So i know the game is supposed to be 20 secs long but are like power up for example that boost you’re time allowed?
hi, AS :)
the jam is already ultra-casual while "Make a game that lasts only 20 seconds!" pretty much says it all. and, to re-enforce the notion: the 1st FAQ.
so, the game cannot exceed 20 Seconds, but you could make a 10 Second Game with 2x 5 Second Bonuses inside :)
personally, i find it a fun, unique challenge that has kept me coming back for years, and i love seeing the FUN that hundreds of others have fit into what might be considered a generous amount time (i've participated in jams with less) while most participants find 20 Seconds to be "just right".
Heres a question lets say i make the main game a 10-20 second survival game that as you play has different endings. Could i perhaps add achievements and collectibles you find on the map? Like for lore reasons. So people don't have to screenshot in game when they find a newspaper? Also does the whole game have to be 20 secs? Or could i have a main menu and a short text of the context? If not i can totally let the player fend for themselves in the 20 second countdown.
You can have different endings
Stats are allowed so if you show achievements or items collected at the end of the game that's fine
The playable part of your game must be 20 seconds, so you can have a menu if you need one and it doesn't count towards the 20 seconds (we encourage you to get straight into the game though)
You could try this tutorial video or ask on the clickteam discord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFK_qFxsDyg