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Wait, I was playing the bad guy all along??

I finally beat your game, I had a good time! Here are a few things I've noted during gameplay :

The environments are streamlined, there was no way to get lost, did you simplify the layout of the dungeon?
The city environment is gorgeous, way better looking than the dungeon or the castle, some decor like chains in the dungeon or arrow slits in the castle would bring them more to life,
a quick save mechanism would be nice, especially if you plan on expanding the game
I'm not sure you own the rights to that last boss' music 😉
That ending text was quite long and way less immersive than your opening dialog, what happened to the guy who helped the alchemist escape?

There's a lot of potential if you decide to keep working on this, maybe with different playable characters that play differently with the cauldron mechanics.

I'm glad I had the opportunity to beat it!

ScalphaMission1 year ago (1 edit)

I'm terms of other characters you're basically describing slay the spire which I love.

In terms of dungeon layout, they should be randomized you may have just gotten simple RNG.

The reason the town looks as lot better than the dungeon or the castle is because the dungeon was done in a 3 day period for the mini jam along with all of the base game mechanics. I spent a couple of casual days on the town then I ran out of time for the dungeon crawler jam and finished the castle and throne room in like 4 hours.

The original minijam limitation was 'you're not the hero' hence the alchemist being a bad guy.

The end text was literally just chat Gpt writing me an epilogue.

The castle music is also copy right infringement. Castlevania on the gb

AhmedFawzi1 year ago

"Congratulations! I am Ahmed, the Collage Program Director and the lead of the Cause Jam event. I wanted to personally reach out to you to let you know that your game, 'C.A.T.,' has won in both the community and board voting for our Cause Jam event! Your game has truly impressed voters with its creativity and dedication to our cause.

I am delighted to inform you that we have decided to include 'C.A.T.' in our jam pack, a special game bundle that will be released to raise funds for children in need. This is an incredible opportunity for your game to reach a wider audience while making a significant impact on the lives of kids facing various challenges.

I would like to discuss the details of the jam pack release and the fundraising campaign with you. Could you please let me know the best way to contact you? Feel free to share your preferred method, such as through email, direct message, or any other means.

Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! Your talent and commitment to our mission are truly commendable. I look forward to connecting with you and coordinating the next steps together.

Best regards,

Ahmed

Collage Program Director & Cause Jam Lead"

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