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Glow (GameDev.tv Game Jam 2026 Prototype)'s itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Theme | #36 | 4.462 | 4.462 |
| Music | #87 | 3.615 | 3.615 |
| Sound | #177 | 3.231 | 3.231 |
| Story | #243 | 2.462 | 2.462 |
| Mechanics | #251 | 3.154 | 3.154 |
| Aesthetics | #264 | 3.385 | 3.385 |
| Overall | #288 | 3.154 | 3.154 |
| Fun | #383 | 2.769 | 2.769 |
Ranked from 13 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How many people worked on this game in total?
1
Did you use any existing assets? If so, list them below.
music, which I gave credit in description
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I like the idea but it is really hard, got only 2 points. The fireflies and the background are nice. Great job.
I guess that's one way to explore the theme. I couldn't really figure out what I was doing. Even after scrolling down to find the tutorial text (It's always just off-screen, somehow, with these games,) it was still unclear if we were supposed to be dodging or collecting things. After dying numerous times, I realized that we were meant to be collecting the things that look like video game bullets, and dodging the things that look like insect food. But the icing on the cake was when I let the game run on its own, and the weight of the leaves pulled my fireflies together just right to dodge and collect stuff, and I ended up getting more points by accident than I could ever by pressing the button intentionally. (One point. I got one point that run.)
Why not just have WASD controlling the left firefly and Arrow Keys controlling the right one?
Yeah, you are right it definitely lacks some instructions on what to collect and what to avoid.
Also about your suggestion, i thought controlling both of them through one interaction would fit better to the 'connection' theme, that's why. And leaves pulling you down is intentional, that's why you should decide when to break the bond. Thanks for playing
This game is insanely difficult! I originally thought it'd be smooth sailing but its hard! Still a great game for sure. The theme is very present, the visuals are simple but appealing, good music. Mechanics are simple on the surface but putting them to action made me sweat. Nicely done :)
Brutally hard, but you’ve nailed the theme perfectly with something that feels original. Good job.
Simple and fun, also very hard :) Awesome submission and a good take on the theme!
Uww, this was a bit challenging in a fun way The music fits the game really well too. Nice job!
Needs a bit more instructions maybe, but its a fun and challenging game :)
Wow! This game is really fun and challenging. Nice work!
This game is hard! Very nice entry, the "connection" is really present here.
Game was fun and tough. I had a hard time in the beginning, but I sort of figured it out.
Thanks for the play.
Maybe you could update the instructions on your itch page.