AWWW, THIS HAS SUCH A CHARMING HAND-DRAWN FEEL! 🏠🎨✨
I really like the idea of Alex having to communicate with different characters to find his way home. The handmade visual style gives the game a lot of personality, and the character's quirky movement and direction changing animation are especially fun. For a first game jam, learning animation, coding, dialogue systems, and game design while building this is a huge achievement.
Since you already have the core idea working, I think the biggest next step would be expanding the conversations and journey while polishing the movement. Clearer walkable boundaries, smoother directional movement, and a small idle animation could make the character feel even more alive. The hand-drawn style is definitely something worth leaning into for the full version.
REALLY NICE FIRST JAM PROJECT! 🎮🏠🔥 Even though it's unfinished, there’s a lot of personality here and a solid foundation to continue building on. Keep going, and good luck with the jam! ✨💪