It's an interesting concept, I had to come to these comments to find out how to change the response though.
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Another day, another argument's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Originality | #1809 | 3.190 | 3.190 |
| Presentation | #3206 | 2.524 | 2.524 |
| Overall | #3892 | 2.238 | 2.238 |
| Fun | #5132 | 1.524 | 1.524 |
Ranked from 21 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
You're in an abusive relationship. You lost control of your life, and of the situation.
Did your team create the art for this game during the 48 hour time slot?
Yes
We created all art during the game jam
Did your team create the audio for this game during the 48 hour time slot?
No
We used pre-existing audio
Comments
I really like it. A very unique take to the theme. I really like the idea of the game, and how it represents how the victims have little to no control of the situation, and it makes me empathise with them. I didn't discover the mechanic of changing the response at first (only realised when I read the comments), so I tried playing it again with it and I like the mechanic. I think it is a good way to pace the game instead of me just rushing through it. The dialogue is a bit short, but I understand that was due to the constraint of time. I just would love to experience the game more :D
Really good work! I am excited to see what you will make next. Thank you for making a game about a serious topic like this.
Thank you so much for playing and the kind words! Actually I love making games like these. I've been lived some serious and bad situations, and I feel like games are a great way to actually make you understand how these situations feels and if you are living one, it can make you feel comprehended (is that a word? Please tell me) and maybe, just maybe , even ease that feeling of loneliness.
Other than that, I think you can follow me on itch.io for my next games! (I say I think 'cause idk really if you can, I'm new to this platform).
I hope I see ya around! :)
I like the concept of simulating an abusive relationship. Unfortunately in those kinda games, that try to have a "meaning" or a "message" there's a really thin line between meaningful and "missed the point". The writing being the main part of this game was subpar and if you simplify an abusive relationship to such a degree it feels more like mockery than a respectful representation of what it really is like being in an abusive relationship. Other than that I like the gameplay mechanic and the graphical mood of the game as well!
I tried to scale the violence up to make it more clear, and to give the player more reasons to hate the other person in a shorter amount of time. So many times we see a friend in a similar situation and it's not clear to them but for us it is, and viceversa (we are in an abusive relationship and we don't see it but other people do), that's what I was aiming for. A situation where you can see that the character is being abused in an extreme toxic relationship but she doesn't see it as clear as you do. That's why even if you say to him Fuck you the next thing the character wants to say is Yes, I'm Sorry, etc. But it maybe was too much. I didn't tried to make it mockery or disrespectful but I see what you mean. Thanks for playing and the feedback!
I am very sorry if my criticism was sounding too harsh. English isn't my first language and often times my criticism can sound hurtful and that was definitely not what I wanted. Overall I really like it when people are daring like you are, but I feel like it's a very hard topic to make a game about and a very ambitious one no less, bound to many risks. I would love to see this game be a little more extended after the jam and maybe put the inner conflict part more into the light of it all. Respect that you did this in the first place!
I figured out the mechanic, though I was confused when you couldn't change the words back. Maybe that's the point though, so if you intended it that way that's perfectly fine. It's not as fun from a gameplay perspective, but there is a place for games that deal with heavy topics like this, and it certainly does feel like you have no control in an abusive relationship. I liked the mechanic of changing your words a lot, and I think it can fit in a lot of different dialogue based games as an alternative to having lines to choose from, and that makes it feel very unique. Don't be afraid to hone your skills and use games as a way to talk about important topics like this. Kudos to finishing a game for the jam!
I am Pretty sure i dont get it, or it doesnt work for me, as i dont have a choice.
Maybe thats the Idea.
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