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A jam submission

We Can't Go BackView game page

From the warmth of one's lair, to the coldness of war.
Submitted by Gustbar — 7 hours, 42 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Innovation#7002.6502.846
Enjoyment#8582.4352.615
Theme#9112.5062.692
Visuals#9182.4352.615
Overall#9542.2322.397
Gameplay#10012.0052.154
Audio#12581.3611.462

Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

How does the game fit the theme?
The game addresses how war transforms ordinary places into strange ones, and how it messes with the mind, also turning it into a strange place.

What code and assets did you not make from scratch during the jam (if any)?
Everything was made from scratch.

How many people worked on the game?
1

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Comments

Submitted(+1)

I liked the interesting method of giving agency to a player, and removing it! Good job :)

Developer(+1)

Thanks! That's exactly what i meant to do, each new level you lose more of your free will.

Submitted(+1)

war never changes!

Developer

War...war never changes...

Submitted(+1)

The game is pretty well made; I certainly liked it. You should try to continue it!

Developer

Thank you so much!

Submitted(+1)

The game is pretty well made; I certainly liked it. You should try to continue it!

Submitted(+1)

It's remarkable how such a compact story managed to carry a theme so heavy.

Developer

Thank you for the comment! I tried to make something with impact, but that remained short, so i could make in the jam time limit. It makes me really happy that you liked!

Submitted(+1)

I really enjoyed the message of the game. Also the games reminded me of deltarune.

Developer

Thank you so much, this means a lot to me!

Submitted(+1)

Great concept

Developer

Thank you!