Great job on your first game jam. Making a game without a game engine is a challenge. The theme of the game is interesting and it seems like there is a lot to build off of! I think it would benefit a lot from a short tutorial. Also, it seemed like there were quite long stretches of down time, which could maybe be filled with another kind of activity like hauling water.
I think the theme and the game's overall aesthetic were very good. I have a couple notes: the game seems much too zoomed out, so much so that its difficult (for me at least) to tell what I'm doing. Also, some levels seem impossible without the small planet modifier, or maybe I'm just not good enough. The random modifiers are a really cool idea, but they conflict pretty badly with the 'precision' element of a precision platformer, since it becomes impossible to design a level around a specific move set.
I really, really loved your game. Such a well told story with a great atmosphere. It's my first game jam too and it was inspiring seeing how much depth you were able to create in such a short time! If you get the chance, I would love it if you could check out mine: https://itch.io/jam/theveryseriousjuniperdevgamejam/rate/4715487
Fun! I pretty quickly got to a point were no enemies were even getting close and I had way more money then I could spend. If the game were expanded to include more enemies and upgrades, I think it would work really well as a pseudo-idler.
I think the randomized powerups are an interesting idea, but the randomization has to feel important. It could be really cool if the game was expanded and the powerups you draw force you to adjust your play style. Definitely a very interesting and ambitious project!
Super cool concept! I could totally see myself playing a fuller version with more roles and options for hours. I do think the gameplay can be a bit slow at times, especially at the start. Speeding up the opponent's turns could help. All around awesome!
