Slick design. Escalates quickly. :D
What were your inspirations for this game?
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Mini Horse Racing's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Enjoyment | #3 | 3.933 | 3.933 |
| Overall | #14 | 3.717 | 3.717 |
| Use of the Limitation | #20 | 3.867 | 3.867 |
| Concept | #28 | 3.467 | 3.467 |
| Presentation | #32 | 3.600 | 3.600 |
Ranked from 15 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Team members
SlicerGames (Just me)
Software used
Godot, Aseprite, Beepbox and BFXR
Use of the limitation
The whole game can be controlled with a single button
Cookies eaten
None :( I had a cinnamon roll if that counts
Comments
Thank you :)
The inspiration for the bar mechanic was Stardew Valley's fishing mechanic, originally I was going to try and replicate that but ended up changing it slightly. As for the visuals there wasn't any specific game that inspired me, but I tried to (roughly) stick to NES design limitations inspired by my entry to the 2025 NES Jam last year. Those were the main two, really. There are probably some other subconscious influences here and there too.
I really like the art style you went with, it feels like a polished 8-bit game, and the gameplay is great too! At first I thought you might be able to spam, but I think you slow down if you miss?
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Hilden QuestSuper cute game, nice 8bit sound effects, the horses are adorable and I appreciate like the upgrades.
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The Ballad of the Fruit LickerSimple and polished, it was fun! I also like the fact that you went over the “one hand controls” limitation, and made if a proper “one button control(s)”. Good job!
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Leading HandReally enjoyable game. The difficulty scaled properly with each race, making them all feel challenging. Simple but fun.
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Hold Your HorsesPolished and fun little retro game. I liked using the slider to pick my upgrade as well, I thought that was clever. Good work!
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Horse Divorce FishingThat's a really fun concept, very catchy! Using the minigame for the upgrade section is an awesome idea!
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Neighborhood ManagerAs a retro style lover, I was sold instantly!
The upgrade system in the form of a bar is freaking awesome 🔥
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Gnomsy HorsingI really like it! It's satisfying. A bit too easy once you get a few upgrades though. (got to race 50)
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Horse Builder ToolsI really liked playing your game. I appreciate how the upgrade shop was also a minigame. Really cool concept all around and great presentation.
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Ultimate Horse Racing
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