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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Overall | #3 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Appeal | #4 | 4.154 | 4.154 |
| Fit | #4 | 4.154 | 4.154 |
| Uniqueness | #12 | 3.692 | 3.692 |
Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Artist notes
The image prompt has the obvious high fantasy vibe to it but something about it made me feel like it took a good amount of adventuring for this unlikely friendship to blossom.
The music signifies that progression, starting with a very mysterious vibe that develops into a full cascade of sound reflecting the trials they both go through during the course of their journey.
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A mundane day like any other for the character but a surprise waiting around the corner for the audience. Very similar to peter parker moments before he is bitten by the radioactive spider. Transitioning to the triumphant realization of new gifts and abilities. In regards to the image, I'd say child or character escapes mundane life to go play with creature in the woods whom he has already built rapport with. So this is not a first time meeting but a reunion, as if the mc/player raised the creature since it was a baby. Great job communicating such complicated emotions.
Thank you so much! Wow I had a great time reading your perspective on their story. Definitely gives off a whole new dimension to the two characters in a cool alt reality kinda way! Fun read :D
This song is wonderful! I love how well everything fits together, and the amazing fantasy vibe you were able to do. This is very close to how I imagine the image would sound like!
Thanks so much! Glad it locked in with you!
I loved reading your little blurb on the project page! I think your interpretation of a backstory from the image lead to a great idea for the structure of your track!
Thanks! It kinda helped me too. I like writing down notes and ideas this way. Kinda gives me a better picture of what to do.
Fantastic track. A lot of ingredients but you've got them all balanced, and enough interesting elements to make it fresh. And did I see a hurdy gurdy track in that screenshot?? :D
Good eye! Yup hurdy gurdy there somewhere. Had it added at the last minute thinking it'll help with the melody then it ended up being too much. A less is more kinda situation. But had to have it there somewhere to hold down drones and chords and stuff ><
This was definitely up there in the unique factor to me. Everything flows neatly into each other and uses cool instruments. It shines really well, which is a big part of this art. Nice job!
Thanks a lot! Yeah I do love flowing things in and out, quite a tricky but fun challenge trying to do it within the suggested 2 minute limit :D
The dynamics of this are great. The flow into each part is pretty seamless. Great job!
Thank you! Glad it managed to sound seamless :D
Love this so much! I really like the direction you went, it felt very cutscene oriented. The story of the tentative beginning blossoming into something more was so apparent. Weird thought, but if there was a cutscene in the Water Temple of Ocarina of Time, I feel like this would fit so well. I feel like in an expanded version of this, the opening (with the piano and reed) would be well suited to make a grand re-entrance later on in the track. It's very evocative
Wow, I really do see the Water Temple now that you mentioned it :O Especially when the plucky harp and glock came in. Thanks so much for the insight!
Really like this one. Starts tense, moody and mysterious. Really nice transition at 0:40. Then becomes triumphant and adventurous.
That's the plan! Glad it translated well to you. Thanks so much!
Good job! I especially liked the multi-instrumental parts. Your harmonics are great. I feel like the beginning is a bit too dark.
Thanks! Yeah after marinating on it for a while I do agree with you. Would've made the front a bit more happier sounding.