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Bumbling Detective: The great jam caperView game page

Fumble your way through your first case - the case of the missing jam tart!

Submitted by aggressive_potato — 8 hours, 46 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Fun	#122	3.778	3.778
Overall	#252	3.611	3.611
Creativity	#335	3.500	3.500
Presentation	#339	3.556	3.556

Ranked from 18 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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aggressive_potato

Newbie?

Experienced

Nope - I've completed at least one game jam before.

How does your game fit the theme?
You roll up on a new town, as a newly qualified detective, with no idea what you're supposed to be doing! You have no leads, no clues, and no equipment...

The best option is to JUST GET STARTED!

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MercuryGames1Submitted1 year ago(+1)

I really enjoy this style of game! I think with some more updates (animations, UI etc.) you would have a really good base to build on for doing more games in this style. Really enjoyed the discovery aspect here, nice job!

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PoisheeshSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

I love the dialogues in this little mystery. Good job!

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Rudy's Homework

quietcoroSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

I love a good whodunit. At first I thought it might end in the Orient Express way, but nope. Good writing and good pacing. Short and tight experience. Also, multiple songs on the soundtrack?

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DreadfurSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

This game is super cute! A short and quick little adventure — really fun, and the music is absolutely charming. Case closed!

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JylSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Oh it's a jam tart!! I just got it :0
I tried playing the game twice but I couldn't figure out who the culprit is, I think I probably missed something?
Overall it was a fun game, nice job!

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Office ServalSubmitted1 year ago

Nice puzzle game, could use some more animations, sounds and better collision (I could walk through the locked door) but still a great game!

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I Need To Make A Game

SasuchiSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Nice puzzle game!

Missed the sound options, but really loved the art.

Keep making games!

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d4ni_devSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Good game! nice tiny funny puzzle 10/10 Case Closed!

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PROJECT: Meele Only

patrickbutsmartSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

interesting game, I did a kinda softlocked thing (accused mayor w/ diary entry) genuinely don't know if it was intentional or not

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how to press the a button

aggressive_potatoDeveloper1 year ago

Ah that's really unfortunate, and definitely not intentional! It's always when you submit that the bugs come crawling out, but thanks for finding something I can fix, and taking the time to play

patrickbutsmartSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

It felt fitting and wasn't off putting (it was also after I already done the other options)

Arctic AppleSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Cute art style and the game was fun to play and engaging. Nice job.

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aggressive_potatoDeveloper1 year ago

I can't take much credit for the art style, except for the detective + chef whiskers (thank kenney!) - but I'm really glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

RoboFruit1 year ago(+1)

This was super fun to play!

aggressive_potatoDeveloper1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for giving it a go!

RoboFruit1 year ago

That mayor was sus

ChristopheSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

HAHA ! This game has so many fun little details, I’m really impress by the unique interactions between every dialogue. I didnt know talking to the mayor made me not a stranger, I should try irl too.

Good work ! Charming town (expect maybe for the crab) !

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aggressive_potatoDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

100% try talking to the mayor of your local town - you won't be a stranger anymore and can talk to anyone!*

Thank you so much for your feedback though!

*this may not actually work

POY'sSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

That was so much fun!

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One bit at a time

aggressive_potatoDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you so much!