Neat combination of ideas, and the gameplay works - albeit it took me a bit to really figure out how to play it.
Level 1 was really fun to figure out and rewarding to manage! Level 2 seemed too hard to nail, which is where I had to quit. I would die very early in this kind of role, is what I learnt from playing this game. Thanks for the entry!
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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Overall | #3 | 3.417 | 3.417 |
| Graphics | #4 | 3.667 | 3.667 |
| Thematic Relevance | #4 | 4.333 | 4.333 |
| Gameplay | #5 | 3.083 | 3.083 |
| Audio | #9 | 2.833 | 2.833 |
| Historical Accuracy | #9 | 3.750 | 3.750 |
Ranked from 12 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Historical Accuracy
Historical Accuracy"
The Regiment: The game is dedicated to the 46th Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment, the all-female Soviet unit known by the Germans as "Nachthexen" (Night Witches). We researched their history to recreate the atmosphere of their missions.
The Aircraft: We modeled the Polikarpov Po-2 (U-2) biplane. Historically, this aircraft was made of wood and canvas, making it hard to detect on radar but extremely vulnerable to direct fire.
The Tactics: We implemented the regiment's signature tactic: "idling the engine." Just like the real pilots, the player must cut the engine and glide silently toward the target to avoid detection before dropping bombs.
Details: The game reflects the harsh reality of their missions: flying at night, without parachutes, and relying on navigation by the stars and ground references.
Thematic Relevance
Our game fits the theme by focusing on a specific, heroic chapter of World War II.
Instead of a generic shooter, we focused on the unique experience of the female pilots who flew obsolete biplanes against the Luftwaffe. The game highlights the contrast between the fragility of the Po-2 and the immense bravery required to fly it.
We aimed to preserve the memory of pilots like Marina Raskova and the "Night Witches," making the player feel the tension of a silent night raid over enemy lines.
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Credits
Unity Store – richardwhitelock assets for sky https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/2d/textures-materials/sky/allsky-free-10-sky-skybox-set-146014
Polygonal Explosion – Polygonal Stuff
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/p/polygonal-s-low-poly-particle-pack-118355
All sounds from https://freesound.org/
Snow Texture: https://opengameart.org/content/seamless-snow-texture-0
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