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Will you push again?'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Narrative | #4378 | 2.233 | 3.600 |
| Audio | #6040 | 2.233 | 3.600 |
| Artwork | #6923 | 2.233 | 3.600 |
| Enjoyment | #7892 | 1.861 | 3.000 |
| Creativity | #8335 | 1.985 | 3.200 |
Ranked from 5 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 game features a literal loop in the form of repeated ascents—each time the player falls, they must start again. Over time, small changes hint at deeper meaning, blurring the line between punishment and persistence. The loop isn't just a mechanic; it's the core of the experience.
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(Optional) What would you like to be called if GMTK features your game?
J.X. & X.Z.
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Just keep pushing, buddy! Even if with telekinesis! :D
Very aesthetically appealing game! Also liked the narrative and mini-encounters! The snail was unresponsive though :( I wanted to ask it if it's climbing the Fuji.
Gameplay was a bit too unchallenging and demotivating - having at least some skill-based challenge (like pushing more or less in some areas to avoid flipping, or to manage own stamina etc.) would make it easier to find motivation to push it through a few more times :)
Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback! Our original design actually required players to go through four loops to complete all the dialogue. However, due to some unexpected bugs, the loop counter didn’t work as intended, causing the game to end after just two loops and skipping many dialogues. (This bug has already been fixed and we’ll upload that version after the jam ends.)
We also really appreciate you pointing out the lack of positive feedback in the gameplay — that's something we've definitely taken note of and plan to improve in the future. We really enjoyed your game as well, and it gave us a lot of inspiration for directions we could explore and improve on in our future work. Thanks again for taking the time to play our game so thoroughly!
By far the best experience I have had playing these game jam games. You did such an amazing job telling a beautiful story. The art style is incredible and the music is simply lovely and I feel like it adds so much to the experience. I think you also perfectly captured the myth of Sisyphus and the deeper themes behind it. Well done and truly impressive!
Thanks for playing, that really means a lot to us! We also really enjoyed your game ！
I’m happy to hear that!