A very interesting story that clearly shows what being late can cause for a “clumsy” hero haha. At first, I really thought he was going to be late because he overslept, but apparently it was because of the coffee, right? Since there’s a five-second timing involved, which I personally found amazing — I actually ended up using a scene that lasts exactly five seconds in my own project as well (even though it wasn’t as explicit).
The animations turned out excellent, and the level of detail in the artwork is undoubtedly very beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the dance that was presented, which, together with the nearby effects, makes it much more comedic and engaging.
The scene transitions happen naturally, and the sound effects contribute greatly to the immersion the viewer feels throughout the story. Along with the background music, they complement each other in a truly impressive way, which shows the great care taken with the sound design to provide the best possible auditory experience for the audience.
Honestly, I don’t have much to add, as everything works exactly as it should. This might be more a matter of personal taste, but I would have loved a bit of extra context on why the hero has to stop the villain, since the story leaves that up to the viewer’s imagination. Not that this is a negative point, of course — it would just be nice to satisfy my curiosity haha.
The real-time rendering showcase also worked very well. It was interesting to notice how some elements were created using animations on different layers, such as the scene with the clouds outside the window. This kind of approach is very effective for saving time and making the presentation more vivid and satisfying.
Overall, a great scene! It’s genuinely very good and fits the proposal perfectly. Congratulations to everyone involved in the cutscene, and I wish you the best of luck in the jam!