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Looping 2D platformer, same map, new foes. Defeat enemies to escape (or repeat) the cycle.

Submitted by QuantumNaut — 4 hours, 38 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Narrative	#1053	3.250	3.250
Artwork	#1540	3.750	3.750
Audio	#1868	3.250	3.250
Enjoyment	#2706	3.208	3.208
Creativity	#3635	3.333	3.333

Ranked from 24 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?
The same map repeats in each cycle, it’s visually and spatially a loop. Enemies change with each cycle, adding variety while keeping the player in a familiar space. This creates a gameplay loop: fight > survive > repeat, which aligns perfectly with the theme.

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

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Pong's PlaygroundSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

The game is simple but fun. I also like the visual, it's very cute.

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Goblin's Para-shoot

FoongusSubmitted1 year ago (3 edits)

I like that the game added a narrative device to entice the player to keep moving forward through the repeats. I think a lot of devs, especially in this jam, kinda underestimated the value such an addition can have. Including me, while playing through this one I started thinking that I may have placed my narrative in the wrong location. As it would’ve likely been more effective were it to be delivered through each loop, as it is here, instead of just being in the menu. Though as has already been pointed out in the comments, the lack of any real conclusion does rather diminish some of the effect. Still I think it did its job of getting the player to want to go through the first two loops well.

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Spiral Fighters 0

CrashShadowSubmitted1 year ago

hi, brother of the game name, I liked riding my opponents :) Seriously, try making this the mechanic of the next game

hutnerSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Fun and simple little game. Beat it my first try. Good work!

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Forgotten Paths

QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you hutnerr, means a lot.

AlbertCanCode1 year ago(+1)

Nice art! The idea is pretty neat too! If you have a moment, we'd love for you to check out our team's project too. It's called "round-and-wound" , hope you enjoy it! --> /jam/gmtk-2025/rate/3780863

QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks for playing the game, Sure I will check it out!!

DzGamesSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Hey really like the game. Fun twist on the loop theme. I like the background art asset. I used the same ones (^_^)

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QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Thanks for playing LoopBound. Yeah, the asset is really good.

Prabhakar KumarSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

The game is a lot of fun and easy to get into! The commentary added a great touch. Just a small heads-up there's a minor bug where you can stand on enemies and damage them without taking any hits.

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You are the loop

QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Oops thanks for pointing it out, will try to fix that. Thanks for playing

William McCullenSubmitted1 year ago (1 edit) (+1)

THE POWER OF DETERMINATION! The commentary was very amusing, and the game had a great mix of platforming and combat! I was able to speedblitz the enemies though, so it could be a bit more refined

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QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you for the feedback, will work on it. Appreciate it

ceciliaSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

Loved the looping idea! The platforming was easy and you made it fun to loop around, i just think the colliders and enemy AI could use some work! Nice work!

Submitted

Dying Revolution

QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you cecilia. Means a lot.

JibbySubmitted1 year ago (1 edit) (+1)

Very charming game! Graphics are really neat, really well done for a first game! There is a lot of text on the screen though if you're looking for some constructive criticism! Combat could use some slight improvement (either variety or juicing)

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QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you for playing LoopBound!! Your feedback means a lot

PesopesSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

A very fun platformer! The concept is pretty interesting. I’d say the combat needs a bit more variety. Overall though really fun game.

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QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago

Thank you, Means a lot!! Will work on the combat logic.

FuheshkaSubmitted1 year ago(+1)

I played #LoopBound 3 times, thought the 3rd would have a cool ending, but nope :) Still fun! Map loops, enemies get harder - keeps you hooked! :) Graphics are nice, music’s okay but needs more. Theme fits perfect. Awesome for a first game! More endings please! ^_^

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QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thank you for playing!!!, The first 2 days went away just learning godot, and I wanted to add an ending, but I had no time, and I underestimated sound design (I though it's left hands play, nope, it backfired me). But yeah, thanks for your feedback, will make it better in the next jam.

FuheshkaSubmitted1 year ago

Keep trying and grow!

lukeraySubmitted1 year ago(+2)

A fun and charming game! I liked the interpretation of loop

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QuantumNautDeveloper1 year ago(+1)

Thanks Buddy, this is my first game and first game jam. Means a lot :)