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A jam submission

InariView game page

Use the strange powers of a mysterious lantern to help the elusive residents of the forest
Submitted by Jae, jaagerz (@jaagerzmusic) — 3 hours, 55 minutes before the deadline
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CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Community's Voice#144.0304.030

Ranked from 33 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Creative Vision / Rationale / How Did You Incorporate the Theme
Be generous by sharing your life-giving light to the spirits of the forest. The more you give, the more the lantern's powers will dwindle.

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The amount of cleverness in this puzzle platformer is fantastic, especially with the light stuff. Astounding level design and aesthetics! I get Animal Well, Ori, and Celeste vibes from playing this. 

There was some occasional backtracking, but otherwise the gameplay was smooth and I felt like progress was being made at every step. A good choice to make it relatively easy and accessible, as even the failures were quick to backtrack. The music was also calm and inquisitive, fitting the dim yet vibrant atmosphere. 

This is one of the most complete, fun experiences in this event, and I could certainly see it being a prize winner. 

Submitted

Really great platformer! I had a lot of fun completing each level! The art and the mechanics are really well done, and the way that the light our little fox character carries reveals more of the level is a really nice touch!

Submitted

Woah, such a stunning game! I enjoyed how it gradually introduced new mechanics and different ways of using them - leaving the light behind to be able to walk through the shadows was my favourite. Launching from lantern to lantern was a lot of fun. The atmosphere and audio are excellent and the character is absolutely adorable. I liked the subtle story. Fantastic work!

Submitted

The art, music and lighting blend so well to create such a great atmosphere, and the reflection mechanic is a nifty little addition! The jumping felt a little slow/not very powerful to me but other than that a great game!

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Phenomenal experience - there was something very ephemeral and cohesive about Inari. This is meant as a compliment (because I played Maplestory so much): it reminds me of the nostalgic Mushroom Shrine. The music is so on point. 

That being said, would you consider toning down the colors of the spirit realm? Or some way of allowing the eyes to rest on the map--I feel like both worlds are competing for attention equally, and my eyes get tired after 5-6 levels. In addition, it would be nice if you show where the current level is at the beginning of a new level. Lastly, I felt like the jumping distance out of the lanterns seem a bit short compared to how far apart you place them. 

Overall, very solid work for the jam!

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The ethereal soundtrack compliments the art style really well. Interesting mechanics keep it fresh. 

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woah the button got stuck :D

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Love it

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Really nice pixel art. Great theme and vibe. It was fun to jump into the reflections, I did not expect that.

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I loved this game so much, the art, the music, the sound! The game mechanics are also really fun, and the puzzles were so cool! I was a bit confused at some parts but most of the time the game does a good job at teaching the player what to do. Well done!

Submitted

Lots of interesting mechanics, I did feel it was a lot to process visually. Gorgeous visuals and music, well-polished game. Nicely done!

Submitted

Really fun concept and great explorations of the concept. I was a bit confused by the end sequence but overall, fantastic job. You got something here you can really expand and build off of. I hope you do!

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Pixel visuals and music are great. Also loved japanese aesthetics. Good job.

The game is very beautiful and feels pretty good! Great work!

Submitted

With low visibility, it becomes difficult for players to pursue their Sole Purpose. Dynamic lighting pleases the eyes and yet displeases the fingers- occasionally obscuring platforms in a most heinous manner. The auditory and visual experience is nearly a complete counter to this. It has been polished to an impressive perfection.

Submitted

awesome game design, overall great execution, really enjoyed the ending!!

Submitted

I love the reflection element in the game, what a fun game mechanic! The visuals are also stunning, I really like the fox carrying the light to illuminate the environment. The music is so cozy, and the fact that this game has multiple levels is insanely impressive! This is w/o a doubt one of my favorite games in this jam, fantastic work!

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