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Multiple Ports?

A topic by Grenhunterr created Sep 15, 2023 Views: 162 Replies: 6
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Submitted

Are we allowed to make ports for other consoles, or does it have to be strictly Gameboy?

Jam HostSubmitted (1 edit)

if you’re publishing your game on consoles then you probably shouldn’t be putting it in a jam lol. the jam is free to participate in and games should not cost any money to play. it’s rare that you can play console games without buying them.

but yeah, go ahead and port your game to consoles if you want to. we won’t stop you. but as far as a jam submission, it’s probably best to keep it to HTML5 or a Windows build if you want anyone to play and rate your game.

Submitted(+1)

Heh, I wasn't planning on making a paid port, but I will still have have the windows/html port ready for the judges.

Jam HostSubmitted

maybe i misunderstood your question though. if you’re asking about other Game Boy consoles like GBA or GB Color, then sure you could make versions if you want, but they would probably break the rules of the jam (like more than 4 colors or maybe the resolution), so would not be acceptable submissions.

Submitted

I understand about the rule breaking of those ports, but they wouldn't necessarily have to be for the jam, would they?

Jam HostSubmitted(+1)

yeah, you can totally make more versions of the game after the jam ends (or during it). they just wouldn’t be allowed as an entry if they break the jam rules. :)

Submitted

that makes more sense, thanks!