This was the best game from the jam by far. It kept to the theme and had me scared for a good portion of my play experience. Switching between the two game modes confused me and made me second-guess what would happen. However, it is very easy to anticipate the monster's approach. The extreme darkness did assist in elevating the horror mood, but with only a few distinct landmarks, I kept getting lost.
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Are there any unique mechanics or twists that make the game stand out? | #1 | 3.600 | 3.600 |
| How polished and functional is the game? | #1 | 3.200 | 3.200 |
| How well does the game convey horror through sound, visuals, and tension? | #1 | 3.800 | 3.800 |
| Is the narrative compelling and creative? | #1 | 3.600 | 3.600 |
| How enjoyable is the game to play? | #1 | 3.400 | 3.400 |
| Does the game encourage players to return for more? | #1 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| How well does the game stick to the chosen theme and medieval horror setting? | #2 | 4.200 | 4.200 |
| Is the user interface intuitive and visually appealing? | #5 | 2.200 | 2.200 |
Ranked from 5 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Game Info
This game starts as a 2D game but turns into 3D, becoming creepier the more you play. There are 4 endings and 15 achievements. For this game, I used 'The Blacksmith’s Curse' as the theme. It is also inspired by Slenderman and Baldi’s Basics. Most of the instructions are in the game and in the itch.io page, just make sure you don’t skip the tutorial!
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