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A jam submission

Soul DateView game page

Psychic Speed Dating. What could go wrong?
Submitted by Mae Finch — 9 hours, 9 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Narrative#584.2924.292
Creativity#1904.3754.375
Artwork#8474.0424.042
Enjoyment#12133.6253.625
Audio#16453.3123.312

Ranked from 48 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?
Soul Date uses a unique dialogue loop to feed previous responses back into a new dialogue chain where you choose from custom replies based on your initial dialogue choices. I use this mechanic to explore the topic of loneliness, the loops we get stuck in mentally and romantically, and offer up a way out through self love.

(Optional) Please credit all assets you've used
See description for full credits.

(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
Mae Finch

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Comments

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Submitted(+1)

Very unique concept and mechanic! I love the idea of looping around and having to talk to yourself. I also love the message of self-love this game promotes.

If possible, please consider rating my game too.

Submitted(+1)

5/5/5! Most unique ive played. Only issue was some screensize stuff and UI. Get those kinks worked out and I think this idea could be developed into a cult classic.

Developer

Thank you so much! Definitely planning to optimize the display and clean up some things post jam. Appreciate your feedback!

Submitted

5/5/5! Most unique ive played. Only issue was some screensize stuff and UI. Get those kinks worked out and I think this idea could be developed into a cult classic.

Submitted(+1)

I don't date (I'm 13) but this was still weirdly fun.

Developer

Thanks! Kudos on getting started making games so young

Submitted(+1)

I don't usually like games where you have to read a lot of text, so I usually skip it. But not with this game. I was interested in why things are happening and how it all works. It's a really well-made game, I enjoyed it. Sometimes you need to talk to yourself 😁I also liked the music and art, really great work in my opinion.

If you have time, I would be grateful if you could rate my game as well 😊😊

Developer

I appreciate it! Thank you for playing.

Submitted(+1)

I never played a dating sim, but this was a really fun experience.

I like the art and narrative design, and the twist in the story. Thanks for this experience.

Developer

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Submitted

If you find the time, I would be happy if you took a look at my game :)

Submitted(+1)

Really interesting take on dating sims and dating in general. I like that you explore these topics.

Developer

Thank  you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Submitted(+1)

This is beautiful and so well executed. Brilliant take on the theme. Very thoughtful and well-written, which isn't easy in a game jam!

Developer

I appreciate that a lot, thank you!

(+1)

I love the artwork, it's so cute and the street\outside is so cute and cozy looking

funny game the sfx is on top ! 

you really did well and the game was good

if you would like to try out my brother's game its here :) https://zyhu.itch.io/pool-loop

Developer

Thank you very much!

Submitted(+1)

So creative, I like the musics.

Developer(+1)

Thank you! Credit for those goes to Kevin MacLeod and The Awkward Daughter. They're great!

Submitted(+1)

I'm not so sure how this game play, but that's no doubt a masterpiece. I felt really engaging in this game, the artwork and music just pull you in. The mechanic really fits the topic of loneliness. Really like it, keep it that way!

Developer

Thank you! I'm sorry to hear you found the gameplay confusing - I suggest just picking the dialogue that feels right to you and seeing where it takes you!

Submitted(+2)

Fun game, but just not my genre

Developer

Thanks for giving it a try anyway!

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