Niven, glad you enjoyed the game and thanks for the feedback, I can do a few things about optimization, probably after the jam is done. Thanks!

Submitted(+2)

I loved the blur effect on the objects, it’s definitely going to inspire me. Also relly nice voice acting. Congrats on the game!

Glad you enjoyed our voices, we put in some hard work figuring that all out!

Developer

Thanks for playing!

Deleted 109 days ago

Thanks for your review. ☺️

Thank you for enjoying my voice acting, sorry you didn't like it so much but I'm glad you played it at least! 

Submitted(+2)

The cinematics where very slick. The models look really good, Kwirkee was great of course. Nice work man.

(+2)

💛💛💛

(+1)

Thanks for playing, glad you enjoyed it!

Developer

Thanks a lot!

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