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2021-07-25T19:11:06Z

Seems like a nice prototype/proof of concept, though somewhat bare-bones. I mostly sniped the enemies from afar. The game seems to be at too early a stage to have a win condition (unless I am mistaken). Is a part of the game's challenge to explore and survive the cold, and not get lost and freeze to death? I tried to hold down the mouse button to shoot repeatedly, but my character only shot once for each click-and-hold. I also wonder whether a part of the challenge could be to explore and figure out the layout of the game/map such that you can navigate around (either remember the layout as you walk/run around, or else draw a map inside oroutside of the game itself as part of navigation). Though, I don't know whether others would find that interesting, and it may end up being a somewhat straight-forward and boring challenge (go somewhere, check how far you went and note what you saw or didn't see on your own map, go back and warm up, repeat).

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Top-Down Arctic Survival

Submitted by CtrlT — 2 minutes, 53 seconds before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Polish	#22	3.500	3.500
Innovation	#24	3.333	3.333
Progress	#25	3.333	3.333
Graphics	#29	3.667	3.667
Overall	#32	3.028	3.028
Fun	#46	2.667	2.667
Audio	#69	1.667	1.667

Ranked from 6 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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Rosomak360Submitted2 years ago

While the game has some fun mechanics, I second what was being said about "no goal", although you do mention, that it's just a "proof of concept".

Good thing you've made the temperature meter freeze, because the Fahrenheits don't tell me much xd However, the meter still doesn't reset if I freeze, so I have to re-run the game to play again.
Combat is kinda difficult, because of how fast and small the projectiles are, but this is more of a statement than criticism.
When the enemies chase me around the building, the front walls cover them.
No sound!

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Immense Threat

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LyffLyffSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

The game is really polished in the current state, the only problems I see are that there really isn't a goal expect not to die -> maybe add a highscore or other goals

The art was simplistic but looked good enough.

In conclusion it has much potential keep working on it. :)

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omareltounySubmitted2 years ago(+1)

The game art style is really good. I managed to snipe most bandits with no resistance whatsoever. I managed to figure out your temperature rise when you are inside but at first, I was looking for a fire to keep warm so I panicked for a little when I did not find it. Also, I am Egyptian and we do not use Fahrenheit, I do not know if I could toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius as I was too focused on surviving. Of course, the shaking and slow freezing of the temperature indicator saved me. Great polished game but I think it can go further. Also, some ambient music and sound effects and some punch with the rifle will make combat slightly better.

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CtrlTDeveloper2 years ago

Thanks so much for playing and for your comments!

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RcubDevSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Hi there! Here are some comments about your game!

-body temp doesnt reset when resetting from game over

-teach me how to raise my body temp at the beginning took me a bit to figure out.

-permanent upgrades might be fun so I can see how much further I can take it on my next run! Perhaps add a "distance" away from center as a score and procedurally generate some enemy bases and such or custom design it but make it feel expansive! I really like the setting of the game!

-Is there sound? It would add a ton if you get sound in the game! Wind howling, feet crunching in the snow!

-Make your bullets bigger. I can hardly tell when I am getting shot at and where my own bullets are going.

-I really like the art style of the game!

-I really liked the setting it felt like an arctic wasteland where I wouldn't know how far I needed to go to get to the next "base"

I assume all of this was done this month? Really great progress I think you can expand this into something great!

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Shoot'em & Scoot'em

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CtrlTDeveloper2 years ago

This is awesome feedback, thanks so much! Yes, all of this was made in a month. I honestly ran out of time and realized I never added a proper tutorial! There’s no sound yet either.

I’m still trying to find the core gameplay loop here. I have this problem where I come up with cool mechanics > gameplay. The body temperature itself is cool, but the game needs to be designed around it better! Thanks for your help!

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CtrlTDeveloper2 years ago(+1)

Thanks a lot for your comment! It’s definitely more of a playground than a “game” right now. You’re right there is no way to win yet, I’m still trying to decide where I want to go with this project. Thanks again for trying it out

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