Wow, this one really impressed! I love the way you combine a run/roguelike structure with music to layer on more musical complexity onto the same track. I think with a little polish/juice this would be a standout game even outside the context of a jam.
edit: My only real criticism is that the theme tie in is weak. Other than that, this is definitely one of the most fun entries I’ve played so far.
Thanks so much! Adding more juicy, satisfying visuals (like big rhythm games) is definitely on the to-do list when we have more time.
Yeah, agree with your theme comment. Initially, there were plans to have more of a "countdown" incorporated into the actual rhythm playing parts of the game. One idea was a countdown/slider which showed during the song, and the beats you played whenever the countdown hit 0 were additional points/added to combo etc. The decision in the end was that it added too much unnecessary complexity and that it was redundant with the normal gameplay of a rhythm game beat. There's probably some way we could have made an in between compromise to keep the theme stronger.
Thanks so much for your comment. Glad you enjoyed it!
