This is a rarely seen artstyle in a jam. Already huge kudos for that. The whole idea of going into different books and fighting there is really cool. Gameplay-wise, it's an interesting blend of real-time action and turn-based strategy, and I think it's a cool concept. It felt a bit weird seeing the enemies move even when you are pressing the cancel button, though. But I think this is a nice attempt and good job making the game!

Other things I like:

• Three different environments to play with
• A boss battle versus Captain Hook
• Even the UI buttons are hand-drawn

Suggestions:

• I think the heal action took too much time, and it felt pointless to use right now. Shortening it a bit would be nice
• All buttons should be visible and should not require scrolling to see. It took me off guard when the move button was missing suddenly during the boss fight
• Though the artwork is nice, it would need a bit more separation between scenery and character/objects. This is especially true during the Sherlock sequence, where I don't even know that grey blob is Sherlock until he moves!

Great game! Really enjoyed the gameplay and the concept. Don’t hesitate to rate my game too!

The best place to enjoy a strange world is through a good book.

I couldn't agree more! (b ᵔ▽ᵔ)b

I love that you had children's artworks for the game. It makes the game playful and fun! 

I thought I could get away by just firing slingshot, but I was wrong. I really had to think about my next move. Awesome job to everyone involved!

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I looove the DA. It's very beautiful, nice work on this one !

Props to the artists!

It's very cute. Plays really well too! I think the mechanics are well implemented. Enjoyed this one.

nice one! I like your art ^^ 

I liked the idea of turn based combat with realtime consequences. But i missed an abitlity to predict enemies, to shoot sligshot to where enemy WILL be. Not sure if its intentional and if so can you, please, explain why if you have some spare time!

This is fantastic! I love the library, entering books, handrawn art by your kids. 

Unfortunately, the game froze after I chose a combat move, even after waiting for a minute--or maybe I didn't do it right. In any case, it's one of the neatest games I've encountered in this jam!

I love the idea of creating this as a family project, that’s awesome.

Turn-based combat like this feels fresh in a jam setting.
Having all enemies move simultaneously with the player’s action gives it a nice sense of flow.
Great work!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on our game as well if you get the chance.

Aw man, making this with your kids is such a cool thing to do. The hand-drawn sprites gave it lots of charm. The title screen with the characters walking by was really fun to see too, made everything feel alive. Liked the little walk animations in-game as well.

The storybook theme is really wholesome approach to the theme. Jumping into different books as a world is just a great fun idea, especially for a family project. The turn-based combat is neat too, though I did run into a couple of moments where it felt a bit buggy. Nothing major, just figured I'd mention it in case you're polishing further.

This must have been such a fun project to make together. Really sweet entry.