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BOSS RUSH JAM 2024 ($2,500 Prize Pool!!)

Hosted by FartFish, 🕹️swagshaw · #BossRushJam2024

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A jam submission

Frog With A KunaiView game page

Fight your way through exciting bosses in a unique arena!

Submitted by Smidge7 (@Smidge707), peachysam — 1 day, 21 hours before the deadline

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Results

Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
BOSS DESIGN	#21	3.755	3.755
FUN	#29	3.694	3.694
USE OF THEME	#30	3.694	3.694
Overall	#40	3.633	3.633
CONTROLS	#60	3.408	3.408
ART / VISUALS	#69	3.796	3.796
SOUNDS / MUSIC	#71	3.449	3.449

Ranked from 49 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Game's take on the theme
Exchanging positions with your Kunai is a core mechanic to help win boss fights

Did your team create the vast majority of art and music during the game jam?
Yes, backgrounds were purchased

Did your game use PlusMusic?
No

Did your game use Playroom?
No

Did your game use generative AI art?
Backgrounds are AI generated and licensed/purchased by Adobe Stock

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MrEliptikSubmitted74 days ago

Nice concept and cool fights! I’d love to be able to activate the platform without having to put my mouse on it. The line is already showing me which platform I’m going to use so the clicks should do the action imo. Congrats for your entry

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Tempoz78 days ago

Cool game design, extraordinary mechanics and convenient controls make this game cool!

MelPeslierSubmitted82 days ago (2 edits)

Such an awesome game bro, 5/5, it's a unique playstyle, i love it,

By the way , nice fart song x))

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modeuxSubmitted83 days ago

Such a fun game to play. Cool artwork and animations. Very interesting game mechanics.

Submitted

The Leftovers: Revenge of the Forgotten

ztxspzjjSubmitted84 days ago(+1)

Very interesting design, I like this "exchange" mechanism

The music and visual effects are also great

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FrostyburguerSubmitted84 days ago(+1)

You nailed the theme, congratulations for the game! Really solid.

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Smidge7Developer83 days ago

Thank you!

teezabooSubmitted85 days ago(+1)

Good game, cute art Different and unique gameplay Very good use of trading, use of theme 5/5!! I think this game has the potential to be great!

I'd also like to invite you to play my game if you're interested.

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Smidge7Developer83 days ago

You are too kind! I'm glad you enjoyed my game! I gave yours a play too :)

meraiSubmitted85 days ago(+1)

Cool art style and music. First boss remind me of plantera from terarria! Well done

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Smidge7Developer83 days ago

I've never played Terraria but you're right! Thanks for playing and the kind feedback!

SeeOneSubmitted86 days ago(+1)

Mechanics are a little hard to grasp but once you get them the game becomes really fun, I loved it, The kunai throws can use some tweaking but other than that the game is really well made.

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Smidge7Developer83 days ago

Yeah it takes a second to grasp the mechanics but I can't think of a better way to achieve that besides some better tutorial levels or something. If you're referring to aiming the kunai, i've gotten some great feedback on how to improve it :) Thanks for playing :)

CD_G6Q100Submitted86 days ago(+1)

Really interesting gameplay, after getting the hang of the control it is nice, and I like how there are some attacks you need to dodage with the position swap.

The boss fight are fun and challenging, the difficulty curve feel nice. Also really cool that all the attacks have red outline to tell you it dealt damage. The music and visual are nice too.

Overall, really nice game!

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Smidge7Developer83 days ago

Thanks for the kind words! I tried pretty hard to get a decent difficulty curve so I'm glad you liked it!

Cyborg9Submitted86 days ago(+1)

Awesome game. Cute and fun and also badass ninja frog, whats not to like?!?! I want it on my phone!

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Smidge7Developer83 days ago(+1)

Thank you! I've gotten a lot of feedback that it'd be cool on mobile so i'm tempted to look into it :)

pietroubleSubmitted86 days ago(+1)

This game is sick!!! Super fun and with different difficulties that can help the player start to understand the mechanics and then play more difficult levels. The controls and the graphics are awesome. Truly one of the most well built game in this jam!

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Smidge7Developer86 days ago(+1)

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you for playing my game :)

VASHTORCHSubmitted86 days ago(+1)

Really fun and polished game! Visuals and sprite work are great plus seamless ambient create a great atmosphere, bosses are cool too.
Great game!

Submitted

E/S/C: DUST, RUST AND DEATH DEMO

aznoqmousSubmitted87 days ago(+1)

Gameplay is refreshuing, top visuals, top music, and special award for the incredible boss/level designs !
The only thing I could point out is that the exchange mecanic is not the center of the game
Amazing work for a solo jam ! :)

Submitted

Fool of the Trade

Smidge7Developer86 days ago(+1)

Thank you! I plan on making the mechanic more important in the future but I wanted to build up to it! I appreciate your feedback :)

tocbero87 days ago(+2)

Updated fastest times for the final release version

fauxdudeSubmitted87 days ago(+1)

damn fine work

Submitted

Disassembly Line

GameDev&Design87 days ago(+1)

Really enjoyed it, clever level design and atmosphere and gameplay 4/5

Smidge7Developer86 days ago(+1)

Thanks for playing! :)

GameDev&Design75 days ago

still great and one of my favorites overall

if you can re-save or re-rate ours all of our previous ratings were deleted by mis communication… sorry for inconvenience

Best of luck! If you get the chance to read in time!

JayTeaGibs_GameJamsSubmitted87 days ago(+1)

the mechanic feels perfect for the theme and loved playing the game Great Job!:)

Submitted

Is it Possible to Not Fight Monster on Vacation - Boss Rush 2024

GrayStarGamesSubmitted87 days ago(+1)

Really cool mechanics, very well executed, feels solid and slick and full of character! Nice how much you can get out of very simple mechanics, being able to come up with strategies like using the swap to avoid difficult attacks. Just very well done and really cool all round. One thing I'd have appreciated is a sound effect for when you pick up the kunai again; when the fights get hectic I sometimes lost track of whether I was holding it or not 😂

Very impressive work though!

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Smidge7Developer87 days ago

Thanks for the kind words! That's a great idea and something I definitely will include if I move on with this project! I'm glad you had a good time with the game :)

samu1407Submitted87 days ago(+1)

This is one of those easy to play hard to master games, its very satisfying when you are able to quickly jump from platform to platform and use the teleport with the bosses attacks forcing you to do so. A game with simple controls and an awesome mechanic, good job!

Submitted

Scrapyard Brawl

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