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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Artwork | #3 | 4.732 | 4.732 |
| Audio | #9 | 4.073 | 4.073 |
| Judge's Choice | #9 | n/a | n/a |
| Overall | #19 | 3.946 | 3.946 |
| Creativity | #50 | 3.976 | 3.976 |
| Enjoyment | #57 | 3.634 | 3.634 |
| Video Pitch | #92 | 3.317 | 3.317 |
Ranked from 41 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
The story takes place within “The Cubicle”, a massive city within the confines of an indestructible fifty thousand square mile box. The game is a metaphor using the term "outside the box" to build a world where the question on the minds of everyone is "Whats outside the box...?"
The credits music is also called "Outside the box" and the themes of the game focus on this as well.
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https://youtube.com/shorts/Fa_g-XMEyOk?si=aMRzi35f2pIf3mOM
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I really loved the art style and sound design of this!! Also, very creative and well done story! I think walking could become a bit of a slog at times, but otherwise not many notes from me!
I need a 5 hour video essay deep dive on this game right now. How is it this good.
Interesting game. Very tastey art style
Wow, I came to give you feedback but I don’t have. a lot to offer. Your artist really cooked on this. I’m blown away that your character has 8 directions of animated movement. This is a TON of art.
Other than that, I think I had some of the same control issues that some others mentioned and that could be tightened up a bit. Otherwise? Loved it. Fantastic work.
No but like HOW is the art this good for a month long jam. I am bewildered, stunned even. Amazing work from the artist. The writing is fun too. The gameplay wasn't exactly my cup of tea but I can commend a good game when I see one
Amazing artwork, great music, and a good story! This game is really really good, very well done to the team! I was hoping the ending was explained a bit more however. Felt a bit rushed.
Check keyboard localization ----> current ""interact"" works on Y/Z under condition if you do not have US default.
In one scene you have to press Z in another Y.
Interact: you have to press Y -> then character face appears -> you have to press Z -> next skip/FF text you have to press Y
What can I say, artistic masterpiece!
THE CINEMA!!! I loved the game!
This is awesome, but I wish the trash cans didn't all have the same dialogue, or were at least spread out more.
Dude, the art GOLLYYYYY. Looks great, and I love the characters. Hacking was surprisingly very very simple regardless of the complex look of it. I actually wished there was a little more to it than just following the path. Cool game though, nicely done!
Wow - the sheer level of art in this, not to mention the writing is so impressive for a month long jam - this feels crazy for a month long jam! Well done!
Also the music! It got stuck in my head, such a vibe.
My only critique is that sometimes it felt a little dark in certain sections which made it hard to see where I was going - but overall this was just so impressive.
Really cool game. Love the art style, though its a bit too dark for me. I also liked the puzzles in the game. I did get lost toward end. But I enjoyed myself plenty. The footsteps could be less loud compared to the other sound effects, the footsteps gave me a bit of a headache. Anyways really cool game, hope you get to flesh it out more!! ^^
This game was really amazing, the artwork and visuals were just amazing. For a game jam game there is quite a bit of content too which was so impressive. I hope you continue to work on this and add some more minigames! The cutscenes were amazing but a little long where they could have been a tiny bit shorter (going down elevator etc) But I know I am an impatient person so that could just be me too lol.
This game looks so freaking good, all the details help bring it alive so well. Love it.
Great work :)
Holy guacamole. Great doesn't even begin to describe y'alls game tbh. This game was wonderful. The worldbuilding, the narrative, the art, the music I could go on. Y'all acheieved something really special in the month and so far this is prolly my number 1 game from this jam. I need a full release of this ASAP LOL!
Were looking into it :)
So, I think this MIGHT get first place, cuz why is it actually so good? And this only took a month? Absolute cinema, and I really hope there's a full release in the future.
Thank you so much!!!! Thank you for the kind words!
Congratulations on the game. It's really cool. Very beautiful, the sound is great, the music is very good, the art is very beautiful. It gives the impression that you intend to add more mechanics than just hacking doors. It's very immersive, with a very complete story. I'm surprised that you managed to do all this in a month. I liked it.
Now THIS was fire.
Thank you! :D
Oh my gosh. This game is was So good i don't even have the words to describe how good it was. i am not joking. The story was so well thought out, this world is such a interesting place that i wanna see more and play more PLEASE KEEP WORKING ON IT!
The Artwork is Amazing omg, the backgrounds, the character, all the little details made this world feel real. Speaking of the character they were Great!! I love both of your companions and that ending got me in the feels. At first i thought they were just gonna be Susie and Ralsei clones but no, they are their own complete character with their on personality, strength and weakness! all of the interactions between all the character was a great touch too. And the Music!!
OH MY GOSH IT WAS PEAK! The music fit perfectly with the game and its aesthetic. I mean this as a complement, the Music felt like it was inspired by Toby Fox and they did a great job! it did get a little repetitive when your in the city right after you got out of the sewer but it was still a banger. Would love to see a OST release! (also I'm a musician and I would love to talk with your musician about how they made the songs and they thought process because they did such an amazing job!)
The Gameplay is cool! it a mix of a walking around and exploring a cool world and doing puzzles. Idk if its just me but the puzzle were extremely easy to the point where things got kinda boring in a few parts. but it was still a cool way to change up the gameplay.
One small nit-pick about the city area right after you leave the sewers is that it felt very empty. BUT then one of the character gives a great message and commentary about the state of their world, and what could happen in our world if things kept going the way things have been going. This is the slap in the face i needed lol
Overall this game is Fantastic in pretty much every aspect. I hope you guys keep working on this game and I hope you guys win First place. you guys totally deserve it!!!
I have no words, thank you so much! This is so kind. This is not our last game and we have lots of cool plans, I hope we can make something you truly love. The support has shown people like this so we know we gotta keep going! Thank you so so much!!!
Also EJ (musician) said he would be up to talking, you can join our discord if you would like :)
https://discord.gg/pMSazd3tgJ