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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Gameplay | #5 | 3.750 | 3.750 |
| Theme Implementation | #10 | 3.833 | 3.833 |
| Polish | #17 | 3.167 | 3.167 |
| Overall | #18 | 3.153 | 3.153 |
| Audio | #21 | 2.750 | 2.750 |
| Visuals | #23 | 2.750 | 2.750 |
| Special Object Implementation | #29 | 2.667 | 2.667 |
Ranked from 12 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Theme implementation
I used the theme "direction" through the compass needle mechanic. The player rotates the needle with A/D, changing the direction of the magnetic field around the player. Stage layouts are built around choosing the right direction to move, push, pull, block, or avoid obstacles.
Special Object addition
The special object is the compass needle player. It has magnetic north and south poles, and rotating it changes how nearby magnetic balls react. Some stages also use magnetic balls as objects that can open paths, block hazards, or break obstacles.
What tools and 3rd party assets did you use?
Engine: Godot 4.6 Font: BoldPixels.ttf Sound effects: 400 Sounds Pack by ci.itch.io https://ci.itch.io/400-sounds-pack Background music: Free Background Music for Visual Novels BGM Pack 1 by potat0master https://potat0master.itch.io/free-background-music-for-visual-novels-bgm-pack-1
How did you use generative AI?
I used ChatGPT/Codex for programming assistance, debugging support, level design iteration, and text suggestions.
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Comments
Very simple but effective, I just wish it was more clear which objects attract to which side of the magnet
It was a little difficult, but not too difficult - the levels require some precise input and its very enjoyable
Pretty cool puzzles! Easy to understand what the level wants :D
such a cool idea, perfectly executed. If the magnet rotation was a little faster, the game would be perfect!
Awesome idea. I really enjoyed the mechanic with the magnetics
WHY AM I BEING HARASSED BY BALLS
Cool entry! The magnetic compass needle idea is clever, and the puzzles get surprisingly challenging. Nice use of the theme and special object!
I really like this game. I honestly dodn't expect it to be that challanging, but juggling 2 diffrently polarized steel balls can be really tricky. Inspiration with "The World's Hardest Game" is very clear, and well used. One thing, i think it would be cool if it was visually clear, how balls are polarized (+/-), althou i understand it is used as an element of suprise in some lvls, which is really funny. :D
The graphics reminds me of The World's Hardest Game (old flash game). I love magnet system in this game. Gameplay is easy but challenging (I cannot get pass 2nd stage) and I really love the piano smashing soundtrack. Great game!