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Escaping Sandsāra's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Audio | #489 | 3.771 | 4.300 |
| Artwork | #681 | 4.122 | 4.700 |
| Narrative | #933 | 3.333 | 3.800 |
| Creativity | #2553 | 3.596 | 4.100 |
| Enjoyment | #3607 | 2.982 | 3.400 |
Ranked from 10 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
This game is about Samsara, the cyclical loop of existence taught in Buddhism (the loop of all loops!) . This game tries to illustrate basic principles of Buddhist philosophy through a repetitive cycle of creation and destruction in the form of building sandcastles only for the tide to take them away. I wrote a devlog to explain further: https://reindeerflo.itch.io/escaping-sandsara/devlog/1000291/escaping-sandsra-a-contemplative-sandcastle-building-simulator
(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
Models & Assets from Poly by Google via poly.pizza.
Music by Deadbolt.
(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
ReindeerFlo, or Tommy from Daydream Gallery
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Comments
Unique interpretation of the theme, well done!
Incredible interpretation of the prompt, I also wasn't expecting a philosophical / existential rant but here we are. I love the concept and the story-telling, I wish it were a grid based system so that I could build with more accuracy but for the jam it was definitely unique and different. Props.
If you also could find time to play my game Last Hope(s) I'd be much appreciative!
Finally, with my improved design no water shall bring it down ! I really enjoyed the unconventional way you decided to tell the story. Kudos.
the vibes, music and idea are so relaxing,,, 10/10 very good interpretation of the theme
This one gets a 10/10 for vibes! I love the music!
very peaceful
The game is relaxing and I liked reading all the messsages
This is a neat "sandbox" idea.
Feels like Minecraft with a creeper hitting your castle every few seconds :)