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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Originality | #1 | 4.500 | 4.500 |
| Visuals | #1 | 4.750 | 4.750 |
| Audio | #2 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Overall | #9 | 3.938 | 3.938 |
| Fun Factor | #15 | 3.063 | 3.063 |
Ranked from 16 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Is your entry a video game or a physical game?
Video Game
Was your game made solo or in a team?
Solo
Did you use any third party assets?
I used sounds from freesound.org and edited them
Did you choose from one (or more) of the optional secondary themes?
Not any particularly but, slasher and best friends could count
Does your game contain any 18+ content?
No
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Loved the art, I'm super impressed what you were able to do with a limited colour palette - it absolutely adds to the atmosphere and looks beautiful to boot. I'll definitely check back in on this one if it receives some updates.
Honestly the art and the presentation were fantastic; I would gladly play more of this if only to see the rest of the world. Also for what it's worth, obviously this was just a side effect of being a jam game but I really enjoyed the concept of not being able to explore certain areas because they weren't scary enough (yet) haha
I never thought orange could look so good and scary at the same time. The graphics are definitely amazing! The story is just as good, and I'm glad to hear that you're going to keep developing the game. I'll definitely keep an eye out for it in the future!
Despite time constraints limiting the available content, I love the visuals and the worldbuilding. Exploring this strange environment is quite interesting and I'm curious about the rituals and religion of the townsfolk. Great work as usual, Lemi.
Thank you so much Shrine! Updating coming in soon hopefully for this week expanding a lot of the lore and revealing more of the secrets of the town! So, if you found the rituals and religion interesting more is on its way!
Thanks again for the kind words!
The audio and art are great, I love the color palette and how even the font fits right in with your style! Praise be the Shade and I hope to see more down each path! Very deep worldbuilding here I feel like I could get lost in that town.
Thank you so much! Already adding more to the town, hopefully for this week I'll have a substantial update, I already got various paths and different endings finished. I am hoping to deliver a more complete experience since I know this version is lacking some important paths to reveal the true story behind the town.
Thank again for the kind words!
Very cool loved the style and the graphics as always, the sound was great the music sticks with you! I just wanted more, really excited to see what else comes down this story!
Damn this was really good. I hope you finish the story because I was hooked. The art is beautiful and very unique. I really liked the sound design as well. Amazing game!
Thank you so much for those kind words! I am already working on the rest of the game there is already a ton of new art made and different paths adding even more depth hopefully it will be more fleshed out and entertaining! Specially since I know there was a lot of the story still to deliver!
Well... I'm hooked and I can't wait to play the rest ! It makes me want to develop a visual novel now xD
You won't have to wait that long! This next week I'm going to be working hard on getting the continuation and thank you so much for giving it a try I know is not easy trying out different styles of games so I'm always happy to hear someone try it and like it! And if this can be an inspiration to you in any way that makes me even happier!
I tell ya go for it!
I'll be trying out your game to! I'll leave you a review soon!
You have really delievered once again! I loved it and can't wait for more!
Thank you Luke! Will work hard on getting this one complete im motivated and not going to stop! Muahaha! You inspired me also to make an instruction manual so im going to see how that comes up XD
Oooh awesome, I’ll definitely check that out once it’s available too.
I'm a sucker for limited palettes. I can't say I've ever really played this style of game before but the story so far kept me engaged and the options given felt meaningful, I absolutely would play more of this! The font and colors really double down on the mode and vibes, and the sound design is done really well!
I'm excited to see more, praise the shade
praise the shade brother! HAHhaha thank you so much for those kind words, I know it can be a bit difficult trying new styles of games so I appreciate you took the time to try it! I am so happy you were pleased with the color selection and the design that makes me really excited and I can't wait to keep expanding and adding even more choices and fun to the game!
The art style is gorgeous, so promising and interesting. The way the characters were drawn and their dialogue made made me instantly engaged, so unsettling and weird. Its giving messed up horror undertale vibes!!
Thank you so much I can't wait to finish the rest of the story I am going to be working on it this next week so that I can give it a proper continuation! I am so happy I was able to capture a feel like that of Undertale! That being one of my favorite games!
Really liked the limited color palette and overall presentation. The story is intriguing, and I'd love to see more of this world and its characters!
Thank you so much! Will keep working on adding the rest and expanding the lore, already got the story script pretty much done I just need to add them finishing touches. Always exciting to participate in these jams and finding new creators like yourself!
When I saw this was a visual novel I almost lost interest, but I'm glad I gave it a try. What a great aesthetic! I've used Renpy before and I know you guys must have really worked hard to give it that look. The writing, from the opening "fetus" section well into the game is done in its own creepy way which really elevated this. It really is more than a game or a visual novel, you guys put an artist's flair into this one.
Thank you so much for those kind words! That really makes my day! I enjoy making stuff that doesn't necessarily feel like a visual novel, I love making more interactive adventure stories so I'm happy some of that came through!