One of the most engaging games I’ve played in this jam! I’m a big fan of polished puzzle platformers like this, and Todo nailed it. The sun/moon mechanic, time stop, tide changes, and how enemies behave differently at night—everything was super clever and well-integrated. I completed the whole game and loved every moment. It might feel challenging for some, but for players who enjoy this genre, it’s a gem. This game seriously deserves more attention—great work!
Really cool platformer with a super creative mechanic! I loved how you can pick up and throw almost everything—even platforms and enemies—it reminded me of Mario 2 in a fun way. Level 2 was a bit confusing at first since I didn’t realize you need to defeat enemies to open the exit, and level 3 got pretty frustrating with how often I died. Still, the excitement to reach the final boss kept me playing. I’m stuck there now, but I’ll figure it out—really enjoyed the whole concept. Great job!
Simple but super fun concept! The slime mechanic fits the “everything is a resource” theme really well. I liked the mix of puzzle and casual gameplay, and the enemy mechanics added a nice layer of tension. Some levels were on the easier side, but still satisfying to clear. Would love to see more levels in the future—great job!
Hello everyone! This is a devlog for my latest 2D puzzle-platformer, Viron, which I developed for a game jam in just a few days. The core idea behind Viron is simple but impactful — every movement costs something. Whether you’re walking, crouching, or jumping, your energy drains, and once you’re out of energy or health, it’s over. The game forces you to analyze, plan, and reflect before making any move.
⚙️ Game Overview Genre: Puzzle Platformer
Core Mechanic: Strategic movement with energy/health resource management
Levels: 10 handcrafted stages (currently expanding to 20+)
Art: Custom-made high-resolution sprites using Adobe Illustrator
Engine: Unity (URP disabled for performance)
Platforms: Browser (Itch.io), with plans for CrazyGames and Play Store
🔍 Mechanics Breakdown Walking → 3% energy/second
Crouch → 6% energy (once)
Jump → 12% energy
Traps → Health-consuming hazards like acid, electric currents, laser beams
Enemy Logic → Moving/shooting laser bots and strategic obstacles
Battery Pickups → Replenish energy, placed carefully across levels
Design Philosophy Every level is like a feedback loop. You play, fail, learn, and try again with new insights. Sometimes the optimal move is to take health damage and save energy — it’s about finding the right trade-off. There’s no random punishment, just tough decision-making. Devlog: Behind the Scenes of Making Viron
Making a well-polished, smart puzzle-platformer solo is already a tough job. But completing one in just 3 days? That was nothing short of a miracle.
I made Viron for a 10-day game jam, but I only had 3 days to build it from start to finish. My main goal was to complete something meaningful and polished quickly so I could return to other high-priority projects. To achieve that, I relied heavily on my long experience with 2D platformer development, Unity scripting, and rapid prototyping.
Game link: https://sourabhk.itch.io/viron
Full gameplay link: https://youtu.be/-BPNhZWUmNs?si=3IId9jaBxy3K4NaX Day 1: Core Mechanics, Assets & Animation
The first day was all about setting the foundation. I designed and built:
All the gameplay scripts: player controller, energy/health system, battery collection, enemy behavior, hazard mechanics
The complete animation system using Unity’s Animator and sprite frames made in Adobe Illustrator
Basic physics and collision logic
Idle, walk, jump, crouch, and death animations for the robot character
made acid area traps
Every animation frame was made in Illustrator (not pixel art). The result was a clean, modern look that also ran efficiently in WebGL.
Day 2: Advanced Features and Polish On the second day, I added new mechanics and layered complexity into the levels:
Conveyor belts to push the player forward or backward with physics
Breakable platforms that destroy after a delay
A basic enemy prefab that could shoot or patrol
Battery pickups that restore energy and give visual/audio feedback
An elevator system and instant camera switching (instead of Cinemachine, which I usually use)
Set up trigger zones for camera movement, sound triggers, and level logic
This day was exhausting — building all of that from scratch solo is never easy. But I pushed through, and by the end, the levels were finally feeling “alive.”
Day 3: UI, Sound, Bug Fixes & Final Assembly The final day was about UI, level setup, bug fixing, and sound design:
I designed a high-tech UI, complete with audio sliders, pause menu, and restart logic
Added a hidden Easter egg room with lore displayed on an in-game computer screen
Used BandLab to edit SFX and create the BGM (yes, I composed it myself!)
Fixed all major bugs, collisions, and level transitions
Playtested the entire game 3 times in WebGL to ensure a smooth browser experience
By the final few hours, I was racing against time — tweaking final platforms, positioning enemies, balancing energy vs. health mechanics — and finally, I uploaded the ZIP file on Itch.io just before the submission window closed.
Summary Making Viron in just 35 hours (split over 3 days) felt almost impossible at times. But thanks to years of experience and some sleepless nights, I did it.
It’s not just another platformer — it’s a game where every step costs something, and thinking before moving is the key to success. Some players found it difficult, others found it clever and addictive. That’s the kind of game I love to make — the kind that makes you pause, learn, and grow.
Thanks for reading!
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