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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Gameplay | #59 | 2.951 | 3.111 |
| Storytelling | #80 | 3.057 | 3.222 |
| Overall | #83 | 2.776 | 2.926 |
| Theme interpretation | #98 | 2.319 | 2.444 |
Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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The premise is interesting (I like how they have to keep the potion brewing under wraps since general society isn't accepting but the magical society needs it) and I like all the art, it really gives you a sense of place. The detour is a nice touch and I look forward to seeing a full version ^^
T'is a pity you weren't able to finish, but I did like it as an intro. And I could see the potential, with the careful choice of "what potions to bring with me" and the care with money. I like that the choices led to consequences.
This may be an obscure reference, but it reminds me of "Mazirian the Magician," a story in Jack Vance's Dying Earth series, which inspired the magic system, spells, and artifacts in Dungeons & Dragons. The wizard Mazirian had to carefully choose which potion he would bring on his quest, and what equipment he would bring (the Living Boots, aka the Boots of Speed). In this game I anticipated interesting outcomes based on my choices, and it would have been cool to experience them. But what you did show is promising!
T'is a pity you weren't able to finish, but I did like it as an intro. And I could see the potential, with the careful choice of "what potions to bring with me" and the care with money. I like that the choices led to consequences.
This may be an obscure reference, but it reminds me of "Mazirian the Magician," a story in Jack Vance's Dying Earth series, which inspired the magic system, spells, and artifacts in Dungeons & Dragons. The wizard Mazirian had to carefully choose which potion he would bring on his quest, and what equipment he would bring (the Living Boots, aka the Boots of Speed). In this game I anticipated interesting outcomes based on my choices, and it would have been cool to experience them. But what you did show is promising!
Always enjoy a game involving brewing potions! Also curious how our choice at the beginning (selecting 2 of them) will influence the story in the full version!
It looks good and plays well, though it seems you had an issue with scope. Well, what is there is very nice! The only thing that confused me was the bullets in the wall; it seems like there was a recent shooting that wasn't explained, and I felt like I was missing part of the plot. That's a nitpick, though. For the most part, it was very enjoyable!
I really liked the setting! Apothecary stuff is always my jam. And I'm happy to see other fellow brazilians in the jam <3