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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Was the game fun to play | #15 | 2.667 | 2.667 |
| Was there a clear path of progression | #15 | 2.611 | 2.611 |
| Did the game include the core elements from the original | #16 | 2.722 | 2.722 |
| Overall | #18 | 2.644 | 2.644 |
| How good was the audio and sound fx | #18 | 2.889 | 2.889 |
| How well implemented was the UI | #19 | 2.333 | 2.333 |
Ranked from 18 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Progression was there but i didn’t understand it, so the clarity is a bit of a deduction there. I think this also impacted my enjoyment of the game, where the choices of which button to click would have been more interesting as a player if you knew what it does to the progression!
Sound was decent but could use some variation, not that many sounds.
Functional UI, but default Godot UI with not quite enough text-to-background contrast.
the SFX were so fun to hear and spam! (especially the "waba-waba-waba")
When the planet changed from one stage to the other it felt so cool! Had to reload a few times to try and play around, the art gets me every time, so cool (+ wabawabawabawaba)
I had no poop to clean in this game however, i guess dropping meteors does have this effect
This is a really cool concept! It is a bit unclear exactly what each stat does, but I think that's a part of the charm. This has the start of something really cool. I can already imagine what it would take to make planets outside of our own solar system. Great job!
It was really fun to see what planets you could make and the art felt polished.
I enjoyed trying to balance the meters while accidentally killing off all life on my planet!
I was really hoping for more gameplay following the creation of the planet, but it does it does well!
Was the game fun to play?
It was such a cool moment to see which planet revealed itself at the end! So far I’ve managed to create two Jupiters, Saturn, Uranus, and the Moon. While I wasn't always 100% sure how my clicks were influencing the outcome, the mystery of what will be created kept me clicking.
Did the game include the core elements from the original?
Absolutely. Switching from an animal to a whole planet is a brilliant twist on the original formula. The stats you chose (temperature, water, life and stability) and how you change them fit the planetary theme perfectly and having 11 different possible outcomes is a good variety.
Was there a clear path of progression?
The different growth stages look great and provide a clear visual sense of progress. I did find myself guessing a bit on what triggered the evolution, initially I thought it might be 0% stability but it felt a little more random than that but it was clear how each stat could be controlled with the buttons. A cheat sheet or a small hint system for how to get the different planets could be a cool addition, especially if you get just one hint for each planet made.
How good was the audio and sound FX?
The SFX are unique and sound great and I especially liked that the planet talks at the end. The music changing with each of the growth stages is a brilliant touch, though the track itself felt a little repetitive over time. A slightly smoother or more ambient melody might help it feel more space-like for longer sessions.
How well implemented was the UI?
I liked having the percentages inside the bars to track stats and the auto-increasing stability was a nice realistic touch. I wish the stats were slightly higher up or to one side so as not to cover the planet. The white border around the selected button makes it clear what is being pressed and I like the hover over effects for them. I think changing the buttons from black to green or blue would really make them stand out from the space background and moving them closer together would make it faster to press. I like that you have a restart button at the end of making a planet so that I can try to make the other ones with a different strategy of course.
outstanding criticism. i really appreciate your in-depth takes on the judging criteria, thank you :)
Just god moon from the first run lol :D
I have created life, then got it extinct then got it back to 99% :D
fun concept! instantly clear what to do :)
I really liked how volcano appeared in the beginning 🤌
Second run also got me a moon :D but I managed to create life with 99% temperature at volcano stage :D :D :D poor fellas 😅
I made saturn :) Loved the fact this was so different and the vocalisations for the buttons was a great touch, Good job!
Seems like a made a boring "planet"
Great take on the Tomogotchi, very well done, had a lot fun playing this.
I had a great time with this one! Played it twice and got the moon and mercury. Also loved the art and voice acting for sound effects!