Apologizes for repeating the last review, but I really have to shout out the theme interpretation here! You took "Uninvited Guests" and crafted it into a creative, well-thought-out game, in which the player is the uninvited guest itself - brilliant! The game itself is also presented very well. The art style is unique and works extremely well for the claustrophobic and horror vibe that the game takes on. I love the muted green and simple line art.

That being said, the aesthetic of the art did hinder functionality though, in my opinion. I think it works in that it's difficult for the player to see where they're going / what they're doing, as that's a great aspect of horror games and suits this one particularly well. But I felt that at times, I was frustrated by the lack of detail and clarity. This observation also carried into the menus and UI, which, I understand can often not be the focus in a 4 day jam, but the plain font text and regular sized buttons did contrast with the vibrant and expressive style of the rest of the game.

It was a good move explaining the controls well, and I also love how you added controller instructions too, a detail I don't often see but quite appreciate! (I'm sure someone out there is rating game jam games with a gaming controller). But, though the controls were explained in great detail, I found the mechanics hard to wrap my head around. In my opinion, the camera movement felt too fast and abrupt, and the walking felt jarring and hard to understand.

For me, the high points of this game were the presentation, style, and creativity. Though the execution would benefit from some improvement in terms of clarity and polish, the idea is great and the game is brimming with creativity. Congrats on submitting your game!

Your game definitely nails the “uninvited guests” theme. Especially with the twist that you are actually the uninvited one. That concept alone is clever and gives the experience a unique perspective. I really liked the idea of peeking through the holes and how that mechanic ties into the curiosity and tension of being somewhere you shouldn’t be.

The 3D art style fits the mood well, and the rooms have that subtle Halloween charm through their design and lighting. That said, moving between the walls sometimes felt a bit tricky. I had a hard time figuring out where to go or how to reach the altar, while getting lost. But: This is clever mechanic too, as you certainly can get lost in between walls! Controls didn’t always respond for me though, which made the navigation feel more frustrating than tense at times.

The sound design builds a creepy vibe early on, but it becomes quite repetitive after a while. It would’ve been great if the audio changed depending on which room you were near or looking inside. It could’ve added another layer of immersion. Also, seeing all the rooms completely empty felt a little underwhelming. Regarding the given time of the jam this is just a minor of course, but even small visual surprises or hints of life (despite the sounds) would’ve made the world feel more alive.

Overall, though, it’s a solid and atmospheric jam entry with an original take on the theme. With a few tweaks to controls, navigation, and sound variety, this could easily become a really engaging short halloween experience.