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Move electrons with electrical charges to score high!

Submitted by conder — 17 hours, 37 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Gameplay	#10	4.034	4.034
Polish	#11	4.207	4.207
Overall	#17	3.828	3.828
Theme	#19	4.138	4.138
Innovation	#53	3.379	3.379
Graphics	#73	3.379	3.379

Ranked from 29 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

What category are you in?

Advanced

How does your game relate to the theme?
In Positron, players control an electric charge and are given control over an electron. Depending on the goal, players can change the polarity of the charge to attract or repel the electron. Electrical polarity.

Specify any and all pre-made assets in your submission.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXYum7z9FneJAw6ogyKq20DVBtHYCZ02x_6ZA5wOHkM/edit?tab=t.0

How many team members does your team have in total?
1

Anything else you would like us to know?
Had a great time as usual!
Also my game is technically scientifically accurate based on my limited research.

By submitting, you agree to all the rules listed.

I/We agree

Does your game utilize Wolfram Language?

No

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Comments

Kai KollasSubmitted1 year ago

a very simple but faithful concept and an addicting gameplay loop. This game surprised me with new stuff every now and then. Overall very good, the only real downside is the graphics and honestly it doesn't even look that bad. Pretty consistent, actually

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ExceptionSubmitted1 year ago

Very nice! It is a very simple concept but the music, sound effects, and satisfying game loop makes it really fun! I played through it quite a few times which is very rare for game jam games. I would have loved to see some sort of evolving abilities or tech that allows for more diverse gameplay, but this is a nice execution of the theme. Great job!

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Corruption's Edge

terumafuSubmitted1 year ago

thanks for sharing! this was super fun! I loved the replayability and how strong the foundation of the theme was to the game. winner of the conder13 category fs!

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Space Station: Big Magnet

steelfeathersSubmitted1 year ago

This is legitimately a really fun game! Really shows how it doesn't take complex concepts to make great core mechanic. There's so much meta-strategy that can be derived from such basic controls, so my hat off to you. No idea how the top leaderboard scorers have so many points though... I suspect shenanigans.

My only issue what that is wasn't clear at first that color of the *cursor* had to match the color of the box to score points. I instinctively thought it was based on the color of the electron, which is what is actually being pushed into the box, but it stays red the whole time. Kinda confusing.

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Polaris Speedway

conderDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks for the feedback! I agree with your point about it being confusing at first, I struggled to figure out how to convey it properly.

RobSubmitted1 year ago

Awesome!
Fun game. I had a lot of fun!
Well done, really well made!

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conderDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Alimad CoSubmitted1 year ago

Fun and simple little game with nice art. It was a little hard to guess at first why my score wasn't increasing well because there is no proper indication that you are doing things wrong when you go with the wrong polarity. Overall nice game and can be improved by increasing the speed of the electron and making it more responsive.

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Please Suggest A Name

conderDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks for the feedback!

KajakSubmitted1 year ago (1 edit)

fun game and feels polished! the leaderboard is very cool.

edit: I hate red orbs

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conderDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks for playing!

PiffersSubmitted1 year ago

COOL GAME! The mechanics are so fun! its also really - really responsive. The music is nice and the sounds are great! Overral really great game!

conderDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you!

ScoutpandapalSubmitted1 year ago

WOW This game is super addictive! It's really fun to maneuver the electron around, great work! I also wasn't expecting a leaderboard, definitely a bonus.

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Fate of the Fallen

conderDeveloper1 year ago

Appreciate it, thanks.

Alex LiSubmitted1 year ago

The gameplay is very simple but the global leaderboard makes me want to keep playing to claim a spot. Graphics could be more detailed but they work well.

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conderDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated!

AdelearSubmitted1 year ago

A simple concept made into such an addicting and fun game omggg. 8000 POINTS?? Im trying so hard to beat it but I can barely even break 1000....

The graphics fit with the game, but the effect of colliding with the enemies really feels smooth! I cant find anything that would interfere with gameplay so it was veryy well coded!

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UFO: Unidentified and Furry-Obsessed

conderDeveloper1 year ago

Means a lot to me, thanks for reviewing!

sword0fkas1 year ago

very effective considering how simple it is! also love the idea of a leaderboard

conderDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you for the feedback!

VetticonSubmitted1 year ago

A very simple concept but a super fun one, and also some very charming art. It was a little hard to get the hang of at first but when i finally overcame my skill issue i had quite alot of fun with this one!

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conderDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks for playing!

calzarkSubmitted1 year ago

simple and fun!
1 feedback : the electron should be the blue colour since its negative charged :P

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conderDeveloper1 year ago

Oh you're right, I guess I mixed up the red and blue, it all got a bit confusing. Thanks for playing!