GMTK Game Jam 2021

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A jam submission

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My first game, made for GMTK21 Game Jam! Arcade-like Jumper.

Submitted by SpoonMoney — 45 minutes, 3 seconds before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Fun	#1684	2.985	3.818
Overall	#3010	2.582	3.303
Presentation	#3480	2.345	3.000
Originality	#3676	2.416	3.091

Ranked from 11 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?
Weights will attach to you via chains, preventing you from jumping as high

Did your team create the vast majority of the art during the 48 hours?

Yes

We created the vast majority of the art during the game jam

Did your team create the vast majority of the music during the 48 hours?

Yes

We created the vast majority of the music during the game jam

Comments

gingadoodle2 years ago(+1)

Really fun game! I like the art and the movement feels good as well. I do think the UI design could match the mood and palette of Stay Up a little better though. Good job!

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SpoonMoneyDeveloper2 years ago

thanks! I agree, the menu was sadly pushed to the last minute and suffered as a result. Thanks for the comment!

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AshwiniiSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Really fun, intuitive gameplay. ~ Do check mine and give your valueable feedback:D

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Glow It

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SpoonMoneyDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks, will do!

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Patricia2 years ago(+1)

The concept is unique, and it works well. The platforming physics are very good for a first game, but you made one small mistake: you didn't give the player a terminal velocity. So if I start falling from the top of the screen, by the time I reach the middle I'm already falling too fast to react to anything. This ended up killing me a few times. With a couple of balancing tweaks to things like the weights spawning speed and the platform sizes and speeds, this could have a really tight gameplay loop.

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SpoonMoneyDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks for the very detailed response! I agree with all of these suggestions, and added them to my list of things to do better next time. Thank you for checking out the game!

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sMashaZaSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Really fun, intuitive gameplay.

Submitted

Secret Sauce

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SpoonMoneyDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks! Do you think the game would play better if the weights gave more of a warning when they were gunna show up?

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Patricia2 years ago

That might be a good idea if it warned you when they would spawn, but not where.

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