For whatever it's worth, I realized one of the reasons I resisted making an extra category in the past.

The two we have now are so opposed to each other that a single game will probably never win both.

But, adding an extra votable category like Best Game wouldn't come with that guarantee, and so the same game could win that and one of the other two. 

In fact, I think it's possible that *every* Best Overall (voted on) game would also be one of the two that win Best Most Like the Original or Best Creative Twist.

I could be wrong about that, and maybe it doesn't matter that that happens tbh. But, I can't help thinking that makes the category pointless if it's just going to be won by another winner. (See the first GLJ for an example, where the Creative Twist swept every other category!... except most like the original 😉)

I think by adding the new one, and letting it cook for a few GLJ's, it would be an opportunity to observe what actually happens. Then go from there.

And maybe it's worth having Best Game -- however unuseful I think it could be for determining winners -- just so that voters can not feel as boxed in by the two we have now.

Just some thoughts 😊

Heard!! 

Great point that there's an unrecognized valley between most/least similar.

💜 100% agree!!

Fair points rulric, thank you for expressing it so well!!

I like the idea of formalizing the overall category into something votable, where good overall game design is celebrated regardless of the game's adherence to the theme. 

The categories are a WIP so this is extremely helpful. Interested if others have thoughts too (well you're not the first to have concerns tbh 😅)

Disqualifying this because it's not a Tamagotchi-like nor made for this jam specifically. But good luck with your game :)

Cool idea! Yes absolutely 🤗

Just in case it ended up in spam: I did reach out to your gmail on Monday!

Really fun game st!! I want cookies soooo bad now haha. 

Tried it around the 4 hour mark

Fair point sigman! Thank you for trying it 😁

I want to add JavaScript documentation links soon that hint at what to do.

But your comment makes me think there could be a little example lesson that gets the player one coin or something.

I'll give you that hint now though. Type and try:

person.style.translate = "100px"

Tried it out around 3 hours and 25 minutes in!

Wow! That is super generous of you, I know the community will really appreciate that. It is most welcome.

FWIW there is technically a third winning category, although it isn't listed on the jam page, which goes to the highest ranked game that doesn't get either of the of main ones. You can view past jams to see how that looks!

I'll get a supporters section setup and shoot you and email ASAP 👍🏽🩷

Yesssss! Glad to hear it  🥳🎉

Now join the queue if you haven't already 😁 https://hypergame.dev/queue-gamelike

Can't wait to see what's there. Even a little is a lot more than not having tried at all. Good job.

Hmm yeah try a zip file? That's what I see most uploaded games as

Sorry to disqualify <3 The HTML-only rule is a big one though. If you can get the downloadable working I'd still love to try it out on the October 10th showcase! Also I added it to the community tab here: https://itch.io/jam/gamelike-jam-005/topic/5373464/extra-games-that-arent-submis...

Okay set it up here: https://itch.io/jam/gamelike-jam-005/topic/5373464/extra-games-that-arent-submis...

Granny like jam submission

by Aiunar

https://aiunar.itch.io/granny-like-jam-submission

If you missed the deadline or couldn't get an HTML version, or didn't feel comfortable submitting it, etc -- just let me know and I'll add it!

💜 Sorry you had some issues -- Yeah it does technically have to be disqualified BUT I'll make a community post here with all the games that fall outside of the jam's timeline or rules (within reason, which yours is)

Nice work on getting into making a game with 0 experience! Honestly super impressive. 

Maybe I'll put an Unreal Engine disclaimer in the rules next time. Also even if it's downloadable I can still try to run it for the showcase on October 10th!

Glad I got to help 🤗

Thanks Henry! Still some things I want to finish for it but it's taught me so much already.

The difficulty increase mechanic is really nice, I like how it expects more blobs per color. Keeps it interesting! Neat traversal mechanic too. Clever stuff as always!

Version 1.0 Playthrough

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuNDxjE7p-Q

• Use gameplay videos like this (from v1.0) to guide your game's scope!

Every-Version Playthrough(s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdBpXhMVM8k

• Massive video with playthroughs of every version of Granny.
• v1.0 is the first one, and is only about 10 minutes!

Fandom Wiki

https://granny.fandom.com/wiki/Granny_(game)

• Lots of ads but great tips and details about the game
• Keep in mind this features info covering all versions of the game!

Game Analysis (YT Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RR7rhVQoB8

• From the YT channel Painticus
• Slightly NSFW (occasional f-bombs at worst)
• Great critique and analysis of how Granny influenced the horror genre

Do share any other resources you find to help others make/plan their Granny-likes! I'll update the main post if it's useful, and add more as I come across things too.

Yes totally allowed!

Checked it out in an Unlisted stream about 8 ours and 20 minutes in

https://youtube.com/live/FQA4Tr-TFzg

Checked this out in an Unlisted stream around 7 hours in!

https://youtube.com/live/FQA4Tr-TFzg

Find it around 4 hours and 35 minutes in!

Checked this out around 23 minutes in!

Aw thanks for giving it a try Henry!! Gg!

My fastest time to the grey void! 25.21s

Woooo yeah! I like the hype "New!" text a lot

Thanks for making the fun game 🤗

My best was offscreen but i didn't cheat lol it's 464

My best is 3006m!

High score: 5610! Got all the notes tooo happy birthday to meeee

I think this was my blitz score

My best: 843!

Best infinite: 1106.6

Best slalom: 120.39