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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Creativity | #27 | 4.279 | 4.279 |
| Visuals | #38 | 4.459 | 4.459 |
| Overall | #41 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Enjoyment | #93 | 3.802 | 3.802 |
| Theme | #193 | 3.757 | 3.757 |
Ranked from 111 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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We've already played it yesterday! had a blast, and I think we left you some feedback on our post...
Could benefit from some screenshots, which really makes a difference.
Overall Was Really cool and unique [Especially the mix of 2D and 3D] + I think some parts felt a little unclear, but no big deal --> still was super fun and humorous <3
I looooved the visuals and the execution of the theme with your deaths helping you was good :) it was a bit unclear when i was taking damage and how my health was but loooved it all. The cutscenes w ere super cute
This was a cute concept and it was nicely executed! I love that you made Sam the playable character as well, that was adorable!
This game was wild. lol. Extremely unique! I liked the combat! Overall great job! :)
This is a fever dream of a game, and I love it! The mashup of 2D and 3D, hand drawn and low-poly... The little explosions and party blower noise as enemies are killed, the weird glitchyness in the background, the earworm of a music track... it all blends together SO well in this beat 'em up!
This game is pretty well done, liked the fighting mechanics and the silliness of it as well :D Good job
The visuals are amazing!! and its by one person??!!!! also the self affirmation sticky notes are really nice. Amazing work!
Amazing visuals, both 2d and 3d, especially the low-poly models. For improvements, I feel like there should be more animations or sound effects for things like the crows.
Easily some of the best visuals I've come across this jam, such a unique and interesting style! It's pulled off really well too. The narrative and combat worked great for the game as well, overall a really really well rounded game especially considering the time constraint of the jam. Well done!
The visuals are wild here, incredible job! Only thing that can be improved is the flow of the attacks, but that's too much to ask for a jam, that's in case you keep working on the game after the jam. Unique define this game, creativity was in 5 first thing in the rating. Congrats!
Fun game, cool concept, little long but I imagine it's a fun game to beat!
Gf made me play this , 10/10.
I am obsessed with the walking animation of the little guys, and the 3D ANIMATION???.
really really cute game and amazing work.
What a unique and creative game! I can tell this was made with passion.Those spider enemies are SO creative! I have never seen anything like that. Also a really nice touch to have an animated intro, going the extra mile :)
The game was a hard, but it got easier and easier as you got more and more friends to help you. Well done!
Really great art and the gameplay is a lot of fun, I really like that you added a dropkick for when you are in the air and that the character model changes in the fourth level, small details like that really make a difference. It was a bit unclear when I took damage at times and I didn't realize that the sticky notes were my health until after I beat the game. I like the message of spreading positivity.
Such an enjoyable and high-quality game! It’s impressive how much was achieved in such a short time. The visuals and aesthetic are adorable, go Sammmmmmmm! I loved the characters, especially the sweet old lady <3
So full of charm and personality. The game has a vibrant, lively feel, and the beat-’em-up mechanics are surprisingly satisfying! Love beat-'em-up's so this was really fun!
Some areas for polish: the level-end screens could better highlight player choices, and the “positivity notes” could be clearer as lives. Other than that, the levels are tricky but fair, the story and style are fun, and the game radiates pure skill and passion. For a first-time dev effort, this is truly remarkable, definitely one of the more polished, charming and best entries of the jam!
Thank you so much! Yeah, we've gotten a lot of complaints about the sticky notes and item screens. We actually totally had it on our list of things to do, we just forgot we hadn't actually changed it! The item select screen is suppose to have little "select" buttons in the same computer tab style under each one to show that you're picking that item and not just getting both!
As for the stick notes, I'm not really sure how to make it more clear that it's the health, perhaps with more dialogue? The point of the story is that you're trying to reach people in the only way you can across the internet -- with your words! So with each attempt, you come in with your set of kind words, and if you fail, you try again with a new set! Trying new words doesn't necessarily mean your previous words didn't hold meaning, it just means they weren't the right one to reach that person! So yeah, if I had to fix that, I'd have probably added more dialogue if we had one more day.
