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Lucid ParanoiaView game page

Travel through your dream without being caught.

Submitted by WD, elliotkey — 9 hours, 35 minutes before the deadline

Rated by 23 people so far

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How does the game fit the theme?
You cant trust anyone in the dream, so youll have to hide from them. Otherwise they will capture you.

What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
Pixabay - rain SFX
Music - created before the jam (modified afterwards)

How many people worked on the game?
2

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SimploonoSubmitted1 day ago(+1)

Really unique artstyle and the concept is also great, good job :)

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Done Deals

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BrightspaceSubmitted3 days ago(+1)

It's great that you included a tutorial. It's a fun game idea, and the power-ups and upgrades really help keeping up the motivation. The only thing I would mention that dampened my enthusiasm a bit was the fact that you really couldn't tell when one of the faces would actually get you. If it was clearer when they actually would get you (like on actual contact), you'd have more knowledge about when to use an upgrade last second or not. Either way, very fun game!

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Pawn Hub – The Art of the Steal

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elliotkeyDeveloper3 days ago(+1)

Thank you for the feedback! I agree and I think the hitbox could probably be closer to the enemy sprite to make it more clear that it touching the enemy directly is what kills you

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AlchighSubmitted6 days ago(+1)

Hands down the best tutorial on how to play what mechanics the game has that I have tried this jam!

The card description text sometime did blend into the black background but I learned what the cards did by trying so no major problem there.

As many before have said the art is wonderful and sound design is also very cozy. Lovely entry and looking forward if you continue this further!

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Solstice

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crackpipe chickenSubmitted8 days ago(+1)

Actually beautiful game! Really love how it looks, reminds me of a cozy version of some beksinski paintings. The snake/bird main character guy is adorable. Great job :)

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Homonculus INC.

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SuperPuffSubmitted8 days ago(+1)

That's a really neat game. Loved the handdrawn art style, music is coharent as well. sometime it's hard to distinguish collision shapes but overall really well done.

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LIAR LIAR

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AlphonsusSubmitted8 days ago (1 edit) (+2)

Wow. Everything about the aesthetics of this game is perfect – the watercolor artstyle, the stepped "low FPS" animations, and even the rainy atmosphere all add to the dreamlike atmosphere you were aiming for. The music and sound effects are just as good, too.

All the tiny details in the mechanics and the level designs are well done.

I feel the theme is a bit of a stretch, but still better than not even attempting to tie it in somehow.

More people need to check out this entry! Congrats!

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STARHAULER

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NoCymerSubmitted8 days ago(+1)

Wonderful artstyle, loved the coherence of the visuals, great concept. Overall a great entry for the jam, great job !

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Year 2141

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Polar_34Submitted9 days ago(+1)

Genuinely terrifying sound effects. I really love the artstyle and gameplay loop, I would definitely play more of this!

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Liar's Labyrinth

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Shadow Dolly StudioSubmitted9 days ago(+2)

Honestly very fun game, so many different mechanics and everything feels very smooth. The art is also very unique and gives a special vibe, and mixes well with the background music.

I will note that the freeze card says description not filled, which is I assume not intended.

Also it's hard to tell which walls allow you to walk behind them, and because they block your vision you can't tell where exactly you are and where the enemy is if it's behind it

Seriously high potential game, amazing job achieving all of that in such a short time :D

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Cozy Loan Shark

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WDDeveloper9 days ago(+1)

O yea its not intended to be there lmao
Thanks for the feedback!

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buggycwwSubmitted10 days ago(+2)

Really love the art style! The gameplay and puzzles feel really thought out too! Great work!

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Everything is Against You

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PARADUCKSSubmitted11 days ago(+2)

I really loved the art style and design of the game, as well as the atmosphere and the idea. Great job!

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God made liars

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JoaoCordeiroSubmitted11 days ago(+2)

What a hidden gem that I found here! I really liked the gameplay loop and the vibes that the art passed. All the assets are well made.

I really enjoyed playing the game.

Congrats!

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Trust no Gull

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Tim CarterSubmitted11 days ago(+2)

This game is stunning. I love the built in tutorial. The music is very reminiscent Atoms for Peace or something and never gets old. The art and the emotion of this game is incredible.. It's also really fun to play.. Really really good work on this, especially in just a week!! Congrats

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Shifty lil'Wizzlers

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EsheraSubmitted11 days ago (1 edit) (+2)

Art of the game is is amazing, though for me the sound design simply steals the show. Still both of them are just really good.
The game itself is very polished and I like the tutorial a lot, with its little surprise xD (I have no idea how you found the time to make it)

I like the pattern of the enemies. It is much less obvious than anticipated though the last few levels could be playtested a bit better, as the enemies get stuck consistantly in this level.

But the game itself I liked a lot!
Good job!