Thanks so much for playing our game and letting us know your critiques! It means the world to me to have so many people playing my first video game, and I'll make sure to hold onto your words for future projects! Clarity seems to be our weakest point, but luckily, it's not too hard of a fix! Much love to you. Never give up, dreamer! <3
Hey, it’s all good! One of the best parts of game jams is getting feedback, and sometimes things aren’t immediately clear! our own jam had spots like that too. I think the main thing here is it’s a little hard to read some of the hearts as health, if that makes sense (or maybe it just didn’t click with me ;-;).
But honestly, for a jam game, let alone your FIRST!! it’s amazing. I hope you hit at least top 10, because this is seriously one of our favorite jam games overall. I'd play a full version in a heartbeat if you ever made one! Whatever happens, be proud! You made something fun, people are enjoying it, and that’s what matters. No game is perfect, and the learning is part of the jam experience, and you absolutely nailed it! <3
Hitting top 10 would be a dream! My partner and I actually just joined this jam because he said that for my birthday, he wanted to get me into a Jacksepticeye video since we've both been watching him since the Happy Wheels days! What was that, 10 years ago? Haha.
But even if I don't make it, it has truly warmed my heart to see so many kind people say that our game was their favorite, or that it reminded them of their favorite games! I've had people compare it to Castle Crashers, Little Big Planet, ENA, Lobotomy Corporation, and many more of our absolute favorites games. I'm absolutely ecstatic that I would ever be labeled as the things that I always looked up to in other peoples' eyes. It makes me think that maybe I could make a difference in the world the way that those creators have made a difference in mine.
Thanks again for your kind words, and I wish you the same luck in achieving your dreams! After all, that's what our game is all about! ;p
Such an enjoyable and high quality work, it's hard to believe this was all made so quickly. Thankfully I had the opportunity to witness these 2 devs in action! It is a work of pure skill and passion. I'm not so great at skilled fighting games, and was able to clear all the levels in a very reasonable time (~15min). Congrats on holding top 20 in ratings so far, you deserve the podium!! I absolutely gots to see some more of this gameplay style and story from you two >:)
Woah!!! Is that my totally epic sister who made the cover art for this game?!!
No wayyy hahah but IS THAT MY EVEN MORE EPIC SISTER WHO DREW ALLAT
Really cute!!! Really enjoyed the visuals and aesthetic. Go little sam!!!
Yes!!! Go, Sam, Go!!! <3
Very beautiful! Very Tricky! Love that sweet old lady!
Aww, thanks for letting us know your favorite character! She was definitely one of my favorite coloring jobs I did, along with the final girl in the beauty standards level! Thanks so much for playing our tricky little beat-em-up, it means a ton to us as first time game devs!!! Keep going, dreamer! <3
I love sweet old people. They're filled with candy and stories like a pinata made from news paper
Ha! You really have a way with words! That's a beautiful way to describe someone <3
Warm blanket hugs that smell like a candle store. She'll serve you pie and ask if you want more.
A lively vibrant game that allows you to punch bullies to death >:3 (get'im1!)
I only got to the bee level because admittedly, I wasn't fully aware the the screen at the end of each level was a choice. it looked more like a general "here is what you get for having completed XYZ level" . That being said, I recommend a little polish to the interactivity to really show the player they can choose one or the other ^^ Another clarity polish would be to really show that the cute little positivity notes are "lives" (i just thought they were for moral support lol XD)
Otherwise, beautifully done ! And happy belated to frozencrunch :3 you should be proud of this accomplishment!
This game was a fun little beat 'em up that reminded me of playing Double Dragon on my NES. I don't know if it was just me, but I was having a hard time finding the theme. I think it was the death of the player allowing a doppelgänger to spawn? That is fine, though, since it was oozing with style and was definitely much easier on the eyes than my game. Thank you for sharing your game with the world!